BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/Los_Angeles X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:VEVENT UID:40@growoutside.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230713T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230714T180000 DTSTAMP:20230507T033203Z URL:https://growoutside.org/events/womens-beginner-backpacking-trip-2-days -1-night-thursday-july-13th-friday-july-14th-2023/ SUMMARY:Women's Beginner Backpacking Trip - 2 Days & 1 Night: Thursday\, Ju ly 13th - Friday\, July 14th 2023 DESCRIPTION:Backpack to Coast Camp in Point Reyes National Seashore! (Women Only) \n\nHello ladies! I'm so excited you are here!\n\n\n\n\n\nThis wom en's only trip is designed for ladies that are looking for a balance of ad venture and peace. Women that are eager to connect with feminine energy\, and Mother Earth herself. A physical and emotional journey. Unlike other o utfitters our goal is not the destination but instead CONNECTION. Through various bodyfulness practices (like mindfulness but with your whole body) we will slow down and create connection with ourselves\, the land and like minded individuals.\n\nIf you have never been backpacking or perhaps it h as been some time since your last trip\, this is the adventure for you.  With low mileage and low elevation gain\, coupled with amazing scenery\, t his trip is sure to be a highlight of backpacking locations. Honestly you will want to come back year after year!\n\nThis trip is intended for begin ners\, so we expect that you may not have everything you need for this fir st step in what we hope will be your next favorite hobby. We will get you geared up with all the backpacking necessities for a fun\, safe and enjoya ble one-night experience.\n\nOur group will hike 2 miles into a premier ba ckpacking location and set up camp at Coast Camp. We will enjoy the ocean air\, sleep under the stars and will be just a stones throw from the beach . (*This is considered environmental hike-in camping so there will be a pi cnic table\, pit toilet and potable water at our site.)\n\nThe return hike back to the cars will be done in a loop\, based on where we originally st arted. The mileage on the way out is 3 miles.  The added extra mile will provide serene ocean views and additional views of the diverse ecosystems of Point Reyes.\n\nTravel Plans and Logistics\n\nParking spaces and requir ed permits are limited.  Joining this trip will require a carpool plan. W e are allotted 5 parking permits. The meet up time for departure from the Sacramento area will be 7:00 AM on Thursday\, July 13th.\n\n* Estimated re turn time to Sacramento on Friday\, July 14th is 6:00 PM.\n\nMore informat ion regarding meetup location and carpooling plans to follow upon registra tion.\n\nMeet Your Guide: \n\nMonica Mendoza is our C.E.O (Chief Enjoyment Officer) of Grow Outside.\n\n\n\nI love the energy and enthusiasm for out door recreation. With years of backpacking experience\,  I have spent man y nights sleeping under the stars.  My love of nature since childhood has opened many doors to adventure. I appreciate bugs (yes bugs!)\, bike ride s\, kayaking\, paddleboarding\, outdoor youth education\, sunsets and sunr ises. Honestly any day I'm in nature comforts my soul.  To foster my conn ection with the outdoors I started backpacking which filled my heart in mo re ways than I expected.  I met my husband through my journey of going on my first solo backpacking trip. With a focus on deepening my relationship with the More-Than-Human World and slowing down\, I became a certified Fo rest Therapy Guide where I guide participants in the practice of Forest Ba thing.  Forest Bathing is a slow and mindful experience of awakening your senses and connecting to nature through a series of "invitations." Like a spider web that has many attachment points\, I am also a sound therapy pr actitioner\, emotion coach\, teacher and a mom of three daughters. I love empowering women to feel capable\, strong\, wild and free.  Favorite Trai l Food: Anytime I can put my food in a tortilla\, Watermelon Sour Patch Ki ds\, and Marcona almonds with Rosemary from Trader Joes.\n\nGear Logistics \n\nOur group will be led by professional guide\, Monica Mendoza that will share knowledge\, stories\, and is Wilderness CPR &\; First Aid Certif ied.\n\nThe guide will supply:\n\n All Group Cooking Gear\n Stoves and F uel\n First Aid Kit\n Emergency Satellite Transponder\n\nParticipants WI LL BE PROVIDED: \n\n Backpack\n Sleeping Bag\n Sleeping Pad\n Tent (2 people per tent or single capacity...let us know.)\n Headlamp\n Nalgene (1L water container)\n Trekking Poles\n Bowl\, Spoon\, Cup\n Day 1: Di nner\n Day 2: Breakfast &\; (Optional Backpacking Lunch) - if we eat o n the road then participants are responsible for their lunch.\n ***Dietar y accommodations must be communicated ahead of time***\n EPIC FUN\n\nPart icipants will need to supply the following:\n\nPersonal Food Items\n\n Sn acks / Candy\n Lunch on Day 1 - no containers - should be packable in a z iploc bag.\n\nActive / Adventure Wear - Event will take place rain or shin e with the following exception - If there is an advisory for "severe weath er" then Monica will evaluate if the event will be postponed or participan ts will be given a refund. \n\nAverage temperatures for July range from 5 2°-75°F without rain - clothing list includes rain gear which may not be pertinent.\n\n Hiking boots or Tennis Shoes that have good traction. BE SURE THEY ARE BROKEN IN.\n Hiking socks *2 pairs (lightweight for day use and warm pair for bed) - (synthetic or wool) 3 pairs if rain is expected.  \n Hiking / Athletic pants or leggings - if rain is expected then a sec ond pair.\n Hiking/Athletic shorts (optional)\n T-shirts (1-2) - Dry fit technical shirts are best. if rain is expected make sure you bring 2 shir ts.\n Long sleeve shirt (lightweight\, synthetic) - think warm and/or sun protection.\n Insulated jacket\n RAIN JACKET - and ideally rain pants - Weather dependent. \n Hat - baseball hats work best in the rain to help keep the water out of your face and your jacket hood in the appropriate s pot.\n Beanie\n\nSleep Wear and Additional\n\n Base Layer Top and Bottom s (lightweight\, synthetic or wool) - weather can go from warm to very col d.\n Underwear\n Flip-flops / Sandals -  a shoe like Tevas or water Kee ns work great.\n\nPersonal Items\n\n Tick spray in two ziploc bags to avo id leakage.\n Bandana and/or a "pee cloth"  Available on Amazon or Kula Cloth.\n Chapstick/Lip Balm\n Sunblock - in a ziploc bag.\n Feminine hy giene products\n Travel toothbrush/paste\n Travel contact lenses and sol ution\n Prescription medications\n Allergy remedies\n Journal / book (o ptional)\n Small battery charger for phone (optional) - No signal is avai lable at Coast Campground\n\nYour investment of $199.00 will include build ing your backpacking knowledge skillset\, all necessary basic backpacking gear\, slowing down\,  a guided Forest Bathing experience in this beautif ul location\, self-care\, opportunities to connect with other wild women\, ocean vibes\, fresh air\, digital photos documenting the experience\, and countless memories.\n\nRegistration ends Monday\, July 10th at 11:45PM ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://growoutside.org/wp-content/uploads/Coast 1-scaled.jpeg CATEGORIES:Backpacking,Beginners Overnight,Forest Bathing,Mindfulness,Self-Care END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20230312T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR