Join RECONNECTED for a powerful overnight backpacking experience designed to connect women and femme-identifying individuals with nature, self, and one another. We’ll venture into the stunning wilderness of Lake Charles for a weekend of skill-building, stewardship, and recovery-rooted community.

Registration will open Tuesday, May 27, 2025.

This trip is open to women and femme-identifying folks of all experience levels who are ready to challenge themselves, build connection, and deepen their relationship with the environment, for the environment. You’ll learn essential backpacking skills, practice environmental stewardship, and share in meaningful conversations with other recovering humans.

🌿 Hike Difficulty
This is a moderate-level hike with approximately 1,700 ft of elevation gain over 4.4 miles. All participants should feel comfortable carrying a backpack and hiking at a steady pace, with breaks as needed.

💡 Important Info:

• Dates: June 28-29, 2025
• Pre-Trip Meeting: Friday, June 27 at 6:00 PM at the RECONNECTED Office (48 E Beaver Creek Blvd, Suite 210, Avon, CO). We’ll review gear, finalize logistics, and make sure everyone is ready.
• Group Size: Limited to 14 participants. (Though the trip is capped, we will maintain a waitlist. If you’re no longer able to attend, please contact the Trip Leader as soon as possible so we can offer your spot to someone else.)
• Gear: You’ll be asked what gear you need to borrow and if you have any to lend.
• Health & Safety: A short health disclosure and liability waiver are required to ensure safety. Medical information will remain confidential and only be shared with Trip Leaders if necessary.
• Meeting Location for Saturday Morning: Stay tuned—parking and carpool info will be shared before the trip.

🔒 Liability & Consent
This trip involves physical activity and outdoor exposure. By signing up, you acknowledge the inherent risks involved in hiking, backpacking, and camping. A liability waiver must be signed before participation is confirmed.

This is more than a hike—it’s a reclamation. A remembering. An invitation to feel held by the land and each other.