09-20-2009, 11:39 AM
Hi Dory,
Glad to hear of your interest, I'm sure there's many folks who'd like to be involved.
I worked as a director of an outdoor program for women and girls and used to organize hikes. I would get many emails, letters and phone calls from women who wanted to just get out in nature and explore, nothing too strenuous, mostly dayhiking, or an occassional over night back pack or sea kayak trip - it was cool. Scheduling became the biggest problem. We just ended up doing a once or twice a month hike, trying to take everyone's schedule into consideration, we ended up with - this was the place, this was the time, and everyone who was involved eventually either adjusted their schedules to accomodate, couldn't make it each and every time, or dropped out. It worked out pretty good, we usually had at least 4, sometimes only 2, but never more than 10 which can be too cumbersome on the trails anyway.
Our organization also offered wilderness first aid trainings through NOLS - WMI and for even day hiking this was critical to have. I can see this being especially important in HI where trails tend to be steep and slippery, any possibly emergency medical response can be slow or limited in the back country.
In starting a group, it's always good to have someone familiar with the area to begin with. Even though it was great to have only gals going, it would also be nice to do co-ed too.
What a great way to stay in shape!
Please keep me posted if you do decide to start a group. I am only going to be on the island part-time, but would certainly like to be involved.
Best, Ann
Glad to hear of your interest, I'm sure there's many folks who'd like to be involved.
I worked as a director of an outdoor program for women and girls and used to organize hikes. I would get many emails, letters and phone calls from women who wanted to just get out in nature and explore, nothing too strenuous, mostly dayhiking, or an occassional over night back pack or sea kayak trip - it was cool. Scheduling became the biggest problem. We just ended up doing a once or twice a month hike, trying to take everyone's schedule into consideration, we ended up with - this was the place, this was the time, and everyone who was involved eventually either adjusted their schedules to accomodate, couldn't make it each and every time, or dropped out. It worked out pretty good, we usually had at least 4, sometimes only 2, but never more than 10 which can be too cumbersome on the trails anyway.
Our organization also offered wilderness first aid trainings through NOLS - WMI and for even day hiking this was critical to have. I can see this being especially important in HI where trails tend to be steep and slippery, any possibly emergency medical response can be slow or limited in the back country.
In starting a group, it's always good to have someone familiar with the area to begin with. Even though it was great to have only gals going, it would also be nice to do co-ed too.
What a great way to stay in shape!
Please keep me posted if you do decide to start a group. I am only going to be on the island part-time, but would certainly like to be involved.
Best, Ann
Enjoy the day! Ann