Description: Women's Summer Backpacking Workshop
Location: Norris Dam State Park
Join Park Rangers for an overnight experience in the back country! This is a beginner friendly workshop for women where we will learn best practices for overnight camping and some survival tactics. The hike to the campsite is 3.5 miles in and the same route back out. It is a moderate trail but very beginner friendly. This workshop is open to women and girls 15 and older.
We will meet at 2:00pm to check off the gear list and pack up everyone's bags, then hit the trail after that!
Cost is $65, and if you need gear for this event there is an extra $15 charge. Please choose the appropriate option when registering. Gear available to rent is sleeping bags, sleeping pads, tents, and backpacks. A recommended gear list and meeting location will be sent to you once you register. Keep in mind that weather can be unpredictable, so pack appropriately!
Dinner on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday is provided. Snacks and water will also be available for the trip.
Email Ranger Holly Frerichs at holly.frerichs@tn.gov with any questions or tips.
Weather and Cancellation Policy:
If there is a high chance of heavy rain/storms for a large amount of the trip’s planned time period, the trip will be cancelled and full refunds will be issued. Any cancellations prior to June 14th will receive a full refund; June 14th and after will forfeit the registration fee.
Event Document:
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Program Host: Holly Frerichs
Contact Email: holly.frerichs@tn.gov