Freezing Woman
As the legend goes, years ago, a group of women braved -25 C weather to camp in Algonquin park. Despite the extreme cold, the snow, and wind, they had a great time. The annual event has grown every year since - now at 300+ participants!
Freezing Woman is a group winter camping event. Participants share camp sites in groups of between one to six people. Costs are shared between site-mates. The culture is very inclusive and welcoming.
This is a good trip to practise winter camping with mentors, and multiple backup options in case things go wrong. It is a car camping trip, so participants can bring more gear easily, and have a fallback just in case.
Read the report from Freezing Woman 6, and join the discussion group to participate.
Key details
Annual group event running in November
Winter camping
Car camping
We are all peers and equals. And we treat each other with mutual respect.
We enthusiastically include people who aren’t always treated that way! 🏳️🌈✊🏿✡️ ☪️
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Talks, workshops, and activities about adventure, conservation, and learning new skills.
Hiking (easy or strenuous)
Cross country Skiing
Tour the Algonquin Museums
Birdwatching
Photography
Hangout around the campfire
Gear swap marketplace
Polar Bear Dip
Icebreaker and mentors for newcomers
Each site’s vibe noted. e.g. 💚 means visits to that site encouraged.
Shared campsite costs, free activities, keep participation affordable
Potential to car pool
Guides, checklists, gear recommendations, and a How to Winter Camp video, to help you get started.
Join our discussion group to participate!
Freezing Woman is an annual event, running in November, at Algonquin Park, Ontario.
