Woodland Awakening
Heart Connections
Create Your Own
Adventure!B-B & B
"Town & Country" Adventure Series
B-B & B
Backpacking, Bed & BreakfastStepping Up and Out and Backwood Odysseys
Partner up to bring you a new adventure in spring 2011!
Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday morning camping trip at Zaleski State Forest
Face challenges--Create a rite of passage--Learn outdoor skills
Discover the magic that happens when women experience adventure together!
Have you ever wanted to give backpacking a try, but were not certain about your ability or what equipment you need to do it? “B-B &B” is your chance to learn how to backpack the easy way. Patty and Megan will do the hard work and provide the equipment while you experience all the excitement and fun!
We’ll meet you in the Zaleski State Forest park and start hiking from the trailhead of the scenic and historic backpacking trail. The hike to the campsite will be about two-three hours, but the tents and other equipment will already be there. You only need to carry a daypack with a few of your personal items.
- You’ll discover the fun of women working together to overcome obstacles as you learn how to set up camp.
- You’ll celebrate your success with a campfire dinner and wine with everyone gathered around a crackling fire—then off to your sleeping bags for a good night’s rest!
In the morning, a camp-style breakfast and then you’ll have a choice of hikes available along the 23-mile trail that was once part of a pioneer road the early settlers used. The trail passes through forests and scenic overlooks, along with historic sites, including two ghost towns and a Native American prehistoric mound.
After a day of exploring, we’ll head back to the trailhead and drive to nearby cabins for your second night of camping—showers, a warm bed and a “rustic gourmet” dinner awaits you there.
You’ll wake up on Sunday morning to the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and a full
B & B breakfast. Before you head back to “city life,” we’ll gather to talk about the skills you’ve learned and the confidence you’ve gained and how you can benefit by applying them to your everyday life.
The “B-B & B” package is $225 and includes:
Megan’s Backwood Odysseys Clinic prior to the trip:
- “Women in the Outdoors”—learn what to expect and
How to prepare for “B-B & B”
Day One, Friday:
- Evening hike
- Camp dinner with wine
- One night of tent camping
- Backpacking/outdoor skills instruction
Day Two, Saturday:
- Campfire breakfast
- Guided hikes in scenic, historic Zaleski
- Outdoor/trail skills experienced through fun, confidence-building group activities
- Overnight in cabin
- “Rustic gourmet” dinner with wine
Day Three, Sunday:
- Full B & B breakfast
- Sharing the learning experience and its benefits
- Farewell until the next adventure!
Please give me a call or send an email and I’ll answer any questions you may have.
Patty Geiger, Adventure Director
614-325-6178
patty@steppingupandout.com
