Prep Your Body for Rise + ClimbStretch, Strengthen, and Show Up Ready

Rise + Climb is more than a Saturday morning hike—it’s a chance to connect, reset, and start your weekend with purpose. To enjoy the trail and recover well afterward, it helps to prepare your body as well as your mindset. That’s where intentional movement comes in.

This season, we’re helping you rise stronger and climb smarter with expert warm-ups, stretches, and recovery tips from Annie at Sacred Light Yoga. Whether it’s your first hike or your ninth summer with us, a few simple movements before, during, or after your hike can make a big difference.

Why Preparation Matters

Hiking engages your whole body—legs, hips, spine, and shoulders. Without warm-up, tightness and fatigue can build. That’s why we’ve partnered with Annie, a certified yoga therapist with more than a decade of experience helping people move mindfully in nature.

In our new YouTube video, Annie shares her go-to warm-ups and post-hike stretches. just five minutes of movement can improve your experience, ease tension, and support faster recovery.

Keep the Movement Going

Looking to build on your strength this summer? Join one of our guided movement classes at the Summit:

Yoga with a View: Gentle to energizing practices to help you connect and flow.

Pilates at the Summit: A focus on mobility, core strength, and mindful movement.

These classes are guided by expert instructors and are the perfect way to complement your hiking goals and help you stay strong and grounded all summer.

Preparing your body is one of the easiest ways to get more from your Rise + Climb experience. A short stretch before, during, and after can help you move better, recover more quickly, and enjoy your time on the trail!