Wild Woman
The Trip
Who says outdoors is only for men? We are a group of women with a hunger for adventure, an appetite for fun, an interest in the outdoors and a need for female togetherness. Wilderness guides Marie-Louise and Milou will take you into the wonderful world of wilderness. With a compass in your hand, a bunch of wild hair and a backpack on your back into the Ardennes. Experience the Wild Woman in yourself!
Venture out and be inspired by the beauty of nature. Being out in the wilderness provides the ultimate setting to let go of the delusion of the day and taste contentment in simplicity. Crossing rivers and conquering hills together to arrive at beautiful places. Here we enjoy the forest around us. Under a twinkling starry sky, we create memories by the campfire.
Learn essential skills such as setting up a tarp, making fire without matches, moving in the dark and discover which tracks belong to which animals. How can we read, interpret and use a natural environment around us to our advantage? Navigating with map and compass, orienting by the environment, the sun and stars, how does it work?
Learn more about what you can eat from nature. We’ll show you that weeds don’t actually exist, that every season has its own wild-picking charm, and that you’ll never have to buy tea again. Together we will cook outdoors in different ways without an elaborate kitchen.
From our own basecamp, we’ll work toward a final exercise where you’ll put all you’ve learned into practice, after which you’ll have the right skills and confidence for a wilder life with more outdoor adventures. Will you join us?
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Theme and levels
“Wild Skills ” is the theme of this group tour. This trip is designed for the adventurous group traveler who wants to learn more about wilderness skills. Physical activity isn’t the main focus of these days, but a good level of basic fitness and experience hiking in natural surroundings are required for this trip. In addition to the various wilderness activities, we’ll be hiking through nature with a backpack every day.
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Your guides on this trip
Marie-Louise ter Horst
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Milou Peperkamp
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Practical
Cost
€450,-
What’s included?
- 2 wilderness guides
- our own private base camp with forest cabin
- outdoor equipment (tarp, compass, map, knife, firesteel, etc.)
- outdoor meals prepared on fire in our own outdoor kitchen
- bivouac nights off the grid
- wilderness skills and knowledge such as:
- wildpicking
- make fire
- cooking on fire
- navigate
- build shelter
- stay independently
- moving through wilderness
- a priceless back-to-nature experience
Not included are your transportation to the starting point and travel insurance.
Nutrition
Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided by Rewild.
Travel guarantee and booking
The departure of this trip is guaranteed from 10 people. A maximum of 15 people can join the trip. This trip is a package tour and to comply with the legally required guarantee on package tours, Rewild uses the guarantee of VZR Garant. You can find the conditions of this guarantee scheme on the website of VZR Garant.
Insurance
To participate in Rewild trips, you must be insured for activities in mountainous areas off the beaten track. You can inquire about this with your current insurance company or purchase travel insurance from the Dutch Climbing and Mountaineering Association.
Conditions of participation
By participating in a Rewild trip, you accept the general travel conditions, as found at the bottom of the website. The cancellation policy is also explained here.
Packing List
Travel Program
Day 1 to 3
Ardennes
We will meet at 11:00 am at the meeting point in the Belgian Ardennes from where we will dive into nature and immerse ourselves in the wild. You will be told the specific gathering point by us before departure. After three days we emerge from the wilderness as feral, fulfilled and enriched women. On this trip we will sleep outside in a homemade shelter, under a tarp or some other simple shelter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have questions about our trips, practicalities or our story? In these frequently asked questions, you’ll find the answers quickly and easily.
Who is Wild Woman intended for?
Wild Woman is for women who are hungry for adventure, eager to have fun, and interested in the outdoors—and who want to explore these experiences together with other women. Wilderness guides Marie-Louise and Milou will take you on a journey into the wonderful world of getting back to nature. The group consists of a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 15 participants.
Where will we sleep, and what will we eat?
You’ll sleep outdoors, off the grid: in a homemade shelter, under a tarp, or in another simple shelter, from our own private base camp with a forest cabin. Rewild will provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner, prepared over a fire in our own outdoor kitchen.
What will I learn over the weekend?
You’ll learn how to forage, build a fire, cook over an open fire, navigate with a map and compass, and build your own shelter. You’ll also discover which tracks belong to which animals.
What is the difference between this and Wild Human Ardennes?
Both are three-day Wild Skills weekends in the Belgian Ardennes that include overnight stays outdoors. Wild Woman is designed specifically for women: in addition to learning wilderness skills, the program focuses on adventure, connecting with nature, and female solidarity, in a smaller group of up to 15 participants.
What should I bring myself?
The packing list on this page lists exactly what you need to bring yourself. Some of the equipment is available for rent; please indicate this when you book.
