Baja Bliss - Women’s Surf, Yoga and Bike 6 Day Retreat in Cerritos Mexico

Born and raised in the stunning landscapes of New Zealand, my journey with adventure sports began early—surfing at 15 and mountain biking at 17. In 2003, I brought my passion for biking to Canada, and by 2007, I founded BettyGoHard Action Sports Community, empowering women to build confidence on and off their bikes. My coaching career continued to grow with the establishment of Kootenay Mountain Biking in 2010. As a PMBIA Level 2 bike instructor with over 16 years of experience and a 40-hour wilderness first aid certification, I’m committed to guiding others through physical pursuits that help break through barriers in life. This philosophy also shapes the discussions on my podcast, *Riding In the Weeds*, where we explore how to move out of life’s ruts using lessons from sports. Over the last three winters, I’ve made Cerritos, Mexico, my home, blending the skills I’ve honed snowboarding in Canada with my love for surfing. This beautiful beach has become a sanctuary where I find balance, practicing yoga to align my adrenaline-driven side with a mindful, slower pace. My teaching style is a unique mix of skills coaching and life guidance, designed to help you connect with your why, rediscover the joy these activities bring, and envision a greater version of yourself—whether on the bike, board, or mat. I live life out of the box, splitting my time between Mexico and Canada in my camper with my 100-pound Bernadoodle. I’m a strong, fit woman who doesn’t conform to societal norms, recognized for my leadership in business, and driven by a commitment to personal growth. In my downtime, I dive into fantasy books, stay active, and enjoy a healthy, fulfilling lifestyle, showing that confidence comes from embracing who you are and living life on your own terms.

I grew up on an off-grid farm, surrounded by the beauty of big Alberta skies and the wonders of nature. With a homeschool education, I’m grateful to have had the freedom to run barefoot and explore the wild, fostering my love, curiosity, and confidence in the world around me. Now blessed to have a home, nestled in the beautiful mountains of British Columbia, I find joy in beekeeping, leading yoga retreats, travel, playing and exploring in the awe-inspiring outdoors. In my 20s, I became a hairstylist which over the years has profoundly shaped my journey by fostering connections with diverse individuals. This experience accentuated my belief in the interconnectedness of all beings, honing my communication and relationship-building skills and the ability to hold space and connect empathetically on a deeper level. Yoga has been a beacon of light in my life since my teens and I continue to learn and grow as a dedicated student. I have 200 Hatha RYT and 200 Vinyasa RYT with continuing certifications in Anusara yoga, yin yoga, trauma informed somatic training, sound healing, breath work and hiking wilderness first aid. With over 10 years of teaching and over two years of facilitating various wellness weekend retreats, as well as guiding hikes and teaching yoga in backcountry lodges, my path flowered into creating Exhale Adventures with my soul partner-Johanna. Building a career based on my passion for sharing my deep love for inner work and nature with others. Through uplifting, dynamic teachings and adventures, I’m honoured to assist students in shedding self-imposed limitations, fostering a profound connection with their inner selves, breath, the earth, the web of life and the possibility of living a vibrant, joyous existence.

I am a certified natural chef and hiking guide, a retreat owner and retreat facilitator. I spend my free time skiing, mountain biking, hiking, drumming and writing music with my band and building trails on our property for others to enjoy.