These are the precise words used by Redline Guide Arlette Laan to describe the intro-style women’s-only backpacking adventure that occurred this past weekend. It’s a mere five words, true, but it was a solid declaration. It stood in its own. This trip was the second-to-last Hiking Buddies trip of the season. The next one is to be held on August 24th-25th. The reason we’re being so specific is that there are still spots remaining and it’s an excellent opportunity. Reach out and we’ll put you in contact. It’d be a shame to let it pass.
Arlette has hiked all eleven of the National Scenic Trails in the United States (and is also the first woman to do so). If you don’t know what trails we mean, well, the Appalachian Trail (AT) is just one of them and you have probably heard of it, at the very least. We’re mentioning this to indicate that Arlette’s level of on-the-trail experience and practical knowledge is unsurpassed. If you’re a woman and you want to go backpacking, Arlette will show you how to cope, how to have fun, and how to have a good weekend.
We have a number of places we take folks. Much of the decision-making is based on the information we receive from the people signing up. This is true of many of our guided adventures as a bespoke outfitter in the Mt Washington Valley. It’s what we do. For this trip Arlette decided a Wilderness experience was the way to go so she led them to Shoal Pond in the Pemigewasset Wilderness. And, of course, no trip to Shoal Pond would be complete with a look-see of the stunning Ethan Pond. Check out the photos (and note the good mushroom weather).
