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  • 12 Apr 2022 12:24 PM | Anonymous member
     

    Hello, flowers. Hello, sun. Blossom by blossom, Spring has begun.    Hello, April!

    APRIL NEWSLETTER

    We hope you are having a splendid Spring so far! Welcome new members to the Club, we're so happy to have you join us! 

    We hope you are having a splendid Spring so far! Welcome new members to the Club, we're so happy to have you join us! 


    We hope you are having a splendid Spring so far! Welcome new members to the Club, we're so happy to have you join us! 


    April 2022 Events

    Additional events will be added to our event calendar. Log in to our website or app to see details and to sign up for any of our exciting outdoor adventures.     

    If you're not a Club member and would like to attend an event as our guest, please email us at info@womensoutdoorsclub.com

    4/2 - Hike at Shoal Creek Park

    4/2 - Kayak or Canoe on the Cahaba River (Family & Friends)

    4/5 - Sunset Hike at Moss Rock Preserve (Family & Friends)

    4/10 - Hike at Buck's Pocket State Park (Family and Friends)

    4/16 - Easy Hike to Maggie's Glenn at Oak Mountain State Park (Family & Friends)

    4/23 - Hike to King's Chair Loop Oak Mountain State Park

    4/29 - Pinhoti Hike with Camping Option: Trammel to Bull's Gap (Family and friends)

    Have a future event suggestion? Please email us at info@womensoutdoorsclub.com 


    Have a future event suggestion? Please email us at info@womensoutdoorsclub.com 


    We plan to hold a special outdoor event the Saturday before Mothers' Day in celebration of all caregivers...of other humans, pets, and/or self. We will have some

    Coming up in May

    We plan to hold a special outdoor event the Saturday before Mothers' Day in celebration of all caregivers...of other humans, pets, and/or self. We will have some wonderful giveaways from our friends at Alabama Outdoors and Ted's Restaurant in downtown Birmingham, which we will raffle off during this event.

    Calling all of our business owners: if you would like to donate a gift or service for our Club to use as additional raffle prizes, please let us know by emailing us at info@womensoutsdoorsclub.com

    giveaways from our friends at Alabama Outdoors and Ted's Restaurant in downtown Birmingham, which we will raffle off during this event.

    Calling all of our business owners: if you would like to donate a gift or service for our Club to use as additional raffle prizes, please let us know by emailing us at info@womensoutsdoorsclub.com

    • Plenty of water
    • Navigation tools such as a smart phone, map and compass

      Easy to Moderate Day Hike Essentials

      These items should be on your easy to moderate day hike checklist:

      • Lightweight hiking backpack
      • Weather-appropriate clothing (moisture-wicking and layers)
      • Hiking boots or shoes with good grip
      • Walking stick or hiking poles
      • Plenty of food
      • Plenty of water
      • Navigation tools such as a smart phone, map and compass
      • First-aid kit
      • Knife or multi-tool
    • First-aid kit
    • Knife or multi-to

    Explore Alabama Challenge T-Shirt

    We've extended the deadline to pre-order your Explore Alabama Challenge t-shirt to May 1st. 

    Good times with good friends!

    We had some fantastic fun hikes and mountain bike rides in March!!

    Explore Alabama Challenge 2022

    All participants who complete 12 of the 24 Challenge locations will be entered for a chance to win 1 of 5 raffle prizes provided by Alabama OutdoorsCheck out our website for further details.

     
    Membership Perks for YOU!!

    As a WOC member, you will save 10% off your purchases at any of the seven Alabama Outdoors stores, just show your membership card located in our app.

     
    We have WOC Merch!!

    REMINDER:  Participants must sign up for events they plan to attend so that we can communicate last minute changes due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

    If you have any questions related to membership, leading events, or anything else, please reach out to us by emailing info@womensoutdoorsclub.com

    Women's Outdoors Club
     


  • 12 Apr 2022 12:22 PM | Anonymous member
     

    Spring adds new life and new beauty to all that is.

    MARCH NEWSLETTER

    Hello everyone, happy almost Spring! Welcome new members to the Club, we're so happy to have you join us! 

