Odyssey Resorts Hosting a Winter Weekend of Guided Breathing, Cold Plunges and Nature Hikes on the North Shore of Lake Superior

Lutsen, Minn.— Odyssey Resorts is hosting a weekend of cold therapy, guided breathing, sauna and outdoor exercise Feb. 21-23, 2024, at Caribou Highlands Lodge.

The Wim Hof Weekend will follow the meth­od created by the Dutch extreme athlete Wim Hof, noted for his ability to withstand extreme cold temperatures. Hof exploits include scaling Mount Everest in a pair of shorts and hiking boots, running a marathon in the Arctic barefoot and setting a Guinness World Record for swim­ming under ice.

The “Wim Hof Method” is based on the three pillars of breathing, cold therapy and commit­ment. Combining these practices helps to keep the body in its optimal, natural state. Wim Hof Method practitioners can experience a variety of health benefits including better sleep, increased energy, reduced stress, heightened focus, in­creased willpower and a stronger immune sys­tem.

Nick Fox, of Fox Fire Breathworks in Minne­apolis, will guide attendees through breathwork, cold plunges in Lake Superior and a mountain hike in shorts. Fox is Minnesota’s first certified Wim Hof instructor and has led breathwork and ice bath workshops across the Midwest. He will also discuss how to make cold exposure in na­ture safe and fun.

Caribou Highlands Lodge, near the base of the Lutsen Mountains, is the host for the weekend’s events. The resort is a winter lover’s paradise with unmatched views of Lake Superior and convenient access to the area’s many outdoor recreation options. There are additional lodging options available at the nearby Mountain Inn at Lutsen. Meals are included in the weekend package.

Odyssey Resorts is deeply rooted in Minneso­ta’s hospitality and tourism industry. As Minne­sota’s largest developer of resort properties and a leader in fractional vacation home ownership, the company manages nine unique vacation des­tinations in Minnesota. In addition to Caribou Highlands Lodge and Mountain Inn at Lutsen, Odyssey also operates East Bay Suites in Grand Marais, Lutsen Sea Villas in Lutsen, Breezy Point Cabins on Lake Superior in Two Harbors, Larsmont Cottages in Two Harbors, Grand Su­perior Lodge in Two Harbors, Beacon Pointe in Duluth and Ruttger’s Bay Lake Resort in Deer­wood.