June 2026 Women's Weekend at Cardigan Lodge in New Hampshire (19 Jun 2026)

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT

June Women's Weekend at AMC's Cardigan Lodge, NH:
Hiking and Paddling

Dates: Friday, June 19 - Sunday June 21, 2026

REGISTRATION is Closing Monday May 18

Location: AMC's Cardigan Lodge,
774 Shem Valley Rd, Alexandria, New Hampshire

Fee: $220 per person for 2 nights lodging (bunk rooms or camping) and 6 meals.

Join Women Outdoors for a hiking and paddling adventure based at AMC's Cardigan Lodge, at the base of Mt. Cardigan in Alexandria, NH.

You must be a paid member and logged in to be able to register.

Registration will close on May 18th to reserve our spots.

Limit 50 people in the lodge, 4 at the campsite.

Lodging includes Friday dinner through Sunday lunch (they feed well!). (We will be providing our own Sunday lunch, there will be a food survey coming out closer to the date.)

You can sleep in a bunk room, or, if you camp at their nearby campsites, meals are still included at the dining hall and showers are available.

Bunk rooms are available on the 2nd and 3rd floors. You can let us know with whom you would like to share a room, and indicate if you can sleep on a top bunk, and if you need a 2nd floor room.

We plan to offer a variety of hikes with experienced leaders on Saturday (low elevation easier trail loops and more strenuous hiking to one or two of the summits). On Sunday there can be hiking, and also guided paddling with us on a flat section of the Pemigiwasset River, 26 minutes drive to the east.

Potentially we can bring a variety of single kayaks for you to rent at $30 each (2 weeks advance notice required, payment on site), or bring your own.

Registration MUST be paid in full through our Wild Apricot website (AffiniPay) or by check to secure your reservation. You must be a Women Outdoors member in good standing at the time of the event to attend.

Cancellation fee of $25 prior to May 18th.
PLEASE NOTE: If you have to cancel after May 18th you will need to find a WO member to take your spot or not receive a refund. This is AMCs policy for group reservations.

National Gathering 2026 (21 Aug 2026)

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Fees are $230 - $390 based on lodging choice and length of stay

Friday (8/21/26) noon to Sunday (8/23/26) 3 pm

This 3-day/2-night option includes 7 meals from Friday lunch to Sunday lunch - $230 (excludes Private Rooms)

Friday (8/21/26) noon to Monday (8/24/26) 3 pm

This 4-day/3-night option includes 10 meals from Friday lunch to Monday lunch - $330 (Cabins, RV, Tent) and $390 (Private Room)

Please review our Lodging Options BEFORE registering! You will need to decide what is important to you and select your housing accordingly! Some options are limited so register early!

You must be a paid member and logged in to be able to register and to view all of the lodging options.

Want to learn more? Click on these links:

Full Gathering Details | Activities | Resources | Campus Map

Registration Deadlines

Register and pay by July 31 to avoid a $25 late fee.
Registration Closes on August 17.
Scholarships are available to help you attend - application deadline July 17.

Cancellation Policy - if you cancel:

By July 20: Full refund
July 21 - July 31: $25 cancellation fee
August 1 - Aug 17: $50 cancellation fee only IF we are able to replace you with a new registration. Otherwise no refund.
August 18 or later: NO Refund

Note: Refunds for cancellations occurring August 1 or later will be processed after we return from the Gathering.

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June 2026 Women's Weekend at Cardigan Lodge in New Hampshire (19 Jun 2026)

National Gathering 2026 (21 Aug 2026)