Red Mountain Backcountry Adventure Retreat

Ouray, CO, USA

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Yogi Magee (Natalie) magee
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50 reviews
Jul 23 - 26, 2020
Group size: 7 - 19
Red Mountain Backcountry Adventure Retreat
Ouray, CO, USA

Yogi Magee (Natalie) magee
  • Facebook verified
50 reviews

Jul 23 - 26, 2020
Group size: 7 - 19

About this trip

A gridless life. Most of us have a hard time disconnecting from our cell phones and computers on a day to day basis. This retreat is designed for you to break away from the ordinary and connect with nature and your truest self. Set in the heart of the San Juan Mountains, we'll take three nights and four days away from the stresses of daily life to allow ourselves time to reset. 


The lodge features a spacious yoga deck for mat placement with our backdrop being the gorgeous Red Mountain #3 you'll have the option to summit. There's also opportunity for walking meditations and star gazing.


This will be my second yoga adventure retreat  at the Red Mountain Alpine Lodge   

which is a beautiful, brand new custom timber frame lodge located at 11,000feet on Red Mountain Pass. The cute little small town of Ouray is 20 minutes to the North and Silverton is 15 minutes to the south making the positioning of our retreat both convenient and remote. Located conveniently only 300 yards from Highway 550 just at the base of Red Mountain #3, we will have access to some of the best hiking Colorado has to offer. 


Hiking options include: 

Hiking to the top of Red Mountain #3

Hike the Powerline, Putney, MacMillan Loop

Run to Telluride on the Black Bear Pass Road

Hike to Richmond Basin via Commodore and Spirit Gulches

The 3,2,1, Traverse to Ironton

Hike to the Opus Hut on Ophir Pass via Mineral and Porphyry Gulches


I'll also be offering a day trip hike to Red #3 and you'll have the option to join us on the newly placed Ouray Via Ferrata with the San Juan Mountain Guides.


Leave your worries and bring your hiking boots, there will be no shortage of adventure at this retreat!


*Please note all payments are final. No refunds given on deposits. No exceptions. You have the option to purchase trip insurance upon booking, however, if you decide to opt out of the retreat for any reason, no refunds are given. You may transfer your trip to another guest if you find someone to take your spot for a $90 transfer fee but I am under no obligation to find a replacement for you***

About the Red Mountain Alpine Lodge

This brand new, premium off-grid timber frame lodge offers amenities galore. There are three private rooms and a large loft. There's four flushing toilets, three showers and 3 vanities, radiant in floor heat, a large living room and dining area and plenty of space to cozy up to read a book.

Breakfasts and dinners are included during your stay as well as an afternoon soup/appetizer. A licensed on-site tavern is available and will offer a great selection of local on-tap beers as well as wine and spirits. 


Rooms:

There are three private rooms on the main level each of which includes a queen bed and a loft above with two twin beds. The other lodging option is the upstairs loft with partitioned twin beds and privacy curtains. Participants will be placed based on roommate requests and availability. 


Please note that even if booking a private room this is shared lodging. If you are a very sensitive sleeper, do not like sharing your space with others, or get bothered by roommates this may not be the retreat for you. 

FAQ's

Can we bring our own alcohol? --Because the lodge is a licensed tavern, Colorado Law prohibits its patrons from bringing their own alcoholic beverages to the hut. However, when hiking, trail ales will be provided courtesy of my sponsor Denver Beer Co.


Where can I park? -- In the summer you can drive right to and park at the lodge. 


Is there cellular signal, WiFi, and internet access? -- I hope you enjoy your stay more than your smart phone! There is no cellular service at the hut but WiFi is available should you need it. 


Is there running water, showers, and flushing toilets? -- There is running water that is safe and clean for drinking and there is three hot showers and 4 flushing toilets.


What if I have dietary restrictions? -- The kitchen is please to accommodate dietary needs and requests. If you have nutritional requirements or allergies please specify upon booking. 

