Women, Wine + Wilderness Weekend

It's a women's adventure weekend! Have you ever wanted to learn backpacking skills in a class that has you learning while actually giving it a go? This 2.5 day course is focused on learning backpacking basics through mini-sessions and getting on the trail to learn in real time.  Just to take the fun up a notch, we've also decided to add a little extra adventure to the weekend! 

The shenanigans will start on Friday when we meet at the Mohican State Park Group Camp to set up our tents and introduce ourselves. We'll head over to the Mohican Adventures and kick off our weekend with a 7-mile paddling adventure. After some fun on the water, we'll make our way back to the campground for dinner, have our first Backpacking info session (see topics below) and self-reflection before getting some shut-eye. 

Saturday we'll start our day off right, prepping our bodies with a sunrise yoga practice before settingout for our hike to the campsite. Expect a moderate 5-6 mile hike, with a lunch stop and break.  We'll set up at the site, and get into our second backpacking info sesh and self-reflection number two.  

Sunday we'll get up early to have breakfast and have another stretch before heading out on our final trail adventure. 

Backpacking Session One:  Backpack fit and gear shakedown, Hygiene and Pooing in the woods, Animals

Backpacking Session Two: Food ideas - from packaged to DIY,  Leave no Trace, Safety, Open Questions 

So, what's included in this weekend of awesomeness?

• Backpack Learning Sessions 
• Dinner at the group camp Friday night
• Backpacking Dinner sampler Saturday night 
• Backpacking Breakfast sampler Sunday morning
• Saturday and Sunday am yoga stretch
• Guided self reflection sessions
• Campsite Fees
• Kayak Trip

Not included: Transportation to Mohican, snacks, meals not listed above, supplies. 

*Please note that there is no pressure to participate in any componentsof the weekend that you are not comfortable with. 

You will be provided a full packet of information after registration, including a gear list, backpacking food suggestions, park overview and other preparing tips. Although gear is not supplied, you can rent backpacking gear through Roads, Rivers and Trails in Milford. There will also be an optional pre-hike happy hour, so that we can all get to know each other before our big weekend of fun! 

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations within 8 weeks of the event are subject to a 50% cancellation fee.  No refunds will be given for any cancellations occuring within 2 weeks of the event.  Any other cancellations, or if the event is cancelled due to weather or other extenuating circumstances,  will be subject to a $20 processing fee.