Yoga Retreat, Red River Gorge, KY

Event Details

August 20-Depart the midwest for KY. Meet at Bedrock Lodge-494 Big Andy Ridge Rd., Rogers, KY 41365. A light dinner will be provided.

August 21-Day hiking in the Red River Gorge geological area visting arches and other rock formations. Daily milage will be relatively low (between 4-8). A yoga class will be held that afternoon.

August 22-Starting at 830 we will travel to Southeast Moutain Guides where the group will rappel from heights ranging between 50 feet and 120 feet. The afternoon will consist of an underground kayak tour of an old mine. Tour provided by SUP Kentucky. 

"The Gorge Underground is unlike any other adventure you have ever been on! Join us as our guides lead you into the darkness of the Gorge Grotto, through the mountainside for a full hour-long adventure under the earth's surface. Paddle your way through the grotto in your own kayak as our guide leads the way while explaining the history of the cavern and how it came to be flooded.  Be sure to look out for the newly relocated rainbow trout!" -Thrillsville 

The evening will wrap up with a restorative yoga class held at the Bedrock Lodge.

August 23-Early morning sunrise flow yoga class, followed by a kayak tour at Grayson Lake. 

"Enter an enchanted world of cliffs, caves, coves, and endless waterfalls. You’ll feel transported to Middle Earth as you explore the secluded Grayson Grotto on a stand-up paddleboard.

Tucked away among mossy sandstone cliffs is the seductive Grotto Falls on Far Clifty Creek. Keep paddling to find Craig Creek Falls, Gray Hollow Falls, Sam Carroll Falls, Stafford Creek Falls, and Lick Falls.

Behind Hidden Falls, you can paddle through a crack in the sandstone to enter a secret cove. Let your imagination run wild as you explore this surreal landscape dotted with beech and hemlock trees." -Sup Kentucky

August 24-Depart from Rogers, KY for the midwest. Departure time will be between 9-10 am.

"The Gorge Underground is unlike any other adventure you have ever been on! Join us as our guides lead you into the darkness of the Gorge Grotto, through the mountainside for a full hour-long adventure under the earth's surface. Paddle your way through the grotto in your own kayak as our guide leads the way while explaining the history of the cavern and how it came to be flooded.  Be sure to look out for the newly relocated rainbow trout!" -Thrillsville Sunday nights lodging will be at Bedrock located in Rogers, KY. Accommodation information can be found below in the "Tickets" section. To see some pictures from our RRG events, click here.

Transportation

Leaving early the morning of August 20, 2020 we will depart from the Chicagoland area. Carpooling options will be available along our route, and as always, there is no additional cost when meeting us at one of the predetermined Park and Rides. If you are unsure if you are along our route, please contact us prior to signing up. We will be departing Slade, KY the morning to August 24, 2020 and returning to the Chicagoland area the evening of August 24, 2020.

Ticket Options

Ticket price include snacks and water during transportation, fuel, tolls, parking, park permits, lodging, tips for outside outfiiters, light breakfast and dinner for all nights. Also included are yoga sessions on all 3 days. Meals will be prepared by the guides (vegetarian or vegan options available). You will be responsible for you own snacks throughout the day and while on the daily excurions. 

Cancellations

A minimum of 6 people will be required for this event to run. No refunds will be issued if you cancel less than 7 days from the date of the event. All other cancellations are subject to a 50% service fee. Refund will be issued in the form of a check. Please allow 5-7 business days for processing, we will notify you when the refund has been issued. Additional information will be emailed to you after registering.

Gear

Guests are responsible for bringing day packs with appropiate gear, and yoga mats. 

Safety

All True North staff are certified in First Aid/CPR and every one of our events is lead by a guide who is a paramedic/Wilderness First Aid instructor. Guides are experienced in wilderness and the outdoor travel and are equipped with GPS and well as satellite phones during every portion of this event.

True North Expeditions, Inc. reserves the right to substitute the events listed in the description above in the event of inclement weather, availability or other uncontrollable events.

Donate and Give Back to the Outdoor Community!

We are teaming up with *Gear Forward in an attempt to collect new and unused gear, specifically sleeping bags, tents and backpacks. Illinois resident Scott Gauvin is the founder of Gear Forward, an independent nationwide non-profit that provides gear to non-profit community organizations, youth groups and charities working with young people in the outdoors. If you have one of the above mentioned pieces of gear and would like to donate it, please bring it with. After our fall and winter events, the gear that we collect will be turned over to Gear Forward. 

*As stated above, Gear Forward is an independent nationwide non-profit that provides gear to non-profit community organizations, youth groups and charities working with young people in the outdoors. Founded by Scott Gauvin, Gear Forward aims to encourage people to donate unused outdoor gear they no longer want or need. Gear Forward also seeks partnerships with outdoor retailers and manufacturers to encourage donation of unused gear or donations by customers. The outdoors are our collective greatest treasure and gift that we offer the next generation. Gear Forward, simply is about providing the next generation of stewards, adventurers, Scoutmasters and Girl Scout Leaders the resources they need to get outdoors. No child should be denied access to all the outdoors has to offer because they don't have the necessary equipment. Through the collection of gently used outdoor gear, Gear Forward will work with other youth and outdoor focused organizations to get donated gear into the hands that need it.  Through the donation of outdoor gear, Gear Forward will provide youth in need via various noteworthy organizations the ability to participate in outdoor themed activities such as hiking, camping and backpacking. You can find out more about Gear Forward by visiting their Facebook page or website.