Trailer Backing
Course Content and Outcomes:
Our trailer backing course is designed to provide beginners with hands-on experience in various backing techniques. Our four hour course covers basic equipment, hitching a trailer, and backing procedures for bumper pull trailers. This course is led by an all-woman instructor team and is intentionally designed for women to increase their skills in a controlled and supportive environment.
Students must provide their own vehicle and trailer, and have experience driving their vehicle and trailer in order to safely travel to White Sulphur Springs.
Safety
Safety is our number one priority. Instructors will provide hands-on technical instruction in a manner that allows participants to feel comfortable and empowered.
Physical Requirements
The course is physically demanding – students must be able to lift 20 lbs, bend at the waist, and be able to be on their feet for several hours at a time. Our courses take place in variable weather conditions and at times on uneven terrain.
We hope you are able to join us, if you require an accomodation in order to participate please reach out so we can work with you directly. Questions? Contact us!
WHEN
This four-hour course will be offered at four different times.
Course dates and start times* include:
June 1st 12:30pm
June 2nd 9am
June 29th 12:30pm
June 30th 9am
WHO
This retreat offers an intentionally built, supportive learning environment for anyone who identifies as a woman. Participants must be 18 years or older.
WHERE
White Sulphur Springs, Montana.
*Please plan ahead for your arrival, the course will start promptly at the designated time.
Food and Lodging
Lodging and meals are NOT included in the course registration fee. Snacks will be provided. Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated with prior notice.
Please visit our Local Information page for more about available accommodations.
Equipment & Tools
Participants will need to bring their own insured vehicle and trailer to use during the course. While the course is hosted in a cow pasture, participants must possess a valid drivers license. Closed toe shoes are required and a pair of sturdy work gloves for hitching/unhitching the trailer are recommended.
COST
2024 rate: $100 per person. The registration fee covers course materials, snacks, and professional facilitation.
Scholarships and payment plans are available! Contact us for more info.
PAYMENT
Payment is required upon registration.
Check or Credit Cards accepted. Details provided upon registration.
REGISTRATION
The course is limited to eight participants per section. Once the course is full (first come, first served), we will add names to a waitlist.
Registration for all four course dates will open on April 1st.
Click Register to view available dates and registration forms. Course dates are listed in the registration title.
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CANCELLATION
Course fees, minus a $50 cancellation fee, will be refunded if cancellation is made prior to 30 days before the start of the course. Fees are nonrefundable if cancellation is made within 30 days of the start of the course. In the event that the Work Skills Course is canceled by the Foundation due to public health concerns, full refunds will be issued for the course tuition.