Women X Wilderness
Outdoor Skill Building Weekend
Empower Yourself in Nature: A Course to Build Your Outdoor Skills
$295!
Trip Length
2 Days / 2 Nights
Group Size
3-10
Destination
Stampede Reservoir
Tahoe National Forest
Trip Summary
Step into Autumn at our Women's Outdoor Skill Building Weekend!
Join us at Stampede Reservoir, Logger Campground and gear up for two days of skill building, empowerment, camaraderie, and relaxation. From gear selection to navigation, understanding Leave No Trace and beginner survival tips, we'll equip you with the essential skills to forge confidence in exploring further into the wilderness.
On the second day, set off on a guided hike that will incorporate mindfulness or goal setting for success techniques. If we’re lucky, we’ll be immersed in the beautiful & colorful fall foliage!
2023 Dates
September 22 - 24, 2023 - Stampede Reservoir, Truckee-Tahoe, CA - $295
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Highlights
Two-day women's outdoor skill building weekend
Gear selection for efficient trekking & long days on the trail
Navigation with GPS and map & compass usage
Wilderness survival techniques and practical skills
Leave No Trace conversation with Conscious Living Impact philosophy.
Mindfulness, goal setting and more.
Includes online learning supplement
Join a small group of other women, led by expert female guides
You’ll get to be a part of the Alpinistas Community, like-minded women who are learning outdoor skills - expect to come out of this with lifelong friends!
Let’s Go!
Discover the power within you as you embark on this outdoor skill workshop designed exclusively for women. Step outside your comfort zone, embrace new challenges, and unlock your true potential in the great outdoors.
What’s Included
Professional guides
5:1 client to guide ratio with a max group size of 10 clients, 2 guides
Pre-trip online course content
A full day spent immersed in skill building and the second day spent on a guided day hike, applying your skills.
Permit fees
Special discount to shop at Alpinistas store
Epic day hikes - Commemorative Overland Emigrant Trail guided nature walk immersed in Tahoe fall foliage!
Activity, Fitness & Skills
Hiking
This trip is rated Beginner-Intermediate. You should have some hiking experience to be able to jump in at this course level.
If you opt for day 2 hike, you are expected to have a pretty good fitness level. Estimate about 10 miles with 1,000’ of gain for the Day 2 hike.
We recommend that you stay well hydrated and fed prior to departure to assist in mitigating altitude sickness if you are coming from sea level.
Accommodations
Campground stay for two nights.
Tent and mattress available for upgrade at checkout.
Not Included
Transportation from your hometown to the campground.
Transportation to the trailhead.
Trip insurance
Food & beverages but we will have snacks to share
Guide gratuities
Required gear (available for rent)
Personal items
Women X Wilderness
Intermediate Outdoor Skills Course Itinerary
Tahoe Event
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Access our learning platform to find some light course specific supplemental material.
Navigation
Food & Hydration
and more
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Friday Afternoon
3:00 PM Earliest Arrival (but you may arrive later)
Meet your guides at the campground. Enjoy the lake, set up your tent, relax.
We’ll provide welcome refreshments and enjoy getting to know each other.
It will be a BYOB dinner and then enjoy the campfire.
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9:00AM - Full Day Education Program Begins
We’ll have a break for lunch.
At the end of the day, we’ll have another BYOB evening of enjoyment and getting to know you games.
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Let’s break from the curriculum and put it into action!
You will have the option of:
A - Guided day hike on the Commemorative Overland Trail. Your guide will provide you with historical significance of this trail along with information about the local foliage and fauna. We might even be seeing the fall foliage turning!
B - Or, you may have the option to just relax at the lake.
Gear List
If you've already booked your trip, don't worry! You’ll be getting emails with a detailed list of what you'll need to bring (plus tons of other helpful information).
Are you looking to reduce your carbon footprint or save some money? Check out our rental page for great gear to borrow for your trip or shop at Alpinistas Re-Cover department for gently used gear online.
Get ready to conquer the outdoors, Alpinistas! We can't wait to see you on the trail.
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Camping gear
Personal equipment & toiletries
All meals & beverages
Optional
Compass
Gaia App downloaded to phone
If Joining the Day Hike
Day pack
Lunch/snacks for the trail
2-3 liters of water
Hiking footwear (we may encounter snow patches so deferring to waterproof shoes may be helpful)
Snow travel equipment will be provided for you if we deem it necessary (microspikes).
Hiking apparel with layers for sun protection and potential cooler air on the summit.
Have questions about the gear list?
Give us a call at 775-230-7125 or send us a chat or email.
Helpful for booking
What to expect after you book your reservation
After you book your reservation, you will receive a confirmation email. Over the following weeks as you start to get closer to your event date, you will receive additional emails with pre-course material, itinerary details and other important or helpful supplemental information start time and driving directions. The week of the event, you should be ready to go and you will receive a final email introducing your guides, providing you with their contact information and other last minute notes.
Your event does require a certain minimum number of participants to run. Don’t worry though, our group size is naturally quite small to keep it special and relaxing experience so the minimum booking requirement is also lower than other guide services.
What is the closest airport?
Tahoe Event - closest airport is Reno, NV but Sacramento, CA is also a good option.
Booking airfare?
If you are flying in for this trip, please contact us before booking airfare to make sure that your trip is confirmed. We require a minimum number of participants to operate.
General weather expectations
Sierra daytime temperatures can range from 70-80s during the summer. You may encounter cool temperatures in the early morning or very warm temperatures during the day. As we get further into September, evening lows can drop. We highly recommend wearing layers to accommodate changing temperatures. We will share weather updates as we get closer to the event.
Travel Insurance
We highly recommend travel insurance to protect your trip in the event unforeseeable circumstances or illness comes up that interferes with your ability to join the trip. We do not break from our refund policy, for any reason, so opting for a “cancel for any reason” is also recommended when getting trip insurance.
“Dear women adventurers of all skill levels, you need to take a trip with Alpinistas! I just returned from the Cold Weather Skills workshop in Yosemite and I've learned more in three days than I have in all my years of hiking and camping. It's so rare to find guiding experiences that are fun, connect you with likeminded folks, AND equip you with a ton of new skills.”
— Ashley
“I had the absolute best experience on a rock climbing trip with Joanne’s team! Every part of the weekend was fantastic - the camping experience was wonderful, the guides were knowledgeable and kept everyone safe, and the climbing was so much fun! I'm looking forward to future trips with Alpinistas, and love the work they are doing in making outdoor education more accessible to women!”
- Rebecca
What People Are Saying about the Alpinistas
“The women I met that weekend were so amazing for their love of the outdoors, their curiosity, and their tenacious spirits. I learned so much from our skilled guides who made us feel safe to ask any and all questions regardless of how silly they might be. Thank you Alpinistas for a truly amazing weekend! I can’t wait for the next adventure 🏕️”
— Katarina
“I joined a Cold Weather course and winter camping weekend with them in Yosemite and absolutely love it! The guides are passionate about what they are teaching us, they are so supportive, and the event was organized so well.”
- Ashley-Marie