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• Northern Manitoba Adventure (September Long Weekend)

  • Start
    Fri, August 29, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    Mon, September 01, 2025
  •  
    8:00 PM
  • Location
    Wekusko Falls / Northern Manitoba
  • Spaces left
    0

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  DEADLINE TO REGISTER: BY MIDNIGHT, 5 DAYS BEFORE THE EVENT (August 24th).

  PRE-TRIP MEETING (MANDATORY): Monday, August 25 at 6:00 pm.

  PLEASE READ THE REQUIREMENTS AND ALL DETAILS BELOW PRIOR TO REGISTRATION: 
  
  Member registration opens July 4! *NOTE: To complete your registration and secure your spot in this event, we require a non-refundable deposit of $50 via e-transfer to ashley.backcountrywomen@gmail.com. This deposit is in addition to the registration price. Please send the deposit prior to registration to confirm your attendance, and then complete your registration once ready.

  Subsidies may be available to an individual with financial barriers preventing access this trip. Contact Us for details.

  Ready for a unique adventure? Get ready for an extraordinary long weekend immersed in the unparalleled natural wonders of Northern Manitoba! For our inaugural trip to this stunning region, we'll be setting up camp at picturesque waterfront, walk-in campsites at Wekusko Falls. (Good news for those who love comfort – these sites are conveniently located near a parking area, so no long treks with heavy packs!).

  Join Backcountry Women for a weekend of starlit nights, stunning waterfalls, beautiful beaches, intriguing caves, and more. Enjoy optional hikes, bonfires, crafts, and games. Being right near the lake means having exciting water activities available to us if conditions permit! Paddle board and kayak seat rentals are available upon request – let us know if you're interested.

  Our planned itinerary to uncover the gems of this region (subject to change based on conditions and time available):

  • Little Limestone Lake: Witness the dramatic colour of the world's largest marl lake – a truly unique geological marvel.
  • Wekusko Falls Trail: Hike to experience the sheer power and scenic grandeur of Wekusko Falls, where the Grass River carves its path through a series of impressive falls and rapids. Cross two bridges for exceptional vantage points!
  • Caves Self-Guiding Trail: Embark on a fascinating hike and exploration of deep crevices formed by rock separating from dolomite cliffs.

  Participants will need to bring appropriate gear including a tent, sleeping bag, food and water, flashlights, cooking equipment, layered clothing, appropriate gear for activities, and other items. A suggested gear and packing list will be provided upon registering so that you can adequately prepare for this weekend. (Please check the details in your registration confirmation email!) Limited gear will also be available if you don't have access to your own through our Gear Lending Library.
  

  NOTE: Food, drink and scented items must be kept in vehicles for wildlife safety. We will discuss what this means at the pre-trip meeting. NO food / scented items inside tents and we will observe all LNT principles!

  This trip will proceed rain or shine! We have a selection of quality rain shells available in our gear library for those that need to borrow one.
  

  Event leaders: Ashley Moore. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out prior to registering! 

  Costs not included in registration fees: non-refundable deposit, optional equipment rentals, gas, park entry fees, additional group-planned activities, shared cost of firewood, meals, other misc. / personal expenses.
  
  MANDATORY Pre-Trip Meeting: Monday, August 25 at 6:00 pm. An email will be sent to participants 1 week prior to our meeting with further details.

  IMPORTANT NOTE - These trips are a true team effort and are offered to individuals who are team players. You MUST attend the mandatory pre trip meeting with no exceptions. This is required since it is where leaders and participants come together to finalize all plans and details to make this trip possible. Everyone's participation makes these trips a success! Please review the pre trip meeting date to ensure you can attend prior to registering.

  If you do not end up attending this pre trip meeting, you may forfeit your registered spot and there will be no credit or refund available to you.

