256993 Beginner Backpacking Trip to Canyonlands: April 2025
We get it.
You’ve seen pictures of people backpacking in remote places and have wanted to try it yourself but . . .
You don’t know where to start. How do you know where to go? What to pack? What to eat? How to stay safe?
You don’t have the gear. Gear is expensive! Besides, what all do you need to bring? How do you know which gear to buy?
You have only backpacked once or have only gone with other people and lack the confidence or experience to do it again. Maybe you went with your boyfriend / husband / dad / brother and they took care of everything.
You see women getting into the backcountry with other women, and you see how strong and empowered they look and you want to feel that way too.
We get it because we’ve been there too.
That’s why we’ve created this guided beginner backpacking trip exclusively for women.
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About This Event
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There’s something so empowering about heading into the backcountry as a woman with only the gear on your back and other women beside you. However, we know firsthand how intimidating it can be for women to get into backpacking.
Therefore, we invite you to experience this women-only backpacking trip in a safe, supportive space with other beginners like YOU.
Join Angelique Fish and Cindy Vance for an unforgettable weekend in the remote, pristine backcountry of Canyonlands National Park.
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WHAT THE COST OF THIS BEGINNER BACKPACKING TRIP INCLUDES:
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- Accommodations at a condo in Moab for 2 nights (Thursday and Sunday)
- All meals at the condo: dinner Thursday night, continental breakfast Friday morning, lunch and dinner Sunday, and a continental breakfast Monday morning
- 3 days, 2 nights at beautiful backcountry campsites hidden among Utah juniper trees and red sandstone pinnacles with expansive views of spectacular sunsets and star-lit skies
- All permits required by the National Park Service
- A ratio of 1 backpacking guide to every 5 women
- High-quality gear to use for the weekend, including
- backpacking tent (shared with another person)
- backpack
- sleeping bag
- sleeping pad
- water bladder
- water reservoir
- cookstove
- backpacking chair
- and more
- Exclusive access to our backpacking portal with videos, instructions, and guides to help you prepare
- In-person hands-on training on how to pack your backpack on Thursday night after dinner
- A packing list to make sure you have everything you need for an enjoyable and safe weekend
- Six-week supplemental strength training guide with videos to help you physically prepare for backpacking
- A special food menu tailored to backpacking in the desert to take the guesswork out of what to eat in the Canyonlands backcountry
- Backcountry education on Leave No Trace Principles, Canyonlands National Park regulations and history, and Don’t Bust the Crust
- Emergency gear including two group first aid kits, GPS locator / SOS device, and two experienced backpacking guides who are both certified in wilderness first-aid and CPR
- Search and Rescue insurance in the very, very rare chance of an emergency
- Private WhatsApp group to connect you to the other participants, coordinate event details, and prepare you for an amazing weekend full of sisterhood, free from the noise of every day life
- Laminated reusable packing list for your future adventures
- Swag bag full of backpacking goodies for you to use on future backpacking adventures
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WHAT THE COST OF THIS BEGINNER BACKPACKING TRIP DOES NOT INCLUDE:
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- Transportation to / from Moab and Canyonlands National Park (If you live in Utah or choose to fly into Salt Lake International Airport, we will help arrange carpools in our WhatsApp group)
- National Park entrance fee (If you have a NP Pass, please bring it)
- Alcohol, food for backpacking, clothing, and other miscellaneous backpacking items
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PLEASE NOTE:
We have a strict cancellation policy for several reasons. First, we divide gear among attendees to ensure an even distribution of weight, which depends on having an even number of participants. Second, we invest considerable time preparing each attendee for the trip. Finding a replacement and getting them up to speed takes a lot of time and work on our part. Third, its unfair to those on the waitlist who, if they choose to take the open spot, are unlikely to get the full experience.
Reservations are non-transferable. Cancellations prior to January 16, 2025, will be eligible for a full refund minus a $125 convenience fee. Cancellations prior to February 16, 2025, will be eligible for a 50% refund minus a $125 convenience fee. No refunds will be issued for cancellations after February 15, 2025. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Because of our strict cancellation policy, we STRONGLY recommend purchasing travel insurance. Here is one option: https://www.allianztravelinsurance.com/. (We do not work directly with this company. It is up to the attendees to ensure the policy provides the coverage needed / wanted.)
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Date / Time
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Start:
April 17, 2025 @ 5:00 pm MDT -
End:
April 21, 2025 @ 10:00 am MDT
Organizer
WHS Co-Founder Cindy Vance , WHS Co-Founder Angelique Fish
