Lovers Leap Women+ Trad Climbing Retreat! August 29-31st with optional multi pitch day September 1st
3 Days of Climbing, Yoga, Thai Massage
Skill level: All
Overview
This is an all inclusive trip to Lovers Leap/Phantom Spires, California. It will be lead by professional female climbing athletes that are also are highly trained AMGA Guides, thus giving you the best instruction possible. This trip is for all women and gender neutral individuals who are interested in exploring rock climbing in a safe and learning based environment. this will be a weekend of rock climbing skills to become more efficient and fluid in outdoor climbing. We will staying in a luxury house near the climbing areas which will maximize our time together and get us climbing more. The two full days of climbing will be on the amazing crags of Lovers Leap and Phantom Spires where we will delve fully into all things climbing technique, efficiency and fluidity. We can also go over leading skills if the interest is there for individuals.
Skill Level: All
This climbing experience is run through Lovers Leap Guides
About this trip:
- This is a trip focused on bringing amazing women together in a supportive, safe, expansive and educational environment.
- This is a great trip for those looking to connect with other awesome like minded women.
- This trip is designed specifically for women wanting to improve their climbing skills and especially to work on trad and outdoor climbing techniques.
- This trip is appropriate for women that have never climbed outdoors but have good base fitness. .
- The trip will be lead by professional female athlete's and one AMGA certified rock guides at a 4:1 ratio maximum.
- You will get lots of individual attention. This will be a small group of ladies with a max size of the group being 6 participants.
- There will be instruction on proper warm up before climbing, breathing and outdoor and traditional climbing specific skills and techniques will be covered.
- If you are interested in leading we can work through a progression with you. It is not guaranteed that you will be allowed to lead during the retreat. However, if you would like to schedule an additional day after the retreat we can get you on the sharp end depending on your proficiency.
- We will have daily debriefings on our days, lessons learned and outcomes.
- 2 dinners are included and some breakfast items.
- We will be staying at a luxury house that is located just steps away from Lovers Leap.
- There is a small general store just down the street.
- There will be yoga offered on 2 of the four days.
- The first evening will include: meet and greet, a light Thai massage class on giving and receiving and an overview of our time together .
- The last day together we will have a closing ceremony and debriefing.
- There is an optional multi pitch day. The multi pitch climbing at Lovers Leap is world class and there is something for all levels. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to climb a mega classic climb up Lovers Leap! You will need to stay one extra day to make this happen.
Location
We will be staying at a luxury house just a few minutes walk from Lovers Leap climbing area and the Strawberry Station. Everyone will get thier own bedroom with super comfy queen sized bed, access to the shared kitchen and 4 bathrooms for the group to use. There is also a small general store/Strawberry Station a short walk from the property in case you forgot anything or need a cold drink or ice cream at the end of our days.
What It Includes
Includes:
- 2 nights lodging/Private room in our retreat house!
- 2 x dinners
- 2 x Continental Breakfast: bagels, muffins, fruit, yogurt
- 2 x lunches
- 2 Yoga Classes
- 2 full Days of Guided Rock Climbing and Instruction
- Profesional photos from our photographer
Not included:
- Transportation to Strawberry or to the retreat location
- Lunches and additional food beyond what is included
- Beverages
- Tips for Guides
Optional Multi Pitch Day
This is a full day and includes all gear and guided experience up an iconic classic of Lovers Leap! The exact route choice is dependent on skill level, but there is something for everyone at Lovers Leap!
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to use your new and improved climbing skills to reach a spectacular summit.
Basic Itinerary
Day 1
- Arrival by 2 pm
- Check in and get settled
- Get to know the group intros, overview of retreat.
- Setting goals and intentions
- Shake off the travel with Thai massage
- Group Dinner
Day two:
- Breakfast and make lunch
- Warm up and meditation
- Rock climbing: all things outdoor climbing technique
- Days debrief and processing. Goals and intentions.
- Sunset Yoga
- Dinner as a group
Day three:
- Breakfast and make lunch
- Warm up and meditation
- More climbing!
- Closing days debrief and processing
- Departures for those not joining for the multi pitch day. Late evening departures are best!
Our Guides On This Trip
Heidi is an accomplished climber in all realms of the sport. She has been guiding for over 20 years and is an AMGA Certified Rock Guide and professional climber. Along with her passion for climbing she has taught yoga for climbers for over a decade. She works with people to get them back into the flow state and help them realize that this is a natural state of our being. We will work on the mat and on the wall to help us grow and develop.
Sarah Shaw
Super Strong Sarah Shaw has been climbing nearly as long as she could walk! She is an accomplished rock technician. She has come from the world of comp climbing and has climbed both trad and sport routes in the 5.13 realm.
Notes From Past Adventurers
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“I was looking for an experience like no other. One that would challenge me, inspire me, and leave me smiling wanting more. I found it!!! I spent a week with these ladies becoming one with nature and pushing limits of all kinds! I was inspired each day! I learned something new each day! Challenges and laughter were shared each day! AND each night as I drifted off to sleep, I smiled while wondering what the next day would bring! I was never disappointed!!! Exciting, inspiring, and fantastically fun!!! Loved it so much, I’m joining this tribe again for Cuba in 2018!" Cory Foard
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"EPR is a great combination of the magic nature has to offer us and the right guides to see the show! The beauty of Moab is almost indescribable- definitely better experienced :)" Tamar Melen
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“My experience with Earth Play Retreats was everything I expected, and much more! Heidi's professional, yet relaxed, demeanor helped me accomplish far more than I thought possible in just a few short days. She encouraged me to keep going when I thought I couldn't climb any higher, and helped me gain the confidence to climb my first multi-pitch route. Thanks to this retreat, I've found a love of climbing. I can't wait to attend another one of these events!” Kristy Mitchell
Register
This retreat is limited to 6 participants and spaces fill up quick, so book your spot today!
Our refund policy is:
- 90 days notice: Full refund minus deposit
- 60 days notice: 70% refund
- 30 days notice: 50% refund
- Less than 30 days notice: No refund
We highly recommend that you obtain travel insurance for your trip. this will ensure that if anything unexpected should arise you will be fully reimbursed. Click HERE for a quote
Questions? Email info@earthplayretreats.com.