Rated one of the best health retreats in the world, Mountain Trek is a week-long immersive health reset program proven to dramatically transform your body, mind, and spirit. Whether you feel overworked, overweight, or just in need of time to unplug, slow down, and recharge, Mountain Trek is for you. Located in the majestic and healing forests of British Columbia, Canada, our award-winning health reset program features daily guided hikes, nourishing chef-prepared meals, functional fitness classes, gentle yoga, guided relaxation sessions, therapeutic massages, and a state-of-the-art spa. Every aspect of your week is meticulously designed and personalized by our team of 40+ professionals, who expertly guide you (and a maximum of 15 other guests) through a life-changing health journey. You will work hard, relax deeply, and thoroughly reset your physical, emotional, and mental health. Melt stress away, restore energy levels, burn fat, purge toxins, and return home revitalized, recharged, and years younger than when you arrived.
3800 North St., Ainsworth Hot Springs, British Columbia V0G 1A0 Canada
Mountain Trek Health Reset Retreat
220 reviews
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Somewhat walkable
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I just returned from two glorious weeks of Mountain Trek. The first week I went solo and my intentions were to gain energy and balance my hormones. Sugar has been a big obstacle for myself when it comes to food. The program not only offered an incredible intensive daily hiking routine based on your level and opportunity to challenge yourself, it also provided nutritious meals throughout the day with focus on clean and fresh foods that were properly portioned and allowed for tasty and innovative dishes.
The second week my husband joined me and the week was just as incredible. All the staff are so attentive and kind, always with so much knowledge on fitness, foliage, plants and sharing stories. Both weeks I met great people from all over the States with some like minded goals and others. I have every intention of continuing this journey with my husband of waking early, eating breakfast and moving. It has installed a fresh start for both of us. Thank you Moubtain Trek.
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Date of stay: September 2024Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Mountain Trek, General Manager at Mountain Trek Health Reset Retreat
Responded Oct 18, 2024
Hi Dawn - we are so honoured to both have you stay for two weeks, but also for your husband to join you the second week! We enjoyed guiding you on this health journey, and look forward to fostering our new relationship. We wish you all the best and hope to see you soon.
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My wife and I just returned from a week at Mountain Trek in British Columbia. After attending countless spas, fitness programs and health retreats, we believe this is the best experience available today - bar none. It is expensive and full immersive but if you need to make changes or a total health and body reset, this is the program for you.
Alex, Kirk, Katya, their exceptional hiking guides and spa staff have spent 20 years perfecting their comprehensive approach to total health and wellness following a 7 point guided interactive program. You will leave with a complete plan and roadmap to continue on your progress which for me meant losing 11 pounds and reducing my chest and waist by 7 inches.
We have now attended the Mountain Trek Program six times and it just keeps getting better. We plan to return every few years to reset and we have now extended the invitation to all the members of our family to benefit from this incredible program.
For me the highlight of the trip was getting to dive into crystal clear Kootenay Glacier Lake without a cloud in the sky surrounded by a valley full of wildflowers and feeling like today is the first day of the rest of my life.
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Date of stay: July 2022
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Room Tip:Ask for a room on the second floor overlooking the firepit and the lake.
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Responded Jul 31, 2022
This review really touched us. Hearing you attained that moment of serenity in the lake is what we hope for everyone (not only our guests). Thank you, James, for sharing your experience with the Trip Advisor community. We really looking forward to having you and Stephanie again next year! Until then, be well.
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This is not a 'hotel' ... it is a hiking retreat. I needed space to balance and reset both physically and mentally. This was just the recipe. I chose a 2 week option which, while pricey, allowed me to really go forward on a solid re-energized base. This is a physcially active program with beautiful scenery and fantastic food served up daily. AND you'll meet amazing people too. Highly recommend.
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Date of stay: May 2022
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Room Tip:The rooms are basic rooms - fully meeting all needs, but more dorm style though you have your own...
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Responded Jun 7, 2022
We were honored to spend two weeks with you. Thank you for sharing your experience with the Trip Advisor community. We look forward to seeing you again next season.
