Joshua Tree Retreat | She Moves Mountains

The Details

CLIMBING

Guided climbing and instruction are available for climbers of all skill levels, from first-time beginners to intermediate and advanced climbers. All of our guides are AMGA Apprentice Rock Guides and are experts at finding the right climbs for you. In order to make sure everyone gets exactly what they need, we’ll focus on Intro instruction designed for those who have never climbed before, Intermediate instruction for climbers wanting to climb in the 5.5-5.9 range (best for those who have some experience, but perhaps have never climbed outside), and Advanced for climbers wanting to join our guides on more difficult routes.

YOGA

Yoga will be offered twice a day by our very own guide and instructor, Katie Paulson. Katie has been practicing yoga for 14 years. In 2015 she went to Costa Rica to take a 200 hour instructor course and has been teaching ever since. Her favorite style is creative vinyasa flow with some power thrown in for good measure. She loves doing yoga outside, and exploring lighthearted movement in any way possible.

MEALS

At our retreat we make it a priority to provide the best tasting food with the highest quality ingredients. Over the weekend our chef will cook breakfast and dinner, providing alternatives for anyone with dietary restrictions. And of course, dessert. We firmly believe that dessert is essential to a happy life.

CAMPING

We will be hosting the retreat at Camp Nylen, a 10-acre, private basecamp near Joshua Tree National Park. All camping equipment, including tents, pads and sleeping bags will be provided so that you can travel light and let us set up for you.* Camp Nylen is surrounded by wide open space, and we’ll have it all to ourselves. Under a large, metal sun shelter mounted on a concrete pad, the campground has two large park-grade picnic tables, a 5,000 gallon water tank, an ADA-sized porta-potty that is serviced weekly, a large propane fire pit, and beautiful rock formations and native flora and fauna all around. The overall feel is your own private National Park in the desert. There is no cell reception or internet access at Camp Nylen. We will have emergency communication capabilities should we need them, but the goal is to disconnect in order to reconnect with ourselves and each other
*Please note that we will take the utmost care in assuring that everything you use is scrupulously cleaned and laundered before you touch it, with COVID-19 protocols and your health as our highest priority. If you would prefer to bring your own camping equipment, you are of course welcome to.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

All rock climbing gear
All camping equipment (tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad).
Three 6 hour climbing sessions with AMGA Apprentice Rock Guides
Morning and afternoon yoga classes with Katie Paulson
All meals, including snacks for lunch
3 nights accommodation at Camp Nylen

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:

Entrance fees into the park. We recommend purchasing the American the Beautiful Pass which can be found HERE. This gives you one year access to all National Parks, US Forest Service, and BLM.
Gratuities to guides
Trip Protection: we will host this retreat rain or shine. If the weather is poor we will propose alternative activities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to hike three miles over varied terrain while carrying a 15 lb backpack
Ability to do 20 squats
Must be 18 years of age or older

OPTIONAL:

Airport transfer (only available to/from Palm Springs Airport)
Transportation during the retreat. Historically we have provided transportation during our retreats but with COVID concerns we encourage anyone who can to drive themselves. For those flying in you can either rent a car during your stay or we will rent cars large enough to ensure no one will have to sit directly next to other climbers (masks will be required and we will keep the windows cracked regardless the weather in shared cars)

GETTING TO CAMP NYLEN:If you are flying in, we will provide optional airport transfer from Palm Springs Airport. Please note that this is the ONLY airport we will provide transfers from. If you are driving, we will provide directions after you sign up.

The Schedule

DAY ONE

6pm-7pm Check in and happy hour
7:15pm-9pm Introductions

DAY TWO

6:30am-7am Yoga
7:00am- 7:30am Breakfast
9:30am- 4:30pm Climbing
5:45pm-6:45pm Yoga
7:00pm-8:00pm Dinner
9pm-10:00pm Campfire

DAY THREE

6:30am-7:00am Yoga
7:00am-7:30am Breakfast
9:30am-5:00pm Climbing
5:10pm-6:10pm Yoga in the park OR showers in Joshua Tree
7:30pm-8:30pm Dinner
8:30pm-10:00pm Relax

DAY FOUR

6:30am-7:00am Yoga
7:00am-7:30am Breakfast
9:30am-5pm Climbing
5:00pm-5:45pm Lite stretching & goodbyes

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

HOW MANY PARTICIPANTS COME BY THEMSELVES?

