Queer Day Hike and Social - Michigan
July 22, 2023 — 1:00 - 3:00 pm ET
Rain date: July 29, 2023
Join The Venture Out Project’s volunteer Kay for a modest hike that has several small streams and a scenic view of Grand Traverse Bay, followed by an optional social at the local Earthen Ales. All folks who stay for the social will receive $2 off of any beer on tap and/or any non-alcoholic beverage.
While this hike is open to people of all ages, the following social is 21+. We ask folks under the age of 18 to please register themselves and an adult to accompany them.
GENERAL INFO
Location: Traverse City area, MI
(Odawa lands)
Pets: Well-mannered dogs are welcome on this hike. Please remember to clean up after them!
Meet: July 22, 2023
Hike: 1.65 miles, 265 ft elevation gain
Cost: $0-$20 sliding scale
To find out where you fall best in our sliding scale, see the “Why does this trip cost money?” dropdown below.
Bring: Snacks, water (at least 1 liter), bug spray, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and trekking poles if desired
COVID SAFETY
Masks are not required during this event, however they are welcomed if wearing one allows you to better engage with the group. PLEASE be mindful of your own and group safety. If you or anyone in your household are not feeling well, do not participate in a hike.
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Our sliding scale is meant to make our trips and events more accessible for those who have financial barriers. Paying a higher amount allows us to provide more opportunities to others. Paying a smaller amount is recommended for those who would not otherwise be able to afford the estimated value. Please choose an amount that you will be able to pay, but will not hinder your ability to afford food, housing, etc. By paying as much as you can, we are able to serve more of our community members.
Our sliding scale recommendation:
- Low: Yearly income $30,000 or under, struggles to meet basic needs
- Mid (pays estimated value): Yearly income $40,000-$75,000, some expendable income
- High: Yearly income $80,000-$100,000, comfortable, never struggle with basic needs
Need more examples? We follow the Green Bottle principle. Click here to view and find out where you fall.
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Information for our land acknowledgment was gathered from nativeland.ca, which provides an estimate of original indigenous land occupation, but does not take into account migratory patterns or movement of the many surrounding communities. We recognize the historical complexity of indigenous movement across the land, and honor with gratitude the many, many surviving native nations whose land we benefit from in our work to diversify the outdoors.