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My week at Mountain Trek was truly a life-changing experience! As I am turning 70, I wanted to re-charge, and learn how to stay active and healthy as I age. The hikes were beautiful, and there was always a guide who joined me at a slower pace. The food was excellent, and I learned so much about nutrition, and about the relationship between food, exercise and sleep. I also enjoyed the musical activities, particularly the Tibetan bowls. I left feeling strong, healthy, and excited about the new me. Everyone says I look great and seem different! Since I got home, I have kept up with the new great habits I learned during my week at Mountain Trek. For me, Mountain Trek Retreat was a game-changer!
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Date of stay: June 2024Trip type: Travelled solo
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Responded Aug 16, 2024
Thank you for sharing a week with us, Janis! We really enjoyed it, and are honored to hear you received so much from it. Thank you for sharing your experience with the Tripadvisor community. We hope to see you again next season!
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Food was amazing in its taste and being nutritionally dense to keep you fueled in all physical activity. The hikes were well planned and absolutely beautiful. The program is wholistic covering all aspects of your health and wellness. The staff was professional and customer centric. The yoga studio is the most beautiful setting ever and the instructor was so helpful in guiding me a beginner through the gentle yoga practice. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to radically change their health trajectory. I went in tired , out of shape and overweight. I came out of the week energized and ready to keep moving along with my metabolism kicked into to work properly. Now 5 months later I have continued to put into practice that which I have learned which has led to losing 20 pounds over that time and moving more than I have in years.
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Mountain Trek, General Manager at Mountain Trek Health Reset Retreat
Responded Dec 29, 2022
We are so happy to hear you have made so much progress back home. Wonderful work! Thank you for sharing your experience with the Tripadvisor community!
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My time at Mountain Trek was the most amazing experience… I left with an overwhelming sense of accomplishment & gratitude. It truly was everything & more that they promised to provide… highlighting physical, nutritional, mental, & emotional health. I’d go back in a heartbeat!! Thank-you…Mountain Trek!
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Date of stay: May 2024Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Mountain Trek, General Manager at Mountain Trek Health Reset Retreat
Responded Jul 8, 2024
Hi Debra! We so enjoyed our time with you, and are glad you benefited from our program. We look forward to seeing you again! Until then, be well.
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I came to Mountain Trek with a friend for one week as part of a getaway. What I did not really understand was how much I would be getting out of it and how I would be literally stretched beyond limits I typically would push myself.
Several things resonated with me but there are 2 that stand out the most: over 25 years, the leaders and ownership of Mountain Trek have constantly strived to improve their program so that their guests can enjoy the best Health Span possible; I had a deep sense that all the staff I encountered during the week truly cared about your health AND about you. I have never been to a place that used the first names of all 15 participants within hours of arrival! This points to the superb vision and leadership that Mountain Trek leaders, Kirk and Katya must model by example. Kudos to them! Kirk and Katya are both excellent speakers giving all the informative seminars that fully embody the program I experienced during the week. The culinary staff led by Chef Tiffany, all my guides (Mathi, Lana, Sarah, Kristi) headed up by Kris and Jen the nutritionist were all fabulous, very approachable and of high caliber in their roles.
Being a science guy, I also appreciate that the Mountain Trek program has continued to change overtime based on current scientific literature on health in the areas of nutrition, movement, detox, sleep, and taking care of one’s whole self, not just physically but also mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
I won’t go into the activity and food details (all high caliber) because many of the past reviews detail those quite accurately. I will say that it is probably not wise to use Mountain Trek as your first foray into health and wellness as the program is intensive … it should not be thought of as an entry level exercise class because you won’t likely enjoy it. I had no idea what I was getting myself into. I was pushed and challenged in mind and body , in a humanly caring way for one week. There are so many things I have taken away from this and will slowly put them into practice because one week at Mountain Trek is like drinking from a fire hydrant! Do not come to this program if you are looking for a vacation because that’s not what this program is meant to be. Come to Mountain Trek if you are looking for solid foundational truths to start or continue to live the best and healthiest life for the length of time that you have … Health Span!
