A Fun and Educational Weekend Event
We’re excited to offer a women’s‑only overnight backpacking experience designed to build confidence, foster skills, and help you connect with nature in the backcountry. This exciting opportunity will be with Redline Guide Rhonda Willett.
Rhonda is a licensed EMT, Wilderness First Responder, and experienced New England backpacker who brings a calm, safety‑forward, and supportive approach to learning overnight skills. Rhonda specializes in helping women feel capable, prepared, and at ease on trail, no matter their starting point.
This event is limited to four participants to ensure a personalized, hands‑on learning environment. If you’ve been wanting to try backpacking, refresh your skills, or simply enjoy a women‑centric outdoor experience, this is a great place to start.
Details at a Glance
- What: 2 day/1 night backpacking intro class for women.
- When: May 9th and 10th, 2026
- Times: 8:00am Saturday to 4:00pm Sunday (approx.)
- Where: Not revealed here for privacy reasons.
- Who: Women-only, ages 18+ (4 person limit)
- Cost: Discounted at $325 each (see Note below).
NOTE: The pricing shown above is contingent upon having a minimum of two (2) participants in the class. The pricing does not include hiking/backpacking gear, backpacking meals, or gratuity. That said, hiking/backpacking rental gear is standing by and freeze dried meals are available for purchase upon request, as needed. (Jump to Registration Info.)
The Rough Plan
For privacy reason we aren’t going to divulge specific information, but here’s an approximate overview of what to expect:
Day One: After maybe dropping a car, at a slow to moderate pace the group will hike in to a suitable legal camping location taking in some sights and points of interest on the way in. The vast majority of the elevation gain on that day (and for the whole trip) happening in the first couple of hours. Figure on an approximately five mile day with around 1500 feet of elevation gain. This is considered a moderate amount. After the hike in is complete the team with establish camp and do the day-to-day tasks required along with educational oversight, as needed. This will end with a dinner meal, camp and personal clean up, critter mitigation, fine conversation, then bedding down for the night.
Day Two: After awakening in paradise, having coffee or your beverage of choice and a good, hearty breakfast, making water and doing the required chores of the morning, the team will break camp, do an LNT once-over, then hike about 6 miles to the planned terminus of the trip. The elevation gain for the entire day will end up being maybe 200 feet so this day, for some, will be considered easy, despite the mileage involved. That kind of elevation gain will not even be noticed and overall the elevation will drop as the day wears on.
What You’ll Learn
- Learn: what gear to bring when you go backpacking.
- Learn: how to pack your pack… what, where, how, and why.
- Learn: how to stay clean and comfortable.
- Learn: how to protect your food from bears and other critters.
- Learn: why and how to Leave No Trace (LNT).
- Learn: how to deal with… stuff, situations arise, adapt.
- Learn: how to manage your drinking water.
- Learn: how to deal with meals and clean up.
- Learn: how to manage one’s own hygiene.
- Learn: camp etiquette so you don’t become “that girl.”
- Learn: other things as teachable moments do come up.
- Learn: more… (had to add that).
How To Register
Please fill out our online booking form (not a payment gateway). Where it asks, choose “Backpacking (2 Days)” as the Activity then plug in the dates where it asks. Also, please signify it’s this “Women’s Only Backpacking Intro” you’re signing uo for in the form’s comments box.
Questions? Please reach if you have any!