Summer Overnights
Hiking & Camping Under the Stars
Summer Overnight Treks
All of our treks are scheduled around the full moon on the weekends as close as possible. Partly for the nice bright sky at night, partly for the chance to meet that spiritual part of us while we were on trail. Some hikes occur during its peak.
I aim to theme each hike so you can find your people. When it’s not themed, I am open to suggestions and collaborators. Where I don’t have lived experience, I find the relevant voices to guide us.
My expertise is in Backpacking, and in giving you the skill and belief in yourself to hit the trail on your own. It’s liberating and opens the floodgates for more self discovery and more healthy supportive community.
Themed Treks
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2022 Overnight Camping Dates
- June 10-12 2night/3day
- June 24-26 2night/3day
- July 15-17 2night/3day Body+
- July 29-31 2night/3day Marginalized by Gender
- Aug 12-14 2night/3day Mother/Daughter
- Aug 26-28 2night/3day
- Sept 8-11 Full Moon 3night/4day Spiritual
- Sept 23-25 2night/3day
- Oct 1-2 Single night Dog Friendly, peak foliage
- Oct 8-10 Full Moon 2nights/3days | Indigenous Learning
Themed Treks
Some overnights are Nullam venenatis justo a porta faucibus. Sed accumsan nisl eget ligula iaculis tristique. Nulla eget bibendum neque. Duis eu rutrum augue. Sed quis feugiat felis. Curabitur non ornare urna, vel congue mauris. Nam tincidunt mattis ligula, non pharetra turpis posuere a.
Body+ | Nunc lacinia turpis imperdiet ligula malesuada molestie
Marginalized by Gender | Mauris sed felis et libero consectetur auctor id in nisi
Mother/Daughter | Sed at risus at erat pretium fringilla
Full Moon | Aenean ut purus non tortor rhoncus bibendum
Spiritual | Nunc nec turpis sit egestas scelerisque at finibus ligula
Dog Friendly | Nunc nec turpis sit egestas scelerisque at finibus ligula
Indigenous Learning | Nunc nec turpis sit egestas scelerisque at finibus ligula
Gear you’ll need
Here’s what you’ll need typically, if you are joining me on a single day experience. I will reach out directly for any trip or weather specific nuances:
SUMMER
- A bottle of water
- Light lunch or snacks for our rest at the top
- Weather appropriate clothing and layers for rain or cold
- Footwear suitable for hiking over rocks and roots, weather appropriate
- Tissue and hand sanitizer
- Bug repellant and/or sunscreen (optional)
- Trekking poles if you have them (optional)
- Camera (optional)
- Snacks and extra water in your car for the end (optional)
- A change of shoes/clothing in your car (optional)
What’s Included
Overnight accommodation in shelters or tents (trail dependent), meals as outlined in the daily itinerary, a local Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certified guide, cooking gear, group first aid kit, group water filters, sleeping bags and pads, backpacks. The schedules are subject to change for a variety of reasons beyond our control including weather and terrain conditions. This can include changes in the shelters used and trails hiked and can change at any time before and during the trip.
Not Included
- Transportation to the meeting point
- Insurance of any kind
- Alcohol Recreational drugs Soft drinks or snacks
- Optional guide and support staff gratuities
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Cancellation Policy
A refundable deposit of $200 is required at the time of booking to secure your space and equipment. Full payment is required 30 days before departure date. If you decide to cancel your trip, the following cancellation fees apply:
- 45+ days prior to departure = $0
- 30 to 45 days = $200
- 15 to 29 days prior to departure = 50% of the total trip cost
- 0 to 14 days prior to departure = the trip is non-refundable
If we cancel a trip: Backpacking for Slowpokes reserves the right to cancel all or a portion of a trip for force majeure or any other circumstances beyond our control and, in the event of such cancellation, full or partial refunds, if any, will be at Backpacking for Slowpokes sole discretion. We also reserve the right to cancel any trip if sign-up is inadequate to make the trip economically viable to operate. In this event, we give a full refund of the trip price. However, Backpacking for Slowpokes is not responsible for additional expenses incurred by you in preparing for the trip (e.g., non-refundable tickets, gear or medical expenses).
Weather
During the summer daytime temperatures range between 60°–80°F, with evening temperatures dropping to 40°–50°F. After September 1, fall temperatures are 40°–65°F during the day, with nights ranging from 20°–50°F. While wind chill can drop temperatures 10°– 20°F or more during the summer, this is particularly noticeable in the fall when wind chill above tree line can be in the single digits, with 40–50 mph being common. The Green Mountains are well known for inclement weather. Rain and wind can to be expected any time of the year so adequate layers, rain gear and a pack cover are essential.
This trip is operated in rain or shine.
YOUR GUIDE
I’m Maggie, a long time Vermonter and Women’s Adventure Guide.
I had a unique chance to change my career at 50. The pandemic hit, I’d been laid off.
I’d taught canoeing and sailing at Summer Camp, I’d grown up in the area and always dreamed of hiking the Long Trail, so instead of sitting around gloomy, I hiked. A hike became an overnight, an overnight became a multi night, and that became the 273 mile solo thru hike that had been on my bucket list so long ago. All in the year I turned 50.
I was hooked and decided to dedicate my 2nd career to inspiring other women. I gained my Wilderness First Responder certificate and steered my days into guiding women, showing them the beauty of the mountains and trails in Vermont and perhaps making backpackers out of them one day.
It starts with just one trip, come enjoy the view with me!
Find your people.summit.self.
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