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Digital detox retreats don’t work, but here’s why you should hike unplugged

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Escaping digital life isn’t healthy, research says While it seems like the healthiest of ideas to unplug from electronics for a week or more, the reality is, it’s pretty stressful. Time goes faster than ever these days, and you’ve got obligations and stuff to reply to. Right? Hi, I’m Cat, I’m the owner of West Coast Fitness Vacations , a wellness retreat in B.C., Canada that specializes in outdoor fitness and weight loss. Our health retreat is modern, results focused and setup for today’s woman whose juggling 97 things at the same time. In this article:  Why digital detoxes are stupid What the heck is a digital cleanse? The better solution for digital detox retreats Finding the unplugged balance Some apps to help you be healthier with usage Being without your phone is a luxury these days, which is why, as a luxury fitness retreat, we invite our guests to do just that – but only during program hours. As we disconnect digitally, we reconnect with our self, people, nature, and

Digital detox retreats don’t work, but here’s why you should hike unplugged

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Escaping digital life isn’t healthy, research says While it seems like the healthiest of ideas to unplug from electronics for a week or more, the reality is, it’s pretty stressful. Time goes faster than ever these days, and you’ve got obligations and stuff to reply to. Right? Hi, I’m Cat, I’m the owner of West Coast Fitness Vacations , a wellness retreat in B.C., Canada that specializes in outdoor fitness and weight loss. Our health retreat is modern, results focused and setup for today’s woman whose juggling 97 things at the same time. In this article:  Why digital detoxes are stupid What the heck is a digital cleanse? The better solution for digital detox retreats Finding the unplugged balance Some apps to help you be healthier with usage Being without your phone is a luxury these days, which is why, as a luxury fitness retreat, we invite our guests to do just that – but only during program hours. As we disconnect digitally, we reconnect with our self, people, nature, and

What to do when you see a bear (on a hiking vacation, or your backyard!)

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Keeping your hiking retreats safe in bear country Explaining to customers at my hiking retreats ‘what to do when you see a bear’ is one of my favorite de-briefs. For some it catches them a bit off-guard, especially if they didn’t know it was something they need to be aware of. For most, they’re pretty relieved. Yet as the owner of an outdoor fitness camp located in Whistler, British Columbia, bears are part of our daily interaction and reality. We wouldn’t want it any other way! Our fitness retreat is one of the best known destination weight loss programs in North America, with an action packed adventure schedule for women of beginner fitness level. All day we’re hiking, biking, doing outside fitness classes and even a touch of kayaking. In this article I’ll share the two types of action steps to take when face-to-face on the trails. If the bear is in a predatory behavioral state If it’s in a defensive behavorial state. If you’re currently face-to-face with a bear googli

What to do when you see a bear (on a hiking vacation, or your backyard!)

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Keeping your hiking retreats safe in bear country Explaining to customers at my hiking retreats ‘what to do when you see a bear’ is one of my favorite de-briefs. For some it catches them a bit off-guard, especially if they didn’t know it was something they need to be aware of. For most, they’re pretty relieved. Yet as the owner of an outdoor fitness camp located in Whistler, British Columbia, bears are part of our daily interaction and reality. We wouldn’t want it any other way! Our fitness retreat is one of the best known destination weight loss programs in North America, with an action packed adventure schedule for women of beginner fitness level. All day we’re hiking, biking, doing outside fitness classes and even a touch of kayaking. In this article I’ll share the two types of action steps to take when face-to-face on the trails. If the bear is in a predatory behavioral state If it’s in a defensive behavorial state. If you’re currently face-to-face with a bear googli

What to do when you see a bear (on a hiking vacation, or your backyard!)

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Keeping your hiking retreats safe in bear country Explaining to customers at my hiking retreats ‘what to do when you see a bear’ is one of my favorite de-briefs. For some it catches them a bit off-guard, especially if they didn’t know it was something they need to be aware of. For most, they’re pretty relieved. Yet as the owner of an outdoor fitness camp located in Whistler, British Columbia, bears are part of our daily interaction and reality. We wouldn’t want it any other way! Our fitness retreat is one of the best known destination weight loss programs in North America, with an action packed adventure schedule for women of beginner fitness level. All day we’re hiking, biking, doing outside fitness classes and even a touch of kayaking. In this article I’ll share the two types of action steps to take when face-to-face on the trails. If the bear is in a predatory behavioral state If it’s in a defensive behavorial state. If you’re currently fac