The Rocky Mountains are a magical and breathtaking place. From our basecamp in Leadville we will soak in views of nearby towering 14,000 foot peaks as we explore a variety of challenging trails during the beautiful mountain summer in Colorado. The crew from Becoming Ultra and your expert coaches will host special clinics and accommodate all levels of runners as we guide you through these vast and sweeping landscapes.
Where will we be running?
Leadville is a one of a kind mountain town situated at 10,152’ above sea level. As rugged as it is beautiful it comes to us as the perfect hub to run and experience all it has to offer! learn more about Leadville here!
One thing we love about this new camp is the fact that everything is so close. We will be running in the morning and able to point at the mountain we ran while hanging out in the evening.
We will be run some of the epic trails near and around Turquoise Lake, the famous Hope Pass, Mosquito Pass, and more! We will be bringing back the 14er summit to this retreat so you’ll have a chance to get almost as high as you could in the lower 48!
Special events and clinics:
Including but not limited to…..
Recovery is where the magic happens!
We will host a pi-yo (pilates/yoga fusion) for runners class plus have foam rollers and other massage/stretching devices available for use over the weekend
Cold water therapy session in a mountain stream post run.
Clinics:
Running form/gait session with agility + footwork drills everyone should be doing to improve your trail running technique
Power hiking tips and technique for steep/technical terrain + proper and most effective use of trekking poles
Performance mindset talk with Professional ultra runner and Coach Hillary Allen.
Get better at technical downhill running with drills in the middle of our runs.
Adventures!
Adventure to some of the highest points in the lower 48!
Explore the historic downtown Leadville during free time.
Run Hope Pass, made famous by the Leadville 100.
And so. much. more!
WHO IS THIS CAMP FOR?
This camp is for runners and especially wannabe trail and ultra runners who know they can do epic stuff in beautiful places. This camp is for anyone but if you can run 6 miles on the trail with no issues, you’ll enjoy your experience so much more! We will have guided runs from 5-15 miles!
Includes:
Three nights in a world class venue in the beautiful Rocky Mountains
All meals w/accommodations for dietary restrictions
Transportation to adventures.
Activities and guided/coached hikes and runs with world class coaches
Digital photo album
Experience of a lifetime with new friends!
Pricing:
Deposit is $500, pay now to secure your spot and the remaining fees will be due 30 days prior to the camp. OR check out the discount options below.
Private cabin= $1950
Shared cabin= $1550 (2 queen beds)
Discounts:
- Pay in full before Jan 1st and save $100 on registration!
- Team BU supporting members and L2S members save $50 on retreat fees
- Monthly payment plan is available! Please reach out to us at: becomingultra@gmail.com and we can set something up.
Refunds:
Please note this camp and the deposit are non-refundable. There are some great, very affordable travel insurance options that cover cancellations for many causes (even covid related). We will send everyone links to these options in a followup email.
The Coaches
Scott Jones, M.S.
Scott is a lifelong coach and founder of Becoming Ultra. He is an entrepreneur in health, fitness, and sports performance and all of the crazy business and life things would never fit on just one page! After launching Becoming Ultra in 2015 he started putting on live events in the form of camps and retreats for runners. The energy of getting people offline and into the mountains and onto the trails is something you have to experience to understand and he is planning on creating many more of these experiences for runners around the world!
Lauren Jones:
Lauren grew up in Littleton, CO and has been running, biking and hiking the front range trails for over 20 years! She has her degree in exercise science and sports performance and has been working as a trainer and coach for 15 years. Lauren is the mother of 2 active little boys and is the founder of Life’s 2 Short Fitness. She is passionate about introducing women to new sports and empowering them to overcome obstacles, build confidence and explore the outdoor world.