Tips and Tricks for Women Backpackers
Join long-time backpacker and all-around adventurer Teresa Hagerty for this discussion of women-specific tips for gear, hygiene, and traveling safely / responsibly. This event is tailored for those who are familiar with the basics of backpacking. Free and open to the public! Teens are welcome!
Contacts
Teresa Hagerty
Event Contact
- Mon, May 20, 2019 from 06:30 PM to 09:00 PM
- Foothills Backpacking Committee
- Foothills
- iCal
Calling all ladies who hike to the beat of their own drum. Mark your calendar for this evening with other female adventurers to discuss trip planning as well as women-specific tips for gear, hygiene, and traveling safely / responsibly. Women of all athletic backgrounds and abilities are welcome. Bring a lady friend and all your burning questions!
NOTE: This event is focused on the women specific tips, must have gear, and awareness points above and beyond the basics. As such we won't spend time on the generic basics of backpacking and trip planning. Just getting started and still need information on the basics? No worries! Check out our beginner-backpacking resources at https://www.mountaineers.org/locations-lodges/foothills-branch/committees/foothills-hiking-backpacking/foothills-backpacking-committee/course-templates/backpacking-building-blocks-b3-course/course-materials.
High Level Outline:
- Women Outdoors: You are a Backpacker! (who happens to be a woman too....) Options (Hiking Skirts are Awesome!)
- Nutrition & Medication Considerations: Different Nutritional Needs, UTIs,
and Cramps on the Trail
- Women Specific LNT Considerations: Peeing, Pooping, and Periods - Oh My!Location
Seattle Program Center
7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115
Goodman A
Roster