Hike and discussion of The Miniaturist’s Assistant with Women in the Woods
Women in the Woods is excited to host author Katherine Scott Crawford for a hike and book talk! Please see below for details.
Katherine is an award-winning author of The Miniaturist’s Assistant, which we will be discussing after the hike. She is a former backpacking guide, newspaper columnist and recovering academic, she’d rather be in the woods with her dog than anywhere else. She’s an 11th generation Southerner and lives with her family in the NC mountains.
If you would also like to join us for a hike beforehand, be sure to sign up as spots are limited.
Meet the Author & Book Talk - 11:30am at Ecusta Brewing
Grab a beer or NA beverage, food, and join us around the table. Open to All - Please feel free to invite your friends, partners to join!
Location:
Ecusta Brewing
https://maps.app.goo.gl/kxs4zZcLZp28mvFZA?g_st=ic
Time: 11:30am - 12:30pm (or later!)
Hike Details:
Prior to the book talk, we have a limited number of spots to join us for a hike in Black Balsam Knob/Tennent Mtn. Please comment on the 'Hike Sign Up' post on the Facebook group page to claim a spot to join for the hike. Limited to 15 people. Please arrange carpooling, if possible, as the Black Balsam parking lots are known to fill up on weekends.
Trail Name: Black Balsam Knob & Tennent Mtn
Trail Rating: *Moderate - 500-1000 ft elevation gain, typically 3-8 miles, recommended minimum 2L water, suitable for intermediate hikers
Date: Saturday, May 9th
Time: 9am Start Time for Hike**
**IMPORTANT: Plan to arrive early, by 8:45am to secure parking! This lot may fill up by 9 - 9:30am on a Saturday.
Distance: 3.8 miles
Elevation Gain: 787 ft.
AllTrails Track:
Black Balsam Knob and Tennent Mountain on AllTrails
https://www.alltrails.com/.../black-balsam-knob-and...
Trailhead Coordinates / Address:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/caGZ86U1vesMdvsq7?g_st=ipc
Permits / Fees Required: N/A
Water Required: 2L
Dogs: Yes, just keep in mind that your pup won't be able to come inside Ecusta Brewing for the book talk portion of the event, if we are seated inside.
Kids: No
Men: No
Before attending a Women in the Woods NC event, you must review and sign the Liability Waiver. Signing once covers you for attendance to future events.
LINK TO WAIVER: https://forms.gle/pm843seRjtFizSCR7
Women in the Woods follows all Leave No Trace (LNT) principles, this includes “pack in, pack out” and responsible geo-tagging. To learn more about LNT visit www.LNT.org