Women’s Intro to Peak Hiking

Join Our Female-Guided Intro to Peak Hiking Class and Learn Essential Techniques to Safely Summit Your First Peak!

Starting at $295!

2024 Dates Coming Soon

Trip Length

1 Day

Group Size

3-10

Destination

Northern California - TBD

Trip Summary

Summit Your First Peak: Master Essential Skills to Conquer Moderate Peaks

Are you a hiking enthusiast looking to push your limits and summit your first peak?

Our Intro to Peak Hiking class is tailor-made for women with some hiking experience who want to explore the world of peakbagging.

Led by experienced female guides, this class will equip you with the essential skills you need to safely summit peaks, including route planning, navigation, and advanced hiking techniques.

Immerse yourself in the stunning wilderness and gain the confidence to tackle moderate peaks. Join us now for an empowering journey to becoming a skilled and confident peak hiker!

2024 Dates

This course runs on demand. Please email us to book a date that works for you.

Highlights

  • Learn the basics for hiking to the summit.

  • Join a small group of other beginner women, led by expert female guides.

  • We’ll cover everything from basic gear needs and physical preparation to mental health in intimidating situations.

  • We’ll also provide tips and tricks that we’ve learned over decades of hiking to keep you feeling great on the trail.

  • You’ll get to be a part of Alpinistas, like-minded women who are learning outdoor skills - expect to come out of this with lifelong friends!

What’s Included

  • Professional guides

  • 5:1 client to guide ratio with a max group size of 10 clients, 2 guides

  • Pre-trip instructional video

  • Full field day hiking to the summit of a peak

  • Group first aid kit

  • Permit fees

  • Special discount to shop at Alpinistas store

Activity, Fitness & Skills

  • Hiking: Steep and rocky trails

  • This trip is rated Intermediate. This is an intermediate hiking day so the participants should have ample hiking experience. We will be taking breaks to talk about different concepts but the pace should be moderate as we’ll have a summit objective to conquer!

  • Depending on the event destination, the total mileage for the day may range from 5-10 miles with over 2000 feet of elevation gain.

Accommodations

This is a one day event.

Not Included

  • Transportation from your hometown to group meeting point

  • Trip insurance

  • Food & beverages

  • Guide gratuities

  • Required gear (available for rent)

  • Personal items

Intro to Wilderness Hiking

  • Pre-Trip: Online Coursework

    Pre-Recorded Online Session

    Overview on peakbagging concepts

    Overview on gear used

    How to research and choose the right peaks for your ability

    Logistics for the in-person session

  • Event Day

    Outdoor Session

    Event begins between 7-8:30AM, depending on the destination.

    Education Covers

    Understanding different classes of terrain

    Techniques for walking on various types of terrain

    Anticipating food and water needs

    What to do if inclement weather strikes

    Using phone navigation apps

    Safety & decision making

    Gear must haves

    and more…

Gear List

Layering is the key to staying comfortable while being active outdoors. The secret to achieving maximum comfort with minimum weight is to bring versatile layers that can be mixed and matched to create the right amount of insulation, ventilation, and weather protection.

When packing, try to bring only what you need. This not only makes your load lighter but also helps our amazing field staff.

If you've already booked your trip, don't worry! You’ll be getting emails with a detailed list of what you'll need to bring (plus tons of other helpful information).

Are you looking to reduce your carbon footprint or save some money? Check out our rental page for great gear to borrow for your trip or shop at Alpinistas Re-Cover department for gently used gear online.

Get ready to conquer the outdoors, Alpinistas! We can't wait to see you on the trail.

  • Daypack

    Lunch, snacks, water

    Hiking footwear

  • Hiking apparel, layers depending on the weather

    Personal Bathroom Kit: Toilet Paper, Ziplock Bags, Personal Wipes, Hand Cleaner

    Sunblock and Lip Balm

    Hat, Bandana or Buff for Sun Protection

    Camera

    Electrolytes

Have questions about the gear list?

Give us a call at 775-230-7125 or send us a chat or email.

Helpful for booking

What to expect after you book your reservation

After you book your reservation, you will receive a confirmation email. Over the following weeks as you start to get closer to your event date, you will receive additional emails confirming packing lists, itinerary details and other important or helpful supplemental information such as video course, start time and driving directions. The week of the event, you should be ready to go and you will receive a final email introducing your guides, providing you with their contact information and other last minute notes.

Your event does require a certain minimum number of participants to run. Don’t worry though, our group size is naturally quite small to keep it special and relaxing experience so the minimum booking requirement is also lower than other guide services.

What is the closest airport?

TBD Based on Event

Booking airfare?

If you are flying in for this trip, please contact us before booking airfare to make sure that your trip is confirmed. We require a minimum number of participants to operate.

General weather expectations

Sierra daytime temperatures can range from 70-80s during the summer. You may encounter cool temperatures in the early morning or very warm temperatures during the day. We highly recommend wearing layers to accommodate changing temperatures.

Travel Insurance

We highly recommend travel insurance to protect your trip in the event unforeseeable circumstances or illness comes up that interferes with your ability to join the trip.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

Why Should I Sign Up?

If you have ever wondered about how to summit peaks, then this is the class for you! And it is perfectly okay if you are a newbie! We welcome most women for this class, as long as you have a little bit of hiking experience already.

“Dear women adventurers of all skill levels, you need to take a trip with Alpinistas! I just returned from the Cold Weather Skills workshop in Yosemite and I've learned more in three days than I have in all my years of hiking and camping. It's so rare to find guiding experiences that are fun, connect you with likeminded folks, AND equip you with a ton of new skills.”

— Ashley

“I had the absolute best experience on a rock climbing trip with Joanne! Every part of the weekend was fantastic - the camping experience was wonderful, the guides were knowledgeable and kept everyone safe, and the climbing was so much fun! I'm looking forward to future trips with Alpinistas, and love the work they are doing in making outdoor education more accessible to women!”

- Rebecca

What People Are Saying about Alpinistas Adventures

“The women I met that weekend were so amazing for their love of the outdoors, their curiosity, and their tenacious spirits. I learned so much from our skilled guides who made us feel safe to ask any and all questions regardless of how silly they might be. Thank you Alpinistas for a truly amazing weekend! I can’t wait for the next adventure 🏕️”

— Katarina

“I joined a Cold Weather course and winter camping weekend with them in Yosemite and absolutely love it! The guides are passionate about what they are teaching us, they are so supportive, and the event was organized so well.”

- Ashley-Marie