Moab 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.

Each day we will have a group climbing at Indian Creek, the Ice Cream Parlor, Wall Street, Maverick Buttress, or up the South Sixth Shooter. Climbers will have the opportunity to choose where they climb each day.

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 Ken's Lake Recreation Area. Situated near Ken's Lake, these group sites offer beautiful views of the Moab Valley and access to nearby swimming and hiking opportunities. From our site, it is a short hike over to the lake or up to a man-made waterfall. Hiking trails from the campground allow us to explore the beautiful red rock canyons. 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.*
*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 Ken's Lake
Pickup in Moab on Thursday, April 29th

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:

Gratuities to guides
Trip Protection: we will host this retreat rain or shine. It is important to note that when climbing on sandstone we are required to wait 24 hours after precipitation until we are allowed to climb. This is necessary to preserve the rock and protect climbers. We have chosen these dates because they present us the driest weather without being too hot. However, if the weather is poor we will propose alternative activities such as hiking, nature photography, skills lessons, etc.

OPTIONAL:

Transportation during the retreat. Historically we have provided transportation during the retreat 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)
Camping Sunday, May 2nd and/or climbing Monday May 3rd
Airport transfer to/from Canyonlands Field Airport only

GETTING TO KEN'S LAKE CAMPGROUND:From Moab, drive south on Highway 191 until you see signs for Ken's Lake, approximately 8 miles. Turn left off the highway and follow signs to the lake. The campground is just beyond the turn to the lake. Group Site A, where we will be staying, is in the first campground loop.

GETTING TO MOAB:From Denver you can fly directly to Canyonlands Field Airport. We will provide transfer to the campsite from the airport for a $25 fee.
If flying into Moab is not an option, we recommend flying into Salt Lake City and hiring Road Runner Shuttle to bring you to Moab. We will provide free pickup from downtown Moab to our campsite.

The Schedule

DAY ONE

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

DAY TWO

7:00am-7:30am Breakfast
8:00am-9:00am Drive to climbing area
9:15am-4:00pm Climbing
4:00pm-5:00pm Drive to Ken's Lake
5:30-6:30 Yoga
7:00pm-8:00pm Dinner
8:30pm-10:00pm Campfire

DAY THREE

7:00am-7:30am Breakfast
8:00am-9:00am Drive to climbing area
9:15am-4:00pm Climbing
4:00pm-5:00pm Drive to Ken's Lake
5:30-6:30 Yoga
7:00pm-8:00pm Dinner
8:30pm-10:00pm Campfire

DAY FOUR

7:00am-7:30am Breakfast
8:00am-9:00am Drive to climbing area
9:15am-5:00pm Climbing
5:00pm Light stretching and goodbyes

DAY FIVE (OPTIONAL)

The retreat officially ends Sunday, May 3rd but we highly recommend booking an extra night to take advantage of all Moab has to offer. Check out Arches National Park, visit Dead Horse State Park, or book one of our guides to take you up Ancient Art - all within 3o minutes to one hour drive from our campsite. If you choose to book an extra night with us we are happy to help you come up with a personalized itinerary.

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.

Moab, Utah

Women's Rock Climbing & Yoga Retreat

The Details

CLIMBING

YOGA

MEALS

CAMPING

The Schedule

DAY ONE

DAY TWO

DAY THREE

DAY FOUR

DAY FIVE (OPTIONAL)

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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