Queer Introduction to Backpacking & Gear - D.C.
July 14, 2024 — 11:00 - 1:00 pm ET
Last day to register: July 11, 2024
Preparing for a backpacking trip can be daunting if you've never done it before. Join volunteers Jeamme and Elena for an introduction to backpacking gear! They will walk through most of the gear you'd need to go on a backpacking trip. They'll bring examples of gear (e.g. backpacks, stoves, water filtration systems, lightweight pots etc.) for reference. Whether you're considering going on your first backpacking trip or need a refresher, this event is for you! Jeamme and Elena will also provide an overview of Leave No Trace principles, provide general backpacking guidance, and share some tips on how to plan a backpacking trip.
We ask folks under the age of 18 to please register themselves and an adult to accompany them.
If you require a service dog to attend, please let us know and we collaborate with you on how to keep you both comfortable and hydrated on the hike.
GENERAL INFO
Location: DC - Columbia Heights area
(Nacotchtank (Anacostan) and Piscataway lands)
Parking: Limited street parking, we encourage participants to take public transit or ride shares to the venue!
Pets: While we love pets, we ask your furry friends remain home on this adventure. Tell them we said hi!
Meet: July 14, 2024
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: Water, snacks, picnic blanket, sunscreen, hat
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 an event.
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Of course you can always hike for free on your own! What we are offering is not just a wilderness trip, but a chance to create community. On a TVOP trip, you will meet people with shared identities, have meaningful experiences and conversations in community, have someone else plan the logistics of your adventures, and have certified Wilderness First Aiders on hand should you ever need one. All of the money we collect goes towards operating costs for our programs.
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.
