Make it an Active Holiday

Cross Country skiing is a sport that most people can learn at anytime. Anyone, regardless of their age or stage of life can enjoy the benefits. It improves your balance, keeps you aerobically fit, it works all the large muscle groups in your body while it helps you stay mobile and active. The sport has long been popular with all ages as it is easy on the joints, with no impact and little risk of hurting yourself. In other words it is perfect lifetime sport. There are two types of cross country skiing: classic skiing which is what most people think of when they think of cross country skiing and skate skiing which is a newer version of nordic skiing. While both types of skiing improve your fitness and help you stay fit for life they come with their own benefits. I recommend starting by learning to classic ski and add skate skiing as you become more proficient and comfortable on the snow.

An additional benefit of cross country skiing is that it can improve your conditioning for other sports. Cross country skiing is the ultimate cross training if you like to run, cycle, row or hike in the summer. Cyclists and rowers have long been known to use the cardiovascular benefits of skiing to improve their fitness over the winter. Cross country skiing also has added benefits for cyclists as it strengthens upper body and core muscles, something that cycling doesn't do. If you enjoy cycling and maybe have a Granfondo as a goal for 2013, then cross country skiing is a great way to start improving your fitness before cycling season officially begins.

Cross Country Skiing at Silverstar-February 2013

Shayla Roberts helps adults positively change their health. Through fitness and coaching, she works with adults of all ages and abilities to explore new ways to reach their goals. She has years of experience helping people make permanent, positive lifestyle changes and get results that last. She has helped hundreds of clients set new limits, change their health and reach their true potential.

In collaboration with Renshaw Travel, Shayla will be leading a weekend of Cross Country Skiing.
If you are new to skiing or need a tune up this is the perfect weekend for you. February 21-24th, 2013 we start with the basics and spend our days cross country skiing the amazing terrain of Silver Star and Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre. There are two skiing opportunities per day, Friday and Saturday, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, with the option to ski Sunday morning too.

Improve your technique and your fitness at our Silver Star ski camp. Beginner and Recreational skiers will enjoy the opportunity to practice their skills with a coach, ski the amazing trails and improve their fitness. Silver Star is 1610 m or 5,280 feet above sea level, this is high altitude training! With more than 110 km of trails on both sides of the mountain you will get plenty of exercise, lots of technique tips, video analysis and meet new ski friends.

Space is limited!
Deposit $250.00 to reserve your spot.
$550.00 for the weekend, all you need is to get to you and your skis to Silver Star.

Contact Jessica at the office 604.733.1010 or jessica@renshawtravel.com

What is a Wellness Travel Consultant?

 My name is Jessica Renshaw and I am a Wellness Travel Consultant. By trade I am a Kinesiologist, personal trainer, raw food chef and adventure seeker. I have now combined my passions of family, health, adventure and travel into one career. I work in the family business, a luxury travel agency, originally started by my Grandfather in 1958. My father, Don, runs the business and currently my sister, Carly, and I are learning the business too! We also cannot forget Mom, Dianne, who works in the accounting department. Most people when they hear the  career title Wellness Travel Consultant they want to know more, so let’s take a closer look. Health/wellness is one of my core values but what really does wellness mean?

Wellness for me is doing things I love everyday with people I love (whether those are people I have known for years or a new friend I just connected with!). It is learning new things and exposing myself to new cultures and practices. As well it incorporates feeling physically and mentally strong through good nutrition practices, cardiovascular and weight bearing exercise and relaxation time. Travel is a big part of wellness for me because it allows that necessary break from my everyday habits and reminds me to take time out of the busy societal rat race to PLAY! Sometimes we (as society members) get stuck in old patterns. These old patterns that do not serve us anymore may be found in our relationships with others, the relationship with ourselves, and in our working environment. Typically, it is not until we are unhappy or have a degenerative disease that we take the time to ask ourselves why? I like to be proactive and pose the question to everyone, “what makes you happy”....ok now do it! Wellness is a subjective term and will mean different things to different people. I am here to be your guide and to collaborate on making your travel and wellness goals come true! By studying kinesiology, coaching sports, attending yoga conferences and nutrition lectures and reading books upon books about health I have formed a supportive network of experts in the health field. And by joining the family business, Renshaw Travel, I have a global network of travel professionals and services at my fingertips.

In terms of planning a wellness centred trip with me the possibilities are endless but here are a few things that might spark your interest:

1.      Glamping: Glamping is “Glamorous Camping”; five star camping in remote wilderness destinations. 

2.      Active Adventure Holidays: See your favourite destinations in world by foot, bicycle, kayak, river raft or scuba dive.  

3.      Relaxation, detox and yoga retreats: Take a much needed break from your 9-5 business regime and work on yourself!

 

4.      Educational Tours: Learn a new language or new skill that you just haven’t had the time to do.

5.      Bucket List Holidays: How about doing that African Safari, Galapagos Islands Tour or Antarctica Cruise you have been dreaming about?

Renshaw Travel is located in the heart of Kitsilano at 2175 w 4^th (just west of Lululemon and east of Semperviva). I am at the office everyday and welcome anyone who wants to come in and chat travel or you can contact me at jessica@renshawtravel.com.

 Happy New Now!