WHAT IS THE AVERAGE AGE OF THE WOMEN WHO ATTEND?

The majority of women come to our retreats alone - somewhere around 90%. If you are hesitating to join because you would be coming solo, please know that we expect a majority of our participants to be joining by themselves, seeking community.

WHAT IS THE AVERAGE AGE OF THE WOMEN WHO ATTEND?

We generally have a wide range of ages at our retreats. The average tends to fall anywhere between the ages of 26 to 45. But we have had quite a few women in their 60's join as well. It really is up to the attitude and physical ability of the participant.

I'VE NEVER CLIMBED BEFORE. CAN I STILL ATTEND?

WHAT IS THE AVERAGE AGE OF THE WOMEN WHO ATTEND?

I'VE NEVER CLIMBED BEFORE. CAN I STILL ATTEND?

ABSOLUTELY. We will have at least 3 instructors at the retreat so that we can accommodate a wide range of abilities. In fact, teaching people the basics of rock climbing is what we do best. The entire ethos of She Moves Mountains guiding is to remember what it felt like to try climbing for the first time. It's intimidating, but we will be with you ever step of the way.

ARE PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE?

I'M AN ADVANCED CLIMBER. WILL I BE ABLE TO LEAD CLIMB?

I'VE NEVER CLIMBED BEFORE. CAN I STILL ATTEND?

We do! We require a 50% non-refundable deposit with the remaining payment required 30 days prior to the retreat. If you'd like to use this option apply the discount code DEPOSIT at checkout to make your first payment and reserve your spot

I'M AN ADVANCED CLIMBER. WILL I BE ABLE TO LEAD CLIMB?

This depends. While we trust that you know how to lead, it's a huge liability for us as a guide service. We prefer you don't lead but if you absolutely must, we require that you do a lead test similar to what would be required in a gym and request that you mock lead all routes first, without any trouble, before you lead them.

WHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY?

I'M AN ADVANCED CLIMBER. WILL I BE ABLE TO LEAD CLIMB?

We have a very strict cancellation policy. Please review it before committing to this retreat.

Joshua Tree National Park, California

Women's Rock Climbing & Yoga Retreat

The Details

CLIMBING

YOGA

MEALS

CAMPING

The Schedule

DAY ONE

DAY TWO

DAY THREE

DAY FOUR

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

HOW MANY PARTICIPANTS COME BY THEMSELVES?

WHAT IS THE AVERAGE AGE OF THE WOMEN WHO ATTEND?

WHAT IS THE AVERAGE AGE OF THE WOMEN WHO ATTEND?

WHAT IS THE AVERAGE AGE OF THE WOMEN WHO ATTEND?

WHAT IS THE AVERAGE AGE OF THE WOMEN WHO ATTEND?

WHAT IS THE AVERAGE AGE OF THE WOMEN WHO ATTEND?

I'VE NEVER CLIMBED BEFORE. CAN I STILL ATTEND?

WHAT IS THE AVERAGE AGE OF THE WOMEN WHO ATTEND?

I'VE NEVER CLIMBED BEFORE. CAN I STILL ATTEND?

ARE PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE?

I'M AN ADVANCED CLIMBER. WILL I BE ABLE TO LEAD CLIMB?

I'VE NEVER CLIMBED BEFORE. CAN I STILL ATTEND?

I'M AN ADVANCED CLIMBER. WILL I BE ABLE TO LEAD CLIMB?

I'M AN ADVANCED CLIMBER. WILL I BE ABLE TO LEAD CLIMB?

I'M AN ADVANCED CLIMBER. WILL I BE ABLE TO LEAD CLIMB?

WHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY?

I'M AN ADVANCED CLIMBER. WILL I BE ABLE TO LEAD CLIMB?

I'M AN ADVANCED CLIMBER. WILL I BE ABLE TO LEAD CLIMB?

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