Course Description:

Join us for an easy-going three-day adventure in Moab, Utah, where we’ll explore stunning canyons, connect with new and old friends, share delicious meals and engaging conversations, and uncover fascinating facts and stories about the night sky. We’ll cap each day by sleeping under the stars, immersed in the tranquility of the desert. Moab is nestled in the heart of Utah’s red rock country, and is a place of striking beauty that feels almost otherworldly. Towering red sandstone cliffs and canyons are sculpted by millennia of wind and water, glowing in shades of fiery orange, deep crimson, and soft pink. The rugged landscape is dotted with arches, spires, waterfalls, and natural bridges that defy gravity, creating a dramatic and mesmerizing panorama.

We will depart the Denver-metro area in the morning of Saturday, November 2 and arrive at our group campsite outside Moab in the afternoon, where we will set up camp, cook dinner, relax for the evening, and discover the wonders of the night sky. We will explore two different canyons on foot on Sunday and Monday, soaking in the serene desert silence while appreciating the rugged beauty of the landscape that captivates the soul. After our Monday morning hike, we will return to the Denver-metro area by that evening.

Details:

Date: Saturday, November 2 through Monday, November 4, 2024

Time: Depart the Denver Metro Area at 9am Saturday and return to the Metro Area by 8 pm Monday

Location: Carpool from Denver metro area park-n-ride, or self-drive to Moab, Utah

Price: $300/350/400 – additional $50 for transportation

What’s Included:

Professional guides, all certified as Wilderness First Responders

All meals (except for lunch on November 2 and dinner on November 4); daily snacks, coffee, tea, water

All camp cooking supplies (stoves, fuel, utensils, pots, pans)

Pit toilets at group site campground

Water purification materials, first aid kits, backcountry toiletry kits

Camping and hiking gear rental (complementary, link will be provided after registration)

Transportation in Women’s Wilderness van to/from Denver-metro area for an additional $50

Pre-trip planning call (Tuesday, October 29 at 6 pm; Zoom link will be provided after registration)

Trail Difficulty:

Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

Mileage: Each day will include up to 5 miles of hiking

Elevation: Between 4000’-5000’

What to Wear & Bring:

A camping and hiking packing list will be provided to all participants

Information about complementary rental of camping and hiking gear will be provided to all participants

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.