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DEADLINE TO REGISTER: BY MIDNIGHT, ONE DAY BEFORE THE EVENT (APRIL 15)

Elevate your outdoor game! Join Backcountry Women with Wilderness Supply as we kick off Backcountry Women's Skills Series 2026, a multi-part series designed to explore outdoor skills and topics through hands-on learning, presentations, demos, and more. Whether you are a newbie, front-country enthusiast or a budding backpacker, these sessions provide the comprehensive knowledge to help you on your next adventure. 

What to Expect:

The Kickoff (Thursday, April 16th @6:00 PM): Meet Backcountry Women and amazing community members with an interactive kick off to this series, co-hosted by Wilderness Supply. We'll dive into discussions on gems of Manitoba to explore this coming season, lesser known camping opportunities, and discuss camping topics such as planning, building your confidence for solo camping, and camping gear Q+A. Participants will be eligible for prize draws at this kickoff event, so don't miss out!

** Note: Participants registered for our Skills Series will automatically be added to this kickoff event FREE!***

Meet Your Facilitators:

This workshop is led by Ashley Moore, the founder of Backcountry Women. Ashley brings over 15 years of experience in hiking and backpacking—a journey that has evolved into a passion for empowering others. She is an Outdoor Council of Canada (OCC) certified 4-Season Hiking Field Leader & Instructor, and holds additional OCC certifications in Paddling and Overnight leadership.

Joining her is Joanne Keeping, a dedicated Backcountry Women leader and fellow OCC Instructor with a vast background of experience. Together, they provide a supportive space for connection, curiosity, and adventure, helping participants build the confidence to get outside safely and comfortably.

Location: Wilderness Supply in Winnipeg. Specific details + important information will be sent out in reminder email(s) prior to the session. Please check your spam!

Time: Doors open at 6:00 PM. Please arrive on time so we can begin promptly by 6:30. Please check your inbox and reminder email information!

What to Bring to the Workshop

To get the most out of this session, please have the following ready:

• A Notebook and Pen: For jotting resources and tips.

• A Snack / Beverage: Get comfy and stay energized!

• Your Questions: We will have dedicated time for Q&A at the end of our sessions (as time permits).

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.

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.

This event is non refundable. If you are no longer able to attend, please see our Cancellation Policy.