Meet your instructors!
Perry Cohen
He/Him/His
Wilderness First Responder & CPR
Avalanche Level 1 Certified
Mountaineering 101
James Saunders
He/Him/His
Wilderness First Responder & CPR
Mountaineering 101
NOLS Southwest Trip Leader
Registration is closed for this event.
Squats & Summits: Backpacking Training Program is a collaboration between Pioneer Valley Community Fitness & The Venture Out Project to bring you a queer centered, hiking focused, 4-week Strength and Conditioning workout followed by a hiking and camping trip to test your new hiking legs on the high peaks of New Hampshire.
We will prepare your legs, back, core and lungs to be able to confidently carry you and your backpack all weekend long. You will get to know other trip participants while learning how to squat, lunge, deadlift and carry with proper technique under the guidance of a professional, experienced, queer Coach Ayn. No fitness or lifting experience required, we love beginners. All are welcome who feel like this is the right space for them!
All sessions will be at PVCF in a safe, socially distant environment on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6pm from May 11th - June 3rd. Course can be taken in person at PVCF, located at 375 South St. in Northampton, MA, or online.
Please contact ayn@pioneervalleycrossfit.com or james@ventureoutproject.com for more information.
WORKOUT DATES
Tuesdays & Thursdays: May 11 - June 3
HIKING/CAMPING DATES
June 10-13, 2021
PRICE
Non PVCF Member: $625
PVCF Member: $525
Multiple Scholarships are available - simply fill out the scholarship request form during your registration.
HIKING/CAMPING DETAILS
Location*: The Baldfaces, NH
Start Date**: Thursday, June 10, 2021
End Date: Sunday, June 13, 2021
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