Women-specific backpacking tutorial: Join us March 26

Join Kat Weyland and I on March 26 for a discussion, moderated by Andrew, about considerations for female backpackers that are different than those for males.

Kat is based in West Virginia and has worked in outdoor education since 2004. She has thru-hiked the Appalachian and the Continental Divide Trails as well as backpacked through the Swiss Alps, the West Highland Way in Scotland, and the Routeburn Track in New Zealand. 

Join us on March 26 at 6:00pm MT here.

Topic covered will include:

  • Dealing with potential harassment or unwanted attention
  • Tips for hiking solo
  • Menstruation
  • Peeing and pooping
  • UTIs
  • Skin and hair care
  • Women-specific gear
  • Training and fitness

Questions?

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Posted in on March 19, 2024
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