Queer Intro To Backcountry Program with Kindling Collective

Description

Join us on Saturday, February 8th, for our Queer Intro to Backcountry program in partnership with Kindling Collective. This program offers participants a thorough introduction to backcountry touring on the East Coast. Designed to equip participants with essential knowledge and skills, the program covers topics such as proper equipment use, foundational techniques, interpersonal dynamics, and key considerations for traveling beyond resort boundaries. This programming is designed for and by queer people. The intention behind these trips are to create opportunities for queer people to learn new skills in an affirming environment.

This fully guided program is led by professional instructors and operates under a permit from the White Mountain National Forest. It is ideal for participants who have some experience with touring but are new to backcountry travel. Please note that this course focuses on essential backcountry skills and does not include avalanche education or enter avalanche-prone areas. Therefore, participants do not need to bring a beacon, shovel, or probe to take part.

Whether you are looking to expand your touring knowledge or want to connect with like-minded adventurers, this program strives to offer a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment to help you build confidence in the backcountry. Learn more about what it’s like to join our Intro to Backcountry Programs by watching the video below.


Meet Your Guide

Mack Connor


Program Partners