Top 10 Reasons to Take a Trip

Women sign up for trips for many reasons, from a desire for physical challenge, to soul searching, to just plain wanting to have fun. Here are the top 10 reasons women travel with The Wild Institute:

1. You’re celebrating.
   A birthday, a career change, a family reunion, friends reuniting, an empty nest, children entering adulthood whatever the reason, Wild Institute trips are a great choice for celebration and fun.
   
2. You just want to show up.
   You’re overwhelmed with caretaking, planning, and decision-making and you want someone else to be in charge, pack the meals, and arrange all the logistics. Imagine an outdoor trip where you simply show up with your personal gear and away you go.
   
3. You’re craving companionship.
   It’s been too long since you’ve laughed until you cried and spent time with women friends. Whether you have a group already in mind or are looking to forge new friendships, Wild trips bring women together.
   
4. You’ve never camped…
   or it’s been a long time. You’ve always wanted to try it, but never had the opportunity. Or you loved camping as a kid but are unsure if you remember how to canoe or set up a tent. Wild trips will reacquaint you with the joy of traveling in wild places without overwhelming you.
   
5. You want to learn new skills …
   or brush up on old ones. Ever dreamed of dogsledding? Or a trip in the Boundary Waters? Want to build your confidence so you can take your family camping or do a solo trip? Wild trips offer outstanding instruction custom designed for a wide variety of skills levels.
   
6. You’re questioning or in transition.
   Big decisions are on the horizon and you need to get outside your routine for perspective and peace. You seek both solitude and companionship, and to be away from cell phones, traffic and constant interruptions. Many women express gratitude for the space to think, the listening ear, and the relief of getting away long enough to gain perspective.
   
7. You’re awakening.
   You can feel it inside. A more whole ‘you’ is emerging. You care less these days about popular culture and its standards. Wild trips are filled with women just like you stepping into themselves, letting their hair down, coming alive.
   
8. You love the outdoors, but you’re always inside.
   You spend too much time behind a computer screen and don’t feel connected to the outdoors anymore. Wild travelers sign up to let their adventurous nature have free rein and to be physically active with other women who share their love of the outdoors.
   
9. You want a different kind of vacation.
   One that’s healthy for you and the planet. You’re longing for a vacation where your body feels stronger afterwards, not heavier and bombarded with stimulation. You want healthy meals and exercise, without having to think about it.
   
10. You’re ready.
    You’ve wanted to do a wilderness trip for a long time. Finally, the kids are old enough, you’ve saved enough money, you’ve got the vacation time, and most of all…you are ready and eager to go. One woman, who carried a news clipping about women’s wilderness trips in her wallet for 11 years, finally called, and simply said, “I’m ready.”