Chris Lindley will serve as the retreat leader for the April 22nd and July 29th Retreats, working directly with each guest before, during, and after the retreat to ensure they have the support they need to bring about transformational change in their mental and physical health.

Lindley is the Chief Population Health Officer (CPO) for Vail Health and the Executive Director of Eagle Valley Behavioral Health at Vail Health. His energy and passion for health and wellness are unmatched, and he has guided comprehensive wellness and fitness retreats for two decades. His goal: give people the tools, education, and motivation to transform their lives.

Lindley’s accomplishments are peerless, and he eats his own dog food! A certified professional trainer/coach and yoga instructor for over twenty-five years, he completed multiple ultra-marathons, IRONMANS, and other multi-day endurance events. Lindley is a decorated combat veteran, receiving a Bronze Star and Presidential Citation while leading troops in Iraq in 2005 and 2006.

In his role as CPO, Lindley’s commitment to health goes beyond individual journeys. He has dedicated his life to improving public health outcomes. He led Vail Health’s successful response to COVID, served as the Director of Eagle County Public Health and Environment, was the Director of Colorado’s Public Health Emergency Preparedness Division, and led Colorado’s obesity and prevention efforts as the Director of Prevention at the State Health Department.

Chris Lindley and his wife Corina live in Eagle, Colorado, with their two teenagers. They are the founders and owners of Endorphin, a functional fitness chain offering indoor cycling, HIIT, and yoga, with four Colorado locations. Chris is also the co-founder of Bounce Stapleton, Denver’s largest recreational gymnastics facility.