BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 METHOD:PUBLISH CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:-//WordPress - MECv7.32.0//EN X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://summitmountainguides.com/ X-WR-CALNAME:Summit Mountain Guides X-WR-CALDESC:ACMG Mountain Guides: Nelson BC, Rockies, Alps : Ski Touring, Hiking, Mountaineering, Climbing. X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Vancouver BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T030000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=03;BYDAY=2SU END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T010000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H X-MS-OLK-FORCEINSPECTOROPEN:TRUE BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC UID:MEC-642f0ffa02e1a52c66e09344421903ff@summitmountainguides.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260611T150000 DURATION:P2DT20H DTSTAMP:20250714T164349Z RDATE;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260611T150000,20261001T150000 CREATED:20250714 LAST-MODIFIED:20251228 PRIORITY:5 SEQUENCE:18 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Climbing – Hiking – Retreat DESCRIPTION:Where movement meets mindfulness…\nCombine mountain adventure and wellness in a pristine retreat setting. Join this 4-day alpine escape blending guided rock climbing and day hiking with serene wellness—where Summit Mountain Guides meets mindful retreat at The Sentinel.\nPerched above the Kootenay Lake, The Sentinel Retreat & Wellness Center offers a breathtaking setting for this immersive experience, guided by the expert team at Summit Mountain Guides. Here, you’re invited to move with intention, breathe deeply, and reconnect—with nature, the season, and yourself.\nSample awesome local granite crags during a guided rock climbing session, hike a select alpine trail awash in fall colors, and unwind each evening with rejuvenating outdoor spa rituals, yoga, and nourishing, chef-crafted meals. Whether you’re a curious beginner or a seasoned adventurer, this retreat offers the perfect balance of movement, mindfulness, and mountain magic—all in the heart of nature, overlooking one of British Columbia’s most iconic lakes.\nHighlights\n\n\nExpert-Led Adventures: Guided rock climbing and alpine hiking with certified guides from Summit Mountain Guides\n\n\nScenic Lakeside Location: Sweeping views of Kootenay Lake and the Purcell Mountains\n\n\nComfort & Luxury: Cozy, lakefront accommodations at The Sentinel Retreat & Wellness Center\n\n\nCulinary Excellence: Signature breakfasts and gourmet, locally-sourced meals prepared by in-house chefs\n\n\nWellness Amenities: Access to outdoor spa, yoga classes, sauna, and tranquil spaces for reflection\n\n\nSeasonal Beauty: Golden larches, crisp mountain air, and peaceful lakeside moments\n\n\n4-Day / 3-Night Mountain Hike & Retreat Itinerary\nHosted by The Sentinel Retreat & Wellness Center × Summit Mountain Guides\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Itinerary\n \n \n \n \n \n Below is a sample itinerary for the Mountain Hike Retreat Itinerary, with opportunities for optional wellness treatments throughout your stay.\nDAY 1 – Arrive & Ground\n\n3:00 PM – Arrival at The Sentinel: warm welcome, property tour, check-in to your lake-view room\n4:30 PM – Opening circle and intention setting with your hosts and guides\n6:00 PM – Nourishing chef-prepared dinner in the Main Lodge (optional)\n7:30 PM – Evening unwind: enjoy optional outdoor spa, cedar sauna, cold plunge, or lakeside journaling.\n\nDAY 2 – Guided Rock Climbing Adventure\n\n7:30 AM – Sentinel Signature breakfast or alternatives with panoramic views of Kootenay Lake and the mountains\n8:00 AM – Depart for guided climbing with Summit Mountain Guides at a local crag. Day rock climbing itineraries are somewhat flexible depending on group needs, weather, and particular climbs.\n16:30 PM – Conclude climbing session\n5:30 PM – Return to The Sentinel; enjoy lakeside rest\n6:30 PM – Chef-crafted, nourishing dinner (optional)\n8:00 PM – Wind down with optional restorative activities (hot tub, cedar sauna, cold plunge, or book a massage, yoga class, or acupuncture session)\n\nDAY 3  – Guided Hike on Golden Trails \n\n7:30 AM – Sentinel Signature breakfast or alternatives\n8:30 AM – Guided alpine hike through golden larch forests and panoramic ridge-lines. Options for shorter or more challenging hikes based on group needs.\n4:00-4:30  PM – Conclude hiking session\n4:30-5:00 PM – Return to The Sentinel; unwind with lakeside tea or optional wellness experiences: cedar sauna, outdoor spa, cold plunge, massage, more yoga, acupuncture, etc.\n6:30 PM – Nourishing, chef-crafted dinner at The Sentinel (optional)\n8:00 PM – Optional restorative activities: lakeside journaling, spa circuit, or book a bodywork session\n\nDAY 4 – Retreat & Closing\n\n7:30 – 9:00 AM – Leisurely breakfast in the lodge, on the deck, or lakeside with your journal\n9:00 -11:00 AM – Reflect and relax: enjoy a final dip in the hot tub, relax in the cedar sauna, take a cold plunge, or receive a closing massage/acupuncture session (optional), journal by the lakeside, yoga class, or take a mindful walk along the property trails.\n11:00 AM – Check-out & Departure\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prerequisites\n \n \n \n \n \n All levels welcome\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Equipment\n \n \n \n \n \n All equipment provided\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n \n \n \n \n West Kootenay\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Weather\n \n \n \n \n \n Beautiful Fall weather\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n What's Included\n \n \n \n \n \n What’s included:\n\nRock Climbing instruction (all gear included)\nGuided hiking\nTransportation to climbing and hiking sites\nAccommodation at the Sentinel Resort\nGourmet Meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)\nYoga instruction\n\nNot included:\n\nTransportation to and from the Sentinel before or after your trip\nTrip cancellation insurance\nAlcohol or additional snacks\nAdditional activities\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAQ\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n // Get all the accordion buttons\n var accordionButtons = document.querySelectorAll('.accordion .btn-link');\n\n // Add event listener to each accordion button\n accordionButtons.forEach(function(button) {\n \n console.log('accordion test');\n \n button.addEventListener('click', function() {\n // Get the target collapsible element\n var target = this.getAttribute('data-target');\n\n // Get the parent of the collapsible element\n var parent = this.getAttribute('data-parent');\n\n // Get all collapsible elements within the parent\n var collapsibleElements = document.querySelectorAll(parent + ' .collapse');\n\n // Toggle the visibility of each collapsible element\n collapsibleElements.forEach(function(element) {\n if (element.getAttribute('id') === target.substring(1)) {\n // Toggle the class to show or hide the collapsible element\n element.classList.toggle('show');\n } else {\n // Hide other collapsible elements\n element.classList.remove('show');\n }\n });\n });\n });\n \n // Get all the accordion buttons\n var accordionButtons = document.querySelectorAll('.accordion .btn-link');\n\n // Add event listener to each accordion button\n accordionButtons.forEach(function(button) {\n button.addEventListener('click', function() {\n // Toggle the chevron rotation\n var chevron = this.querySelector('.chevron');\n chevron.classList.toggle('rotate');\n });\n });\n\n\n\n\n\n/* Style the accordion container */\n.accordion {\n margin-bottom: 20px;\n margin-top: 50px;\n}\n\n/* Style the card */\n.card {\n/* border: 1px solid #dee2e6; 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