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Staying Healthy Body and Mind (part 2)

Staying healthy ~ Body and Mind (part 2) by Heidi Wirtz, Professional Climber Hi again beautiful friends! As we roll into an indefinite stretch of home time and physical distancing… so the mind and body need even more maintenance and care. It is is super easy to get lazy, depressed and sad with so much…

Staying Healthy During Difficult Times!

Staying healthy ~ Mind and Body by Heidi Wirtz, Professional Climber Hi beautiful friends! As we move forward in these unclear and uncertain times the amount of stress, anxiety, and even panic that many of us are experiencing is also rising. This is completely natural as our normal lives have been disrupted. I have…

13 Rock Climbing Tips Everyone Needs To Know

13 Rock Climbing Tips Everyone Needs To Know by Heidi Wirtz, Professional Climber Photo: Tim Kemple I first tried rock climbing when I was going to college up at Humbolt state. I have vague memories of a giant moss covered rock, a rope hanging from the top of it, giant floppy shoes on my feet…

7 Fun Ways to Get Fit

Written by: Paige Johnson Chances are, you made a New Year’s resolution to get more exercise. Are you sticking to it? Most people don’t follow the most important rule of fitness—have fun! If you don’t, you won’t stick with it. The American Heart Association recommends 150 minutes of cardio per week, and of course strength, balance, and…

5 Reasons why you should…Get outside and feel Good!!!

You can gain so much from exercising and being in nature in general, but the big take a ways are: #1: Happiness and a feeling of pure joy and connection. It is scientifically proven that being outside and especially when active does miraculous things for our well being. Because sunlight is a natural source of vitamin D,…

The Nature Connection

Getting out in nature is one of the best things we can do for ourselves. Unfortunately the numbers of outdoor enthusiasts is dwindling with the growing technological craze. A fact that cannot be taken lightly. There has been quite a lot of research done over the years on nature and the effects on the human…

12 Reasons Why You should practice Yoga + Climbing

Ascend to new heights on both the physical and astral body planes! You’ve heard that yoga helps athletes perform at higher levels, the same is true for yogi’s who practice a mind & body challenging sport like climbing. Combine the two and you’ve got a match-made for a truly vibrant mind-body and soul. 1. Find…

5 Reasons Why ~ You should come to the next Earth Play Retreat

1. Connection through nature ~Getting out in nature is proven to help people relax, de-stress and find internal peace. Our retreats take you to some of the most beautiful places in the world. Come relax and recharge in nature. 2. To meet new friends ~ Our retreats are a great way to meet new like…