    March 2022 Events

    Additional events will be added to our event calendar. Log in to our website or app to see details and to sign up for any of our exciting outdoor adventures.     

    If you're not a Club member and would like to attend an event as our guest, please email us at info@womensoutdoorsclub.com

    Every Thursday Night Mountain Bike Ride at OMSP

    3/4-3/6 Camp and Play in Cloudland Canyon State Park (camper or tent)

    3/5 Hike at Oak Mountain State Park

    3/6 Easy MTB Ride at Cahaba River Park

    3/12 Hike at Oak Mountain State Park

    3/13 Moss Rock Hike and Pizza ( hike and/or social time)

    3/13 MTB Ride at Fort McClellan Bike Trails

    3/19 Mountain Biking 101 for Beginners (No bike no problem!)

    3/20 Hike to Peavine Falls via Green Trail at Oak Mountain State Park

    3/26 MTB ride at Noccalula and Lunch (Gadsden)

    3/27 Pinhoti Section Hike - CCC Campground to Caperton's Store

    Have a future event suggestion? Please email us at info@womensoutdoorsclub.com 

    3/27 Pinhoti Section Hike - CCC Campground to Caperton's Sto
    Member Spotlights - Supporting Small Businesses
    https://www.instagram.com/thepetnanny_birminghamal/?hl=en

    Ivey, pictured here with her dog, Thunder, owns The Pet Nanny pet sitting business. She and her team work 7 days per week, they do drop-in visits, doggy daycare, overnight boarding and house/pet sitting. Call Ivey at 205-908-7119

     
    https://www.realtysouth.com/bio/kelsicaraway

    Kelsi is a a licensed Real Estate agent and independent contractor with RealtySouth, Homewood. She specializes in residential home buying and selling in the Birmingham area. Call Kelsi at 334-354-8380

     
    www.SparkstoneMedia.com

    Tess runs Sparkstone Media, a communications design, illustration, business management, grant-writing and events manager business. She works virtually and in-person. Email Tess at tess@sparkstonemedia.com

    Spotlight on our WOC Forums

    In our Hiking and Camping Forum, Flo, our resident camping and backpacking expert, shared valuable information about "The Big Three". Go check out the Forum! Flo also led a "Backpacking 101" class during our fabulous camping weekend at Flagg Mountain. 

    Fun time at Flagg Mountain with Nimblewill Nomad

    In February we camped, hiked, roasted marshmallows, and hung out with Nimblewill Nomad, who at 83 years young, made history in November of 2021 as the oldest hiker to complete the roughly 2,190 mile-long Appalachian Trail. It was a pleasure to spend time with him! What a great weekend we had!

     

     
    Explore Alabama Challenge 2022

    All participants who complete 12 of the 24 Challenge locations will be entered for a chance to win 1 of 5 raffle prizes provided by Alabama OutdoorsCheck out our website for further details.

     
    Membership Perks for YOU!!

    As a WOC member, you will save 10% off your purchases at any of the seven Alabama Outdoors stores, just show your membership card located in our app.

     
    We have WOC Merch!!

    REMINDER:  Participants must sign up for events they plan to attend so that we can communicate last minute changes due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

    If you have any questions related to membership, leading events, or anything else, please reach out to us by emailing info@womensoutdoorsclub.com

    Women's Outdoors Club
     


  • 12 Apr 2022 12:18 PM | Anonymous member

    Hello, February!


     
     

     We are ready for the outdoors!

    FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER

    Hello everyone, Happy February!

    Welcome new members to the club, we're so happy to have you join us! We are 77 members strong and growing each day!

    Below are some fun events we have scheduled for February. Additional events will be added to our event calendar. Log in to our website or app to see details and to sign up for any of our exciting outdoor adventures. 

    February 2022 Events

    02/ 03, 10, 17, 24, 2022: Thursday Night Mountainbike Ride at OMSP

    02/05/22: King's Chair Hike at Oak Mountain State Park

    02/06/22:  Moss Rock Hike and Tacos ( hike and/or social time)

    02/12/22: Vulcan Trail Walk and Stretch, then Lunch at Ted's

    02/13/22: MTB Ride at Cahaba River Park (Family & Friends) 

    02/19-02/20/22: Backpacking 101 at Flagg Mountain

    02/27/22: Hike the Cheaha Mountain - Alabama Highpoint and Cave Creek Loop

    Please feel free to email us your suggestions for future events

    Below are some fun events we have scheduled for February. Additional events will be added to our event calendar. Log in to our website or app to see details and to sign up for any of our exciting outdoor adventures. 