  What to expect:

  • Carpooling coordination to share driving + gas costs
  • Supportive leaders to help build your confidence
  • Group hikes + optional activities
  • Evening fire and social activities
  • Optional crafts / nature journaling (extra fee) and lawn games
  • *Optional swimming and other water-based activities (*weather / conditions dependent) 

  • Friday, August 29 departure from Winnipeg at 9:00 am. There will be a 1 hour scheduled stop for lunch, as well as 1 hour at Little Limestone lake.

  • Early departure from Wekusko Campground on September 1 (~6:00 am start to the day), where we will have a hike scheduled on our route home. (This hike will be optional, however recommended).

  • You should have experience with hiking at a moderate pace and have some prior camping experience. Reach out with any questions / concerns!
  • This event is not pet friendly.

  Overall Average Difficulty Rating: due to the factors mentioned above, this activity is rated a 2/5.

  

  Further details will be provided to registered participants. Participants are responsible for having a valid e-mail address, communicating with the event organizer regarding any changes in attendance, and for checking e-mails prior to an event.

  Regarding Covid-19: Please review our full Covid-19 policy and safety practices here.
  

  This event allows cancellation no less than 14 days before start of event. If you are no longer able to attend, please see our Cancellation Policy.

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• Pride Hike

  • When
    Wed, September 24, 2025
  •  
    6:15 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Birds Hill Provincial Park
  • Spaces left
    12

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  Regarding COVID-19: Please review our full COVID-19 policy and safety practices here. 

  PLEASE READ THE REQUIREMENTS AND ALL DETAILS BELOW PRIOR TO REGISTRATION

  DEADLINE TO REGISTER: BY MIDNIGHT, ONE DAYS BEFORE THE EVENT (Sept 23) 

  Join us for our 2025 Pride Hike, made possible with support through Pride Winnipeg's Resurgence Fund! This event welcomes all individuals from the 2SLGBTQIA+ community (ages 16+) and allies to join Backcountry Women for a fun time to connect in nature while celebrating Pride 2025's theme of Rising in Pride and Standing in Strength. Everyone belongs OUTside, just as they are!

  Come out wearing your Pride accessories! (Be mindful of wearing comfortable attire for spending the evening outdoors doing a hike).

  Thanks to the funding received this is a FREE event and includes a fire and light refreshments! 

  Event Leaders: Tannys Moffatt (she/her) and Ashley Moore (she/her) from Backcountry Women. 

  Arrival Time: by 6:15. We will begin the hike no later than 6:45PM. The time arranged allows for you to have time to attend to personal needs such as organizing your gear and for the leader to share information with the group. 

  
  

  Location: in Birds Hill Provincial Park - the specific location will be provided via our event reminder email to registered participants. 

  
  In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work, and play on the ancestral lands of the Ininiw, Anishinaabe, and Dakota Nations, and the homeland of the Metis Nation.  Our organization, Backcountry Women, is based on Treaty No. 1 Territory, and we appreciate that this event takes place on Treaty No 1. Territory.

  Overall Difficulty Rating: Due to the factors mentioned below, this activity is rated a 1/5.

  This rating is subject to change based on prevailing conditions at the time of the activity, including but not limited to weather.

  

  Duration/Distance: Approximately 1.5 hours of hiking plus an hour after for snacks and a bonfire.
  Experience: All skill levels welcome. You should have the ability to stay with the group at a moderate, steady pace for the duration of the activity. Appropriate footwear and layered clothing is required.
  Terrain: The trail may include grass or dirt / pavement surfaces. 

  Pace: This activity will be at a steady, moderate pace.
  
  Please leave dogs at home.

  Further details will be provided to registered participants. Participants are responsible for having a valid e-mail address, communicating with the event organizer regarding any changes in attendance, and for checking e-mail prior to an event.
  

  Registering for this event secures you a spot and fees are non-refundable and no credits will be issued, unless under exceptional circumstances. If you are no longer able to attend, please see our Cancellation Policy.