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Date of stay: May 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Mountain Trek, General Manager at Mountain Trek Health Reset Retreat
Responded Jul 8, 2024
Hi J! Thank you for sharing your experience with the Tripadvisor community. We enjoyed our time together and hope to see you again in the future. Until then, we wish you health and happiness.
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I was looking for a week away to exercise and unwind after a very busy work session. What I got was so much more - knowledgeable, empathetic and kind staff, beyond exceptional food and unparalleled time in nature. I highly recommend Mountain Trek if you’re looking to start your journey towards balanced health. You’ll get everything you need to kickstart your transformation.
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Date of stay: June 2024
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Trip type: Travelled solo
Room Tip:Show up.
You won’t regret it.
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Response from Mountain Trek, General Manager at Mountain Trek Health Reset Retreat
Responded Jul 2, 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience with Mountain Trek! We're honoured to have spent the time with you, and hope to see you again in a future season!
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If you are looking for a fantastic and unfussy way to reset your health, Mountain Trek is the perfect place to do it. The staff is outstanding and knowledgeable about a variety of health topics, the hikes are wonderful and geared towards all levels and speed, the food was delicious. I wasn't hungry at all in spite of being on a calorie restricted diet. I've done several other upscale spas like Miraval and Canyon Ranch, and I would not return to any of them. I will return to Mountain Trek. Its unpretentious approach to moving you towards better health was exactly what I needed.
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Date of stay: July 2023
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Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Mountain Trek, General Manager at Mountain Trek Health Reset Retreat
Responded Jul 26, 2023
Our week with you was amazing Beth. We're glad you enjoyed all aspects of your stay and found our unique program to fit your needs! We really look forward to another visit in the future! Be well and stay strong!
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Loved the week we spent here. Full schedule, 6:30 daily yoga, breakfast, hike or seminar, but always a hike each day. Elevation not an issue for the hikes but good fast pace for stronger or more experienced groups. All food prepped by in house chefs - the food was amazing. We ate a reduced calorie diet that was essentially gluten free. This was a detox week for the mind and body. No caffeine, no alcohol, and all gluten free. Seminars on topics related to balanced health built into schedule. Massages on alternate days which were amazing. I lost over 5 pounds but the program is less about losing weight and more about understanding takeaways for living your life once you leave. You need a day to get accustomed to regimen but then it all kicks in and makes sense. Many return participants which is always a positive sign. I’d love to go back myself in 2 to 3 years for a reset and refresh. I have lots to work thru based on everything we reviewed.
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Date of stay: May 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Believe them when they say you don’t need to pack a lot. They have a great system to allow for...
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Response from Mountain Trek, General Manager at Mountain Trek Health Reset Retreat
Responded May 28, 2024
Hi Mike, It was our honor to spend this much-deserved week with you! we look forward to seeing you in a few seasons!
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Great question, Jalapin. I think that anyone, regardless of how obese he or she is, would benefit from the exercise, healthy diet, and lifestyle guidance that Mountain Trek provides. They make sure that each guest's hikes are appropriate for his/her own level and ability, even if that means guiding a guest 1:1. It's a wonderfully supportive atmosphere.
Even more importantly, the education that they provide is straightforward and is designed to be incorporated into your life after you leave, so the benefits of going to Mountain Trek are not just week-long. But I suggest that you call them directly, and ask them your question(s) - they can also tell you what their experience has been with "seriously obese" seniors.
Raleigh, North Carolina8 contributions10 helpful votes
There is no smoking allowed anywhere, as well as no alcohol nor caffeine. The classes/staff/daily activities are a great support for better heatlth and personal choices. It was literally life altering for me.
Yes! it's impressive how much time they spend making sure you are hiking in the best group for you---and all the guides have walkie-talkies to allow people to switch groups at some point during the day if you are feeling particularly strong or tired and need to change groups. There are many steep and challenging hikes, especially if you want them!
There are more places to choose from in the Ainsworth Hot Springs area.
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16
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