Hey everyone, it’s been a long time since we’ve been in touch and that wasn’t the plan, but we got some news that changed our entire year (and future) as a business without a moment’s notice. We were on a pretty amazing upward trajectory toward the end of 2023 and now we’re scrambling just trying to figure out how to make even the most basic operations happen in a sustainable way. Lots to say and we will soon. We’re just working out a few things still. When the time comes, we’ll need your input and support!
For our Queer *and* Fat-identified Unlikely Hikers…
We’re excited to share that our annual Queer and Fat Backpacking adventures, in collaboration with The Venture Out Project, are still on for summer 2024! The application period actually already came and went, but we’re re-opening it for one week only! Apply NOW: https://www.ventureoutproject.com/trip-sign-up — there are 2 trips total, in New England and the Pacific Northwest, both happening in July 2024. To be totally transparent, most of the available spots are for the PNW trip. Sliding scale tuition and we’ve got gear to share, so don’t worry about what you don’t have or let anything hold you back from applying if you’re interested!
Group Hikes in Portland, OR, are back!!!
Our first of the year! Registration generally opens around 9am, pst.
Sunday, April 21 — registration opens this Friday, April 5th
Sunday, April 28 — this event is for First Timers Only! To be more clear, this is for folks joining Unlikely Hikers for the first time, not necessarily first time hikers, though this would be a great first time hiking opportunity. If you’ve ever wondered about joining us, this will be a flattish, even slower-paced adventure close to the city. We know we’ve got a big Portland following and we want to create space for those who haven’t been able to make it to an event yet, whether it’s because they fill up so fast or for maybe even more personal reasons like fear of being the slowest. We’ve got you!!! Registration opens this Friday, April 5th.
📌 Register at unlikelyhikers.org/events and be sure to note that you are a newsletter subscriber for second-tier priority registration
We truly wish we had more news about other locations. We hope to have more good news soon!
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We’ll be back with more updates soon, friends! Thank you so much!
☮️❤️🥾 — the UH Squad