Outdoor Empowerment Guide
Hiking + Backpack Training
Wild adventures reconnect, re-balance and revitalize us. They provide challenges while they inspire and empower us. Through immersive training, you will gain the experience and knowledge to safely and confidently enjoy your backpacking journeys. You will hone your skills hiking along the trail, setting up camp and spending starry nights in the wild. Come prepared to learn new skills, and gain confidence. You can expect a supportive environment with an experienced guide. Supplemental orientation and prep work for gear, nutrition, personal safety and hygiene may be via online or video components.
Led by Lisa Perez, these immersive trainings are suitable for all skill-levels, and the itinerary will be established based on the needs of the individual or group.
Choose a 2-day 1-night or 3-day 2-night adventure to amp up your backpacking and wilderness skillset. Or, choose an individual guided adventure that best suits your personal goals. Training on a specific topic is available to delve deeper into a particular back country skill. Beginners might choose a guided day hike as a first step to leaning on-trail basics.
These workshops are for women and adults that identify with a woman community.
Beginner
2-Day Hiking, 1-Night Camping
Group Size Max 4
Cost $250 / person
Intermediate
3-Day Hiking, 2-Night Camping
Group Size Max 4
Cost $350 / person
Build Your Own Training | Individual or Group
Length Variable
Group or Individual
Contact me for pricing and details.
“The planning and itinerary were very well thought out, with multiple plan options depending on weather, conditions, and skill levels. It really felt like great care was taken to make sure that the experience would go as smoothly as possible because the details were taken care of, there was flexibility built in, and check-ins along the way. ”
Reflections From the Trail / Testimonial:
“There were so many highlights to the workshop, but most of all I want to commend Lisa for creating a safe and accessible space to learn and experience the wilderness. I have long wanted to try backpacking, but have always felt intimidated by the outdoors community. Though Lisa is a very experienced backpacker, I felt very comfortable with her guidance and teaching, while also feeling like she challenged me just enough.”
“Getting to summit two 4000 foot mountains and taking in the views was breathtaking. The workshop helped me reset physically, mentally, and emotionally and I am so grateful for the experience.”
Training topics:
• Physical training for day hiking to thru-hiking long trails
• Hiking 101
• Choosing a Trail / Planning a Hike
• Basic skills on trail
• Navigating while on trail / GPS + paper maps
• Gear planning and recommendations
• How to pack
• Water / Filtration
• Nutrition on trail and pre-adventure
• Hygiene on the trail
• Wilderness ethics
• Full itinerary planning
Planning and guidance for adventurers of all levels. Choose from a wide range of offerings that will empower and inspire you to spend time out in nature.
The trail awaits. Let’s make a plan to get you there:
Lisa on the Pacific Crest Trail, 2019.