WIN: Women in Nature - Backpacking at Weston Bend State Park
Schedule
Fri, 25 Apr, 2025 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 26 Apr, 2025 at 12:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Weston Bend State Park | Weston, MO
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MAXIMUM OF EIGHT PARTICIPANTS. COST IS $25.Ladies, do you love to hike? Do you want to try backpacking, but just don't know where to start? This is the perfect event for you! In this introductory overnight event, you will learn all the basics of backpacking! We will cover topics like fire safety, bear bagging and so much more! This event gives women the chance to learn about camping and backpacking in a safe, comfortable and judgment-free environment. Missouri State Parks will provide basic gear! So, what are you waiting for? Let’s hit the trail together. Women of all experience levels are welcome!
Dates:
Overnight experience from Friday, April 25, Saturday, April 26
Times:
April 25: noon to 8 p.m. (Check-in starts at noon.)
April 26: 7 a.m. to noon
Location:
Weston Bend State Park – Meet at the Bee Creek Shelter, located half a mile west of the park's main entrance. Bee Creek Shelter cannot be accessed by entering the park via the main entrance.
Age Requirements:
Participants must be at least 10 years old, and any participants who are under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older.
No Equipment? No Experience? No problem!
We understand you might have an interest in backpacking and that’s as far as it goes. We are here to provide a safe, guided experience. Best of all, this includes the basic essential equipment! You will still need to acquire some personal equipment if you do not already have it. Please look over the following checklist to see what you may need to purchase.
Missouri State Parks Provides:
Backpack
Tent
Sleeping bag, liner and pad
First-aid kit
Bug spray
Water filter
Camp stove and fuel
Camp cooking set and utensils
Bear vault
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Where is it happening?
Weston Bend State Park, Weston, Missouri, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
