3 Night Beginner Backpacking Adventure for Women

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4 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Join a supportive, women-only backpacking experience along the serene Crestline Trail, thoughtfully designed for beginners looking to connect with nature and like-minded travelers. Over four days and three nights, you’ll explore stunning lakes with daily hikes of up to 4 miles, offering a comfortable mix of easy and moderate terrain. With Kristina as your guide, you’ll receive personalized preparation and hands-on training in essential outdoor skills, including tent pitching and water filtering. Each evening, unwind around a bonfire, where you can enjoy meaningful conversations and stargazing, creating lasting memories in a welcoming and nurturing environment.

— Beginner-friendly backpacking experience with easy to moderate hikes (up to 4 miles daily)
— Women-only group fostering a supportive and empowering environment
— Guided by an experienced leader with personalized skill training
— Learn practical outdoor skills such as tent setup and water filtration

What's Included

Snacks
Lunch (Optional[3])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[3])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[3])
Breakfast
Coffee and/or Tea
Meals
Backpacks, tents, sleeping bags & pads available for rent from EmpowHer Outdoors
You need to provide sturdy hiking shoes or boots.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pick up time will vary based on where we are picking up from. If we are picking up in McCall, we may pick up within 30 minutes of trip start time.

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Meeting point

The EmpowHer Outdoors green Tundra will meet you in the parking lot or pick up at the agreed upon location.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Backpack to Pearl Lake

    2 stops
  • 1

    You will ride from the pickup point to Box Lake Trailhead to leave a shuttle vehicle.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    You will ride from Box Lake Trailhead to Pearl Lake Trailhead where you will begin backpacking to Pearl Lake. This is a 3 mile backpack to the first night camp on the short of Pearl Lake.

    18 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Backpack to Brush Lake

    1 stop
  • 3

    You will wake up at Pearl Lake for breakfast. Pack up camp and make a four mile hike on the Crestline Trail to Brush Lake.

    4 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Backpack to Box Lake

    1 stop
  • 4

    You will wake up at Brush Lake, enjoy breakfast. After breakfast we will pack up camp and hike four miles to Box Lake.

    4 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    Return to McCall, Id

    1 stop
  • 5

    You will wake up at Box Lake. Enjoy breakfast and pack up camp. You will make a two miles hike back to our shuttle vehicle and return to your pick up location.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by EmpowHer Outdoors

Tags

Multi-day Tours
Small Group
Additional fees

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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