Questions & Answers

Our retreats are designed for women who enjoy being active, spending time outdoors, exploring beautiful places, and connecting with a small group. Each retreat offers a different level of hiking, so choose one that matches your fitness, experience, and comfort in the mountains.

Our Hiking & Yoga retreats include moderately challenging mountain days with sustained climbs, descents, and uneven terrain. Our Advanced Hiking retreat requires greater endurance and experience with longer distances, steeper trails, and consecutive demanding days.

Review the difficulty description and sample itinerary on each retreat page/guest guide before booking. If you’re unsure which trip is right for you, please reach out.

Build consistent time on your feet through hiking, walking, or other endurance activities, alongside strength training. Include uphill and downhill hiking whenever possible, and work toward the distances and elevation gain listed for your retreat. Practicing consecutive hiking days is especially helpful.

Absolutely! Many guests join solo. Shared adventures and our small group setting make it easy to connect.

Our retreats are intentionally small, with approximately 8–12 guests. See each retreat page for the planned group size.

Geneva is the recommended airport for Chamonix retreats. For Ramsau, Munich is the arrival airport for the coordinated group shuttle.

Arrival times, departure guidance, and transfer arrangements vary by trip. Please review the guest guide, available on each retreat page, before booking transportation.

Flights are not included. Airport transfer arrangements vary by retreat: some require you to book your own shuttle, while others offer a coordinated group transfer. Each retreat page and guest guide explain what is included, how to book, and any scheduled departure times.

Transportation to and from planned hikes is included as outlined on each retreat page.

We recommend waiting until you receive confirmation that your retreat will go ahead before purchasing non-refundable airfare or making other non-refundable travel arrangements. Reserving your spot and receiving a booking confirmation do not necessarily mean the retreat has met its minimum enrollment. We will confirm minimum enrollment as soon as it is met.

See [Payments & Policies] for retreat confirmation dates and guidance on travel bookings.

Please contact us as soon as possible so we can help you coordinate your arrival. The retreat and scheduled group transfers may continue as planned, and additional transportation or accommodation costs are your responsibility.

Yes! You’re welcome to arrange additional time before or after the retreat. Extra nights are not included, and accommodations at our chalet or hotel are subject to availability. Please reach out if you would like suggestions.

Our retreats use carefully selected chalets or hotels that offer a comfortable place to recover after hiking. Each retreat page and guest guide include the property, room details, amenities, and check-in and check-out information.

Double occupancy is available on selected retreats for guests traveling together. For double occupancy, the rooms are setup as two singles. You are responsible for coordinating your own roommate; we do not offer roommate matching.

Breakfast and most dinners are generally included, while lunches and some meals out are at your own expense. Exact inclusions are listed on each retreat page.

We do our best to accommodate dietary needs, including vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets. Mountain huts may have limited options, so please contact us before booking if you have a serious food allergy or a restrictive diet. You’ll also share dietary information on your guest intake form.

We work with experienced, qualified local mountain professionals who know the trails, terrain, and conditions. Meet the guides and instructors in the team section of each retreat page.

Yes. Hiking, yoga, and other activities are optional. You’re welcome to spend a day relaxing or exploring independently.

Once a group hike begins, however, routes may not allow you to turn around or leave the group independently. Please discuss any concerns with us before booking and with your guide before setting out.

No. Yoga complements our hiking days and provides time to stretch, recover, and slow down. Sessions are adapted to the group, and participation is optional.

See our [Packing List] for hiking gear, clothing, travel essentials, and items for yoga and downtime. Check the guest guide for any destination-specific requirements, including whether yoga equipment is provided.

Mountain conditions can change quickly. Our guides may adjust routes, timing, or activities based on weather, trail conditions, lift operations, and the group’s needs. The itinerary gives you a sense of the week, but specific hikes are not guaranteed.

Please contact us before booking if a condition may affect your participation. Review the retreat’s physical demands with your healthcare provider when appropriate, and include relevant medical information on your guest intake form.

Choose your retreat and room type and submit the $500 deposit. Your remaining balance is due according to your retreat’s payment schedule.

See [Payments & Policies] for payment methods, fees, deadlines, and full booking terms.

Yes. Travel insurance is required for all retreats, including emergency medical and evacuation coverage appropriate for the hiking activities and elevations on your trip. We also strongly recommend trip cancellation and interruption coverage.

Review [Payments & Policies] for details, and check directly with your insurer about coverage and exclusions.

Cancellations must be received in writing by mail or email.

• More than 90 days before the retreat: Payments are refundable, minus the $500 non-refundable deposit.

• 90 days or fewer before the retreat: All payments are non-refundable. However, if we fill your canceled spot with a replacement guest, we will refund your payments minus the $500 non-refundable deposit and any non-recoverable costs. Refunds will be processed after the replacement guest has paid in full. We cannot guarantee that your spot will be filled.

Travel insurance is required. For additional flexibility, consider “Cancel for Any Reason” coverage, subject to your insurer’s terms and eligibility requirements.

See [Payments & Policies] for complete cancellation terms and payment deadlines.

Yes. Each retreat requires a minimum number of registered guests by its confirmation date. If we cancel because minimum enrollment is not met, we will refund your retreat payments, including your deposit.

See [Payments & Policies] for minimum enrollment requirements, confirmation dates, and full terms for cancellations by Sky Mountain Adventures. Please consider these dates before committing to non-refundable travel.

Yes. Guests must complete a guest intake form, provide emergency contact and relevant medical information, and sign the required participation agreement and liability waiver before the retreat. Additional guide waivers may also apply.