
Heidi Wirtz
0 Comment / April 1, 2014
co-teacher for Redefining Play Moab & Puerto Rico
The North Face Athlete- Yoga Teacher – Nature Lover – Inspirational Speaker – Philanthropist – Adventure Guide
Heidi Wirtz is a climber, yogin and philanthropist at heart. She holds a deep love of connecting with nature, sharing her passions and inspiring others to follow their dreams.
Climbing Background
Heidi Wirtz is one of the country’s few prominent female adventure climbers. She has been climbing for over twenty years, letting her passion for adventure and exploration lead her to exotic and remote places around the world. Heidi has pioneered new routes up unclimbed big walls and mountains and pushed the limits of female exploration. She is known in the United States as Heidi Almighty for her bold and technical climbing as well as speed ascents in Yosemite Valley.
Philanthropic Work
Heidi is also known for her philanthropic work and her passion for giving back. She is co-founder of Girls Education International, an organization that provides educational opportunities to undeserved girls in remote and undeveloped regions of the world.
Earth Play Retreats
Heidi is the co-founder of Earth Play Retreats. Through Earth Play Retreats, she is dedicated to offering her clients a transformational experience that will carry over into her students every day lives.
Yoga Background
Heidi has studied yoga for 20+ years, has completed two teacher-training courses (one with David Swenson and the other with Jeanie Manchester) and has had the privilege to study with many amazing teachers including Tim Miller, Pattabi Jois, Douglas Brookes and Noah Maze. Heidi applies her knowledge of yoga and connection to nature to create classes that are uplifting, energetic and focused on aligning the body for maximum fluidity in all of life.
Website: HeidiWirtz.com