Meditation in the Mountains: Little Dell guided practice

Walk and sit in silence while the mountains hold the space

Meditation in the Mountains is a three-hour guided activity in Little Dell Recreation area where you practice walking and seated meditation in Utah wilderness with an instructor who has spent years guiding groups outdoors. The session opens with intention-setting and basic meditation principles, moves into the practice itself paired with the landscape, and closes with reflection on how to carry the techniques into daily life. Minimum age is 13. Moderate fitness is needed for the terrain.

The experience

An instructor who has spent extensive time guiding in Utah's outdoors leads this three-hour session in Little Dell Recreation area, a wilderness setting that becomes part of the practice itself. The activity starts with conversation and framing. You'll discuss basic meditation principles and set an intention for what you want from the practice. This opening grounds the experience before you move into the actual work.

The core of the session alternates between walking meditation through the wilderness terrain and seated practice, each one designed to work with the landscape rather than against it. You bring water, snacks and a journal if you want them. The guide shapes the pacing around the group. The final part circles back to reflection: you discuss what you noticed during the practice and explore concrete ways to apply what you learned to the rhythms of your regular life, not as abstract principles but as techniques you can actually use.

The terrain requires a moderate level of fitness and suitable outdoor clothing. Come prepared to move through wilderness, not on a manicured trail, and to sit still for stretches while the mountains stay in view.

What’s included

• Guided meditation practice led by an instructor experienced in Utah wilderness.
• all fees and taxes.
• instruction in basic meditation principles and techniques you can apply to daily life.

Options for this experience

2 options

A Utah mountain meditation sessionGuide in English · No fixed time

Duration/LocationGuide in English · 07:00Lasts 8 hours, with a customizable location and experience

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (13 to 65 years) · Senior (66 and older) · Under 13: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effort

Operated by Josh

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want to step away from routine and practice meditation in a setting where the landscape supports the work, not a studio class, but three hours in the mountains with a guide who knows how to use the terrain. The moderate fitness requirement and wilderness terrain mean this suits people comfortable moving through nature, not those looking for a gentle seated-only session.

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Top questions

What's the difference between this and a meditation class I could take in the city?

This activity pairs meditation practice with wilderness terrain. The landscape is not a backdrop but part of the instruction itself. Walking meditation through Little Dell and seated practice with the mountains around you create the conditions for what the operator describes as calm and connection that a studio setting cannot replicate.

How much walking is involved in the three hours?

The session mixes walking and seated meditation, so you're not hiking continuously. The exact balance depends on the group and the day, but you should come ready to move through wilderness terrain at a moderate pace and sit for sustained periods.

Do I need meditation experience to join?

No. The guide opens with a discussion of basic meditation principles and helps you set an intention, so the activity is designed for people new to the practice. You do need to be at least 13 years old and comfortable with moderate physical activity in an outdoor setting.

What should I bring?

Wear clothes suitable for outdoor recreation. Water and snacks are welcome. A journal is optional if you want to write during the reflection portion. The guide and all fees are included.