Rock Climbing & Yoga, Red Rocks, NV!!!

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Rock Climbing & Yoga

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, NV

October 17th - 21st 2010

 We will spend 4 days camping in the beautiful desert landscape of Red Rocks Canyon climbing and doing yoga daily.   Uniting yoga and rock climbing in this serene setting is an adventure not to be missed.   There will be instruction in climbing techniques and skills such as belaying, rappelling, building anchors, self rescue and multi-pitch climbing.  We will enjoy yoga and use the principles of breathing and alignment practiced on the mat to enhance and improve our rock climbing skills.  

This trip is created and lead by Winslow Passey.  Winslow has been guiding for 11 years, and has found yoga to be an integral part of staying healthy and strong in the mountains, and she is passionate about sharing yoga and rock climbing with others. Winslow is working through the AMGA certification program having completed the Ski Mountaineering certification and the first of the Rock 

and Alpine courses. 

Winslow is a certified Yoga Instructor through Satpa Yoga 200hr Teacher Training Course under the direct supervision of the renown yogi Dr. Sushil Bhattacharya, founder/director of Sapta Yoga International, Kathmandu, Nepal.  Winslow has also practiced in Anusara yoga participating this spring in the 200hr Teacher Immersion training in Salt Lake City from Adam Ballinger at Kula Studio.     

Yoga is a powerful practice that enhances every aspect of our lives physically and mentally.  Yoga means “yoke” or to “unite” the body, mind and spirit in a way that brings us strength and calmness.  The strength supports us in all of our daily activities bringing greater ease and enjoyment in life.  Increasing ones flexibility helps prevent injury and allows for a freedom of movement that is very helpful in rock climbing.  The union of the mind and spirit creates a profound transformation that helps transcend the ego giving us a clarity and peace of mind.  

Rock Climbing is an adventurous and dynamic sport that requires balance, focus, and strength.  It often challenges our fears and requires determination and problem solving to overcome difficulties.  It allows us to play and explore in a beautiful serene mountain environment while enjoying a connection to nature.  It is an exhilarating feeling to climb up these stunning rock formations. 

Yoga and Rock Climbing compliment each other perfectly encouraging a union of the mind and body to increase our focus, strength, balance, and flexibility in a way that allows us to open to greater possibilities on the rock and in life.    

Dates:   October 17th-20th, 2010

Schedule:

Day 0: Arrive in Las Vegas

You are welcome to camp in the campground this night if you like, or get a hotel room nearby.  We can share information and work to carpool from the airport.  Red Rocks Canyon is about 25 minutes from the airport.

 

Day 1: 

• Orientation and Breakfast 8am
• Drive into park for morning clinic and cragging
• Afternoon Yoga in the campground
• Dinner

 

Day 2:

• Breakfast
• Climbing instruction 
• Afternoon Yoga
• Dinner

 

Day 3:

• Breakfast
• Mulitipitch climbing adventure
• Afternoon Yoga
• Dinner

 

Day 4:

• Breakfast
• Multipitch climbing adventure
• Afternoon yoga
• Showers and Dinner in town

 

Contact Information:

If you are interested please contact:

Lead Guide  -  Winslow Passey

206-920-7849

winslowpassey@gmail.com

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Wind River Range 2010! Sign up soon!

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Did I tell you how amazing the Wind River Range is for climbing, camping, fishing and yoga!  Yeah!  It's phenonminal!  I did two trips last summer and loved it so much I can't wait to go back!  It is a 10 mi. hike into the Cirque of Towers where you can settle in with the high mountain lakes and wildflowers surrounded by towering granite peaks!  The climbing is exhilerating and fun, with a variety of different climbing objectives for all levels.  It is nice to hire a porter and spend 4 nights or so playing and climbing out there.  If you have someone who is not a climber, they would also love the hiking and scenery in there.  From our camp it is a short approach to the climbs.  

 Cost:  $1750.00  Includes price of porter, food and camping (rate based on 2 people), does not include rental car fee! 

Dates:  August 21-26th!   Contact me for addtional dates!

