colorado river paddle board adventure retreat
september 14th - 21st, 2023
Price: $950 per person
Join MECHA in partnership with Gemini Adventures and use your fitness in a once-in-a-lifetime bucket list adventure paddle boarding down a gorgeous stretch of the Colorado River
Retreat Vibe:
The Ruby Horsethief stretch of the Colorado River is unparalleled in its pristine beauty. The river is calm through this section of canyon and framed beautifully by steep red rock cliffs. Brand new beginners will feel at ease in these calm waters. You can paddleboard the entire 29-mile section supported by our rafts when you need a break, a snack or a cold beverage. We will pull our rafts over at stunning sandy beaches for two nights camping along the river where you can relax or go on a hike while a nourishing meal is prepared for you. We will share stories by the campfire before surrendering to some well earned sleep. Mornings start with a hot cup of coffee and some yoga before we eat a leisurely breakfast and then continue to make our way down the river.
Each Day’s Schedule:
7am: coffee and light continental breakfast items
8am: guided yoga stretch (optional)
9am: heartier breakfast
10:30am: break camp and get on our leisurely way downriver
2-3pm: land at our next campsite and set up camp
3-5pm: leisure time for naps, playing in the river or hiking
5pm: happy hour
6pm: dinner around the campfire
What’s Included:
one night hotel accommodation at a modest hotel near the river input in Fruita, CO
evening guided hike into Colorado National Monument for those arriving Fruita by 4pm
2 nights camping on the Colorado River (bring your own tent and sleeping bag or rent ours for a modest additional fee)
paddle boards and support rafts, safety gear
all guides and river permits
all food, snacks and drinks on the river (alcoholic drinks availble for purcahse)
return transportation from raft pull out location in Utah back to your car in Fruita
About the Retreat Leads:
Rebecca Baack: Mecha’s owner and CorePower Yoga’s first franchise owner, Rebecca has nearly 20 years of yoga and fitness teaching experience with over 10,000 teaching hours. She started yoga to address some lower back pain and meditation support to help with her demanding job in the corporate world. Her classes appeal to all levels and are easy to follow yet challenging.
Kyla Claudell: Mecha Manager and CorePower Yoga teacher, Cat Hines started her yoga journey in 2010 to help with anxiety and sports injuries. Cat’s has over 4,000 teaching hours. Her classes are creative but appeal to all levels from beginner to advanced alike.