    Membership Perks for YOU!!

    As a WOC member, you will save 10% off your purchases at any of the seven Alabama Outdoors stores, just show your membership card located in our app.

    Explore Alabama Challenge 2022

    Join us for the WOC's EXPLORE ALABAMA CHALLENGE 2022! Look for the events coming up that will take you to all the challenge locations. All participants who complete 12 of the 24 Challenge locations will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win 1 of 5 raffle prizes provided by Alabama OutdoorsCheck out our website for further details.

    We have WOC Merch!!
     
    Check out the various topics in our WOC Forums


    Find yourself in our Club event photos.


    Please remember that we need to have participants signed up for events you plan to attend so that we can communicate last minute changes due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

    If you have any questions related to membership, leading events, or anything else, please reach out to us by emailing info@womensoutdoorsclub.com


    Please remember that we need to have participants signed up for events you plan to attend so that we can communicate last minute changes due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

    by emailing info@womensoutdoorsclub.com

    Women's Outdoors Club

     


  • 6 Jan 2022 7:46 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Join us for the Women's Outdoors Club's EXPLORE ALABAMA CHALLENGE 2022! Look for the events coming up that will take you to all the challenge locations.

    Bike, hike, run, camp, kayak or paddleboard in any or all of our challenge locations in 2022. Tag your social media post(s) with #ExploreAlabama2022 and #WomensOutdoorsClub for us to share. To receive the finisher sticker, complete at least 12 of 24 challenges and email your completed challenge log sheet to the info@womensoutdoorsclub.com.

    All participants that complete 12 of the 24 challenge locations will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win 1 of 5 raffle prizes provided by Alabama Outdoors.

    If you are interested in obtaining an Explore Alabama Challenge T-shirt they are available to preorder in our website's online store.

    The challenge log sheet can be downloaded here: PDF or Google Sheet

    Bankhead National Forest
    Buck's Pocket State Park
    Cahaba River Park
    Cathedral Caverns State Park
    Cheaha State Park
    Chewacla State Park
    Chief Ladiga Trail
    DeSoto State Park
    Dismals Canyon
    Dugger Mountain Wilderness
    Fort McClellan Trails
    Hurricane Creek Park
    Lake Guntersville State Park
    Little River Canyon
    Monte Sano State Park
    Noccalula Falls
    Oak Mountain State Park
    Pinhoti Trail
    Red Mountain Park
    Ruffner Mountain Park
    Sipsey Wilderness
    Tannehill State Park
    Vulcan Trail
    Walls of Jericho


  • 1 Jan 2022 7:28 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    January Newsletter

    Below are some of the fun events we will start the year off with. Log in to our website or app to see details and to sign up for any of our exciting outdoor adventures. We can't wait to see you here, there, and everywhere!

    January 2022 Events

    (Must log in to see the details)

    01/01/22: New Year's Day Easy Hike and Easy Standing Yoga (Family)

    01/02/22: MTB Ride at Cahaba River Park (Family & Friends)

    01/08/22: Ruffner Mountain Hike

    01/09/22:  Moss Rock Hike and Tacos ( hike and/or social time)

    01/13, 20, 27 /2022: Thursday Night Mountainbike Ride at OMSP

    01/22/22: Mountain Biking 101 for Beginners (No bike no problem!)

    01/23/22: MTB Ride at Cahaba River Park

    01/29/22: Noccalula Mountain Bike Ride and Lunch (Family and friends)

    And we have several events already scheduled for February and March!! 

    If you have any questions related to membership, leading events, or anything else, please reach out to us by emailing info@womensoutdoorsclub.com

    We also want to hear your suggestions for future events. What are you interested in doing outdoors with a cool group of girlfriends in 2022? 

    Let us know!!

    *All events are subject to change due to weather conditions.

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