Meet your instructors!
Hallie
She/Her/Hers
Wilderness First Responder & CPR
American Canoe Association Instructor (Level 1,2,3,4)
Cedar
They/Them/Theirs
Wilderness EMT & Basic Life Support
Experienced Raft Guide
Leave No Trace Master Educator
Queer Youth Backpacking - New England
August 1-5 2021
Designed specifically for queer youth, this trip will be a New England adventure to remember! Leadership, community building, and fun are the core of this trip. Trip is led by youth educators.
Activity Level 2 - Variable terrain with some loose footing; rolling hills to mountainous terrain. Ability to carry daypacks up to 15lbs and overnight backpacks up to 35lb for up to 6 hours at a time.
No prior experience required.
Active Hours per day: 4-6
Hiking/backpacking per day: 4-6 miles per day
Hiking/backpacking per day: Elevation Gain 500'-1000' per day
GENERAL INFO
Location: Long Trail, VT
Start Date: August 1, 2021
End Date: August 5, 2021
Cost: $895
Multiple Scholarships Available - simply fill out the scholarship request form during your registration.
Includes: Minimal shuttling to trailhead, Food & gear: backpacks, sleeping bags, tents, stoves, bowls, utensils
Doesn't Include: Carpool to trip location, personal clothing, boots, toiletries, flights
*Location subject to change based on Federal & State safety guidelines
**Specific times and locations to be released to registered participants only
***Instructors subject to change
COVID SAFETY
Masks Required
Smaller trip sizes
Individual Food
Individual Tents
Negative COVID-19 test or proof of vaccination within one week of trip
Minimal shuttling