Where fear
becomes a teacher,
not a limit.
A collection of curated backcountry, skiing, surfing and climbing weeks that connect like-minded women through a shared love of the mountains · Patagonia, Canada, Japan, Mexico & Norway.
“I met an amazing group of women from all walks of life, all sharing a passion for backcountry skiing.”
“An unforgettable week in the Andes — the guides, the crew, the powder. I came home a different skier.”
“The most well-run women's expedition I've been on. Every detail handled, every summit earned.”
01 · Upcoming Trips
Where we're heading next.
Connected by our love for the mountains
Curated backcountry, skiing and climbing weeks for like-minded women · Patagonia, Canada, Japan and Norway.
Pushing limits, together
Professional guides and athletes help you build new backcountry skills and push your limits. Every LUX week is built around goals you set for yourself.
LUX is not a relaxing holiday
Not a relaxing holiday. Mountaineering and grounding in remote places, for women who grow by taking on something new · together.
02 · Why women choose LUX
More than a trip.
More than a group.
A turning point.
LUX Life was founded by Alenka Mali to connect like-minded women through a shared love of the mountains. Small groups, certified guides, and real objectives in Patagonia, Canada, Japan and Norway.
Small groups. Certified guides. Real mountains.
Every backcountry LUX week runs with IFMGA-certified mountain guides and no more than six to eight women. That isn't a marketing number. It means your guide knows how you ski by day two, the group moves as one, and decisions in the field are made by people who know what they're doing. We don't cut corners on this.
Recovery that makes you ski better
This isn't a wellness retreat with skiing on the side. But after years of running mountain weeks, we know the days you move well are the days you feel good. Daily yoga and breathwork are built into every LUX week because they work, not because they look good on a website.
Nourish from within
Private chef, local ingredients, made from scratch every day. Breakfast before you go out, dinner when you get back. We've been eating well in places like Patagonia and Hokkaido long enough to know that the meal at the end of the day is half the experience.
The community you didn't know you needed
Most women who join LUX come solo. Around 80% of them. They come because they want to ski hard with people who want the same thing, and because finding that crew in everyday life is harder than it should be. That's exactly why Alenka started LUX.
Find your trip
Let's find your match!
A ten-second quiz that matches you to the right LUX week — by element, level, and the season you can actually get away.
What do you need right now?
Tell us what you're really after, and we'll point the compass.
Archive
Previous trips
& events.
Freeride Clinic in Whistler, BC
March 18th 2023Building Resilience In The Mountains, Squamish BC
April 7th 2024Backcountry Week in Bariloche, Argentina
August 25th – September 1st 2024Backcountry Week in Whistler, BC
Jan 12–19th 2025
Our purpose
A collection of curated backcountry, skiing, surfing and climbing weeks that connect like-minded women through a shared love of the mountains · Patagonia, Canada, Japan, Mexico, Costa Rica & Norway.
We bring together women & challenge them in different elements, just to show them what they’re capable of!
LUX Life exists to give women real access to backcountry adventures, without having to plan it alone or find their own group to do it with. We build elevated, all-inclusive guided experiences around genuine terrain, expert guiding, and daily wellness, turning solo travelers into a community and a single trip into a lifelong relationship with the mountains.
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LUX Life was founded by Alenka Mali, a Slovenian-born, Squamish-based professional snowboarder, base jumper and climber, and aspiring mountain guide, as a women's wilderness retreat specializing in backcountry skiing and snowboarding, yoga, exploration, cold water therapy and meditation. In 2025 we expanded to surf and climbing trips for women, to bring you a balance between time on the mountain and time by the ocean.
All Lux Life Retreat packages include an 8-day / 7-night group retreat for women, with backcountry riding, avalanche awareness, cold water therapy, and fear management techniques. We also host yoga classes and meditation. Our retreat packages include accommodation, meals, wellness therapies, workshops, yoga sessions, and boat tours.
Absolutely! Around 80% of our guests are solo travelers. Most of our guests make new friends, staying in touch long after their retreat finishes. Lux Week is an ideal place to come as a solo woman traveler.
You will book flights to fly into Buenos Aires, Argentina, and another one to Bariloche (we can assist with booking flights). You can arrive on the day the retreat starts and we will provide complimentary airport transfers on the first and last dates of the retreat. We are happy to provide pre-retreat hotel booking support so you can get picked up from the airport when you arrive.
Typically, our guests are women around 29–65+ and come from all around the world. Our guests come from all walks of life; different age groups, nationalities, sizes, backgrounds, and goals, and we do all we can to foster an inclusive environment so that everyone is welcome and feels like part of the Lux family.
Make sure you pack clothing that is warm and durable! A pre-trip packing list will be provided to you when you book. Key items: ski clothes, snow boots, mitts, and beanies, avalanche equipment and a big (at least 40L) backpack, yoga/gym wear, light pajamas, and personal toiletries. We provide bath and beach towels. Some really good sunglasses and sun protection are a must!
Our activities are tailored to active women who typically spend a lot of time outside. Throughout the week we do boat access backcountry snowboarding, resort snowboarding, daily yoga sessions, and cold water exposure therapy. While we welcome all guests and personalize each experience, this isn't a relaxing holiday. We ask you to self-assess whether our retreat activities may suit you.
The guest journey
Introduce yourself. Book better. Travel better.
Booking a backcountry week with LUX Life isn't like booking a hotel. Here's how it works, from the first message to the last run.
Introduce yourself
Tell us your backcountry experience and fitness. We match you to the right trip and guide · no generic packages, no guesswork.
Start an applicationBook better
Lock in the lowest price with early-bird rates, reserve your spot with a deposit, and add gear, hats or hoodies in one flow. If the price drops before you book, you get it.
See upcoming tripsTravel better
Small groups of women, certified guides, and a crew that has your back from the first skin track to the last glass of wine. You show up · we handle the rest.
Why LUX Life03 · From the blog
Trip reports, stories
& interviews.
Sadie Simonis, on snowboarding, photography, and the freedom of the mountain
The photographer behind the Norway LUX week on presence versus capture, the value of women gathering in person, and dancing with masculine and feminine without marrying either.
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Why SPF Protection is Non-Negotiable in the Mountains
Learn why SPF is essential for mountain adventures. Protect your skin from intense UV rays and prevent long term damage.
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Why Merino Wool Underwear is Our Number One Choice for the Mountains
Discover why we choose Merino wool underwear for mountain adventures. Learn about temperature control, durability, and comfort.
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