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Maui Wilderness Backpacking & Pilates Retreat

What

2 night 3 day backpacking expedition trekking cross Haleakala volcanic crater- a magnificent amphitheater of silence and phenomenal beauty. We'll hike on average 6-10 miles per day and pack everything on our backs- food, water, layered clothing & rain gear and a few personal items.
Plus 2 additional days of swimming, stand up paddling, pre and post hike workouts in a fully equipped, oceanfront Pilates studio, guided by Jacqueline Martin and Arlene Salomon.

Where

The hike takes place in Haleakala National Park, a remote, high altitude wilderness and stay in rustic Paliku and Kapalaoa cabins, sleeps 12- bunk beds, no electricity, no cell service, no potable water. There is an outhouse, and a full kitchen with a potbelly stove with presto logs to light a fire, keep warm, dry off.
The Pilates studio is back down the mountain to modern civilization, at sea level in the bustling town of Kihei, Maui.

When

2021 Dates TBD

Price

$1,500
Includes an outdoor, oceanfront Pilates mat class, and on-going Open Studio for 2 days (pre and post hike days) assisted by highly skilled Pilates teachers, Jacqueline & Arlene (Bio's below). 
The backpacking trip into Haleakala includes a guide, Arlene will share her love, knowledge and experience in Hawaiian environment and lead you safely in and out of the crater. 2 nights of community dinners at the cabins will also be included. ​

Book Your Own Accommodations 

If you're coming in from out of town we have several vacation rentals here at the Pilates studio in Kihei and a list of recommendations of other rentals very close by the studio.

Meet Y0ur Guides

These two women designed an empowering retreat that focuses on self exploration, wonder, life balance and the spacial relationship we have with the world around us.

Jacqueline Martin

Jacqueline is a graduate from 
THE WORK™ with Jay Grimes in 2015 and is the owner and creator of the Lineage Pilates teachers comprehensive program based on Jay Grimes lineage and started his unique training in Warsaw and Lublin (Poland) combining Lineage Pilates with the four elements of the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, bringing life balance that each one of us needs.
Jacqueline has been an avid athlete for years competing as a professional triathlete in 29 Ironmans as well as 3 years in bodybuilding with a top Canadian placing and avid boxer for several years.

Arlene Salomon

Arlene ​is a longtime resident of Maui with a professional background in arboriculture and years of volunteer work in Hawaiian conservation, restoring native forests and service oriented backpacking expeditions in Haleakala National Park. She is also a licensed Massage Therapist practicing Hawaiian Lomi Lomi, Sports Massage and energetic bodywork using Zero Balancing® protocols.
Arlene discovered her zeal for Pilates in 2002. She is a graduate of THE WORK™, directed by Jay Grimes, a former student of Joe Pilates. Her passion is empowering others to connect to the Method and guide students to greater self-discovery and independence .