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Join Alisha Nissenfeld and Angela Gautreau, for a Mother and Daughter Overnight Yoga and Backpacking trip on section 10 of the MST. We’ll explore Falls Lake as we move away from Raleigh toward the Eno River. The terrain is a soft mix of rolling hills and flat land that should be great for active moms of all ages and daughters ages 10+
We’ll hike 6.4 miles Saturday and 3.8 Sunday for a total of 10.2. Each person will carry a backpack and gear including food and water. We’ll set up tents along the trail in primitive campsites and sites that have been created to support the sustainability of the trail. You’ll star off with 3 liters of water and we’ll source and filter water from the trail.
Daytime highs for this time of year average 82 degrees and nighttime lows are around 76 degrees. There will be plenty of time for yoga, swimming, learning wilderness survival skills, and fun exploratory games to help strengthen our sense of self in community, held by nature.
We provide a safe and supportive environment for those who identify as women to help promote self-awareness, empowerment, learning to problem solve in unique situations, trusting self and others, mindfulness, building tolerance and resilience, sitting in discomfort and learning to support and accept support from a group.
Weather policy: Day hikes can/ will be rescheduled if weather becomes hazardous. While we would love to be fair weather hikers (because sunny moderate temperatures are marvelous), we cannot control weather once we are on the trail for an overnight/extended back packing trip. What do we do when it’s hot, rainy, windy, cold…we hike! We take consideration when planning routes that leaves us with possible short cuts out if there is a safety issue identified. We are all in this together, let’s get MUDDY!
Refund policy:
100 % refund is available within the first 24 hours of registration, no questions asked. If you need to cancel your registration within 3 weeks of the trip, you can receive 100% credit toward a future backpacking trip. A cancelation within 21-7 days prior to the trip, you can receive 50% refund toward a future backpacking trip. No refund will be offered within 7 days of the trip. Please note, refunds cannot be applied toward Beach or Mountain retreats.
If there is a need to cancel the trip due to unexpected circumstances with the guides, a full 100% refund or credit toward another trip will be offered.
Cost:
$400 per adult $100 per kiddo Venmo @alisha-nissenfeld
alishanissenfeld@gmail.com for more information.
Become a sustainer and help pay for others to attend
Registration Details:
In order to secure your space, you must register and pay for the trip no later than April 1st. Soon after registration and payment are completed, we will send an email that includes (a) waiver and (b) medical form, (c) a detailed packing list for gear and food, (d) and trip-specific information .
Required Equipment:
Backpack; suggest 40-45L or bigger
Stove to cook your own food
Bowl and utensil for eating. Note most cooking systems can serve as your bowl
Water purifying system (water chlorination or filtration system)
Shelter (1-2 person freestanding backpacking tent recommended due to weight or hammock)
Headlamp with extra batteries
Trowel for Leave No Trace bathroom practices.
Sleep system (sleeping pad and sleeping bag/quilt recommended)
Additional items to consider
Sturdy pair of hiking boots or trail running shoes
Sunscreen
Hat
Toothbrush/toothpaste
Hand sanitizer; biodegradable wet wipes
Camp pillow for sleeping
hand/foot warmers
trekking poles
Basic first aid supplies for yourself
Bear bag and at least 30 feet paracord to hand food
Clothes consider a pair of clothes for hiking, clothes for sleeping, swimsuit, and always an extra pair of dry socks. Consider a llong sleeve shirt or fleece for night time
Trash bag (This is placed inside your backpack as a liner and serves to keep all belongings dry if it rains and works better than a pack cover
Food we will provide dinner on night one, breakfast, lunch, and dinner for day two, and breakfast for day three.. We also provide snacks and yummy treats like hot chocolate, trail mix, and other good fuel healthy items. Food will be distributed on day one and each person will carry these items.
You will be gifted a travel yoga mat, if you have one already please let me know.
Packing:
You will receive a video on how to properly pack your pack. We will also offer an in person meeting if there is demand.
Note*** You will carry all of your own things, please make sure you're not carrying too many extra items.
Date: Saturday May 20th 9:00 AM - Sunday May 21st 1:00:PM
Register today, this will fill. There are 4 adult spots and 4 kid spots available