Course Description:

Step into a winter wonderland with like-minded women on a serene snowshoeing journey in the stunningly beautiful Brainard Lake Recreation Area. Together, we’ll traverse peaceful trails, savoring the crisp mountain air and stunning snowy landscapes.

Whether you come solo or with friends and loved ones, this outing is a celebration of the love we have for connection, community, and the beauty of nature. Lunch, snacks, warm beverages, and heartfelt camaraderie await as we share a day of self-love and adventure!

Details:

Date: Friday, February 14, 2025

Time: 10am-2.30 pm if driving oneself
- 8.45am departure from Women’s Wilderness HQ in Boulder and 4pm arrival back in town if you’re carpooling with us

Price: $75/90/105 (with snowshoes – $90/105/120)

Location: Brainard Lake Recreation Area, Ward, CO

Included in fee: transportation, lunch + snacks, gea rental (winter clothing, trekking poles)

What to Wear & Bring:

Snowshoes (Snowshoes can be rented through Women’s Wilderness for an additional $15)

Winter/snow boots comfortable and warm enough for hiking

Trekking poles with snow baskets

Warm layers on the top and bottom – wool or synthetic base layers, 1-2 midlayers (e.g. fleece)

Winter jacket

Ski/snow pants or bibs

Warm wool socks

Winter hat and winter gloves or mittens

Sunglasses and/or goggles

Women’s Wilderness has most of this gear you may use for free, as well!

For any questions email info@womenswilderness.org.

Your Instructors:

Lisa (she/her) is a retired firefighter paramedic who finds physical and mental respite in nature, and loves to share these benefits with nature newcomers! Wildlife, plants, and outdoor skills are her jam and she hopes to pass on some useful knowledge. She holds degrees in healthcare science, zoology, and outdoor education.

Marley (she/her) has spent over 25 years engaging communities in wildlife conservation education, as well as evaluating environmental education programs and measuring impact. Working for Women’s Wilderness is a meaningful intersection of Marley’s passion for outdoor recreation and her commitment to equity, access, and inclusion for individuals and communities historically excluded from experiences in and with the natural world.