Are you ready for the trip of a lifetime? Whether you’ve been thinking about the epic journey of Rim2Rim2Rim or you just want to visit and hike down into The Grand Canyon, we have the perfect opportunity. The Grand Canyon doesn’t ask you to slow down, it forces you to. When you’re deep in the heart of the canyon and you pause to take in the beauty, it will be a moment you will remember for a lifetime. One look over that rim and the noise in your head goes quiet — there’s no room left for anything but awe.
This is four days at the edge of one of the most staggering places on Earth — hiking hard, breathing deep, immersing yourself in the beauty and reconnecting with your highest self. Whether you’ve stood at that rim before or you’re seeing it for the first time, this trip will hit different.
A small group. Big trails. Real stillness.
The Journey
Thursday — We arrive in the evening to watch the sun drop over the canyon — nature’s welcome mat. Then a group dinner, introductions, and a rundown of the days ahead.
Friday — We explore. An easy-going hike out to Ooh Aah Point delivers one of the most jaw-dropping views in the park, no marathon effort required. We’ll ground it with yoga and meditation, syncing up with the energy of the canyon itself.
Saturday — The big one. This is the day for ages. 3am start for the R2R2R’ers or 8am for R2River2Rim. We head down to the Colorado River and Phantom Ranch, then either up to the North Rim and back up or just a turnaround and back up. Brutal, beautiful, and quite possibly one of the best hikes on the planet!
Sunday — Closing brunch, one more look at the view, and a send-off with a group of people who, four days ago, were strangers.
Reserve Your Spot
This trip is capped at a small group — it sells out. Don’t wait on this one.
Retreat Cost (enter the amount you’re paying at checkout)
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Early bird — paid in full by Oct 15, 2026 | $595 |
| Regular price — paid in full after Oct 15, 2026 | $795 |
Reserve with a deposit:
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Non-refundable deposit (locks in your spot) | $300 |
| Balance if deposit paid + full payment by Oct 15, 2026 | $295 |
| Balance if deposit paid + full payment after Oct 15, 2026 | $495 |
What’s Included
- Guided Hikes (2 options – Rim2Rim2Rim ~48-50 miles; Rim2River2Rim ~20 miles)
- Mindfulness sessions in the Canyon
- A training plan for either option
- Training Runs & Hikes if you’re in Austin.
- Welcome dinner (Thursday evening)
- Closing brunch (Sunday morning)
- An epic group of new friends
- All the smiles you can handle
- A few fun surprises
Not included: Airfare, ground transportation, lodging, travel insurance, meals not on the itinerary, snacks, gear, park entry fees, parking, equipment rentals, side trips, or unforeseen expenses.
Lodging
You can camp, rent an AirBNB or grab anyone of the many hotel rooms in the Grand Canyon National Park. The two that are most convenient are the Bright Angel Hotel and El Tovar Hotel. Book your own, or reach out and we’ll help you get set up. Rooms inside the canyon book up fast — don’t wait until the last minute.
Cancellation Policy
- 60 days or less before the retreat: 100% charge
- 60–90 days before: 75% charge
- 90–120 days before: 50% charge
- 120 days or more before: 25% charge
Your Guides
Ted McDonald (teddymcdonald.com) is a wellness expert, endurance athlete, coach, and speaker who’s spent over two decades helping people become better versions of themselves — from Tom Petty to Tour de France cyclists, from burned-out moms to burned-out executives.
As a speaker, Ted draws on his own story — reversing an insulin resistance diagnosis, and lessons from Ironman, Leadville, and adventure racing — to push audiences toward higher performance at home, at work, and in the world.
Ted also founded Adventure Yoga Retreats, a boutique travel company guiding people around the world while giving back to local communities, and 5 Point Yoga, Malibu’s premiere yoga studio. He co-created the P90X:2 and P90X:3 yoga routines and Beachbody’s 3 Week Yoga Retreat. He’s a legacy ambassador for lululemon and a featured teacher on BeachbodyOnDemand, Curious, and YogaVibes.
Ted also leads Conscious Endurance, a community built around living a vibrant, healthy 100+ years, and continues to work with companies like lululemon, Honest Co., Dun & Bradstreet, Kuvera Partners, Drobny Capital, Clocktower Group, and BOND Capital.
He practices what he preaches: marathons, triathlons, trail races, multiple finishes of the Leadville 100 mountain bike race, a sub-8-hour run of the 4-day Inca Trail, and a Mont Tremblant Ironman finish.
Ross Brown (https://www.instagram.com/runnertype/)
Ross is a passionate community run leader based in Austin, Texas, inspiring others to hit the pavement and embrace the joy of running. Originally from Nebraska, he brings a Midwest work ethic to both running marathons and building community through local events as the run coach for On’s South Congress Store. With multiple marathons under his belt, Ross is always on the lookout for the next challenge. When not running, he enjoys quality time with his dog — well, all dogs — as well as relaxing at home, cooking, or soaking up the sun outside.
Ready to feel young and stay strong — forever? Hope to see you on the trail.
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