Be EMPOWERED: A trail building experience 

Friday, June 6 and/or Saturday, June 7, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Moraine Outwash Preserve, Langland County 

Cost: FREE; women & girls 16 and older

Curious about how the Ice Age Trail is built? This event is your chance to find out!

Trailtessa is teaming up with an Ice Age Trail Crew event to host a hands-on trailbuilding workshop. Guided by experienced, female, volunteer crew leaders, you’ll learn the four-step tread process essential for creating a sustainable path—and gain a new perspective on the Trail you love.

Get ready to dig in, swing a pick mattock, and haul a duff bucket.

For the full experience, stay overnight at basecamp and pitch your tent alongside fellow trailbuilding enthusiasts. Sign up for one day or both!

Registration closes at on Thursday, May 29 or when the event reaches capacity. An event email with final details and logistics will be emailed to all registered attendees the following week. 

Registration fee is non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, we will consider it a donation to the Alliance.

We love dogs, but we ask that you not bring them to Trailtessa events.

Trailtessa [treyl-tes-sah], noun: a woman or girl who gets out on the Ice Age National Scenic Trail to experience adventure, freedom and a new way to be. Trailtessa Retreats are events designed by women for women. Re-discover YOU with plenty of permission. Be any way you want to Be. Trailtessa events were created in conjunction with the REI Force of Nature initiative.