Squats & Summits Training + Backpacking: New England
Training: May 3-June 9, 2022
Backpacking: Jun 16-19, 2022
Back for a second year, Squats & Summits is a collaboration between Pioneer Valley Community Fitness & The Venture Out Project to bring you a queer-centered, hiking-focused, 6-week Strength and Conditioning workout followed by a hiking and camping trip to test your new hiking legs on the high peaks of the New England.
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. No fitness or lifting experience is 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 6:30pm from May 3rd - June 9th. The course can be taken in person at PVCF, located at 375 South St. in Northampton, MA.
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
All New England trips meet at Basecamp at Beaver Falls in Halifax, VT (Wabanaki and Elnu Abenaki Ancestral Lands). Together, we’ll shuttle to the beautiful mountains of Vermont or New Hampshire - exact hiking location dependent on weather and season, and will be announced to participants after registering.
WORKOUT DATES
Tuesdays & Thursdays: May 3 - June 9
6:30-7:30 pm ET
HIKING/CAMPING DATES
June 16-19, 2022
PRICE
Non PVCF Member: $575
PVCF Member: $500
Multiple Scholarships are available - simply fill out the scholarship request form during your registration.
HIKING/CAMPING DETAILS
Location*: Basecamp at Beaver Falls, Halifax, VT (Wabanaki and Elnu Abenaki Ancestral Lands)
Start Date**: June 16 , 2022
End Date: June 19, 2022
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