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 festival. 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 community 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! 🏳️🌈✊🏿✡️ ☪️
Questions? Check out the Freezing Woman FAQ
Two Incredible keynote speakers, legends of the water: Jill Heinerth, and Becky Mason
Workshops for learning new skills.
A choose-your-own adventure menu of many Activities.
Learn about all kinds of outdoors gear including hot tents, hammocks, cold tents, and more
And make wonderful new friends.
Icebreaker, Orientation, and mentors for newcomers
Each site’s vibe noted. e.g. 💚 means visits to that site are 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.
Freezing Woman is an annual event, running in November, at Algonquin Park, Ontario.
