Women's Wild Camp - Lake District
Fri 05 Jul
|Glenridding
This weekend will be the perfect introduction to camping wild and moving through the mountains. Find comfort and fun as we focus on the skills necessary to become gloriously self-sufficient and independent in the mountains.


Time & Location
05 Jul 2024, 17:00 – 07 Jul 2024, 12:00
Glenridding, Glenridding, Penrith CA11, UK
About the event
Womens+ Wild Camp is a beginner friendly, weekend hiking expedition in the beautiful Lake District with overnight wild camp.
With over 10 years experience leading expeditions worldwide, Fran brings a holistic approach to mountain leadership, technical expertise and a passion for fostering a deep appreciation for the mountains. Her aim is to create a safe and enriching experience that leaves you inspired, confident and invigorated.
With no experience necessary, this is an ideal introduction to multi-day hiking adventures and still valuable for those that have some experience but want to further build confidence or efficiency in expedition skills. Meet and connect with other wild enthusiasts in a safe and inclusive learning environment as we journey through the mountains together.
FRIDAY NIGHT-SUNDAY AFTERNOON. A full and fun weekend of covering essential backpacking and expedition skills.
BRIEF OVERVIEW
An overview of expedition skills covered throughout the trip:
Equipment & Packing
Navigation Skills
Route Planning
Risk
Natural Navigation
Reading weather
Ecology & Conservation
Water purification
Hygiene
Cooking (with stoves)
Wild Camping code of conduct
First Aid
Emergency Procedures
Experience and Skill Level: Basic physical fitness is important for navigating mountainous terrain. A good level of cardiovascular fitness, strength, and endurance is recommended. Regardless of your fitness level, this experience will be guided with safety and encouragement.
Costs and Contributions: Womens Wild Camp will cost £240 pp. Subsidies can be made for group bookings! Please contact Fran directly for more information.
Equipment and Gear: What do I need? Please note - All the highlighted items are available to rent.
1 - 2 person tent
2 - 3 season sleeping bag
40 - 60 litre rucksack
Camping Stove, gas, pot, lighter
Dry bags
Suitable walking shoes/boots
Waterproof jacket & trousers
Warm layers
Spare t-shirt/pants/socks
Food for 2x breakfasts, 2x lunches, 1x dinner
High energy snacks
Iodine tablets/chlorine tablets/water filter
1 - 2 litre waterbottle
Your own rubbish bag
Toilet paper, trowel
Sun cream, bug spray
Towel, swimming costume (optional)
Arriving by Train? Transport from Oxenholme, Kendal or Penrith can be arranged! Contact Fran directly to discuss your travel requirements.
Got questions?
Send all queries to frangarlickmountaineering@gmail.com.
Tickets
Womens Wild Camp
£240.00
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