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June 2019
National Park Photography Tour with Bryan Conley
We are excited to announce Pingora Outdoor’s first National Park Photography Tour with professional photographer and Iowa native Bryan Conley! Load up your camera gear and head out with us to Colorful Colorado as we explore the vast mountain ranges of Rocky Mountain National Park and stunning desert scenery in Great Sand Dunes National Park, with some exciting stops in between. On this trip, we will explore a wide variety of landscapes and settings that will allow you to stretch…
Find out more »All Ladies Backpacking the Superior Hiking Trail, MN
Becoming an Outdoors Woman and Pingora Outdoors Presents: Section Backpacking the Superior Hiking Trail, a Ladies Only Trip! In northeastern Minnesota, the Superior Hiking Trail traverses 296 miles of rugged landscape and beautiful vistas of Lake Superior. The most popular and arguably more scenic sections of the Superior Hiking Trail start north of Duluth. Join Pingora Outdoors in the ladies only trip as we embark on this four day journey up north. We will make our way from…
Find out more »Rock Climbing Black Hills, SD
Pingora Outdoors Presents: Rock Climbing in the Black Hills, South Dakota Explore the extraordinary Black Hills and do some climbing while you're at it! This weekend trip is meant for beginner or experienced climbers and everyone in-between. We'll have a blast climbing, hanging out, eating great food, and maybe even learning a little history while we're out there. Our trained and experienced staff will show you all of the climbing basics and set up routes for everyone…
Find out more »July 2019
All Ladies Intro to Backpacking at Yellow River State Forest with BOW
Pingora Outdoors and Becoming an Outdoors Woman presents: Women's only Intro to Backpacking at Yellow River State Forest Myth: Iowa has no wilderness. Fact: Upend your preconceptions and head out on a 14.3 mile loop through 8,503 acres of crinkle carpet topography, plunging ravine and sandstone bluff with wildlife all around! Join Pingora Outdoors on the ladies only trip as we teach the introductory skills to backpacking. Unplug from technology, meet new outdoor enthusiast ladies, and get ready for new…
Find out more »All Ladies Intro to Canoe Camping on the Des Moines River with BOW
Pingora Outdoors and Becoming an Outdoors Woman Presents: Women's Only Intro to Canoe Camping on the Des Moines River Iowa is known for its scenic rivers. Most people have only ever experienced these rivers during the day. Did you know that you can actually camp on any sandbar turning your canoe trip into a multi-day canoeing adventure? Join Pingora Outdoors as we teach you the basics of Canoe Camping. How to do it safely and how to fall…
Find out more »August 2019
Wilderness First Aid Course
Prepare for the unexpected with this fun, hands-on introduction to wilderness medicine, taught over two and a half days. If you like to take short trips relatively close to medical resources, work at wilderness camps, enjoy weekend family outdoor activities, or recreate outdoors, this course is for you. This course is great for people of all experience levels, and is best suited for those who recreate outdoors where EMS response can be expected in a timely manner (fewer than eight…
Find out more »September 2019
Backpacking the Superior Hiking Trail, MN – September 12-15
Pingora Outdoors Presents: Section Backpacking the Superior Hiking Trail In northeastern Minnesota, the Superior Hiking Trail traverses 296 miles of rugged landscape and beautiful vistas of Lake Superior. The most popular and arguably more scenic sections of the Superior Hiking Trail start north of Duluth. Join Pingora Outdoors as we embark on this four day journey up north. We will make our way from the iconic Split Rock Lighthouse State Park to Tettegouche State Park. Unplug from technology,…
Find out more »Rock Climbing, Sam’s Throne, AR
Pingora Outdoors Presents: Rock Climbing at Sam's Throne, Arkansas Come and explore the remarkable sandstone walls of Sam's Throne in North Central Arkansas. This weekend trip is meant for beginner or experienced climbers and everyone in-between. Our trained and experienced staff will show you all of the climbing basics and set up routes for everyone to try and enjoy. Transportation, equipment, food, and lodging will all be provided. All you need to bring is clothing and any personal items that you’d like.…
Find out more »October 2019
All Ladies Backpacking the Ozark Highlands Trail, AR – October 25-27
Becoming an Outdoors Woman and Pingora Outdoors presents: Backpacking the Ozark Highlands Trail, Ladies only! Pingora Outdoors is partnering with Becoming an Outdoors Woman and the Iowa DNR to bring you an all ladies trip through the Ozark Mountains in Arkansas. Enjoy stunning fall colors in the most remote and scenic regions of the Ozarks. Explore some of the area’s breathtaking mountains and intimate valley floors, experiencing gorgeous views and lush deciduous forest along the way. Bond with your fellow…
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