The professional rock climber on her ideal escape to The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain.
The living desert of Arizona is so captivating and I've always wanted to explore it more deeply. The environment surrounding The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain property is super green, with vibrant colors and incredible biodiversity in the creatures that live there. Even inside the resort, there are little, thoughtful touches everywhere that are specific to the local area and pay respect to the tribes who originally lived in the area.
Once I'm done with breakfast, I'll head out to explore the environment. There are amazing mountains near the resort. I'll spend the entire day outside with friends and hang out. We'll go bouldering and explore routes. There are a bunch of fun climbs with great textures and comfortable holds. The auburn-colored rock is so beautiful, and it contrasts so nicely with the greenery.
on the property which incorporates the traditions and desert flora in the treatments. A gem ritual treatment or full body massage would be awesome way to recover at the end of the day. After that, I'll get washed up for dinner back at for avocado and ahi tuna starter or sweet prickly pear confection. The food is spectacular. I'm mostly plant-based with some fish, and their fish dishes are delectable. After dinner, I'll head outside for stargazing by the cozy bonfires.Since Dove Mountain is a quick getaway and has such warm weather, I don't need to bring a ton of clothes. I want everything to fit into a carry-on suitcase.
Clothing-wise, tank tops, shorts, and sandals for running around, are all a must. To mix things up I'll also add a few pieces for the evenings—I like to dress up for dinner. I love a printed matching set that reflects the colors of the desert along with some classic jewelry. But I'm also not above adding a sparkly dress into my suitcase as well. I love a glam moment.Between flying and being in really dry areas for climbing, I'm always in dire need of moisturizer.