Cancellation Policy Updated

Updated Booking Terms and Conditions due to COVID-19:

As of April 2020, all expeditions departing from 1 July  2020 will continue as planned. If there are any changes, or if your trip is suspended, you will be notified directly. If you become ill due to COVID-19 and have proof that you cannot medically travel and need to suspend your retreat departing from 1 July 2020, you will receive a credit of monies paid to use towards an alternative tour with a departure date before 20 April 2022 (excluding international travel retreats since I work with different vendors and booking companies for those retreats which have their own refund and credit policies).


Given the unprecedented impact of COVID-19, I have been adapting my booking conditions and cancellation policy regularly in response to evolving nature of the situation. The scale of the pandemic has yet to be understood and I am trying to communicate any changes to these terms as quickly as I can in order to be transparent with customers. I am doing my best for those that also rely on my business and providing travel credits helps me do that as well as ensures I am able to run future expeditions. Thank you for understanding!


Travel insurance is available upon booking through a private insurance company. No refunds of any kind if the trip runs as scheduled and all payments are final so if you think you might need to cancel for any reason please purchase the travel insurance to protect your trip. 


 *Yogi Magee Expeditions reserves the right to refuse service to anyone at owners sole discretion. If you are removed from the trip you may receive a full or partial refund at my discretion on a case by case basis*



Please note, in order to keep my costs low there are no refunds for your choice to cancel travel. All payments are final. If you cannot commit financially to this trip then you might want to wait and sign up. This helps me keep my costs low and ensure I have the minimum number of participants needed to run this retreat. If I cancel the retreat for any controllable reason (i.e. not a forest fire or evacuation of town) a partial refund will be given. Optional travel insurance for an additional cost provided at check-out. 


What's the schedule like?

Please message me if you have any specific questions on programming. I try and protect my intellectual property as much as possible from those wishing to copycat my retreats by not releasing a specific schedule but to retreat attendees. 

What’s included

  • Meals
    Breakfast, afternoon soup/appetizer and Dinner
  • 3 night stay
    shared lodging based on bed you book
  • 4-5 yoga/meditations
    outdoor yoga and meditations weather permitting
  • Yogi Magee apparel
    custom locally designed retreat swag
  • Company hiking
    At least one group hike will be scheduled with the opportunity to take short day hikes from the lodge
  • WiFi
    the wifi is weak but the connection to nature is strong. This is not the place to bring your laptop to try and work during the retreat.

What’s not included

  • Alcohol
    must purchase from the hut
  • Tips/gratuity
  • Transportation
    you can fly in to Montrose to make the trip easier but you will need to provide your own flight and rental car
  • Lunch
    suggested items to bring include apples, nuts, dried fruit, protein bars, sandwich material.
  • Via Ferrata
    option to climb the newly opened Ouray Via Ferrata with the San Juan Mountain Guides

Available Packages

Single bed in the loft

The loft sleeps 10 and offers dormitory-style bedding. Loft features comfortable seating area, small table and a bathroom with a shower. Comfortable memory foam mattresses and linens including towels and robes are provided. Integrated curtains provide additional privacy.  Please specify roommate request upon booking. 


$675
Deposit: $375
Single bunk bed in a semi-private room

Each single bunk bed in the semi-private room has a comfortable memory foam mattress, acmes to 3 bathrooms and 2 shower rooms as well as 4 vanities. Windows have room of Red Mountain 3 or the surrounding wilderness. Perfect for the person who wants a little extra privacy but still doesn't mind sharing a room. 

$700
Deposit: $375

Available options



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Yogi Magee (Natalie) magee
50 reviews
I'm a full time adventurer and part-time flight attendant who's love of the outdoors means that hiking is my moving meditation. I believe in empowering you to live your yoga off the mat and my retreats will challenge you to change your perception of what you're capable of. When you adventure with me I'll be your biggest cheerleader and together we will conquer mountains! I know your time is valuable and your vacations are limited so I'm here to make sure you get the most out of wherever we visit.

