DESCRIPTION: Keep the dormancy of winter at bay with an end-of-summer high-altitude challenge. Find out what the allure of climbing to 14,000 feet is really about by training in the Central Rocky Mountain's high-altitude playground. Making first ascents to high-alpine lakes at 11, 500 feet, and then to 13,000 foot peaks, you will cultivate the necessary techniques to climb high with on-the-trail coaching in body mechanics, gear utilization, and motivational practices. Culminating in a hike to 14,000 feet, realize your dreams to be on top of one of the country's highest peaks.

ABILITY LEVEL: Recommended for individuals that have advanced intermediate to advanced fitness training. Long day hikes with 1,500-3,000 foot vertical gains. Hiking the 14er is more than a 4,000 foot vertical gain.

DATES:
September 8—12, 2010
September 22—26, 2010

PRICES:
$525/person program only
(4-day hiking program, includes (3) lunch)

$1,130/person program with lodging
(Includes Lodging at the Vail Mountain Lodge & Spa in Vail Village, (4) Breakfast & (3) Lunch, unlimited access to yoga and the athletic facility, 4-day hiking program)
 



DESCRIPTION: Entice your soul with creativity, Vail's premier backcountry, and a new-found knowledge of your camera's capabilities in this comprehensive photography retreat. Bring your camera and delve in to the automatic and manual features of digital photography, where we will focus our eye on the far-away vistas of the Colorado's high peaks, bring our attention closeup to alpine wildflowers, document the flavor of Vail's Bavarian architecture, step back in time with visits to historic mining towns, and capture the people behind the scenes. Guided by your personal photography guru, this retreat rejuvenates the soul by immersing you in natural settings to create lasting memories. To complete the photographic journey, each participant will create an eScrapbook to document their Rocky Mountain story.

ABILITY LEVEL: Easy terrain with gentle walks into the landscape.

DATES:
September 10—12, 2010
September 17—19, 2010
October 1—3, 2010

PRICES:
$385/person program only
(3-day photography program, includes (3) lunch)

$685/person program with lodging
(Includes Lodging at the Vail Mountain Lodge & Spa in Vail Village, (2) Breakfast & (3) Lunch, unlimited access to yoga and the athletic facility, 3-day photography program)


For Reservations and Detailed Itineraries
contact Tanya Miller at (970) 827-5363