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SUMMARY:PNW Outdoor 101 • Women's Beginner Hiking & Camping
LOCATION:Gearhouse Coffee
DESCRIPTION:Saved in Palaner as: saved\n\nPalaner match: 40% · why: lots of
  people going · good weather for it\n\nNot sure what to pack\, where to go
 \, or how any of this outdoor stuff actually works? You’re in the right pl
 ace.\n\nPNW Outdoor 101 is Sequoia Social Club’s beginner-friendly intro c
 lass for Women who want an approachable way into hiking and camping.\n\nNo
  experience\, expensive gear\, or outdoorsy background required.\nThis cla
 ss is built around practical outdoor systems\, real beginner questions\, a
 nd open discussion. We’re here to help make your next step outside feel a 
 little more clear\, manageable\, and enjoyable.\n\nEvery class is shaped b
 y the group\, so no two sessions are exactly the same.\n\nClasses are free
  and take place the first Monday of every month at Gearhouse Coffee.\n\nGr
 oups are small. If your plans change\, please update your RSVP so someone 
 else can grab the spot.\n\nSCHEDULE\n6:30 PM — Arrive & settle in\nGrab a 
 drink or food if you’d like. Gearhouse has excellent coffee\, kombucha\, b
 eer\, and sammies.\n\n6:45 PM — PNW Outdoor 101 (~20 min)\nThe 10 Essentia
 ls\, “Your Essentials\,” and how to build a trip that fits your comfort le
 vel and goals.\n\n7:10 PM — Open Q&A + Discussion (~40 min)\nBring your qu
 estions\, what’s working\, and where you’re stuck. We’ll talk things throu
 gh and help you figure out your next step outside.\n\nWhat we cover\nEvery
  class is a little different depending on the group\, but common topics in
 clude:\n\nPlanning hiking and camping trips in Washington\nBeginner gear w
 ithout the overwhelm\nWhat’s essential vs. what actually just makes campin
 g nicer\nStaying warm\, dry\, fed\, and comfortable outside\nCamp cooking\
 , sleep systems\, and packing smarter\nNavigation\, trail basics\, and avo
 iding common beginner mistakes\nWildlife\, trail etiquette\, campsite norm
 s\, and outdoor safety\nLeave No Trace principles and caring for the place
 s we visit\n\nWhat to expect\n\nAn instructor who is a seasoned hiker and 
 camper who loves helping beginners feel more at ease outside\nA beginner-f
 riendly environment where questions are encouraged\nPractical information\
 , real-world examples\, and honest discussion\nA small group atmosphere wi
 th space to talk\, learn\, and connect\nCozy coffee shop vibes with snacks
  and drinks available for purchase\n\nThis class is for:\n\nPeople new to 
 hiking\, camping\, or the Pacific Northwest outdoors\nOutdoor-curious folk
 s who feel intimidated by outdoor culture or don’t know where to start\nPe
 ople wanting a gentler\, lower-pressure entry point into outdoor spaces\nF
 olks wanting to build outdoor skills without pressure or expensive gear\, 
 or pretending to already know everything\n\nWhile our events are geared to
 ward beginners\, all experience levels are welcome so long as they’re alig
 ned with the spirit of the group.\n\nSequoia Social Club is proudly WTFNB-
 friendly (Women\, Trans\, Femme\, Nonbinary) and welcoming to people of al
 l races\, ethnicities\, sexual orientations\, abilities\, religions\, and 
 experience levels.\n\nWho this group is not for\n\nPeople looking for a da
 ting meetup or pickup scene\nFolks expecting fast-paced\, advanced\, or pe
 rformance-focused outdoor culture\nPeople looking down on beginners or unw
 illing to support a learning-focused environment\nAnyone expecting hardcor
 e survival training\, elite backpacking culture\, or “no excuses” outdoor 
 energy\nPeople unwilling to respect differing comfort levels\, identities\
 , or experience levels\nFolks more interested in proving themselves than h
 elping create a welcoming experience for beginners\n\nThis group exists to
  help people feel more comfortable\, capable\, and welcomed outdoors. Folk
 s who bring their curiosity\, kindness\, patience\, and respect are welcom
 e.\n\nCome hang\, ask questions\, and let’s figure this outdoor thing out 
 together.\n\nMeet your instructor\nCeleste Olds is a PNW outdoor instructo
 r dedicated to building wilderness skills\, confidence\, and meaningful co
 nnections in nature. Her work is shaped by decades of project management\,
  thousands of miles trekked through alpine terrain locally and abroad\, an
 d a lifetime of camping in the Pacific Northwest.
URL:https://www.meetup.com/sequoiasocialclub/events/314811684/
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