Reviews

The retreat and Natalie exceeded my expectations! She was easy going, yet super organized and SO fun!! It was so wonderful to not have to plan anything while we were there. It was great to just show up and enjoy yoga, then breakfast and then return for a waterfall hike, etc. and there was no pressure at all if anyone wanted to skip things and chill. I went with my step daughter and soon to be daughter in law and we had a BLAST! All of the women in the group were wonderful, kind, inspirational women. I will definitely book another retread with Natalie!!
By Theresa T for Mushrooms & Mountain: Your Adventure Retreat in Telluride on Aug 31, 2023
Thank you so much for joining! I hope we can adventure together again and you and Kaylee and Sarah def win best dressed mushroom apparel award!
By Yogi Magee (Natalie) magee on Aug 31, 2023
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I couldn't have dreamed up a better trip! Natalie has a way of bringing together the most incredible individuals, and we all bonded this weekend over a series of activities that were equally rejuvenating and exciting. Plus, Telluride is one of the most beautiful places I've ever visited. 10/10 would recommend it!
By Sam S for SUP & Savasana: Your Adventure in Telluride June 2023 on Jun 28, 2023
I didn't realize how much I needed something like this until I was there. Great group of women, great food, and wonderful options to try new things, but also zero pressure if you just need some down time.
By Sarah F for Re:treat hOMe to Telluride August 2022 on Nov 05, 2022
I feel so fortunate to have been able to attend this retreat with my daughters. The women who attended were so much fun! I walked into the condo with my daughters and left with 10 new friends! The food was wonderful and there was never any pressure to join anything you didn’t feel up to…. This is my second time attending and we will definitely be going again. A HUGE thank you to Natalie for making each and every one of us feel comfortable being our authentic selves and providing the environment to do that….
By Karen O for Re:treat hOMe to Telluride August 2022 on Sep 24, 2022
I so loved having you and Cheryl and Jill there. No shortage of laughs and fun together. You are amazing and it’s such a treat to adventure with you!
By Yogi Magee (Natalie) magee on Sep 26, 2022
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Natalie, I want to thank you for hosting a memorable retreat for my bestie and I. When she initially asked I was hesitant, I am not all that into yoga and wouldn't know how to do the poses. Your instruction was comforting and even if I had never done yoga I would have been able to get into the poses with the way you cued. But it wasn't just a yoga retreat. It was a freaking awesome ADVENTURE. The views from the hikes, the waterfalls, and the via ferrata were all breathtaking. I know that a group of female strangers getting together isn't for everyone but personally I think we made some lasting friends. Thank you, I know Jess and I will be back!
By Nicole M for Re:treat hOMe to Telluride August 2022 on Sep 02, 2022
I’m so glad you came and had the most amazing Via Ferrata day with your bestie! I will never forget our night on the town with the care bear stare 😂 - can’t wait to adventure again soon!!
By Yogi Magee (Natalie) magee on Sep 02, 2022
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Had followed Yogi Magee on Instagram for a while and was determined to make one of her adventure trips. Recently attended her “Om in the Ojo” retreat to Santa Fe and I can not positively rave enough! Natalie was so warm and welcoming to everyone. I am not an experienced yogi but she never made me feel self conscious or intimidated. She encouraged me and built my self confidence with each session. Natalie has everything planned perfectly and precisely but every activity was relaxed and flowed effortlessly. There was no pressure to participate in every activity though I could not get enough!! With her encouragement, I deeply bonded with the other women on the retreat and have kept in touch since the adventure. One of the things I loved the most was she had her friend, a extremely talented photographer, capture the whole trip with gorgeous pictures I will treasure forever. Oh, and don’t even get me started on the awesome swag bag!!! I highly recommend Yogi Adventures and can not wait to go on another trip she hosts!
By Kimberly P on 17 Sep, 2023
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By John S on 28 Jun, 2022
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Just got back from a retreat with her at red mountain pine Lodge. It was a wonderful adventurous experience!!! Thank you so much!!
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