Please join AdventurUs, SheJumps, and Between Evergreens, for the fourth annual Bend Women’s Speaker Series - “Empowering Women Through Adventure” at Embark Coworking Community.
For our final 2026 Speaker Series we welcome back a previous speaker, local triple crown thru-hiker Renee “She-ra” Patrick. In late 2024, Renee was diagnosed with advanced cancer that left her in a wheelchair and unable to carry a backpack due to extensive neck and spine damage. Now in remission and walking again, Renee is exploring how to continue hiking and adventuring in a body that has dramatically changed. She successfully completed a 170-mile hike of the Portuguese Camino by using a luggage transport service, and continues to investigate alternative forms of travel so she can continue to find solace and connection in the outdoors.
Join us to re-connect with Renee and explore a topic that so many of us can relate to in our own way, what it looks like to adventure when our body changes.
When: 🗓️ Tuesday, April 28th, 6:30-7:30pm (Doors open @ 6pm)
Where: 📍Embark Coworking Community - 2843 NW Lolo Drive, Bend
Beverages provided by our friends at Crux
Renee Patrick is a creative who seeks to combine her love of design, language, nature, people, and long distance hiking into positive changes for her community and the environment. She has over 20 years of experience planning, hiking, and improving long-distance trails.
ADVENTURUS
AdventurUs is a woman & LGBTQ+ owned company and as such, we are committed to creating inclusive, welcoming spaces for all women and our friends of all gender identities and expressions, who are seeking a women-centered space. Our life-changing adventure travel experiences, retreats, and events focus on outdoor skill development, community building, and fostering fun and friendship. We welcome travelers of all backgrounds, ages, sizes, and experience levels, offering a range of activities from hiking to rock climbing.
We have no room in our packs for discrimination or disrespect of any kind. We value diversity and respect for all humans, wildlife, and land and expect our guests to do the same. When planning travel with AdventurUs, you are committing to Leave No Trace principles and to following all rules, regulations, and customs of the places we visit while honoring the local culture.
And, with a dedication to responsible travel practices, AdventurUs is about more than outdoor adventures – it's about creating a supportive community that respects diversity, promotes inclusivity, and believes in the adventurous spirit within each of us.
We prioritize partnering with women-owned businesses, hiring women guides, local operators and supporting sustainable, mission-driven companies.
When you travel with us, not only are you getting an amazing, life-changing trip experience, you’re getting a partner in adventure.
We serve girls ages 6 and up, women 18 & older who either have never participated in outdoor activities or are active members of the outdoor community looking to give back and share their passion. SheJumps is an inclusive organization. We welcome all women and girls (transgender and cisgender) as well as non-binary people who identify with the women’s community. SheJumps strives to be an ally in the fight against racism and acknowledges that our events and programs take place on traditional, unceded Indigenous lands.
Between Evergreens Mobile Ski + Snowboard Tuning was launched in 2022; born out of the adventurous mountain lifestyle Sarah + Ben immersed themselves in while raising their kids. With Ben’s honed expertise in the craft of ski tuning and their family’s love for vanlife; their mobile service was created. Ben’s industry wisdom and authenticity combined with Sarah’s entrepreneurial spirit and creative vision brought their concept to life.
In 2024, Between Evergreens took ownership of Crow’s Feet. With fresh ideas and an incredible team of high caliber outdoor enthusiasts — the team looks forward to the path and potential that lie ahead!
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