SheJumps x Hilltop Ski Area | Wild Skills Family Adventure

7015 Abbott Road,Anchorage AK 99507

14 August, 2022

Description

Join us for a Wild Skills Family Adventure at Hilltop Ski Area on Sunday, August 14th! SheJumps' Wild Skills Adventures are open community events where parents/chaperones participate with the girls. Throughout the adventure, girls are introduced to a range of outdoor skills which include first aid, navigation, leave no trace, 10 essentials, plant identification and more. We strive to engage all generations in the sharing of knowledge and understanding. Connecting experience, energy and love for our natural places with the technical and survival skills girls need to get out and adventure. Schedule for the Day: The event start is a rolling one - where groups can show up as they want between 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm and move through the stations until they close at 4 pm. On the day of the event, you’ll register and get your specialized Wild Skills Adventure map which will guide you throughout the event. You start the day at Hilltop Ski Area base area with a lesson in Leave No Trace principles and a ‘gear check’ to make sure you know the 10 Essentials. From there you’ll board the chair lift that will take you to the top where you’ll wind down trails to different Adventure Stations setup throughout your journey. At each station, you’ll learn something new, have a challenge to figure out or get a treat. The Adventure Stations will allow girls to put to practice areas of our Wild Skills curriculum including animal & plant identification, navigation, first aid, sound mapping and more. Once you’ve completed the task at the station you’ll get a stamp and move along to the next. Timeline: • 11:45 am Registration Opens • 12 pm Chairlift rides start & Adventure Stations open • 1 pm Wrap Party at Base Area opens • 4 pm Chance Drawing winners pulled Age: This event is for ages 8-16 who identify with the female community and their families. We recommend those under the age of 12 be accompanied by a responsible adult but this is at the parent/guardians discretion. Please be sure to read the full event and trail description to decide if this event is appropriate for you and your child. What to bring: • 10 Essentials (stations will have the 10 essentials needed to participate) • Water • Sunscreen • Snacks (Food is available for purchase at Finn’s Kitchen inside) Helpful Tips: • Wear comfortable footwear with good traction • Bring layers (It can get cold in the shade even on hot days) • Wear Sunscreen Scholarships: If you are unable to afford the cost of the ticket, you can apply for a scholarship. Please contact [email protected] for more information. You will have the opportunity to purchase SheJumps merchandise at the Wrap Party at the end of the event. Volunteer: Sign up to volunteer for this event here by emailing Callie: [email protected] Interested in supporting this event? Contact Callie Beethe at [email protected] --- All participants attending this event must agree to the SheJumps COVID Code of Conduct. All participants must sign the SheJumps Participant Waiver prior to participating in this event. --- SheJumps increases the participation of women and girls in outdoor activities to foster confidence, leadership, and connection to nature and community through free and low-cost outdoor education. We believe in increasing diversity in the outdoors and providing ALL women and girls with the spark that will lead to a lifetime of outdoor learning and empowerment. We welcome all women and girls (transgender and cisgender) as well as non-binary people who identify with the women’s community. Follow SheJumps: Facebook Instagram www.shejumps.org