{"id":15219,"date":"2017-03-30T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-03-30T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/?p=15219"},"modified":"2019-04-30T09:31:45","modified_gmt":"2019-04-30T16:31:45","slug":"5-womens-clinics-hikers-outdoor-enthusiasts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/blog\/hike\/5-womens-clinics-hikers-outdoor-enthusiasts","title":{"rendered":"5 Women\u2019s Clinics for Hikers and Outdoor Enthusiasts"},"content":{"rendered":"

Editor\u2019s note on April 9, 2019: Our commitment to create unique experiences for women, by women is steadfast. We will not be announcing 2019 Outessa dates. We hope the expanded local and REI Adventures trips will allow us to continue to come together as women, growing and learning from each other in the outdoors for years to come. Learn more about other experiences designed for women from REI<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Outdoor adventures to connect, learn, and explore<\/strong><\/p>\n

These five organizations cater their experiences to women. Whether you want to plan a weekend adventure, day trip, or a serious summit, there\u2019s a women\u2019s clinic that fits the bill.<\/p>\n

Women\u2019s Wilderness<\/h2>\n

For\u00a0w<\/em>omen seeking skills and empowerment<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cOur specialty is helping girls and women become their strongest, best selves\u00a0while providing solid instruction in wilderness travel and outdoor skills.\u201d\u00a0 How\u2019s that for a motto? And, they live up to it. Women\u2019s Wilderness<\/a> has helped around 5,000 women and girls to date, and, thanks to available aid, they have yet to turn away someone for financial reasons.<\/p>\n

Their courses cover wilderness living, outdoor skills, and backcountry safety\u2014with a focus on inclusion and empowerment. All of them fit into four core programs: Girl\u2019s Wilderness Adventure, the Women\u2019s Program, Queer Nature Program, and the Nature Awareness Program.<\/p>\n

Courses vary from climbing to backpacking trips. Their Adventure Camp takes girls on a six-day backpacking trip, pitching tents along the way. Journaling, cooking, and playing games throughout the trip, attendees gain confidence, build friendships, and learn outdoor skills.<\/p>\n

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