Join us for the Fall 2021 ClimbWell Retreat!
June 9-12, 2022
Rifle, Colorado
Join us for 4 days in the Colorado Rocky Mountains packed with transformative workshops, world-class coaching, and rad sport climbing with new friends. Our goal is to create a space for climbers to learn, grow, connect, play, and break barriers. This will be an intimate gathering limited to 18 participants, hosted in the fresh, open air and outdoor venue of Nature.
Early bird $150 off with code “CLIMBWELL” thru January 15, 2022
The crag + our crash pad
Our 4 day intensive retreat will take place at Rifle Mountain Park on the western slope of the Rocky Mountains.
Rifle is an idyllic 1.5-mile riparian mountain canyon with about 500 routes that make up the best limestone sport climbing in the U.S. The canyon is separated by a small stream lined with deciduous trees and runs north-south, allowing for a choice of sun or shade in the morning and evening. Rifle is compact with approach times between 10 seconds and 5 minutes, allowing for a relaxed feel and strong community vibe. Plus, there’s no cell service, so you sometimes wonder if you’ve been transported back to a simpler time when people talked at the crag instead of posting Instagram stories. A popular stop on the “circuit,” you’re just as likely to find pros warming up on your project as you are to find families cragging with their puppies.
Yoga
Enjoy daily yoga practice intentionally designed to enhance climber performance in mind and body. Classes are alignment-based vinyasa and incorporate breath, visualization, and somatic exercises that encourage depth of understanding and self-awareness.
On the physical level, we’ll explore the dynamic conversation between strength and flexibility in the body by targeting key muscle groups. Hint: there will be core and shoulder work! We’ll also dive into recovery and rest practice. For the mental game, expect mindfulness and breathwork tools to collaborate with the nervous system and build emotional resilience when we meet our edge.
Workshops
Workshops are the core of your ClimbWell experience. Each day we’ll do deep-dives on key topics that help you improve your mental game, develop technical and tactical skills, and show up more confidently on the rock and in life. Your workshop leaders are world-class climbers, coaches, and facilitators who draw from a unique combination of experiences at the intersection of climbing, personal development, and wellness. Plan to gain new insights about yourself and your sport, improve your mental and technical skills, and step outside your comfort zone - all with hands-on coaching and real-time practice within a supportive group.
Here’s a brief schedule of workshops:
Befriending Fear
Mental Training for Climbing
Rock-Life Balance
Performance Climbing
Making Successful Climbing Goals
Climbing
Rifle has a variety of styles and routes starting at 5.8, but it’s especially known for long, complex endurance test pieces ranging from 5.12 to 5.14. The rock is limestone that varies from slightly overhanging to very overhanging, and most routes feature an intriguing combination of large flat holds, pockets, crimps, and funky pinches. Nearly all routes can be considered ‘technical’, which may explain why Rifle was one of the first places to popularize the use of knee pads in climbing. Rock quality varies from amazing tufa and pocket-riddled stone (similar to the nice stuff in Europe), to blocky ‘piles’ that look chossy but climb like the well-trafficked classics they are. Whatever grades you climb, Rifle will give you ample opportunity to have fun, expand your skills, and push your comfort zone.
What’s Included
Your investment comes with a caliber of excellence in resources, workshops, and facilitation. Included in your ticket are:
3 nights camping & 4 days of climbing, workshops, transformation, and community
5 unique workshops on mindfulness, fear, energy management, work-life balance, performance-climbing, and climbing techniques
4 days of mentorship by the leading life and wellness coaches who work specifically with climbers
Daily yoga classes designed specifically for climbers
Nourishing, plant-based meals and snacks to fuel your stoke and energy
Access to great rock climbing in Rifle, CO (we’ll provide the ropes, draws, and belay devices)
Online resource hub and gear discounts for attendees
Discover the full details below!
Investment $1450
$150 off with early bird using code ‘CLIMBWELL’ thru 1/15/22