Women's Backpacking in the Porcupine Mountains
On the Upper Peninsula of Michigan,
Along the shores of Lake Superior
Check out our Kayaking Trips here on Lake Superior!

09/10/08

 

  Our Women Only backpacking trips can be down and dirty (packing in tent site to tent site) or soft and sweet (lodge based day hikes).  On any of our trips, you can expect to be challenged.  All trips include training in wilderness travel, orienteering, group dynamics, and backcountry cooking. Some classes brush on these topics, and others are much more rugged, and delve in deep. Please be sure to sign up a class that matches your goals and abilities. 

   

So you have never heard of the Porkies?  The Porcupine Mountains are located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, directly north of WI.  From Chicago, it is approx. a 8 hour drive north. The drive is WORTH it! The mountains are nestled right up against Lake Superior. Steep mountain trails, exposed rock, and scenic overlooks abound.  We run both kayaking and backpacking classes here, so be sure to check out our next kayaking class in this area! You may encounter black bear, deer,  Peregrine Falcon, black bear, red squirrel, varying hare, red fox, gray wolf, coyote, bobcat, porcupine, skunk, and on occasion, a moose.


So why backpacking?  Well it has amazing health benefits, and you also get to improve other skills that essential in life like team building, group dynamics, leadership, and somewhat more intangible things like empathy, trust, and kindness.. So strap on your boots, get your cameras ready and join us for the best backpacking you can find in the Midwest! 

 

 

The Trips

Our Gear

 

 What we provide (where applicable)
  • Tents/Tarp/Footprint
  • Sleeping Bags, Sleeping mattress
  • Most meals
  • Camping, cabin, and lodging fees



 

Forms

Your Gear
Sign Up
Application
Emergency Contact Info
Waivers

 

 We have made up some lists for each trip, with gear you should bring. 

 

 

 

This site was last updated 09/09/08