From January 24th to 30th 2027, join Olympic champion Julia Mancuso, retired Olympian ski race Denise Karbon and visiting wellness practitioner Martina Wegscheider for a transformative week of skiing, movement and connection at COMO Alpina Dolomites.
Blending invigorating alpine adventure with restorative COMO Shambhala practices and nourishing cuisine, this empowering women’s retreat invites you to experience the majestic Dolomites through strength, sisterhood and self-discovery.
Begin with a morning warm-up with Wegscheider, followed by a full day's skiing with Mancuso and Karbon across Alpe di Siusi and Val Gardena. Conclude with yoga and stretching at COMO Shambhala, followed by a special outdoor evening featuring a snowcat ascent to a traditional mountain hut for dinner, followed by a sledge ride back down.
Ski the iconic Alta Badia slopes with Mancuso, Karbon and Wegscheider. After a gourmet mountain lunch, unwind with energy work and restorative yoga before a relaxed evening at leisure.
A restorative day to recharge, featuring a personalised treatment by Wegscheider and an optional snowshoe hike. The day concludes with an intimate dinner at Sassolungo Restaurant, during which Mancuso and Karbon will share inspiring moments from their Olympic journeys.
Begin your morning with an exhilarating helicopter flight from Siusi to Cortina accompanied by Mancuso and Karbon. From there, enjoy an exhilarating ski back over the Alpe di Siusi, descending past frozen waterfalls and incorporating a a unique horse-drawn tow through Armentarola to the Alta Badia ski area.
Complete the iconic Sellaronda circuit with Mancuso and Karbon, before a final yoga session with Wegscheider and a celebratory farewell dinner at Alpina Chalet Grill and Bar.
After exhilarating days on the slopes, restore balance to body and mind with visiting physiotherapist and osteopath Martina Wegscheider. Through personalised treatments — including osteopathy, craniosacral therapy and her signature Energy Alignment Treatment — Wegscheider helps release deep-seated tension, enhance postural alignment, and reawaken the body’s natural flow of energy.
Julia Mancuso is an Olympic gold medallist and one of the most successful female alpine ski racers in U.S. history, renowned for her fearless spirit and versatility on the slopes. Born in Reno, Nevada, she earned four Olympic medals and five World Championship medals throughout her remarkable career. Beyond her achievements in skiing, Julia is passionate about wellness, adventure, and empowering women to live with balance and confidence. Since retiring from competition, she has channelled her energy into inspiring others through mindful living, fitness and outdoor exploration, creating experiences that encourage women to embrace their strength, resilience, and individuality.
Denise Karbon is a former Italian alpine ski racer specialising in giant slalom and slalom. Following her debut in 1998, she earned 16 World Cup podium spots throughout her career, claiming six victories and competed at four Winter Olympic Games. She won World Championship medals and the Giant Slalom World Cup title in the 2007-8 season. Since retiring from competition in 2014, Karbon has worked as an instructor and coach, sharing her expertise with young athletes who dream of turning their passion for skiing into a profession.
Martina Wegscheider is an experienced physiotherapist and osteopath with a rich background in elite sports, holistic bodywork and healing practices. She blends evidence-based physiotherapy and osteopathy with movement, yoga, craniosacral therapy, visceral work and energy-based modalities to support athletes and clients in recovery, resilience and performance. Wegscheider's approach is grounded in functional anatomy, intuitive diagnostics, and the belief that sustainable healing comes from treating the body as an interconnected system.
