🥾🧦🎄 PATC Women's Holiday Hike & Hiking Sock Exchange 🎄🧦🥾

🥾🧦🎄 PATC Women's Holiday Hike & Hiking Sock Exchange 🎄🧦🥾
Celebrate the holiday season on the trail with a fun morning of hiking, friendship, and festive cheer!
Join us for a relaxed women's group hike followed by a cozy Hiking Sock Exchange. It's the perfect opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, connect with fellow hikers, and celebrate another year of adventures together.

🥾 The Hike

We'll enjoy an easy-to-moderate hike at a comfortable pace with plenty of time to chat, take photos, and take in the beauty of the season. As always, no one gets left behind.

🧦 Hiking Sock Exchange

If you'd like to participate, please bring:
🥾 One new pair of quality hiking socks (merino wool or performance socks are encouraged!)

Fill them with hiking-themed goodies, such as:
🧭 Trail snacks or energy bars
☕ Instant coffee, tea, or hot cocoa packets
🔥 Hand warmers
💄 SPF lip balm
🧴 Travel-size sunscreen or insect repellent
💦 Hydration drink mix or electrolyte packets
🩹 Mini first-aid kit or blister care (moleskin, bandages)
🔦 Mini flashlight or keychain light
🗺️ Trail journal or Rite in the Rain notebook
🖊️ Mini pen or pencil
🎒 Carabiner or gear clip (non-climbing)
🧼 Trail wipes or hand sanitizer
🧦 Fun hiking stickers or patches
🎄 A small outdoor-themed ornament or keepsake
💌 A handwritten note of encouragement or your favorite hiking quote

☕ After the Hike

We'll gather to enjoy:
🍪 Holiday treats
☕ Hot cocoa, coffee, or tea
🎁 Our hiking sock exchange
📸 A festive group photo

Participation in the sock exchange is completely optional—you are welcome to join us for the hike even if you choose not to participate in the exchange.

Let's wrap up another year of trails, adventures, and friendships by celebrating the amazing community of women who love spending time outdoors. We hope you'll join us!

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