Winslow Passey, lead guide for Utah Mountain Adventures, is bringing a three-day yoga and skiing retreat to Alta. But unlike other yoga outings, this one takes you into the backcountry for your ski experience. Passey has worldwide guiding experience that includes Antarctica, Nepal, Mongolia, South America, and Alaska and has been sharing her yoga with others in the mountains on guided trips to Denali in Alaska and in the Himalayas traveling to Everest Base Camp.

Participants at Alta will learn about and use the principles of body alignment and self awareness taught in yoga and then integrate them into skiing. "I strive to increase self awareness among participants to help them establish a connection to their surroundings so they can maximize their fun and enjoyment," said Passey.

The retreat includes one day of skiing inbounds at Alta Ski Area and two days in the surrounding backcountry, as well as five yoga sessions. Four nights of lodging and meals are included. Interested participants should be in good fitness condition, enjoy hiking, and have intermediate to expert level skiing skills.  Yoga experience and backcountry skiing experience are not required.Alta Lodge is the launch pad for the retreat. The all-inclusive package price of $1,899 per person is for a standard room, double occupancy. The price includes four nights of lodging, breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, Alta lift ticket, all instruction and guide fees, lodging service charge, and taxes.  Single occupancy rooms are available for an additional price. Backcountry ski equipment is available to rent.