Trailtessa - Be FIERCE (REI Force of Nature) - Backpacking 101, October 2022

Registration is FULL. Our wait list is also closed at this time. Thank you!  

Be immersed in rugged beauty. Hike along glittering kettle lakes, through mesic forests, and across winding boardwalks. Be strong and self-sufficient. You’ll carry your own pack and gear on this 3-day backpacking trip.

Be a Newbie. This trip is geared toward first time backpackers who have not participated in previous Trailtessa backpacking events. To make this experience the most enjoyable as possible please note the following requirements:

To make this epxerience the most enjoyable as possible, please note the following requirements:  

• *Mandatory pre-trip planning wokshop will be held virtually (via Zoom) Tuesday, August 30, 2022. Specific details will be made available to all registered hikers.

• *Women ages 21 and older.

• *Able to walk 12 miles a day (2-mile an hour pace), 3 days in a row.

• *An open mind to learn from our leaders and each other. 

• *Must have gear or access to gear: tent, backpack, hiking boots, stove, etc.

• *A commitment to put the necessary time into pre-tirp planning and training.

• *Must sign waiver [PDF]

• *No whining, and there will be wine!

Investment: $150.00 (Non-refundable)