For the girls who need dirt under their nails and clarity in their heads.
This is not a race. It’s not a retreat. It’s Recess in the wild.
Two days. One night. Everything on our backs.
We hike in, set up camp, cook together, move our bodies, and sit in the kind of silence that changes you.
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Day 1
Meet at trailhead
Pack check + safety overview
4–6 mile hike in
Set up camp together
Lake dip or stretch session
Simple camp dinner
Sunset circle + reflection
Day 2
Sunrise coffee + breathwork
Light mobility flow
Breakfast
Pack up + leave no trace
Hike out
Group photo. Big exhale.
Building strength by carrying your own load
Nervous system reset
Real conversation without phones
Learning basic backpacking skills
Remembering you are capable
No glam. No filters. Just women in the woods.
Backpack (40–60L)
Tent or shared shelter
Sleeping bag + pad
Trail food + snacks
2L water capacity
Layers
Headlamp
Journal
** If you don't own the above, Melissa will help you source gear.
We’ll provide:
Route plan
Group safety protocol
Emergency contact coordination
Pre-trip packing guide
CPR-certified guide, movement coach, and team nature guide (hi, it’s me — Melissa!)
Community, encouragement, and just the right amount of push
Professional photography
Recess Club energy.
Strong. Playful. Grounded.
For women who want to feel something real.
For the girls who need dirt under their nails and clarity in their heads.
This is not a race. It’s not a retreat. It’s Recess in the wild.
Two days. One night. Everything on our backs.
We hike in, set up camp, cook together, move our bodies, and sit in the kind of silence that changes you.
——————————
Day 1
Meet at trailhead
Pack check + safety overview
4–6 mile hike in
Set up camp together
Lake dip or stretch session
Simple camp dinner
Sunset circle + reflection
Day 2
Sunrise coffee + breathwork
Light mobility flow
Breakfast
Pack up + leave no trace
Hike out
Group photo. Big exhale.
Building strength by carrying your own load
Nervous system reset
Real conversation without phones
Learning basic backpacking skills
Remembering you are capable
No glam. No filters. Just women in the woods.
Backpack (40–60L)
Tent or shared shelter
Sleeping bag + pad
Trail food + snacks
2L water capacity
Layers
Headlamp
Journal
** If you don't own the above, Melissa will help you source gear.
We’ll provide:
Route plan
Group safety protocol
Emergency contact coordination
Pre-trip packing guide
CPR-certified guide, movement coach, and team nature guide (hi, it’s me — Melissa!)
Community, encouragement, and just the right amount of push
Professional photography
Recess Club energy.
Strong. Playful. Grounded.
For women who want to feel something real.