Destination: Ouray, Colorado
Length: 4 days/3 Nights
Focus: Fitness, hiking, mindfulness + yoga
Difficulty: All Levels
Gender: Men + Womxn
Escape to the San Juan Mountains backcountry to discover your best self on a co-ed fitness retreat. The epitome of rustic luxury, the lodge is a beautiful, custom timber A-frame lodge full of luxurious amenities and accessible by car. Located at 11,000′ on Red Mountain Pass, the lodge makes a perfect jumping off point to impeccable backcountry terrain at the center of the picturesque San Juan Mountains – Colorado’s most inspiring fall colors and diverse mountain range.
With Ouray 20 minutes to the north and Silverton only 15 minutes to the south, the location is both convenient and remote, allowing us to shed the hassles of everyday life and enjoy the pristine backcountry right out the front door.
The lodge is fully equipped, including luxury bedding, towels and full kitchen. Just pack your clothes and we’ll take care of the rest. Also enjoy…
+ Daily happy hour
+ In-house chef prepared meals
+ Full bar
+ Daily wellness + fitness practice
+ Guided hikes in the San Juans
+ Surprise activities
SUMMARY
DAY 1 ::: Welcome Meditation and Play
DAY 2 ::: Yoga, Hike, and Play
Day 3 ::: Yoga, hike, hot springs and more!
DAY 4 ::: Farewell yoga!
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1
Settle into your perfect accommodations.
Meals: D
Welcome to the Lodge!
Upon arrival at the lodge we’ll settle in, have a short mindfulness practice, before getting to know our fellow guests. We’ll gather in the lodge and enjoy happy hour before a delicious chef prepared dinner.
DAY 2
We’ll explore the picturesque San Juan mountain range, right from our doorstep.
Meals: B | L | D
Yoga, Hike and Play
The lodge is conveniently located just off Highway 550 at the base of Red Mountain #3. The Red Mountain Group (Red Mountains #1, #2, and #3) are some of the most recognizable peaks in the area due to their lofty elevation and unmistakable red/orange coloration.
A great number of stunning peaks and basins surround you in every direction, all of which offer excellent hiking opportunities! Inspiring peaks like Trico, Telluride, and a host of other high alpine terrain – both above and below treeline are all right there for you to access from the front door of the lodge. High alpine above treeline bowls, craggy ridges, unbelievable summit views – there is literally no better access to the Red Mountain Pass backcountry than that found at the lodge.
Early risers can enjoy a sunrise yoga session before a delicious hot breakfast. We will head out on a full-day guided hike in the San Juan Mountains. Enjoy a bagged lunch and a mid-hike meditation before heading back to the lodge. Enjoy some downtime before happy hour and dinner!
Day 3
The hut-like experience offers private twin beds in the loft. Private rooms are available for an extra fee.
Meals: B | L | D
Hike, Play, Yoga and More
Early risers enjoy a delicious sunrise yoga session followed by hot breakfast. Mid-morning we’ll jump into a yoga session. We have the rest of the day to explore the vast and beautiful San Juan Mountain Range. A mindful lunch is served in the lodge prior to a short group hike and happy hour.
Opt to hike right from the lodge or hop in your car to explore the nearby attractions:
A plethora of hiking trails, including:
Mellow hikes: Box Canyon Falls or the Lower Cascade Falls trail
Or for the more ambitious: Blue Lakes Trail or Mt. Sneffels (14,150’)
Fly fishing alpine lakes and streams
Day 4
Until next time!!
Meals: B
Farewell
Sunrise yoga, followed by our final breakfast. We then make the trek back home.
The Lodge
Our lodge is not your average hut. This is a brand new, premium, off-grid timber frame backcountry lodge with amenities galore. The lodge features three private rooms and a large loft for a combined sleeping capacity of 18 – 20 people. Immediately upon entering through the large entryway door, you’ll experience the sensation of rustic luxury as you gaze at the amazing exposed posts and beams of the custom timber frame structure. Constructed using 19th Century tools and processes with Douglas Fir timbers, it creates the unmistakable look and feel that are hallmarks of this type of construction – cozy, rustic, soulful. Equipped with heated stone floors, a massive farm table in the center of the living space, a cozy wood-burning fire place and craft beer on tap for celebrating the day’s adventures.
The lodge hosts a number of premium amenities and comforts to help you relax after a great day in the mountains so that you can rest and prepare for the next!
4 Flushing Toilets
3 Showers & 4 Vanities/Bathroom Sinks
Radiant Floor Heating
Large Living Room & Dining Area
Wood Stove
Coffee Bar Window Seating
Fully stocked bar
Loft Living Area & Seating
Separate Loft Bathroom & Shower
WiFi
Chef Prepared Meals
We’ll include premium, chef prepared dinners, a full american breakfast and bagged lunches during your stay, as well as an afternoon soup/appetizer. A varied and unique menu will be featured as well as generous portions to ensure you’re fueled up for the next day’s adventure! We have also included 2 drink tickets per night. A licensed fully stocked bar is available and offers a great selection of local on-tap beers as well as wine and spirits for an additional charge.
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Included:
Meals as detailed
Accommodations as detailed
All taxes for meals and accommodations
Fast and reliable WiFi (No cell service available)
Not Included:
Travel to Ouray
Transfers to activities (we will carpool)
Travel insurance
Gratuities
Any item not specifically mentioned in the itinerary
Alcoholic beverage unless otherwise detailed