We’re teaming up with Wild Sage Mountain Guides to offer an all women’s introduction to overnight camping/ backpacking course!
Who is Wild Sage Mountain Guides?
“WSMG is for gals like us, who feel most inspired when surrounded by other strong, like-minded and passionate women. It is for those who want to build a lasting relationship with nature and their own inner wild landscape. It is for women who want the skills and confidence to walk out their door, head towards the hills and know they can handle any adventure.”
Trip Details-
1 Week Before
Zoom Meet and Greet: this is the first time you’ll meet your guides (virtually) and one another. We will discuss the gear list, trip Logistics, expected weather and answer any last minute burning question. We put this meeting a week ahead of the trip to give you time to get last minute items but feel free to reach out to us at any point before your trip!
Day 1
We’re out the door! We will pick everyone up at a pre-arranged location (where cars can be left overnight) and drive about 2.5 hours to the Trailhead. Once there we will do a final gear check, divvy up the group gear, make some lunch for the trail and head out! It will be a 5-7 mile hike in with elevation gain so expect to be hiking for 4-6 hours. You can also expect spectacular views and lots of trail snacks. Once we arrive at our basecamp next to a high alpine lake we’ll set up our tents, take a swim and eat our first backcountry meal cooked by the guides.
Day 2
We say goodbye to our lake and pack up basecamp today. After a tasty breakfast and maybe a short morning hike or alpine swim we’ll head out back to the Trailhead and drive back to Salt Lake City. Those who need to get home this evening will have plenty of time to do so, but we highly recommend sticking around for an (optional) group dinner at a local restaurant to commemorate an amazing trip, new friends and a solid adventure in the books.
Schedule-
**Times are Rough Estimates and Subject to change **
One Week before the trip: Zoom Meeting (evening; 2-2.5hrs)
Go through necessary Gear
Talk about the basics of packing your bag
Discuss any logistics or Lingering Questions
May 28, 2022-:
8:00 am Meet at designated location in SLC
10:30 am arrive at Trailhead and distribute Group Gear (Tents, etc.) and pack snacks
11:30 am begin 4-6mile hike depending on conditions
4:00 pm arrive at camp and have a camp set-up 101(specific to winter camping for this trip)
5:00pm appetizers and chill
6:30/7:00pm dinner
May 29, 2022:
8:00 am breakfast, coffee and pack up camp
10:00am Hit the trailhead
2:00/3:00pm Trailhead
4:00pm (optional) Restaurant Meal at a Local Kamas Valley restaurant to wrap upamazing Trip!
7:30/8:00pm back to the cars
Included in price
Tent
Stove
Transportation to/ from trailhead
Day 1 lunch, dinner, and snacks
Day 2 breakfast, lunch, and snacks
2 female guides with Wilderness First Responder or Outdoor Emergency Care medical certifications
Not Included-
Personal equipment such as backpacks, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, personal clothing, toiletries, etc.
Gratuity for guides
CANCELATION POLICY
WSMG requires a 100% non refundable $200 deposit to secure your reservation . If a cancellation is made more than 6 weeks before the activity, the deposit will be credited towards another WSMG trip if used within a year. We ask for full payment of your trip 6 weeks before your trip start date and there will be no refunds for cancellations made within that 6 week period. Due to the time-sensitive nature of our business, and the difficulty in re-booking a trip close to departure, we cannot make exceptions to this policy.
If for any reason WSMG must cancel a trip due to low-enrollment or other conditions, all money paid to WSMG will be fully refunded. Should Covid-19 related cancelations be needed, WSMG requires a doctor's note, proof of positive test results, and/or proof of flight cancelation to receive a 100% credit or refund.
We strongly encourage you to purchase Traveler Protection Insurance when booking your trip.