Red River Gorge Backpacking Workshop

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Kentucky
10 Explorer Chicks
Backpacking
Backpacking, US-Based, Weekend, Workshop
2 Days
3 - Active
Physical demand level for this trip

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In Her Words

I just returned from the Red River Gorge trip in Kentucky. Lauren Beatty was our fantastic guide. I learned a lot and had a blast. I highly recommend and will be booking another trip soon!
I had a great trip with Ashley to Red River Gorge! I would totally recommend working with this company.
I had a great first time backcountry backpacking trip at Red River gorge with Explorer Chick. I wanted to challenge myself and see beautiful scenery. Our guide- Jody, was amazing!!! We had the best meals, she even made brownies and brought a candle for one of the ladies to celebrate her birthday. Looking forward to another one very soon!!
Hiking and camping in Red River Gorge was my first adventure with Explorer Chick. The trek was challenging, fun and so rewarding. Amy, our guide, is the best. I felt comfortable with her and the group right away. She is extremely knowledgeable and put us at ease immediately. I never doubted our safety and felt upto any challenge with her encouragement. This adventure was amazing and an excellent first experience with EC. I only wish that Amy lead other adventures too. Anyway, book this trip and you won't regret it!
Just returned from a trip to Red River Gorge in Kentucky. It was a fabulous experience as a first time backpacker. The trails were beautiful and the views were stunning. It was very organized which I loved. Gear was borrowed from EC and grateful we didn’t have to purchase before experiencing it. I already have three more trips planned for 2025!
I highly recommend Explorer Chick! My trip to Red River Gorge was even better than I expected. Our guide, Jess, was AMAZING. She not only embodies the vision and mission of the company, but is also a great mentor for both amateurs and experienced trekkers. For me, this wasn't just a vacation, it was a life changing experience. I loved every minute!
Red River Gorge Backpacking Workshop:I was looking for a trip to experience and learn more about backpacking. I can do research all day but nothing beats real life hands-on experience! Our guide was Amy, and she did an amazing job at answering all of our questions and teaching us. She made the experience feel effortless to plan, easy to arrive and have fun. The hike itself is moderate, achievable with some preparation and determination. Bonding with women of all ages who share a passion for travel and nature is always a plus! I would recommend this trip to anyone looking to get into backpacking.The views are stunning too, did not know this gem was in KY.
2 day 1 night - Red River Gorge, with the best group ever! Thank you so much Jody, wonderful, knowledgeable, guide. As well as a big thank you to the amazing group of "chicks". Thank you!
The Red River Gorge Backpacking Trip was an incredible weekend trip. I learned a lot of skills to make me more ready to experience backpacking, saw beautiful scenary at the Gorge, met wonderful people and worked with a truly wonderful guide. Would definitely recommencd the trip.
I can’t say enough about my experience on the RedRiver Gorge Backpacking Workshop! All the gals were so friendly! I learned so much from our guide, Amy. And she did such a great job of accommodating my paleo diet, which gives me ideas and hope for eating well when I backpack on my own! (Yes, after this trip I feel like I could backpack successfully) The location was gorgeous and challenging, just perfect! Another great Explorer Chick adventure!
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