# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Women's Intro to Backpacking
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 26 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun, 28 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: Indigenous Heritage & High-Desert Beauty

Ready to trade your daypack for a multi-day adventure? Join a supportive community of women for a 3-day,  immersion into the heart of the Stein Valley Nlaka'pamux Heritage Park. This program is designed for hikers who are comfortable on the trails but perhaps new to the art of overnight wilderness travel, or those just looking to connect with other like-minded outdoorsy women!

In a low-pressure, collaborative environment, we’ll bridge the gap between "hiker" and "backpacker," all while connecting with the deep cultural history of the Lower Stein Valley. Known to the Nlaka’pamux people as Stagyn “The Hidden Place,” this protected valley is one of the last unlogged watersheds in the Southern Interior and holds a spirit unlike anywhere else in British Columbia.

This isn’t just a hike; it’s a walk through a living landscape shaped by time, culture, and resilience. We’ll travel through dry, vanilla-scented Ponderosa pine forests, pausing to reflect on the impacts of wildfire, the stories held in ancient rock art, and the powerful turquoise waters of the Stein River.

Over three days and 17 kilometres, we’ll build backcountry skills while engaging in place-based learning. Together, we’ll explore the rich cultural history of the Stein Valley, its significance as a stronghold against logging, and the remarkable ecology that makes this valley so extraordinary.

Itinerary:
​The program consists of 3 sessions that are crucial to the group's success and enjoyment so all three are MANDATORY for all participants to attend. 


1.) Online Meeting - Wednesday, May 13, 2026
7-9pm “Pack and Plan”: A Gear and trip planning online meeting:
We will get to know each other, discuss the plan for the backpacking trip, discuss the gear you have and suggest gear you may need to change or acquire. We will also talk about meal planning and other logistics

2.) Test Hike - Saturday, May 30, 202
9am-1pm A half-day test run hike in Hope
Before we head hours into the backcountry, we will practice together carrying our heavy overnight packs on the Thacker Mountain Loop trail in Hope. Please practice packing your gear as you would for our trip, test the weight distribution, make necessary adjustments and get a real feel of what to expect with your weighted overnight backpack before we enter the backcountry. Please ensure you wear the same footwear and backpack with ALL the gear you plan to use for the trip. Please let us know if you need help with packing!


3.) The Backpacking Trip - June 26-28, 2026
Day 1 - June 26:
10:00 am Meet in front of Hope Rec. Centre (1005 6 Ave, Hope) for check-in, sign waivers, and sorting out carpooling
10:30 am Convoy to Stein Valley Nlaka'pamux Heritage Provincial Park, Stein Valley, Lytton, BC V0K 1Z0
Approx. 1 hour and 50 mins, and 118 km, there is a ferry crossing
12:30 pm Arrive at the trailhead, unload packs, eat lunch, and secure vehicles
1:00 pm Start on the trail (3.9 km, 376 m elevation)
Multiple interpretive stops, pictographs, Asking Rock, washroom, and snack break at Loop Camp
4:30 pm Arrive at Devil’s Staircase Camp. Have a snack, set up camp and enjoy free time before re-grouping for dinner
6:30 pm Gather to make our dinners together
*note that campfires are NOT permitted in this park

Day 2 - June 27:
8:00 am Gather to make our breakfasts together, discuss the day's itinerary
9:00 am Organize daypacks with lunch & The Essentials
9:30 am Begin day hike to Earl’s Camp with sightseeing on the way: (13 km return with 550 metres cumulative elevation gain)
-Christina Falls
-Rock Art
-End at Earl’s Camp (possibly spot mountain goats) Note the trail west of Earl’s camp is closed
4/5pm Approximate arrival back at camp, rest/free time
7:00 pm Gather to make dinner together

Day 3 - June 28:
8:00 am Gather to make breakfast together
9:00 am  Pack up camp and get ready for hike out
11:00 am Final camp check and head back to the trailhead/parking
1:00 pm Arrive back at trailhead, eat lunch, trip debrief, and load up vehicles
1:30 pm Depart, head back to the Hope Rec Centre
3:30 pm Arrive at the Rec Centre, participants depart for home

For more information go to https://www.hopemountain.org/event-details-registration/womens-introduction-to-backpacking-2026
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lillooet/womens-intro-to-backpacking/200029930527218
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, art, meetups
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 35

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Lillooet
- **state**: BC
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: Stein Valley Nlaka'pamux Heritage Park
- **lat**: 50.2572
- **long**: -122.003
- **full address**: Stein Valley Nlaka'pamux Heritage Park, Barrière, British Columbia, Lillooet, Canada

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Women's Intro to Backpacking being held?
  - **A:** Women's Intro to Backpacking takes place on Fri, 26 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sun, 28 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Stein Valley Nlaka'pamux Heritage Park, Barrière, British Columbia, Lillooet, Canada.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Women's Intro to Backpacking?
  - **A:** Women's Intro to Backpacking is organized by Hope Mountain Centre for Outdoor Learning.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Women's Intro to Backpacking is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lillooet, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Women's Intro to Backpacking sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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