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• Warrior Women Hike - Jessica Lake / Cabin Lake (incl. Cabin Lake Trail)

  • When
    Sat, September 27, 2025
  •  
    9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Whiteshell Provincial Park
  • Spaces left
    5

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  Please review our full COVID-19 policy and safety practices here. 

  DEADLINE TO REGISTER: BY MIDNIGHT, TWO DAYS BEFORE THE EVENT (SEPT 25)

  PLEASE READ THE REQUIREMENTS AND ALL DETAILS BELOW PRIOR TO REGISTRATION

  Join us for a Backcountry Women Warrior Women hike exploring an area of the North Whiteshell around Jessica Lake / Cabin Lake. This is a unique out / back trek connecting Jessica Lake to Cabin Lake, and will include the hike to Cabin Lake where you'll see the iconic red bridge on the Cabin Lake trail. Enjoy the picturesque views of the lake surrounded by scenic shorelines. A picture on the red bridge is always a bonus! Further route details will be provided closer to the event to registered participants.
  If you wish to carpool to this event, please see details under the carpools section below.

  **PLEASE NOTE: This is a WARRIOR WOMEN event, the hike runs at a higher pace compared to Adventure Women events. This route/pace is not the same as the Adventure Women event on August 4, 2025 which will be more leisurely and covers a shorter distance***

  Event Leader: Joanne Keeping and Maggie Wen.

  
  

  Arrival Time: Arrive by 9:30 AM We will begin the hike no later than 10:00 AM. The time arranged allows for you to attend to personal needs such as organizing your gear and for leaders to share information with the group. The finish time is estimated as it depends on group size, likely no later than 3:00pm.

  Location: This adventure starts from the Jessica Lake area. Exact meeting location will be shared with registered participants. 

  In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work, and play on the ancestral lands of the Ininiw, Anishinaabe, and Dakota Nations, and the homeland of the Metis Nation. Our organization, Backcountry Women, is based on Treaty No. 1 Territory, and we appreciate that this event takes place on Treaty No 3. Territory. 

  Overall Difficulty Rating: Due to the factors mentioned below, this activity is rated a 3/5. This rating is subject to change based on prevailing conditions at the time of the activity, including but not limited to weather.

  

  Duration/Distance: Approximately 12-14 kms total, however total duration and distance will be adapted to the overall ability of the group participating. Extra distance may be added depending on group interest.
  
  Experience: This event is open to participants with a good level of fitness who have intermediate hiking experience and good endurance. You must have the ability to walk with the group at a moderate steady pace for the duration of the activity and come to the activity with appropriate outerwear and gear.  Strongly recommend that you have walked, run or hiked more than 10km in the last 2-3 months. 

  Terrain: Out and back trail route meandering over and up/down moderate Precambrian shield rock outcrops. We will walk through mixed forest and pines, and experiences views of marshes and open grassy vistas before arriving at Cabin Lake. Be prepared for elevation and long distances.

  Pace: This activity will be at a steady pace with breaks, and a longer break at the halfway mark.

  Please leave your dog(s) at home. 

  Carpools: If you are interested in carpooling to this event go to the Backcountry Women - Community Forum group on Facebook. Select Chats near the top of the page (from a mobile device) or in a box on the right of the page (from a computer) and select the BCW Event Carpools chat. The Carpool Chat Guidelines are displayed as a Featured Post in the group for your convenience. Please be sure you are familiar with the guidelines prior to use of this chat!

  Further details will be provided to registered participants. Participants are responsible for having a valid e-mail address, communicating with the event organizer regarding any changes in attendance, and for checking e-mail prior to an event.

  Registering for this event secures you a spot and fees are non-refundable and no credits will be issued, unless under exceptional circumstances. If you are no longer able to attend, please see our Cancellation Policy.

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• Sunday Send Sessions

  • When
    Sun, September 28, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Winnipeg, MB
  • Spaces left
    26

  Registration is closed

  Please review our full COVID-19 policy and safety practices here. 

