PURPOSE:
This female-only training will help you overcome some of the challenges that may be preventing you from enjoying the outdoors such as: how to navigate going to the bathroom, menstrual cycles, how to adhere to Leave No Trace principles, what to expect on the trail and which gear to include and what you should leave behind.  This is an open discussion by the moderators and the participants about issues that arise for women and girls in a back country setting.

Address those issues that may arise for

• Women and girls who want to be prepared for the great outdoors & high adventure activities
• Women who want to be or are adult leaders in a Scouting America Troop
• Girls who will be entering the Scouting America program
• Girls who will be in the Venturing or Sea Scouts programs

DATE & TIME:
Saturday, May 16, 2026 (8:00AM - 12:00PM)

LOCATION:
Cushman-Watt Service Center, 2333 Scout Way, Los Angeles, CA 90026

COST:
$10.00 (non refundable) by May 3, 2026. Includes continental breakfast and snacks

EQUIPMENT:
No special equipment is needed for this training but do bring your questions, concerns, experiences, successes, etc. to share

MAXIMUM SIZE:
25 participants.

OVERVIEW:
This is an open discussion by the moderators and the participants about issues that arise for women and girls in a back country setting.

QUESTIONS:
Course Instructor Beth Miles (626) 590-8346 (C) e-mail: elizabeth.miles@gmail.com

HIKE AID 3:
“Full Dimension High Adventure Training”, has a complete discussion of the training programs of the GLAAC-HAT. It may be downloaded from the Council High Adventure website at https://glaac-hat.org/HikeAids.html.

Questions about any of them are to be directed to Michael Schlaifer; Vice Chair Training: (213)247-8808 (C); e-mail, michael@schlaifer.com.