Affinity Networking Spaces

Looking to share space with long-distance hikers and aspiring hikers who share some of your identities? Want to ask questions specific to those identities in a safer space? Join ALDHA-West for FREE Affinity Networking spaces at the second ruck of the 2021 season.

While we recognize that more identities exist than spaces we are able to offer at this time, and we hope to offer more and different spaces in the future, we are facilitating four different breakout groups, led by experienced long-distanced hikers who share the following identities:

• Black, Indigenous, and People of Color
• LGBTQAI2S+ Folks
• Women+ (not limited to cisgender women)
• Older Hikers

During the session, you will have the ability to switch groups (if you so choose) in order to meet others who share different aspects of your identity. 

To foster a safer space for participants, we ask that everyone respect the space by only attending if you share at least one of these identities. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

All participants will have the chance to win fabulous giveaway prizes from our Sponsors!

The event is scheduled to take about two hours in total. We recommend using a computer or tablet instead of a phone to be able to see presentations more clearly.

Please "purchase" your free tickets below in order to reserve your spot at the Ruck.

Having trouble registering or signing up for membership? Please contact secretary@aldhawest.org.