event_title: Women in the Woods: Backpack the Cimarron

event_time_zone: America/Denver

event_start: July 30, 2022 08:00

event_duration: 1440

event_end: July 31, 2022 08:00

event_address: Uncompahgre National Forest, United States

event_description: Cancelled, contact Leslie Kaminski for details: 216-496-7774Want to make some new friends, get better at backpacking, and challenge yourself? Join us for an overnight backpacking trip on the Cimarron Trail in the Uncompahgre National Forest. Participation is limited to 10 attendees, so apply today! This event is geared towards backpacking novice, and we aim to help you build confidence on the trail. The hike will take place at an elevation of ~10,000 ft, and will include for 2-4 miles of walking with a mild 500 ft elevation gain.To apply, please fill out this survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5NLDZ86The deadline to apply is July 4th. Selected participants will be notified and further details will be provided one week after the application deadline.All attendees must:Be aged 18 years or olderLearn and use Leave No Trace principlesRespect all participants and volunteers Make safety your first priorityBe comfortable sleeping outdoors (in a tent) Hike several miles per day gaining and losing elevation while carrying a backpack (expected 500 ft elevation gain)Be prepared for changing weatherListen to and adhere to instructions from trip leaders and volunteersBe open to eating in a group setting, participating in reflections, and gear demonstrationsPacking list:sleeping bagsleeping padtentbackpackif you have water filtration, or other backpacking equipment, please bring it Itinerary: Day 1, July 30, 8am  Day 2: July 31, 2pm8:00 am Trip leader/Volunteers arrive to greet participants 8:30 am Final pack shake down/gear talk9:00 am Hike begins 10:00 am Break/Footwear/Snacks/Water11:00 am Break/Clothing/Water Filtration12:00 pm Lunch Break/Comfort Zone/Safety/LNT/Planning a Hike/Navigation Tools1:30 pm Break/Snacks/Arrive to Camp/Set up tents/Filter Water/Dig Catholes/Talk Feet2:00 pm Afternoon Break/Optional Day hike continuation to a meadow5:00 pm Dinner/Dehydrated Buffett/Hang Food Up/Circle Up6:00 pm Camp Time8:00 am Breakfast/Coffee/Circle Up/Reflections/How to Pack a Pack9:30 am Hike out 10:30 am Break/Snacks/Talk Feet12:00-2:00 pm Back at vehicles, head home, (OPTIONAL: Ridgway Reservoir for a swim, Eatery66 for a drink)