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Nov 21, 2009 9:00 am (Saturday)

Where

REI Tempe

1405 West Southern Avenue
Tempe, AZ
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Join us for a day of fun, fearless, female camaraderie. This offsite class is a follow-up to the Women's Backpacking clinic at REI and a pre-cursor for upcoming Womyn in Wilderness ...
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Join us for a day of fun, fearless, female camaraderie. This offsite class is a follow-up to the Women's Backpacking clinic at REI and a pre-cursor for upcoming Womyn in Wilderness Grand Canyon backpacking trips. Topics to be covered: 1) Desert hiking etiquette and safety, 2) How to enjoy the backcountry and still practice Leave No Trace ethics, 3) How to Pack Right and Travel Light for comfortable and fun backpacking trips. Hikers are encouraged to bring expedition backpacks for a ?test run?. We will start the day with some basic yoga stretches then take the back loop up to the top of Piestewa Peak. This hike is rated at moderate; yoga is appropriate for all levels of experience. Bring a backpack, appropriate desert hiking shoes, camera, layers for warmth or rain, sun protection, at least 2 liters of water, snacks and lunch. It is recommended interested women attend the Women's Backpacking clinic at REI before attending the Women-specific Hiking clinic.
$10 Donation Encouraged.
Location:
Piestewa Peak
2701 E. Squaw Peak Drive (last parking area and ramada at end of road)
Turn North on Squaw Peak Drive off of Glendale Blvd.
Registration Required: Yes (If you are interested in carpooling, please contact Brianna Boertman of Womyn In Wilderness at womyninwilderness@yahoo.com)
For more information about Brianna or Womyn In Wilderness, please visit: www.womyninwilderness.com.
Cost
Free
Event details may change at any time, always check with the event organizer when planning to attend this event or purchase tickets.

 

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