Intro to Backpacking

Come backpacking with us June 20-22! We’re excited to take a group of queer folks hiking in western Maine for a 2-day, 2-night backpacking trip. This trip is for people who are new to backpacking or want to develop their backpacking skills in a queer-centered environment. Experienced trip leaders will instruct participants in the basics of navigation, setting up camp, and other backcountry skills. We’ll hike, camp, and build community in the woods!

Participants should be capable of hiking 3-6 hours each day (up to 4 miles) with as much as 1500 feet of elevation gain and loss. Participants will be carrying their own backpacks weighing 30-35 pounds and will be sleeping in tents at rustic backcountry campsites. Reach out to us with any questions or concerns about if this trip is right for you.

Trip tuition covers backpacking and camping gear, your instructors, and all meals and snacks.

Experience required: none

Group Type: QUEER. Queer events are designed as affinity spaces for queer and trans people of all racial identities. If you think you might be queer or trans, you are queer enough. While we love our allies and advocates, if you’re not queer, don’t come to these events.

Activity Level Y: Comfort climbing stairs, swimming, and balancing your body weight are helpful skills to have for this level of activity. Activity may include moderate elevation gain on uneven terrain. 3-6 hours/day.