Victoria Beckham celebrated her 40th birthday by hiking the Grand Canyon this week.
The fashion designer - who turned 40 yesterday - took a trip to the national park in Arizona with her husband David and her friend Gordon Ramsay, and both their families, to celebrate turning the milestone.
An insider told the Daily Star newspaper: "When the family asked Victoria how she would like to spend the day before her birthday, they were all expecting her to say that she wanted to check into a luxurious spa hotel or go shopping.
"They couldn't believe it when she suggested they all have a family hike up the Grand Canyon.
"And it wasn't an easy trek either. The harder trails at the Grand Canyon can be pretty steep. You have to use your hands to pull yourself up and there's also the danger that rattlesnakes can strike if you get too close."
Magical day hiking the Grand Canyon with my babies x vb pic.twitter.com/jUjagThsFO
— Victoria Beckham (@victoriabeckham) April 17, 2014
However, Victoria made her children, Brooklyn, 15, Romeo 11, Cruz, nine, and Harper, two, stick to the easier trails with their nannies while she, David and Gordon battled with the mud on the harder trails.
The source explained: "David, Victoria and Gordon did the harder trail while the kids stayed on the easier trails with their nannies and the rest of the family.
"Victoria's hands were covered in mud at the end but she loved every minute of it. She told them that it was a challenge she wanted to take on."
The former Spice Girl posted a series of photographs from her childhood on her Twitter and Instagram profiles as she toasted the milestone.
To my little brother and sister,I love u both from the bottom of my heart,lots of kisses,your big sister x Victoria x pic.twitter.com/17q9WoAysJ
— Victoria Beckham (@victoriabeckham) April 17, 2014
A source previously revealed that the brunette beauty didn't want a huge bash and plans to celebrate at an intimate dinner party with some of her closest friends, including her hairstylist Ken Paves, Eva Longoria, Kate Beckinsale, Gordon and Tana Ramsay.
The insider said: "She really doesn't want a big party contrary to what many people think, those kind of ostentatious events just aren't her style.
"She is in Los Angeles on holiday and as David insisted on doing something, they've settled on a lovely dinner party with some of Victoria's LA-based friends and they'll do another one when they return to London. They also have a few special days planned out with their children in California, who are on their Easter holidays from school, and that is what Victoria is looking forward to most."