The Summit Within: Women's Ski and Wellness Retreat

Imagine yourself gliding down some of the world's most legendary ski terrain—then stepping off the mountain into a restorative yoga studio, where a skilled osteopath helps release the held tension in your shoulders and hips. The Summit Within is a six-day women's retreat that shatters the false divide between athletic exhilaration and embodied wellness, weaving Olympic-level skiing with somatic bodywork, yoga, and contemplative practice into one coherent, transformative journey.

Held at the luxury alpine sanctuary COMO Alpina Dolomites in Italy's breathtaking Dolomites region, this retreat brings together Olympic ski champion Julia Mancuso, retired alpine racer Denise Karbon, and osteopath Martina Wegscheider to guide you through a choreographed week of challenge and recovery. Whether you're a confident intermediate skier or an advanced athlete seeking deeper mind-body integration, you'll discover that true strength lives at the intersection of power and presence. The retreat honors both the thrill of descending dramatic mountain passes and the quiet wisdom of listening to what your body needs.

This isn't a typical ski holiday—it's a conscious exploration of physical resilience, community, and what becomes possible when women gather in nature to push their edges and tend to their wholeness.

What to Expect

Your days unfold in a rhythmic alternation between exhilaration and restoration. Mornings begin with yoga and breathwork to prepare your body for the slopes. You'll ski legendary terrain across Alpe di Siusi, Val Gardena, Alta Badia, and the Sellaronda circuit—some days demanding technical skill, others inviting you to find flow. A retreat highlight includes a helicopter flight from Siusi to Cortina followed by a guided descent through dramatic alpine passes.

Off the mountain, you'll move through osteopathic treatment sessions with Martina that address postural alignment, tension release, and energetic blockages held in the body. Evening sessions weave in yoga, somatic practices, and nourishing communal meals crafted to fuel both athletes and seekers. The arc of each day mirrors the deeper arc of the retreat: building strength, practicing presence, and learning to honor both effort and ease.

You'll leave with renewed physical confidence, a clearer sense of what your body can do, and a community of women who understand the spiritual dimension of movement.

Venue & Logistics

COMO Alpina Dolomites sits in the heart of Italy's UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites, January 24–29, 2027. Bring appropriate winter ski gear, comfortable clothes for yoga and recovery sessions, and an open heart. The retreat accommodates skiers of intermediate to advanced ability. The property offers full board and spa amenities supporting your recovery between days on the slopes.