  PLEASE READ THE REQUIREMENTS AND ALL DETAILS BELOW PRIOR TO REGISTRATION

  DEADLINE TO REGISTER: BY MIDNIGHT, ONE DAY BEFORE THE EVENT (Sept 27) 

  Backcountry Women's Sunday Send Sessions are a great way to enjoy movement and meet great people! To “send” means successfully reaching the top and finishing a climb.

  Join us for a fun and supportive way to improve your physical and mental well being through indoor rock climbing. We have this space privately booked for us, so don’t fear – just join us! If you have doubts about your fitness level or fears in general when it comes to climbing, we are here to help you step outside your comfort zone safely and try this amazing sport. We are excited to help build your confidence up and introduce you to an awesome community of people.

  This event is open to all experience levels, including beginners who will receive an orientation to the gym at the beginning of this event. There will be additional opportunities for those beyond the beginner stage at each of our Sunday Send Sessions to build your climbing skills.

  Equipment is included for anyone requiring it (harnesses, shoes) or you are free to bring equipment you own. Short fingernails are recommended. Leave any jewelry at home. Please wear comfortable athletic clothing, indoor running shoes and bring a water bottle.

  NOTE: DUE TO THIS BEING A PRIVATE BACKCOUNTRY WOMEN EVENT CREATED FOR MEMBERS OF THE BACKCOUNTRY WOMEN COMMUNITY, YOU CANNOT APPLY ANY PASSES YOU HAVE PURCHASED FROM VERTICAL ADVENTURES TO THIS EVENT.

  Event leaders: Backcountry Women's Founder, Ashley Moore - Click for more information

  Arrival Time: 10:00 AM. Please be on time. We will begin the activity promptly with introductions and an orientation to the gym for any beginners or new climbers.

  Location: Vertical Adventures (Winnipeg)

  
  

  In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work, and play on the ancestral lands of the Ininiw, Anishinaabe, and Dakota Nations, and the homeland of the Metis Nation.  Our organization, Backcountry Women, is based on Treaty No. 1 Territory, and we appreciate that this event takes place on Treaty No 1. Territory.

  Average Difficulty Rating: 3/5. 

  

  Duration: Approximately 2 hours. 
  Experience: All skill levels welcome. 
  
  Further details will be provided to registered participants. Participants are responsible for having a valid e-mail address, communicating with the event organizer regarding any changes in attendance, and for checking e-mail prior to an event.

  
  This event allows cancellation no less than 7 days before start of event. If you are no longer able to attend, please see our Cancellation Policy.

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• The Wild Within: Lakeside Outdoor Skills Immersion Retreat

  • Start
    Fri, October 03, 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • End
    Sun, October 05, 2025
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • Location
    Sioux Narrows, Ontario
  • Spaces left
    6

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  Please review our full Covid-19 policy and safety practices here.

  PLEASE READ THE REQUIREMENTS AND ALL DETAILS BELOW PRIOR TO REGISTRATION

  DEADLINE TO REGISTER: BY MIDNIGHT, 10 DAYS BEFORE THE EVENT (SEPT 23)

  Escape to the stunning Lake of the Woods region for a fun and unique retreat weekend. Tonya Beveridge Women's Wellness and Backcountry Women are thrilled to team up and bring you a fantastic opportunity to connect with nature, build skills, and soak in the quiet beauty of the fall season along Lake of the Woods.

  Arrive for the early evening of Friday, October 3 for a welcome activity, intention setting for the weekend, and a lakeside evening sauna to help you ease into a restful evening.

  Saturday will begin with some gentle yoga. As our weekend unfolds, we'll have opportunities to dive into some skill building and outdoor education which may include: water filtering, leave no trace camping / hiking, knots 101 and shelter building, camp meal planning, safe fire building, mini survival kit creation, nature journaling with prompt activities / nature inspired crafting options, and more. (NOTE: these are flexible offerings based on group desires, conditions, and time available). Throughout the weekend you will have the chance to choose as much or as little activities as you'd like! Hammocks are available on the property for reading and relaxing, and we'll have access to a sand beach on the shores of the cabin. We will be providing paddling opportunities and basic skills through the weekend as well (based on + subject to appropriate conditions).

