Hike-to-Hut Retreat
an exclusive women’s weekend of nature meets mindfulness
Nature's Path to Mindfulness: Immerse Yourself in a 3-Day Wilderness Hut Stay for Inner Harmony
a Wild Minds Program x Alpinistas event!
Leave the tent & air mattress behind, embrace the now and join us for the ultimate women’s outdoor getaway at the elevated Frog Lake Huts, located in the Truckee-Donner region in Tahoe.
Wild Minds Retreats is partnering with Alpinistas so that you can get to this epic spot while still incorporating all the nature based mindfulness and reflection you love.
The stunning and secluded Frog Lake Huts are located in some of the most beautiful and hard-to-get-reservations-for areas of Tahoe, providing a unique and unforgettable outdoor adventure. With our expert female guides and comfortable accommodations (bunks & mattress!), you'll have the chance to explore some of the most picturesque landscape in the region while enjoying the stunning scenery and fresh mountain air.
This trip is for all the boujee ladies who love comfort, but still want to get out there deep into the wilderness. We’ll hike in for 6 miles but enjoy the comfort of a modern hut when we get there. Electricity, flushing toilets, hot & cold running water, a separate hut for communal lounging by the fire and a commercial kitchen make this maintained hut experience a pleasure!
Throughout the event, you'll enjoy Wild Minds popular mindfulness programming, delicious meals with new friends, guided hikes or relaxation, if you choose.
LIMITED SPACE - Must enroll by June 1st!
Taking place June 30 - July 2, 2023
Cost per person - $796
Highlights
Mindfulness, meditation & therapeutic programming led by Zoe, a therapist of 10 years, and a wilderness educator of 15 years.
Elevated summer camp experience in exclusive modern, maintained hut.
Sleep on a mattress, not the ground!
Running water, flushing toilets, electricity.
Guided hiking.
All meals provided.
Enjoy the spectacular beauty of Tahoe Donner.
Love the peace and calm you feel when you hike deep into the wilderness but not ready to backpack yet?
This trip is for you!
Women’s Frog Lake Hut Itinerary
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Friday
Meet in Truckee-Donner at the trailhead early afternoon.
We’ll start our hike in promptly, estimating about 5-6 miles to the hut following part of the PCT Trail with an elevation gain of ~1800 feet.
Along the way, enjoy frequent breaks and snacks.
Arrive at our Frog Lake Hut, choose your bunk and settle in.
Enjoy evening dinner prepared by your guides. Afterwards, settle in, slow down and cozy up around the fire for Evening Council, led by Zoe.
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Saturday
Wake up + Optional guided morning mediation.
Enjoy fresh coffee along with a cooked breakfast. Take your time this morning and enjoy the peacefulness of nature.
Soon after, you can choose to head off on a guided hike in the beautiful surrounding wilderness or join a morning workshop with Zoe.
We’ll head to the communal lodge midday to enjoy a fresh lunch.
Afterwards you will have free time to lounge around, nap or partake in some community building exercises.
In the afternoon, choose to take a hike or participate in the afternoon workshop led by Zoe.
Dinner will be served. Afterwards, enjoy the stars, chat and hang out. Before bedtime, enjoy another Evening Council with Zoe.
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Sunday
Wake up slowly, enjoy fresh coffee and a cooked breakfast.
Enjoy a guided morning meditation and closing circle led by Zoe.
Then we pack up and hike back to the trailhead where you’ll say your goodbyes to the new friends that you have made on this epic adventure!
What’s Included
Private online community with access to backpacking and meditation videos
Professional guides
4:1 client to guide ratio with a max group size of 8 clients, 2 guides
Meals as described in the itinerary (minus any favorite snacks, tea or special treats you might want to bring)
Shared hut with twin size bunk beds
Group first aid kit
Hut reservation
Permit fees
Special discount to shop at Alpinistas store
Activity, Fitness & Skills
Hiking
This trip is rated Intermediate.
This is a hike in to the hut experience where you will be required pack in your overnight essentials, pillow and sleeping bag. All should easily fit into a day hike backpack.
This is a recreational, relaxing hut experience, however, you must be fit enough to hike in uphill with your essential gear. We will take a slow-moderate pace as there is no rush!
Accommodations
Modern hike hut featuring twin size bunk beds in the same section for a group, hostel style, sleeping arrangement.
There is electricity, hot & cold running water and a flushing toilet available.
The huts are clean and maintained by a resident hutmeister. Your guides will sleep in a separate guide hut.
