The Desert Dose

11/09/2026

Get to know the women behind WOW.

We’re outdoor adventure lovers, mountain bikers, skiers, runners, and hikers. We’re also certified personal trainers who share a passion for helping you feel stronger and more confident doing what you love.

Alexa Endsley, head trainer at Ridgeline Fitness, loves helping people discover what they’re capable of. A competitive weightlifter, skier, and trail runner, she’s happiest moving, exploring, and spending time with her dog, Boone.

Jana Coop loves bringing people together through movement. From founding CMU’s Girl Gains chapter to co-founding Mesa Run Club, she’s passionate about creating welcoming spaces where women can find their people and grow stronger together.

Katie Wickes is turning her love of movement into a career helping others as a Doctor of Physical Therapy student. She loves helping you build strength for the activities you enjoy. Outside the gym, you’ll find her skiing, hiking, baking sourdough, or catching up with friends over coffee.

Shannon Casson, our founder and Chief Possibility Officer, is an avid mountain biker who’s always up for a little play, double dutch anyone? She loves helping you expand your comfort zone and celebrate small wins with a crew cheering you on.

To our coaches: thank you for your energy, encouragement, and care you bring to this special community.

Come build strength with us.

Tuesdays + Thursdays • 6 AM
Ridgeline Fitness • Grand Junction

Explore Women on Weights through the link in our bio.
thedesertdose.com/wow-women-on-weights

11/05/2026

“I train like I’ve never won, and I compete like I’ve never lost.”
Eileen Gu 🧡

Isn’t Eileen a brilliant force of nature?

I love that she makes room for both. There’s always more to learn, AND she trusts herself when it counts.

I can put in the work and still show up thinking about all the reasons I might not be ready. Anyone else?

So I’m borrowing this. Before the next thing that makes me nervous, I’m going to take a minute to remember what I’ve already done. What I’ve practiced. What’s gone well.

We spend plenty of time working on ourselves. I think we deserve to believe in ourselves, too!

11/02/2026

Trying a new movement can feel intimidating. Having someone beside you to explain, encourage, and help you practice can make a difference.

“Without encouragement, I wouldn’t have felt comfortable trying compound movements.” — WOW participant

That’s part of why WOW exists: a place to ask questions, build strength, and discover what you can do with support.

Women on Weights • Tuesdays + Thursdays at 6 AM
Ridgeline Fitness • Grand Junction

Explore WOW and enroll through the link in our bio.

10/26/2026

I wanted to be able to do five pull-ups by the time I turned 50.

That didn’t happen. 😂

But somewhere along the way, strength training became a regular part of my life. I keep showing up, and each year I continue to get so much stronger. I can feel the difference every day.

Last year, I finally did my first unassisted pull-up. And I was PUMPED. Really pumped!

But it wasn’t the big defining moment I’d imagined. By then, I already felt strong. I already felt proud of what my body could do. That one pull-up was something to celebrate, but so much had happened before I ever got there.

I still want those five pull-ups. 🧡 But I’m loving what I’m getting out of the pursuit along the way!

10/14/2026

🏔️ THE YUKON IS CALLING! 🚵‍♀️

I’ve been dreaming of returning to the land of the midnight sun for more than a decade. And in 2027, I’d love to bring you with us!

We’re heading north for our third year of DOSE Adventures, partnering with Boréale Explorers for an unforgettable women’s mountain bike adventure.

✨ Incredible Yukon singletrack
🚵‍♀️ Local guides + on-trail coaching
♨️ Natural hot springs + lodge hot tub
🛶 Canoeing and time to explore
💛 A small crew of adventurous women
📅 July 31–August 6, 2027
📍 Whitehorse, Yukon
🚵‍♀️ Intermediate+ riders | E-bikes welcome!

CURIOUS? COME TALK YUKON!

Join us for a FREE Virtual Info Night!

📅 Wednesday, October 21
⏰ 7:30–8 PM Mountain Time
💻 Google Meet

We’ll talk riding, fitness, travel, lodge life, and answer your questions. No commitment required!

👉 RSVP for the Info Night:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMMsF3QuV5PKpJYIAzeMlPeveP6fzMZV4K4b8mUJj8fEk14A/viewform

Learn More! https://www.thedesertdose.com/yukon-womens-mtb-2027

Creating a community of confident, connected, joyful humans. Our mission is to provide a DOSE of adventure—sparking Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin, and Endorphins—that fuels a happy and fulfilling future. Together, we spark possibility as you immerse yourself into our inclusive community and conn...

10/13/2026

Build strength. Find your crew. 💪

WOW, Women on Weights, is a place to challenge yourself, laugh, and build confidence alongside other women. Starting fresh or returning to strength training? Start where you are.

☀️ Morning Crew
Tuesdays + Thursdays · 6–7 a.m.
Join anytime · $125/month
Ongoing monthly membership includes free workout app, gym access, seasonal workshops and adventures.

📍 Ridgeline Fitness, Grand Junction

Learn more + enroll through the link in bio.

Bonus: share this with a friend you’d love to lift with. 🧡

10/01/2026

Anyone up for some Wednesday afternoon trail time? 🚵‍♀️ 💙

Our fall women’s bike series filled up, and a few women are on the waitlist—so we're exploring another small group for intermediate women riders who want to build skills, confidence, and connection on the trails.

Wednesdays, October 7, 14, 21 & 28, 4:15–6:15 p.m., in Grand Junction/Fruita.

Would that work for you? Comment below or DM us with what you’d love to work on. We're checking interest before pulling the details together!

Yay Bikes!

Shannon