This weekend is designed for individuals seeking to learn new skills and is perfect for those new to recreating in the winter and for those who want to feel more prepared and confident with winter adventures. Participants will learn essential skills including winter hiking safety considerations, map reading, basic compass use, route planning, Leave No Trace, basics of winter clothing and gear, and more. This weekend will feature classroom sessions as well as active learning opportunities on the trail. Hikes will be moderate and may include a summit attempt of a nearby peak. This weekend is based out of our full-service Highland Center lodge with experienced AMC Outdoor Guides.

Participants will learn outdoor skills:
Hiking safety with winter considerations
Gear suggestions and clothing layering systems appropriate for winter
Map reading, basic compass use, and route planning
Leave No Trace
Local natural history

Women's+ (and Marginalized Gender)
These experiences are led by women, trans and non-binary folks for members of these marginalized genders. What is a marginalized gender? Trans men and women, non-binary, and two-spirit people, in addition to cisgender women, are members of this group who have been historically marginalized based on gender.