Girls Who Hike: Intro to Backpacking

OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND INFORMATION IS FOUND HERE
*Please register for the event using the link above. This is for promotional purposes only.

Ever wondered how to prep for a backpacking trip? Not sure what gear to choose? Maybe you’d like to try hiking with all the gear without the commitment of an overnight trip. Now’s your chance!

Join GWHVA, in collaboration with Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition and the Community Gear Library at Massanutten Western Slope for a day of learning about Backpacking and hiking!

Meet at the pavilion at 9am for a light breakfast of bagels, fruit, pastries, and coffee and a chance to mingle with others. We will then rotate through two different learning stations. You will have the opportunity to sign up for a station of interest in advance.

Options include:
– How to pack a backpack
– Feminine Hygiene and bathroom habits in the backcountry
– Bear Safety and Food Planning
– Choosing a sleeping set up: Tents vs. Hammocks

You will then have the opportunity to head out on one of several hikes at the Western Slope. When registering, choose the length and difficulty level of your choice. The Community Gear Library will have backpacks and gear available to try out so that you can hike with all the gear and get a feel for it without the commitment of a full overnight trip.
After the hike, feel free to stick around a little while at the pavillion for some more mingling and light snacks and the opportunity to ask questions and meet fellow hikers!