Backwoods Snowshoeing in the Catskill Mountains with Urban Girl Squad and Outdoor Bound January 23, 2011

Get outdoors this winter, with Urban Girl Squad (http://urbangirlsquad.com/site/event_display.php?id=123), on the beautiful trails in the Catskills Mountains! Showshoeing is a fun, easy way to hike in the winter. If you can hike, you can snowshoe! Snowshoes are simply big netted shoes that help you walk in the snow easily. Outdoor Bound (http://www.outdoorbound.com/) will be providing us with equipment and lessons.

We will snowshoe for about 6 miles on a variety of trails, including some steep and woodsy climbs. These trails are lightly travelled, ensuring some solitude as we work our way to the peak and spectacular views. We will hike along and through notches and ridges created by glaciers. These sedimentary rocks still bear glacial scarring in areas. The trails often climb for 3 miles or more, gaining 1000-2000 vertical feet before levelling out at a ridge or the peak. This trip will burn a pizza's worth of calories and will make you earn your rest that night.

You must have waterproof hiking boots to go on this trip and wear comfortable (non-cotton) athletic clothing. This is a medium-intensity hike, so be prepared for a full day of exercise.

Our adventure trips always sell out and spaces are limited by the size of our buses. You are welcome to come on your own or with friends, as you'll definitely meet friendly new women on the trip!

This event is for ages 21+

* This event is for women only and advanced payment is required. Buy your tickets today! *

Official Website: http://urbangirlsquad.com/site/event_display.php?id=123