Not Included
Trip insurance
Guide gratuities
Personal items
Sleeping bag
Water activities
Alcohol or soda
All Meals Included
Friday
Dinner
Saturday
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Sunday
Breakfast
Beverages: coffee, tea, water
More Information
Hard Skills* Level
Low
Although there will be instructions on how and what to pack for this trip, given that we are hiking to a hut with running water and beds, backpacking skills are not needed for this trip.
Soft Skills* Level
Moderate
We will spend time focusing on mindfulness and setting intentions before the trip.
During the trip we will have morning meditation, time spent journaling and embarking on a mindful hike.
Activity Level
Low-Moderate
You must be able to hike 6-7 miles with a 15-20 Lb pack on.
You can opt to have your pack be lighter by carrying less comfort items.
*Hard Skills = The amount of time spent teaching technical skills related to backpacking like map reading, water filtration, backcountry cooking etc.
*Soft Skills = The amount of time spent on mindfulness and meditation practices.
Packing List
When packing, try to bring only what you need since this is shared lodging. This not only makes your load lighter but also helps to keep enough room in the cabin for everyone’s stuff.
Since this is a relaxing weekend, feel free to bring any game or activity you’d enjoy to do at camp.
If you've already booked your trip, don't worry! You’ll be getting emails with a detailed list of what you'll need to bring (plus tons of other helpful information).
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Meals
Group first aid kit
Hut Lodging
Dishes, cutlery, drinking cups
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Large Hiking Backpack
Sleeping bag & pillow
Headlamp with Fresh Batteries
Hiking boots, Trail running shoes and other camp footwear
Hiking apparel & socks
Personal Bathroom Kit: Ziplock Bags, Personal Wipes, Hand Cleaner
Prescription Medications
Rainwear
Sunblock and Lip Balm
Water Bottles for hiking
Bandana or Buff for Sun Protection
Hand Sanitizer
Head Net
Hiking Shorts (Quick-Dry, Lightweight)
Insect Repellent
Sun Hat
Sunglasses and Accessories
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Camera and Accessories
Ear Plugs
Reading and Writing Materials
Games
Have questions about the gear list?
Give us a call at 760-582-2836 or send us a chat or email.
Location: Frog Lake Huts in Tahoe, CA
Date: June 30th - July 2nd
Group Size: 4-8 people
Total Cost: $796
Meet Zoe
Hi I’m Zoe, therapist of 10 years, and a wilderness educator of 15 years.
Whether I’m working as a wilderness guide or therapist, my secret sauce is creating spaces where you get to show up and bring your most authentic and truest self as a way to heal and grow.
Fun fact: my new favorite piece of gear is a multi color fanny pack 🙃
Helpful for booking
What to expect after you book your reservation
After you book your reservation, you will receive a confirmation email. Over the following weeks as you start to get closer to your event date, you will receive additional emails confirming packing lists, itinerary details and other important or helpful supplemental information such as start time and driving directions. The week of the event, you should be ready to go and you will receive a final email introducing your guides, providing you with their contact information and other last minute notes.
The meal options will be communicated to you in advance of the event and we will do our best to make dietary accommodations.
Your event does require a certain minimum number of participants to run. Don’t worry though, our group size is naturally quite small to keep it special and relaxing experience so the minimum booking requirement is also lower than other guide services.
What is the average age of attendees?
It is hard to know in advance the ages of attendees but our events do not discriminate based on age. We’ve had plenty of events that span the ages of 55 and older along with a much younger crowd. All that we ask for this event is that you are over 18 and in good hiking shape to carry your gear in to the hut!
Where does this event take place?
This event takes place in Truckee-Tahoe Donner and we will hike in to stay at Frog Lake Huts.
What is the closest airport?
Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
Booking airfare?
If you are flying in for this trip, please contact us before booking airfare to make sure that your trip is confirmed. We require a minimum number of participants to operate.
Is alcohol allowed?
Alpinistas does not allow alcohol use while on guided hikes. You may enjoy BYOB at the hut, at dinner or on your free time.
Can we swim in the lake?
Alpinistas does not have lifeguards on staff and will not be running or overseeing any water activities. You are free to enjoy the lake at your own risk as it will be unsupervised.
General weather expectations
Tahoe daytime temperatures can range between 70 to 85 degrees F, with overnight lows dropping to the 60s or 50s. Afternoon thunderstorms are unlikely, however, if we will notify you to bring rain gear if we see rain in the forecast.
Travel Insurance
We highly recommend travel insurance to protect your trip in the event unforeseeable circumstances or illness comes up that interferes with your ability to join the trip.