Schedule:

Day 0: Arrive in Salt Lake, drive to the trailhead

Depending on the time of arrival, we will make the 5hr. drive to the trailhead this evening.

 

Day 1: 

Hike into the Cirque of the Towers.  It is about a 6hr hike into camp passing many lakes and streams along the way.  (10mi, 6km)

 

Day 2-4:

We will climb peaks such as Pingora, Wolf’s head, Overhanging tower, and Shark’s nose depending on the weather and individual desires!  Lots of great granite peaks to keep us entertained!  The fishing is also really good, and yoga in the wildflowers is fun too!

 

Day 5:

Hike out (3.5-4.5hr), and drive back to Salt Lake City.

 

Day 6:

Fly home or enjoy a day in Salt Lake touring around or rock climbing in the Wasatch!

 

Contact Information:

If you are interested please contact:

Lead Guide  -  Winslow Passey

winslowpassey@gmail.com

info@inthecompanyofguides.com

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Nepal trek Spring 2011!!!!

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Come trek in the beautiful Himalayas from Lukla to Everest Base Camp (17,600'), and Kala Patar (18,300').  This is a journey not to be missed!  We begin by hiking through the lush rainforest of the lower Khumbu valley, and continue up above treeline into the high Himalayas.  The trek is on trails all the way, we utilize local porters or yaks to transport our gear, and stay in lodges.  Experiencing the rich culture of the Nepali people is a highlight of the trip.   

I have been to Nepal now 8 times in this region, and I am more and more moved each time.  It is a trip of a lifetime that lifts the heart and soul.  We will spend several days in Kathmandu visiting some of the special places there such as Pashupatinath (the Hindu temple), Swayambhunath (the Buddhist "monkey" temple), and Bodnath (a Tibetian Buddhist stupa).   

We will then fly to Lukla (9000') and begin the trek from there.  You will need to be in good physical condition able to hike 3000' and 5mi. a day.  We will take a slow pace to acclimatize.  

 

Day 1 & 2  -  Fly to Kathmandu

Day 3  -  Tour in Kathmandu

Day 4 -  Fly to Lukla (9000') and trek to Phakding (8700'  3-4hr)

Day 5  -  Trek to Namche Bazaar (11,300'  5-6hr).  This is the central trade center for goods from Tibet!

Day 6 -  Rest day in Namche Bazaar

Day 7  - Khumjung (12,500'  3-4hr), visit the Hillary School and the Hospital

Day 8 - Trek to Tengboche, visit the monastary, gift shop, & bakery (12,660' 4-5hr) There are great views of Ama Dablam from here, descend slightly to Deboche (in the Rhodendron forest) for the night

Day 9 - Trek to Pheriche (14,000' 6-7hr) , We will visit the Himalayan Rescue Association for a high altitude talk!

Day 10 - Day hike from Pheriche

Day 11 - Trek to Lobuche (16,200'  6-7hr)

Day 12 - Trek to Gorak Shep (16,961' 6-7hr), afternoon hike up Kala Patar (18,200' 3-4hr) weather permiting

Day 13 - Trek to Everest Base Camp (17,600'  8-9hr) and back to Gorak Shep

Day 14 - Descend to Dingboche (13,900' 5-6hr)

Day 15 - Descend to Tengboche (12,600' 5-6hr)

Day 16 - Descend to Namche (11,300' 5-6hr)

Day 17 - Descend to Lukla (9000' 5-6hr)

Day 18  - Fly to Kathmandu

Day 19 & 20 - Fly home

COST INCLUDE: 

All meal during the trek, hotel accommodation in standard hotel at Kathmandu in bed and breakfast at the Yak n Yeti & en-route trek, a trekking guide, cook, kitchen helper, porters for carrying all loads during the trek. Trekking permit & national park permits, all trekking crews insurance, foods, accommodation, salary & all ground transport as per the itinerary. 

 

COST EXCLUDE: 

All meals during the stay at Kathmandu, Hard & soft drinks on the trek, first aid kit, personal insurance, rescue flights, airport tax, and any personal nature expenses and personal trekking gear.

 

Please email if you are interested and would like more information!

winslowpassey@gmail.com

 

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