  Sunday offers continued options from the previous day, including a morning paddle, after a relaxed morning.

  NOTE: We also have some gear lending options available for participants who might need some camping gear! Reach out to Ashley to inquire about gear options.

  • Event Leaders: Ashley Moore, Tonya Beveridge
  • Arrival Time: The suggested arrival time is 5:00 pm - please reach out regarding options if this arrival will not work for you.

  NOTE: To complete your registration and secure your spot in this event, we require a non-refundable deposit of $75 via e-transfer to ashley.backcountrywomen@gmail.com. This deposit is in addition to the registration price. Please send the deposit prior to registration to confirm your attendance, and then complete your registration once ready.

  Optional expenses not included in registration: 

  • Gas costs (we will encourage carpooling and sharing gas costs with the driver)

  • Personal meals / drinks (a soup will be provided Friday evening upon arrival, and we will be providing participants with a coffee / tea station each morning)

  Expenses included in registration:

  • Lakefront cabin accommodations and amenities (two cabins available for retreat guests: Cabin #1 with washroom and running water, Cabin #2 off grid with outhouse, no running water, woodstove); plus a Large Bell Tent (space for 4, BYO sleeping equipment or borrow from BCW gear lending library). Spaces will be assigned on a first come first served basis. If a participant is uncomfortable with an assignment in the bell tent accommodations, we will do our best to accommodate alternate arrangements.

  • Amenity essentials such as wood, dish soap, biodegradable washing soap, towels, TP

  • Kitchen facilities / fridge / bbq space

  • Gear lending library camping items (tent, sleeping equipment, etc), first come first served

  • Intro paddling tips, and water equipment to use such as paddle boards, kayak, canoe (weather permitting) with safety equipment

  • A lakeside wood fired sauna with optional guided cold plunge sessions

  • Morning coffee / tea station

  • Facilitated yoga session(s) with certified instructor

  • Workshop / Skill Sessions such as fire kit building / fire skills, knots and shelter building, backcountry / camping recipes and planning session, crafts, nature journal prompts, etc as described above (NOTE: offerings will be subject to change to suit our weekend retreat based on interest, conditions, available time etc.)

  • Free time and a chance to recharge and soak in the beauty of nature and the fall colors.
  • Shared evening fires and yard games
  • A beautiful journal to take home
  • Hammocks to enjoy
  • ... And more!
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  • If you wish to carpool to this event, please see details under the carpools section below.

  
  In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work, and play on the ancestral lands of the Ininiw, Anishinaabe, and Dakota Nations, and the homeland of the Metis Nation. Our organization, Backcountry Women, is based on Treaty No. 1 Territory, and we appreciate that this event takes place on Treaty No 3. Territory. 

  • Overall Difficulty Rating: due to the factors mentioned below, this activity is rated a 2/5. This rating is subject to change based on prevailing conditions at the time of the activity, including but not limited to weather.

  

  Don't miss this opportunity to connect with nature and other women who love the outdoors!

  
  

  Carpools: If you are interested in carpooling to this event go to the Backcountry Women - Community Forum group on Facebook. Select Chats near the top of the page (from a mobile device) or in a box on the right of the page (from a computer) and select the BCW Event Carpools chat. The Carpool Chat Guidelines are displayed as a Featured Post in the group for your convenience. Please be sure you are familiar with the guidelines prior to use of this chat!

  
  Further details will be provided to registered participants. Participants are responsible for having a valid e-mail address, communicating with the event organizer regarding any changes in attendance, and for checking e-mail prior to an event.

  *Please avoid registering until you can commit. This event allows cancellation no less than 14 days before start of event. If you are no longer able to attend, please see our Cancellation Policy.

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