Hike Zion Canyon, Utah
June 5 to 11

Hike Bowen Island
- Mount Gardner
Sat, March 22, full day

Galiano Island Adventure Weekend Getaway
Sat/Sun, May 10-11

Upcoming Adventures:

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Hike Bowen Island
- Mount Gardner
Sat, March 22, full day
more in this newsletter >>

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Learn Kayaking
- Deep Cove, Indian Arm
Sat, April 5
more...

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Kayak Bowen Island
- Pasley Island
Sat, May 3
more...

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Deluxe Getaway -
Galiano Island Adventure Weekend Retreat
Sat/Sun, May 10-11
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Gaia eNewsletter March 2008

GAIA ADVENTURES FOR WOMEN
AN INVITATION TO LOVE YOUR LIFE

Personal Training | Body Ball Workshops | Adventures for Women | Corporate Team Building

Experience a place of peace and refuge: Hike Zion Canyon, Utah with Gaia Women

Imagine the Grand Canyon on a smaller scale and you will begin to understand the beauty and uniqueness of Zion Canyon in Utah. The name "Zion" means "a place of peace and refuge". This spectacular wilderness, with massive multi-coloured vertical cliffs and deep canyons is very accessible, making it possible for all fitness levels to experience it's splendours. On our first day we hike Weeping Rock and Emerald Pools trails, both short hikes leading to hanging gardens of wildflowers, dripping springs and glorious green pools. Angels Landing towering over Zion Canyon will be our second day's goal; a steep narrow ridge awaits us at the top. Hiking in canyons and crossing roaring creeks we will discover Kolab Arch, the world's largest freestanding arch. Each night we stay in comfort at Zion Lodge featuring historic cabins and two double beds, full bath, gas log fireplace and private porch. Hike Zion Canyon, Utah. June 5-11. A Gaia Princess Adventure. Travel royally. Click here for details on this wonderful adventure of a lifetime... Read about the new concept of [ Gaia Princess Adventures ] PS: There are three months left to train and prepare for this big adventure. Try Gaia's personal training services, at the special adventure rate, and you will be ready for a trip of a lifetime.

Coming Up Adventures:

Hike Bowen Island - Mount Gardner

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Moderate, Adventure Hiking

16 km, 6 hours, 719 m (8.5% grade)

Saturday, March 22

Full day, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM

$95 plus GST/person
Price includes: a healthy lunch, a trained guide, ground transportation and ferry.

Hike the highest mountain on Bowen Island and reach unsurpassed views of Howe Sound and its encircling peaks. Take the Horseshoe Bay ferry to Snug Cove and head through Crippen Regional Park. Following the Killarney Lake trailhead up Mount Gardner Road and begin hiking up a winding steep treed trail. The views are spectacular and well worth your efforts.
Free and an excellent training for registered 2008 Hike Zion Canyon clients.

Galiano Island - Adventure Weekend Retreat

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Escape to an island, be adventurous, relax in comfort, meet fabulous women, meditate and stretch and find your passion with Gaia Adventures. Enjoy a gulf island getaway and spend an adventure-filled weekend on beautiful Galiano Island. With a micro-climate more Mediterranean than rainforest, this intimate and unique Gulf Island haven is ready to welcome you with adventure and luxury. We yearn for the simpler island time and space, away from intrusions of every day stresses, traffic and heavy workloads. Once onboard the ferry we can begin to connect with the beauty surrounding us. It is amazing how remote one can feel on the Gulf Island.

Our hike to Bluffs Park along the rocky shoreline is a great start to the weekend. It's an easy hike with great viewpoints. In this place of natural beauty our rhythms become harmonized. And in terms of ultimate fulfillment, we create our own meaningful environment to realize the possibilities for uniqueness and growth.

Try our "Afternoon Paddle, Sea Kayaking" program, 4 hours kayaking. Kayak in sheltered waters surrounded by islands, cliffs and sunning seals. You'll have time to pull up on a beach, unpack your picnic basket, hunt for sea shells, take pictures or drawings, or simply enjoy the sun. It's a great opportunity to experience the magnificent scenery and abundant wildlife of the island!

On Sunday we will mountain bike along trails in Bodega Ridge and Dionisio Provincial Park. Galiano Island, named after the Spanish explorer Dionisio Galiano who sailed these waters 200 years ago, is a special place of great natural beauty and interest. The park is rimed by a varied and beautiful shoreline and is probably the most scenic part of Galiano Island. There we will find sandstone headlands sculpted by erosion, wildflower meadows and verdant forests, pebble beaches and a shallow bay, known as Coon Bay to the locals.

Hike Mount Galiano, about 2 to 3 hours to the top with great views of the Gulf Islands and Vancouver Island. The sheer beauty of the surrounding ocean vistas, giant arbutus trees, and flowering wild flowers is so inspiring. There is a kind of balance between the natural system and the human system. Relax in comfort and enjoy gourmet food at Atrevida restaurant, Trincomali Bakery and Deli and the Hummingbird Pub. It's a great weekend filled with fun and adventure at an easy relaxing pace suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Book early, this weekend is limited to 9 women only.