Devote some time for yourself this Winter. You deserve to get out of Wisconsin’s weather and head somewhere more temperate to reconnect with nature and yourself.
Winter is one my favorite times to hit the trails, a light dusting of snow brings a whole new look to a familiar trail. But when the coldest of days hit here in Wisconsin, I like to escape to some of my secret spots for more temperate weather for some connection to nature. Join me on one of the winter offerings listed here. Each offering will include a virtual webinar to prepare you for your trip, including all the gear you will need and what you can expect! Meals are sources locally whenever possible and filled with nutritious and delicious menus!
Backpacking the Appalachian Trail in Northern Tennesee-January 10-16, 2021
Join me on one of my favorite sections of the Appalachian Trail! We will meet at Tri Cities Airport in Tennessee and travel together for our first night in shared lodging prepping our gear and getting to know one another. We will head out for 5 days, and 4 nights on the Appalachian Trail, averaging 14 miles per day. We will explore streams, peaks and views galore all while getting more confident in your backpacking abilities. We will learn about trip planning, backcountry menus, thru hikers culture and reconnection to nature. We will spend our 6th night back in shared lodging cleaning up, warming up and sharing tales and stories before heading back to the airport on the 7th day. All meals and most snacks are included, along with 2 nights in shared lodging, scheduled airport transport and myself as your dedicated guide through the whole journey! $1199 for 7 days!
Rejuvenating Yoga, Meditation, Ecotherapy and Snowshoeing Retreat in the Smokey Mountains – January 21-25, 2021
Need to reset after the holidays? This will be the perfect space to relax, unwind and connect. We will lodge for 4 nights in a beautiful log cabin overlooking the Smoky Mountains while spending time for self care with yoga, meditation, ecotherapy, and snowshoeing. Each night we will have fires, hot tub soaking, and foot baths with time for connection and unwinding. Meals will be fresh, wholesome and bountiful to energize ourselves from the end of the holiday rush. Airport transport, lodging and meals included for an investment of $1199.
Experience the most Iconic of the Appalachian Trail, the Beginning!-February 7-13, 2021
Has the Appalachian Trail been on a bucket list, are you just finding out about it? Join me on the first 40 miles of the Appalachian Trail in Georgia. We will spend 2 nights in shared group lodging and 4 nights out on trail living the life of an AT hiker! We will average 7-10 miles per day. The first night will be making sure everyone has everything they need and are packed for success, the last night will be to clean up, warm up and share our favorite memories with one another! Transfer from local transportation hub, 2 nights lodging, all meals and most snacks will be included on this amazing journey! Make this dream a reality for $1199.
Arizona backpacking and hiking with daily yoga and meditation-February 28-March 5, 2021
Get away to where the snowbirds fly for some spectacular desert hiking and backpacking. We will spend each night watching the sunset in either a campsite or back country site with daily hikes averaging 7 to 10 miles, with backpacks only some days. We will travel light on the longer days and come back to a basecamp to share a fire and stories. This trip will have time for yoga, meditation and reflection (or rest). Airport transport, meals and 5 nights camping with me as your dedicated facilitator and guide for an experience investment of $999.
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Kathleen is AMAZING! She thinks of everything, down to every small detail. Seriously, I’m a customer for life. This woman could lead me into any forest or trail and I’d confidently follow her. The skills I learned make me feel super self efficient and she answers any and all questions very thoughtfully. The trail food that she prepared was amazing and she really does think of everything. If you are a woman who wants to get into backpacking, Kathleen’s Women’s Intro to Backpacking trip will get you setup for sure!
Cecilia Coons-Alumni of Intro to Womens Backpacking Clinic, 2020
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