YOGA SKI RETREAT

(801) 550-3986 www.utahmountainadventures.com

Come enjoy the "greatest snow on earth" skiing and yoga adventure in the beautiful

Wasatch mountains. This program combines yoga instruction with both resort and

backcountry ski outings. We use the principles of alignment and self awareness taught

in yoga and integrate them into our skiing. We will strive to increase our self awareness

and our connection to our surroundings thus maximizing our fun and enjoyment.

We will spend one day playing in the resort and two days of exploring in the backcountry.

We will indulge in 5 yoga sessions throughout the three days, enjoy wonderful meals at the Alta lodge, and soak in the hot tub in the evenings. The guides will teach you about backcountry travel and safety while taking you on an amazing adventure in the Wasatch.

Requirements:

• No yoga or backcountry skiing experience is needed

• Must be Intermediate to advanced skier

• Capable of skiing off piste (ungroomed) terrain at the ski resort

• Good fitness required, able to hike 2500-3500ft elevation gain

Guide Bio:

Winslow Passey is an AMGA certified Ski Mountaineering Guide.

She has been guiding for 9 years, and is a lead guide for Utah

Mountain Adventures. Winslow has guided all over the world in

Antarctica, Nepal, Mongolia, South America, Alaska, and in the

Northwest.

Winslow successfully completed an intensive one month long

Satpa Yoga Teacher Training Course (200 hours theory and practice)

under the direct supervision of the renown yogi Dr. Sushil

Bhattacharya, founder/director of Sapta Yoga International,

Kathmandu, Nepal.

Winslow has been sharing yoga with others in the mountains for

years while guiding on Denali in Alaska and in the Himalayas

traveling to Everest Base Camp and Island Peak.

All inclusive package includes:

• 4 nights lodging at the Alta Lodge

• Full hot breakfasts and four-course dinners, lunch on the mountain

at Alta one day, and 2 days sack lunch

• Alta lift ticket one day, all instruction/guide fees, service and taxes

(Backcountry ski touring equipment can be rented)

Why do this trip?

Utah is famous for its’ deep powder and inspiring scenery,

offering us a spectacular venue for this awesome adventure.

We combine skiing and yoga on this fun filled 3 day retreat focusing

on improving your skiing performance and your health through daily

yoga sessions.

We have worked closely with the Alta lodge to organize healthy

meals and comfortable rooms in a cozy mountain setting. With all

the amenities taken care of we can relax and focus our energies

toward what’s improtant: skiing ,yoga and having fun!

Each day will work on techniques for improving posture, strength,

balance, flexibility, and focus. Your skiing performance will improve

as we learn to combine the techniques we practice in our yoga

sessions to our skiing in the mountains.

You are sure to come away from this retreat invigorated by

improved skiing, stronger mind, healthier body and a giant smile!

Dates and Prices: March 4th-6th $1899*

March 3rd Welcome dinner 7pm

March 4th-6th Ski Yoga days

March 7th Breakfast and departure

*price based on double occupancy in standard room with full

bath (dormitory style or single rooms available, please inquire)

Yoga Ski Retreat Utah!

Yoga Ski Retreat

Come enjoy the "greatest snow on earth" skiing and yoga adventure in the beautiful Wasatch mountains. This program combines yoga instruction with both resort and backcountry ski outings. We use the principles of alignment and self awareness taught in yoga and integrate them into our skiing. We will strive to increase our self awareness and our connection to our surroundings thus maximizing our fun and enjoyment.

We will spend one day playing in the resort and two days of exploring in the backcountry. We will indulge in 5 yoga sessions throughout the three days, enjoy wonderful meals at the Alta lodge, and soak in the hot tub in the evenings. The guides will teach you about backcountry travel and safety while taking you on an amazing adventure in the Wasatch.

Yoga Ski Retreat Utah!

We can now post from our blackberries

Walker Spur, Grand Jorasses

The Walker Spur  is a mixed rock and ice route on the north face of the Grand Jorasses.  
We climbed this route in two teams of two.  Our friends Tim Connelly and Dylan Taylor formed one team, and Winslow and Todd were the other team.
      This is a long route, approx. 1200 meters of climbing.  The descent is down the south side and is more than 2500 meters of down climbing, rappeling, glacier walking and trails                                 
The picture below is of the north face of the Grand Jorasses.  The Walker Spur is the prominent buttress in the left center.

More European Adventures

For our latest adventure we rented a car and drove south to the Dolimites of Italy.  The Dolimites is a large area in the northern, German speaking, mountains of Italy.  The rock climbing is endless and the landscape incredibly beautiful.  
We camped out and cooked on a stove, which was a first here in Europe.  We get a lot of this state side, but in Europe we have utilized the huts.  It was fun to camp and dirt bag it again.
The Rock is all limestone, making some very beautiful formations and inspiring towers.  The rock climbing is unique in a few ways.  There is a "no bolt" ethic, so most of the protection is pitons.  The climbing is very run out, often 20 to 30 feet between pro, and the pro that there is is often suspect.  The routes are also very circuitus, following the path of least resistance.  The path of least resistance on these limstone walls means lot's of traversing, making route finding difficult.   I am maybe making climbing in the Dolimites sound not real fun, but that is not true.  Climbing here is very fun and very adventurous.  You absolutely must be on your game, falling is not an option here.  So even the moderate climbs will keep you excited!

Mongolia 2009

I loved guiding in Mongolia this year with Dianette Wells, Tracy Murgatroyd, Lani Hicks, Lynn Jacobs, and Cathy Goodrow!  We climbed Mt. Khuiten, 14,500ft. , the highest peak in Mongolia which is on the boarder on China.  We also climbed Mt. on the boarder of Russia.  We rode horses out, drove to the lakes in Western Mongolia and went horseback riding to the waterfalls.   We also went rafting and rock climbing! Here are the photos!

Europe 2009

We have had a great vacation over here in the Alps.  We climbed the Matterhorn, in Switzerland.  It was a long rock ridge route that was super fun!  It was interesting to see the mad rush of people climbing the ridge, and the delicate etiquette of how to pass other guided parties on the ridge. 

We then spent a few days in Italy craging because it was raining/snowing in Alps.  We stayed in a great hotel that was an old church, and ate good food. 

Then we climbed Mt. Blanc from the Cosmiques hut going over Mt. Blanc de Tacul, Mt. Maudit, and then to the summit of Mt. Blanc.  We made it up in 5.5 hrs. came down to the hut and then climbed the Cosmiques Arrete on the way back to the Auguille de Midi to catch the tram back down to Chamonix!

Check out photos here!

Hiking up Mt. Blanc early morning, Mt. Maudit portion!

I have just returned from Alaska where I enjoyed working a 12 day course, an 8 day course, and a trip on Denali.  It has been a great seaso up there.  Check out the photos from the Yin and Yang Barkaloungers here.    I am now enjoying being at home for a week in the Wasatch before heading to Mongolia on the 7th of July.

Winslow