Yoga/Backcountry Ski Retreat


World Class Guided Skiing, Yoga and Lodging

with Winslow Passey

January 5-9, 2011
Come enjoy the great skiing at Alta, Utah and a yoga adventure in the beautiful Wasatch mountains. This new program combines yoga instruction with both resort and backcountry ski outings. The principles of alignment and self awareness taught in yoga are integrated into skiing. The intention of the retreat is to increase self awareness and connect with the surroundings, thus maximizing the fun and enjoyment of the participants.

The group will spend three days in the surrounding backcountry, accompanied by five yoga sessions over three days. The retreat includes lodging and all meals.

No backcountry skiing or yoga experience is required, but participants should be intermediate or advanced level skiers and capable of skiing ungroomed terrain at the ski area. Good fitness is essential, with the ability to hike 2,500-3,500 feet in elevation gain.  Guide to client ratio is 1:3.

Rental equipment is available through Utah Mountain Adventures (UMA)
Randonnee (AT) skis with skins: $30
Split snowboard with skins and poles: $40
Adjustable poles: $10
Skins: $15

For questions about the seminar, please contact UMA directly at 801-550-3986 or e-mail tysonjulie@earthlink.net

The package includes:
· four nights lodging
· full breakfast and four-course dinner daily
· backcountry lunch on ski days
· all instructor/guide fees
· five yoga sessions

Arrive:  Wednesday, January 5
Depart: Sunday, January 9

2011 Rates:
$1,952 per person, double occupancy, standard room
$2,572 single occupancy, standard room
Rate includes tax and service charge.

About the Guide
Winslow Passey is a certified American Mountain Guide Association Ski Mountaineering Guide. She has been guiding for nine years and is lead guide for Utah Mountain Adventures. She has world-wide guiding experience that includes Antarctica, Nepal, Mongolia, South America and Alaska. Passey’s yoga training is in Satpa Yoga under the direct supervision of Yogi Dr. Sushil Bhattacharya, founder and director of Sapta Yoga International in Kathmandu, Nepal. Passey has been sharing her yoga with others in the mountains on guided trips to Denali in Alaska and in the Himalayas traveling to Everest Base Camp.