3-day outdoor getaway for women

The REI Outessa Summit give women the chance to participate in more than 200 outdoor activities across three days, as well learn from experts.

Kirkwood Mountain Resort will host the event Aug. 19-21; then it moves to Powder Mountain in Utah, Sept. 9-11. Each location limits participation to 500 people.

Activities range from camping, backpacking, kayaking, outdoor cooking, mountain biking, paddle boarding, climbing, yoga, and hiking. Each class will have about 15 people, with various levels.

Dinners will be family-style. Elite athletes will share their stories in the evenings.