Other Northwest Outdoor Training Opportunities for Women:
 

Camp Long is one of Seattle's best kept secrets. Located in West Seattle, this 68-acre park offers visitors an opportunity to enjoy nature, hike in the forest, camp overnight in rustic cabins, rock climb and learn about natural history. Visit the web site at www.camplong.org or call (206) 684-4075.

Earthwalk Northwest offers programs focusing on earth awareness and primitive learning skills such as bow making, fire by friction and wild edibles. Call (425) 746-7267 or visit the web site at www.earthwalknorthwest.com.

High-Country Outfitters has several exciting programs for the summer and fall seasons. Summer activities include day rides, overnights, 3-5 day pack trips and parent-camper rides and overnights. In the fall, you can look forward to day rides and overnights, as well as working cattle, hunting drop camps and horsemanship clinics. Call 1-888-235-0111 or visit the web site at  www.highcountry-outfitters.com.

North Cascades Institute encourages exploration, reflection and stewardship through immersion in the outdoors. It offers seminars and retreats on birds, fish, wildlife, geology, astronomy, history, native plants, traditional crafts and more. They also offer summer youth programs for girls. For more information, call (360) 856-5700 ext. 209 or visit their web site at www.ncascades.org.

Olympic Park Institute works in partnership with Olympic National Park and is located on scenic Lake Crescent. It is a campus of Yosemite National Institutes, dedicated to providing education adventures in nature's classroom. For more information, call (360) 928-3720.

Wilderness Awareness School's dynamic programs combine ancient and modern ecological wisdom, and empower people of all ages to become stewards, mentors and leaders. Their programs include tracking expeditions, mentoring workshops, a residential program, home-study courses, numerous youth programs, and more. For more information, visit their web site at www.WildernessAwareness.org or call (425) 788-1301.

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