5 days
From $1,299
Activity Level
Moderate-High
For this trip, you must have the ability to hike up to 10 miles with over 2,000 feet of elevation gain, while carrying at least 15 lbs in your backpack. Many of the trail conditions are rocky, uneven, and require some degree of rock scrambling along the way.
Excursion Type
Yoga & Hiking
Yoga and Hiking is at the heart of this excursion. Participants should expect to practice breathing, relaxation, and meditation techniques daily to support hiking into extraordinary spaces; creating a powerful opportunity to harness the transformative capacity that these unique spaces offer.
Location
Lake Placid, NY
Group Size
Max 26
Our group of 26 will split into 2 groups of 13 for hiking, accompanied by 2 guides.
Key Highlights
Yoga
The yoga practice includes breath-coordinated movement, guided meditations, and yogic tools for observation and reflection that can be applied during your hikes. These practices will lead you toward effortless comfort and stability in body and mind, moments of deep stillness supported by our natural surroundings, and transformational hiking experiences that deepen your connection within and without. The experiences cultivated by our yoga practice will serve you long after the trip.
Hiking
Hiking in the Adirondack High Peaks is for adventurous souls. Most of the hikes include elevation gains and losses over 2,000 feet, and bouldering (rock scrambling) to reach the summits. However, the effort required to reach the top is rewarded with extraordinary views that fill the mind with awe and the heart with gratitude for persevering. These hikes will transform inertia and resistance into confidence and determination, and leave you light in spirit.
Adirondack Mountain Club
Nestled in the heart of the High Peaks is the Adirondack Mountain Club and their two lodges, the ADK Loj and Johns Brook Lodge (JBL). Easily accessible, ADK Loj is within driving distance of New York City, Boston, Albany, Burlington, Montreal, Syracuse, Buffalo, and Rochester, to name a few places. ADK Loj is highlighted by Heart Lake, which offers stunning sunsets and swimming opportunities. JBL, only accessible by a 3.5-mile hike, is complemented by the beautiful flowing water of Johns Brook. These modest but charming accommodations include shared bunk rooms, delicious and freshly prepared breakfast and dinner, trail-packed lunches, and a community environment that allows for meaningful connections with others.
Community
At the heart of this excursion is a small community of like-minded individuals. Each determined to grow in their own unique way, we’ll practice yoga together, hike together, enjoy meals together, and bunk together. While there will certainly be time for personal space and practice, it’s the conscious community connection and opportunity to cultivate meaningful relationships that adds so much value to a trip like this.
Itinerary
This is a realistic sample itinerary to show what a potential schedule might look like. Considering the broad hiking possibilities, and leaving room to adapt to a variety of circumstances, the exact itinerary will unfold on a day-by-day basis, with the exception of our fixed arrival time.
**Additional yoga and meditation will be included as time and space permits.
**Packed lunches include 1 Hummus sandwich, 1 PB&J sandwich, Trail Mix, 1 piece of fruit, and 1 Large Cookie or Brownie. (Let us know dietary restrictions in the registration form).
What to Expect
Transformation is at the heart of this excursion. With an emphasis on breath, we’ll re-establish a space for our minds to rest and bring comfort and stability back to our bodies. We’ll expand the limitations of that comfort and stability through breath-coordinated movement, and deepen our resting awareness through breath-focused guided meditations. On our hikes, we’ll seek to retain a steady breath and clear mind while our bodies strive to meet the demands of the mountains. These techniques will inspire a calm confidence and provide tools that can empower your day-to-day life and improve your well-being.
What’s Included:
Accommodations
ADK Loj at Heart Lake
Built in 1927, our accommodations in include 4 Co-ed bunk rooms, separate bathing and toilet facilities for men and women, a large comfortable living room with stone fireplace, and a family style dining facility. A pillow, sheets, light wool blankets, and a towel will be provided on your bed.
Dates & Prices
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| July 28—August 1, 2024 | from $1,299 |
Call 1-800-822-4547 x5 or email [email protected] for more information.