Join two professional Backpacking and Wilderness Survival Instructors as we offer best practices for solo hiking females. We’ll cover the 10 essentials, the difference between backcountry and front country safety, basic navigation and more, before leading a 2 mile hike. Gain the confidence to go hiking (even when your friends bail at the last minute) with Peaks & Geeks!

This event is happening in partnership with the Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy. Click here to learn more about them.

• Location

  Island Ford

  1978 Island Ford Pkwy Atlanta, GA 30350

• Length of Class

  3 hours

• Difficulty

  Level 1

  2 mile hike with some uphill. Roots and loose rocks as well as some mud. Dress in weather appropriate layers and closed toed shoes.

• Who is this class for?

  Women-identifying folks who:

  • Want to feel more comfortable and confident on the trail

  • Are hikers that want to up their knowledge of safety in the front and backcountry

  • Are novice hikers interested in gaining experience in the outdoors

• What to bring

  • Water bottle (filled with water silly)

  • Bug spray (there will be bugs)

  • Sunscreen/Sun protection

  • Closed toed shoes that can get muddy (cute white sneakers at your own risk)

  • Weather appropriate layers