FitWell Escapes is a community organization bringing women together through their love of fitness, wellness, and the great outdoors! We offer a variety of activities that encourage physical activity and time in nature, but most importantly connection with other amazing women in your local community. Check out our schedule and join an upcoming meetup!
Book club is a free monthly meetup for women who have attended FitWell Escapes hiking events and retreats. Details for each monthly meeting are posted in our members-only Facebook group. Feel free to send us a message to learn more or if you do not have Facebook!
January: Food Fix by Dr. Mark Hyman (2020)
February: The Mountain is You by Brianna Wiest (2020)
March: Becoming by Michelle Obama (2018)
April: The Day the World Stops Shopping by J.B. MacKinnon (2021)
May: Happy Place by Emily Henry (2023)
June: God Bless this Mess by Hannah Brown (2021)
July: Glow in the F*cking Dark by Tara Schuster (2023)
August: The Villa by Rachel Hawkins (2023)
September: A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham (2022)
October: Haunted Hikes by Maren Horjus (2017)
November: November 9 by Colleen Hoover (2015)
December: Unbound: A Story of Snow and Self-Discovery by Steph Jagger (2017)
Phoenix is hot, so let’s cool down! Join FitWell Escapes for a fun morning in the sun on the Lower Salt River and meet like-minded people who love the outdoors. If you are new to Arizona, this is a bucketlist MUST DO with mild river rapids, wild horses, and mountainous desert views all around.
Included with your rental, you’ll receive a paddleboard, paddle, life jacket, delivery and pick-up from Riverbound Sports and their trained SUP instructors and guides.
Because the river is one-way, the pick-up and drop-off locations are different. This means if you were to go on your own, you would need to bring two cars, but with us, we help you get back to your car with ease.
We only offer the Salt River Paddle once per summer, so we hope you can join us on Saturday, June 10, which also happens to be National Get Outdoors Day! Our paddle will begin at 7:00am, with check-in and introductions taking place 30 minutes prior. The paddle is expected to take about 3 hours once we are on the water, but can be faster or slower depending on the river current. Further instructions will be provided to registered participants the week of the paddle.
This adventure is suitable for all-levels! We have had many first-time paddle boarders join us on the Salt River in past years.
Date: Saturday, June 10, 2023 (National Get Outdoors Day)
Time: Check-In at 6:30am; Paddle at 7:00am (expected to last 3 hours)
Age: Must be at least 16 years of age
Our most GRAND adventure yet! Join us on this all-inclusive, two day road trip to Arizona’s most distinguishable landmark, Grand Canyon National Park. Departing from PHX Sky Harbor International Airport on Saturday morning and arriving back on Sunday evening, you’ll experience rustic glamping, healthy and locally prepped meals, outdoor yoga and meditation, group hiking and more!
Drafted itinerary below (subject to change). Final itinerary with exact details will be sent to registered participants within a week of departure. This trip was designed for women and is perfect for all levels, no matter where you are on your wellness journey or how many times you’ve gone camping or hiking.
May 20-21, 2023. All participants must be at least 16 years old. Refunds and transfers will be considered, not guaranteed, at the discretion of FitWell Escapes, LLC on a case by case basis.
Trip Inclusions
1-night accommodation at Wander Camp Grand Canyon
Round-trip transportation from PHX Sky Harbor International Airport
Train Ticket on the Historic Grand Canyon Railway (Williams to South Rim)
(1) Breakfast, (2) Lunches, (1) Dinner, (2) Snack Boxes made by local private chef
Pink Jeep Tour of the Grand Canyon
Sunrise outdoor yoga + meditation
Group hiking and adventuring
Herbal tea making workshop
Welcome bag with health & wellness goodies!
Professional Photographs of the weekend (this is not guaranteed, however, most of our trips usually are able to provide this!)
Drafted Itinerary
Saturday
5am - Depart PHX Sky Harbor
8:30am - Coffee at Brewed Awakenings on Historic Route 66
9:30am - Ride the Historic Grand Canyon Railway Train
10am - Snack (included)
11:45am - Arrive at Grand Canyon National Park South Rim
12:00pm - Lunch (included)
3:30pm - Depart Grand Canyon National Park
4:00pm - Arrive at Wander Camp Grand Canyon
5:00pm - Dinner (included)
7:00pm - Herbal Tea + Meditation Hour
Sunday
6am - Sunrise Outdoor Yoga
7am - Breakfast (included)
7:30am - Hike at Red Butte Trail
10am - Check-Out at Wander Camp
11am - Lunch (included)
12:30pm - Pink Jeep Tour at Grand Canyon National Park
3:30pm - Depart Grand Canyon National Park
3:45pm - Snack (included)
5:00pm - Dinner Stop in Downtown Flagstaff
8:30pm - Estimated Arrival at PHX Sky Harbor
About Wander Camp Grand Canyon
This rustic glamping accommodation, under open skies in dark sky country, is approximately 25-30 minutes from the South Rim entrance of the Grand Canyon. Located in a rural secluded location, but still just a short drive (10-15 minutes) from the town of Valle, Wander Camp offers an immersive outdoors experience while including a few more amenities than traditional camping, but still operating off-grid.
About the Williams Train to Grand Canyon
The historic Grand Canyon Railway departs from Williams, Arizona to the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon. This entertaining train ride features amazing views, western musicians and cowboy characters on vintage rail cars, totally enhancing your ride to the park! Each car has a Passenger Service Attendant who will share facts about the area and the canyon.
About Pink Jeep Tours
A “must do” Arizona experience, the world-famous Grand Canyon attracts millions each year, but no one knows the Canyon better than Pink Adventure Tours. Their local guides live and work at the park, meaning they offer unique insights into every nook and cranny as you tour the Grand Canyon South Rim from a Pink Jeep® Wrangler.