Learn the basics of setting up a backcountry camp kitchen, from cooking gear and utensils to water treatment and meal planning. We’ll explore backpacking food options—both store-bought and DIY—along with tips for saving money and accommodating dietary needs. The workshop includes a demo of a backpacking stove and water filtration system to help you feel prepared and confident on the trail.
This workshop is designeThis workshop is designed to empower women who are new to backpacking with the knowledge and confidence to hit the trail safely and successfully. We'll cover the basics of essential backpacking gear and how to pack it efficiently—along with key safety practices, from navigating the backcountry to staying prepared for changing conditions. Participants will also learn how to choose a beginner-friendly destination that matches their comfort level and experience. Whether you're planning a solo adventure or heading out with friends, this session will help you take your first steps with confidence.d to empower women who are new to backpacking with the knowledge and confidence to hit the trail safely and successfully. We'll cover the basics of essential backpacking gear and how to pack it efficiently—along with key safety practices, from navigating the backcountry to staying prepared for changing conditions. Participants will also learn how to choose a beginner-friendly destination that matches their comfort level and experience. Whether you're planning a solo adventure or heading out with friends, this session will help you take your first steps with confidence.
Fire brings people together, gives hope, and serves as a lifegiving and lifesaving tool in the wilderness. Learn the art of fire making by exploring basic (and creative!) tools and techniques to build, start, and maintain a fire. The class will culminate in a firendly fire building competition and everyone will create a firestarting kit of their own.
Join us for Girls Who Stretch, a feel-good session designed to help you unwind, reset, and reconnect with your body after time on the trail. This gentle, all-levels class focuses on improving flexibility, releasing tension, and supporting recovery—especially in the hips, hamstrings, back, and shoulders.
We’ll incorporate a lacrosse ball (provided) for simple self-massage techniques to target tight spots and enhance recovery. Paired with intentional stretching and breath, you’ll leave feeling more open, relaxed, and recharged. Perfect after a hike or to prepare for one—no experience needed, just come ready to move and take care of your body. NOTE: Please bring a yoga mat for your comfort.
Lost signal? No problem. In this hands-on session, you’ll learn how to read a map, use a compass, and build the skills to confidently navigate trails the old-school way. Perfect for beginners and anyone who wants to feel a little more self-reliant (and a lot less reliant on Google Maps).
You don’t need a fancy camera to capture the beauty of the trail—just your phone and a little know-how. In this hands-on, beginner-friendly session, you’ll learn how to take stunning photos while hiking, from sweeping landscapes to candid trail moments. We’ll cover tips for composition, lighting, angles, and using natural elements to frame your shot. Whether you’re documenting your summit selfie or snapping pics for your hiking group, you’ll walk away with practical tools (and maybe a few new favorite poses) to elevate your trail photography game.
Join Suzanne for a soothing vibrational sound experience, where the tones of chimes, singing bowls, and drums blend seamlessly with the natural sounds of the outdoors. These harmonious vibrations gently activate the body’s relaxation response, quieting mental chatter and guiding the brain away from active beta waves into a calmer state. As your mind slows down, your body softens and flows—creating the ideal conditions for restoring your natural frequency. Vibrational sound therapy helps elevate cellular function, enhance sleep quality, relieve muscle tension, and strengthen the immune system. In this deeply relaxed state, you’ll find space to reconnect with your inner self.
Could you make it through a night in the woods with just what’s in your pack? In this session, you’ll learn essential survival skills that every hiker should have. From building a fire to finding shelter, to navigation basics that can help you get back home—this session is all about equipping you with the confidence and know-how to stay safe in the wild.
Designed for experienced hikers ready to elevate their backcountry adventures, this seminar focuses on the skills needed for safe and successful multi-day trips. Topics include advanced route planning, gear optimization for weight and weather, food storage and bear safety options, physical conditioning for demanding terrain, and strategies for managing severe weather and emergencies. Ideal for those preparing for high-mileage or remote-area treks.
Come experience this 60-minute guided journey using breath, music, and visualization. RESET breathwork is designed to help clear emotional weight, regulate the nervous system, and awaken your WILD—the untamed, intuitive, alive part of you that knows exactly who she is. Breathwork can be a powerful practice, and it's not uncommon for emotions or memories to surface during the session. You'll be guided the entire time in a supportive environment, and you're encouraged to participate at the pace that feels right for you.
Forest bathing, also known as shinrin-yoku, is the practice of slowly and mindfully spending time in a natural setting—especially a forest—to support your mental and physical well-being. It’s not about hiking or exercise, but about being present: noticing the sounds, smells, textures, and sights around you. This intentional connection with nature can help reduce stress, improve mood, and promote relaxation.
During this session, we may also explore nature poetry and nature journaling as a way to deepen our connection—capturing what we observe, feel, and experience through words, sketches, or reflections. Please bring a journal and art supplies if desired.
Lost signal? No problem. In this hands-on session, you’ll learn how to read a map, use a compass, and build the skills to confidently navigate trails the old-school way. Perfect for beginners and anyone who wants to feel a little more self-reliant (and a lot less reliant on Google Maps).
You’re already an advocate...you might just not realize it yet! Every time you show up, share your love for the outdoors, or build community, you’re making an impact. In this beginner- friendly session, we’ll explore simple, approachable ways to advocate, from everyday actions to more structured opportunities like volunteering and engaging with local initiatives. Whether you’re just getting started or ready to do more, you’ll leave with a clearer understanding of how to make an impact in a way that feels authentic to you.
Ready to take your trail photos to the next level? This session is designed for participants using their own DSLR camera and will focus on more advanced techniques, including manual settings, lighting, composition, and creative control. Please bring your DSLR camera to fully participate.
Could you make it through a night in the woods with just what’s in your pack? In this session, you’ll learn essential survival skills that every hiker should have. From building a fire to finding shelter, to navigation basics that can help you get back home—this session is all about equipping you with the confidence and know-how to stay safe in the wild.
This hour long intro to Wilderness First Aid will be focused on helping you with critical decision making when help is more than an hour away. Participants will get an overview of how to prepare for emergencies before they happen, learn how to do a basic patient assessment, how to treat the most common trail injuries such as sprains/strains/breaks, environmental hazards (heat/cold/plants/animals), and how to make the key decision to stay or to evacuate.
