We would like to update you all on our fitness retreats and events due to take place in 2021, we hope you are all staying well and positive.
COVID19 has affected us all, however we are only interested in looking forward. Finding the positive in every situation is at the heart of everything we do, so why change now?!

It’s hard to avoid the news regarding COVID-19 at the moment and first and foremost, we would like to reassure you that the health and safety of our community and our team is of the highest importance to us.

As you may already know, since the beginning of the pandemic we have only been able to operate one retreat, cancelling retreats in Scotland, Iceland, Portugal and Canada along the way.

We have also been forced to postpone the majority of our events throughout the pandemic.

Before we update you all, we would just like to say a HUGE thank you for your understanding and support during the pandemic. Whether it has been kind messages, joining our virtual events or booking on rescheduled retreats, your support has been fantastic and has exemplified exactly what the Fitnessat58degrees community is all about, adapting and overcoming challenges with nothing but positivity! 

After the most recent announcement from the government, we can finally begin to look forward and start putting plans in place for our unforgettable fitness experiences in unforgettable locations in 2021/2022. 

Let's tackle the negative aspect first, although the government announcements were promising and showed us that there is light at the end of the tunnel, sadly some of our spring retreats will still not be able to go ahead due to the restrictions in place. Retreats that will sadly have to be postponed are the Cairngorm Experience Retreats on 26th-29th March, 16th-19th April and 30th April-3rd May. Also, with lockdown in place until at least 29th April in Scotland, our Arctic Experience Retreat in Iceland which was due to take place from 6th-9th April, has been postponed. We can assure you we are just as disappointed as you about these decisions, however they are sadly outside of our control and we hope you understand that we have to follow all government guidelines and prioritise the health and safety of all our guests.

Now for the more positive news! We are delighted to announce that we have managed to create new dates for those who will miss out this Spring and you will not have to wait until 2022 to join us in the Cairngorms. The new dates have officially been released and will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. We have not taken deposits for any 2021 or 2022 retreats, for bookings made this year as we were well aware we may have had to make changes. We are now taking deposits for all retreats again and these will be required to secure your place on any of our retreats in Scotland and beyond. The new dates are as follows:

Cairngorm Experience Retreat: 4th-7th June 2021.

Cairngorm Experience Retreat: 9th-12th July 2021. 

Cairngorm Experience Retreat (Extended): 24th-29th July (This retreat is not a new date but we are very confident this will now go ahead, this retreat has 2 places remaining). 

Our Cairngorm Experience Retreat from 17th-20th September is now SOLD OUT. We have not opened the two new summer dates to the public, to give those who were booked on March and April retreats the best chance of securing places on either of these dates.  Please do not expect your booking to automatically transfer, if you would like to book any of the new dates please email us as soon as possible.

*New for 2021! We have added Ben Nevis excursions at the end of all our Cairngorm Experience Retreats on the Monday, if you would like to join this challenge and end your retreat by conquering the highest mountain in the UK, please get in touch. 

*Please email us to confirm your interest in the above retreats and if you are booked on a retreat but have not paid a deposit, please contact us to secure your booking. If you have not paid a deposit within 14 days, your booking will be cancelled. 

Our Arctic Experience Retreat in Reykjavik, Iceland has been postponed to Tuesday 29th April-Friday 1st April 2022. If you are booked on this retreat and have paid a deposit or balance payment, your booking will be automatically transferred on to the new date unless you request otherwise. If you have not paid a deposit for this retreat, please email us on samcairns@fitnessat58.com to arrange deposit payment and to secure your booking. If you have not paid a deposit within 14 days, your booking will be cancelled. 

Our Algarve Adventure Retreat in Lagos, Portugal is now officially open for bookings. This retreat was sold out, however we have had some cancellations. The new dates for this retreat is 29th September-3rd October! Join us for an unforgettable fitness experience at our stunning private Villa for a week of fitness, hiking and relaxing in the sunshine. If you do have a booking with us on this retreat, please contact us to finalise your booking by way of deposit. If you have not paid a deposit within 14 days, your booking will be cancelled. 

Our Canadian Experience Retreat in Banff National Park, Canada is fully booked and we are now requesting deposits to finalise bookings on this retreat. We have confidence that by February 2022, we will be able to visit this unforgettable landscape for a Winter adventure like no other. If you are booked on this retreat, please email us on samcairns@fitnessat58.com to arrange deposit payment and to finalise your booking for this retreat. If you have not paid a deposit within 14 days, your booking will be cancelled. 

*Please note we have NEW bank details, so it is important to email us to confirm your booking, we will then send you our new details to take a deposit payment. 

EVENTS UPDATE:

Our events are a big part of what we do and have been majorly affected by COVID19. We are pleased to announce that we are confident all of the following events will be going ahead:

Loch Morlich Running Festival-Saturday 8th May 2021.

Ben Nevis Challenge-Sunday 9th May 2021. 

The Speyside Triathlon-Sunday 30th May 2021. 

If you are signed up to these events, you will be contacted directly nearer the time with all the details you need. We have limited availability for all, please visit our website to find out more or contact us to sign up!

Our SAS Challenge will be going ahead in 2021, as soon as we have a confirmed date, you will be contacted if you are booked on this event. 

We also have a HUGE announcement going out on 19th April, which will reveal our brand new and biggest event to date, keep an eye out on our Instagram at 7pm for the announcement and giveaway, you will not want to miss this!

Finding the positive in every situation is at the heart of everything we do. You can only look forward and focus on what you can control, so let's be positive as a community and look forward to many more unforgettable fitness experiences in unforgettable locations in the future. All our 2021 retreats are available to book, so why not give yourself something to look forward to?

Thank you all for your understanding, patience and support. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact at any time.

Stay safe and stay positive, we will get through this and there are many special memories waiting for you on the other side!

Sam, Fitnessat58degrees.