Organizer
Tarita Tennison
Phone
707-365-4227I have years of hiking and backpacking experience and am most comfortable in the outdoors. With years of guiding experience, through MeetUp Groups, UC Davis Outdoor Adventures, and personal guiding, my passion is in helping others "stretch" themselves by experiencing things they might not otherwise experience. Through these organized events, my goal is to provide a safe environment for ladies of all experience levels to learn new things and grow. I meet each participant where they are at and believe we all have a unique badassery waiting to be discovered. My communication line is open and I look forward to sharing outdoor adventures with each of you. Let's journey together ~ Tarita
Women’s Backpacking for Beginners – Dardanelles Lake
Price: $150 (All Inclusive) $90 (Trip Only). Participants: 6
Refund Policy: $50 non-refundable service fee. Remaining balance refundable up to 30 days before trip. No refunds will be given for cancellations within 30 days of the trip. Full refunds for any trip cancellations made by Step Into Your Journey.
This women’s only backpacking for beginners excursion will take us on a 4 mile trek to beautiful Dardanelles Lake near Lake Tahoe. You. need not be a beginner to join us. The trail will take us across a beautiful meadow, up into the forest, and along granite mountain slopes. It includes a section of both the Tahoe Rim Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail. It is a moderate climb, and we will take it slow and steady, with rest stops as needed.
Experienced backpackers are welcome to join.
Participants will meet at the Big Meadows Trailhead Parking Lot https://goo.gl/maps/4gGnGgoxnPN9KJYg7 at 7:30 am. There we will distribute gear, pack our packs, and set off.
We will enjoy an afternoon lake side and an evening under the stars with plenty of time to explore and socialize before settling into our tents for the night. Participants will learn about properly packing and wearing a backpack, locating an appropriate campsite, tent set up, sleeping systems, water filtration, meal prep, fire making (if permitted), and leave no trace principles.
The following morning we will enjoy the sunrise, have breakfast, break down camp and head back down the trail between 10:00am and Noon depending on the preferences of the group.
Skill Level: No backpacking experience required. Participants should have some hiking experience in hills. This trip does require that you be able to walk with a pack, weighing 25-30 lbs, for a short distance.
Each participant will carry their own pack with their personal belongings. Provided equipment, and group food/cooking equipment will be split among the participants to distribute the weight.
What is included in the “All Inclusive” Price: Guide, tents (double occupancy), sleeping bags (zero degree), sleeping pads, backpacks, hiking poles (if desired), shared water filtration system, head lamps, Day 1 dinner, Day 2 breakfast, tea/coffee, hot cocoa.
What is included in the “Trip Only” Price: Trip planning and guide. If you are missing some gear items, I do have rentals and if you want me to provide dinner/breakfast, just message me and we can discuss the price.
What is not included: Transportation to/from the trailhead, trail snacks/lunch for day 1 and 2, lunch Day 2.
Refund Policy: $25 non-refundable service fee. Remainder refundable up to 30 days before event.
It is important to remember that carrying 25-30 pounds on your back is much easier than carrying it in your arms. Packs are designed for the bulk of the weight to sit on your hips with your legs doing the work. Equally important is to remember that we have to carry with us anything we are taking so being selective in what we take is important. Participants will be provided a detailed packing list, prior to the event, with a virtual meeting 2 weeks prior to the event to iron out specific details.