Taking the “misery” out of Misery Ridge with Wildland Guiding Company
Smith Rock State Park is one of the 7 Wonders of Oregon and for good reason — the jaw-dropping beauty and landscape are like none other in the world, and its sheer faces are sought-after by climbers from around the world.
Smith Rock at sunset. Courtesy of A. Liesching.
This year the fest is teaming up with guides Khyra and Cody from Wildland Guiding to bring you a special add-on event, Yoga + Hike + Brew, an unforgettable, curated experience of Smith’s most famous hike, Misery Ridge.
Misery Ridge is legendary — and aptly named given its steep ascent with significant altitude gain in a relatively short period of time.
But Khyra & Cody know how to make this hike as misery-free as possible!
Here’s what you’ll experience:
Yoga
Introductions, welcoming circle, dropping in
30 min yoga session at the beginning of the tour with views of Smith Rock
All-levels flow class, accessible for all
"Yoga for hikers," stretching and strengthening the muscles used while hiking
Relaxing and centering, using the senses to ground with outdoor yoga
Hike
About 3.5 miles, with approximately 1000 feet of elevation gain
Regular stops along the hike to learn about the geological/natural, indigenous, settler and contemporary history of Bend and Central Oregon (with an emphasis on the rock climbing history at Smith Rock!)
Silent walking meditation for a portion of the hike
Brew
Tour ends with a cold and refreshing local craft brew
Grounding and centering during our yoga session and hike to cultivate mindfulness while beer tasting
Closing circle, sharing, questions
Local recommendations and insider tips
Register for this workshop and more when the official schedule goes live on February 28th.
The usual fee for this fully guided tour, all-inclusive, is $110. Festival attendees can join the fun for a nominal $29 add-on ticket that defrays the cost of permits, beverages, and certified guides.
More about Khyra + Cody
Khyra is an experienced, dedicated yoga teacher and outdoor enthusiast. She is a 200-hour certified Vinyasa Flow Yoga Teacher (Paris, France) and is working toward her 500-hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training (Oregon, US), focusing on Restorative Yoga, Yoga Nidra and Trauma-Informed Yoga to further her education and better support her students. Khyra enjoys hiking, backpacking, biking, paddle boarding, rock climbing, snowshoeing and snowboarding. Born and raised in beautiful Bend, Oregon, she knows everything there is to know about Central Oregon.
Cody is an outdoor enthusiast, devoted yogi and Level 1 Crossfit Coach. He has years of coaching experience, both private and public, adapting sessions to a wide variety of backgrounds and fitness levels. He finds purpose in guiding his clients through workouts and helping them connect with their breath, leaving them feeling empowered. He moved to Bend several years ago to follow his passion of participating in all of the outdoor activities that Central Oregon has to offer.
Your guides, Khrya, Cody + pup.
Khyra and Cody are guides and founders of Wildland Guiding Company. They are registered Oregon Outfitter Guides, certified in CPR/AED/First Aid through the American Red Cross and as Wilderness First Responders through the National Outdoor Leadership School.
