webinars

Winter Camping 101

Wilderness guide, Pam Wright has over 25 years exploring the outdoors through winter camping, backpacking, trail running and canoeing. She'll share the basics of winter camping. Where to go. How to pack. Most of all, you'll learn how to stay warm and have fun!

WHAT'S COVERED

  • Where to camp.

  • Kinds of shelters.

  • How to assemble gear that won't break the bank.

  • What clothing to wear and how to layer.

  • How to pack your gear.

  • What to eat and drink.

  • Tips for staying dry and warm.

  • Cold and hot camping tips.

  • How to watch the weather.

  • How to chop ice for water.

  • Activities in-camp.

    WHAT YOU GET

  • A recommended packing list.

  • Links to my favorite resources.

  • 30 minute consult anytime after the event.

  • Suggested routes in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, MN

  1. And more! Bring all of your burning questions.

$25.00 (includes, online course, recommended packing list and downloadable itinerary)

Planning a Boundary Waters Canoe Trip | Inspiration, Insights and Tips

Want to take a canoe trip into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCA) but not sure where to start? Which route you should choose and what gear to bring? Come learn from a wilderness guide with over 20 years' experience canoeing the lakes and rivers of this rugged and remote wilderness.

You will learn about...

  • Planning your route and the best times of year for travel.

  • When to grab a permit and for which entry point.

  • Things to see and do. Fishing! History! Photography!

  • Best practices for safe and comfortable travel, including rules and regulations.

  • Gear lists for spring, summer or fall.

  • Tools for navigation.

  • Practicing Leave No Trace Principles.

$25.00 (includes, online course, recommended packing list and downloadable itinerary)

Beginner Backpacking for Women | Tips, Tricks and Inspiration

Wilderness guide and outdoors woman, Pam Wright has over 20 years of backpacking experience and loves sharing easy tips and tricks for beginning.

Her backpacking experience includes. A full thru-hike the Superior Hiking Trail in Minnesota, completing all 310 miles in 21 days. Large sections of the John Muir Trail in the Sierra Nevada. Multiple sections of the Ice Age Trail in Wisconsin along with hiking the entire Border Route Trail in northern Minnesota. Additionally she's spoken at Canoecopia and REI.

Her first backpack was borrowed and weighed nearly 40 pounds. Whew! Since then, she's lightened up and loves to encourage other women outdoors.

Set yourself up for success. We'll cover this and more!

  • Pre-trip plannning. We keep it easy and clear.

  • On-trail safety. Overcoming fears. (we all have 'em)

  • Navigation. Simple tools for staying on-trail.

  • Our 3 favorite kind of beginner trails.

  • Fitness. Realisitic training for busy folks.

  • Building your mental resiliance.

  • How to reduce your chances of injury.

  • Food! What to eat that is satisfying and nutritious.

  • A gear list that won't break the bank.

  • Easy hygiene - poop, pee and your period.

$25.00 (includes, online course, recommended packing list and downloadable itinerary)

4 Favorite Boundary Waters Canoe Routes

Wilderness guide, Pam Wright has over 25 years exploring the outdoors through canoeing, backpacking, trail running and winter camping. During the summer she guides folks on canoe trips and during the winter she guides winter wilderness trips. She'll share 4 of her favorite Boundary Waters Area Canoe Wilderness (BWCA) canoe routes in northern Minnesota.

WHAT'S COVERED

  • 1 beginner route (3-5 days)

  • 2 intermediate routes (5-7 days)

  • 1 challenging route (6-8 days)

  • Detailed maps and map recommendations

  • Distances and difficulty for all routes and portages

  • Highlights and hazards

  • General History of the BWCA

  • Day trip options

  • Daily quotas on permits

  • Ways to have a more secluded trip

  • What each season offers (May - Sep)

  • Places to fish

  • Wildlife viewing opportunities

  • Entry point details

  • Navigation recommendations

  • Leave no trace principles

    WHAT YOU GET

  • Caltopo map links for planning your adventure

  • A recommended packing list.

  • Links to my favorite resources.

  • 30-minute consult anytime after the event.

    And more! Bring all of your burning questions.

Planning your next Backpacking Trip | Superior Hiking Trail | Minnesota

Outdoorswoman, Pam Wright has spent the past 15 years exploreing sections of the Superior Hiking Trail (SHT) in northern Minnesota. She recently thru-hiked all 310 miles and is exicited to share what she learned over 21 days on the trail. You'll receive tips, tricks and inspiration for having your own awesome adventure.

In this class you'll learn...

  • How to train and prepare for a section or thru-hike.

  • Tips for a lighter backpack.

  • Northbound (NOBO) or Southbound (SOBO)...which direction is best for you.

  • Where to camp in the Duluth section.

  • Food! What to eat to keep you and your body happy.

  • Safety for women on trail.

  • Leaving the family at home; stay connected while staying focused.

  • Best times of the year to explore the trail.

  • How to navigate shuttles, resupplys and trail angels.

  • A suggested packing list for fall hiking.

  • Should you go solo or go with a buddy?

  • How to prepare for the unexpected (weather, trail detours, foot issues, etc).

$25.00 (includes, online course, recommended packing list and downloadable itinerary)

Outdoorsy Women | Poop, Pee + Feminine Hygiene

You're headed into the backcountry but where are you supposed to bathe? Maybe your on a winter hike and there isn't a place to poop. Maybe you just want to wash your face at the end of a hot day. Learn from Wilderness Guide and outdoorswoman, Pam Wright how has over 20 years of bathing, peeing and pooping in the backcountry.

In this class you'll learn...

  • How to make a simple backcountry toileting kit

  • Where you should/shouldn't pee or poop

  • Simple ways to keep your whole body (reasonably) clean

  • Our favorite pee cloths, feminine cups, biosoaps, body wipes, etc. (we're not paid or sponsored by anyone, this is just great stuff we love)

  • Comfortable ways to handle your period

  • Getting over the mental hurdle of "going outdoors"

  • Where to find some privacy

  • Tips for handling peri-menopausal/menopausal challenges

  • Etiquette for waste in wild places

And more! Bring all your burning questions.

$25.00 (includes, webinar, our fav resources and a demo creating your own toileting kit)