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Join Gutsy Girls for a 4-night snowshoeing and winter hiking adventure in the Pyrenees. Designed for active beginners, this retreat offers guided mountain treks, cosy village lodging, and a taste of Spanish culture -- all set against the breathtaking backdrop of the French-Spanish border. **Why Snowshoeing?** * **Hiking’s Winter Twin –** Snowshoeing is simply hiking with a snowy twist. With a bit of technique and the right gear, you’ll explore remote trails blanketed in white, far from the crowds. * **Confidence in the Mountains –** Led by expert local guides, you’ll build skills and stamina while trekking through glacier lakes, national parks, and alpine peaks. * **A Feast for the Senses –** From panoramic mountain views to delicious local cuisine and spa soaks with thermal vistas, this trip blends adventure with indulgence. **Highlights** * 3 days of guided snowshoeing across Spanish and French Pyrenees * Trek to glacier lakes, forested valleys, and iconic peaks like Pic du Midi d’Ossau * Spa afternoon with thermal baths and mountain views * Tapas lunch in Zaragoza and nightly three-course dinners at handpicked village restaurants * Stay in a charming family-run hotel in Sallent de Gallego * Small group experience with like-minded women This adventure is rated moderate to challenging. No snowshoeing experience is needed, but a good fitness level is essential for mountain climbs and full days on the trail. Expect steep ascents, narrow paths, and rewarding views that make every step worth it. **📍 Location** Nestled in the heart of the Pyrenees, Sallent de Gallego is a picturesque mountain village surrounded by towering peaks and winding trails. Each day’s route offers a new perspective, whether you're crossing into France or circling frozen lakes beneath jagged summits. **🛏️ Accommodation** Our base is a cosy, family-run hotel with just 11 en-suite rooms, a stone fireplace lounge, and panoramic mountain views. It’s full of character and warmth, perfect for relaxing after a day in the snow. **Price** **Sun 8 February - Thur 12 February** Twin room: £1300 Private room: £1450 **Sun 15 February - Thur 19 February** Twin room: £1400 Private room: £1550 **Fri 27 February - Tue 3 March** Twin room: £1350 Private room: £1500 **Fri 13 March - Tue 17 March** Twin room: £1350 Private room: £1500 **What’s Included** * 4 nights’ accommodation in Sallent de Gallego * 3 days of guided snowshoeing with expert local guides * Snowshoe, gaiter, and pole rental * Spa circuit with thermal baths * 4 breakfasts, 1 tapas lunch, 3 packed lunches, 4 three-course dinners * Gutsy Girls host * Airport or train station transfers for our recommended flight times \*(1 extra lunch for Fri-Tues trips) **Full Trip Details: [Pyrenees Snowshoeing Adventure](https://www.gutsygirls.co.uk/pyrenees-snowshoeing-adventure-holiday)** Book in with a 30% deposit, with the balance due 45 days prior to departure. Act quickly—spaces on our adventures fill up fast! **➡️ Book Your Spot [here](https://www.gutsygirls.co.uk/pyrenees-snowshoeing-adventure-holiday)** **🔒 Safe & Secure with Us** With over six years of experience, Gutsy Girls Ltd is a trusted, insured travel company. **🐻 Why Gutsy Girls?** Gutsy Girls connects women through outdoor adventures, nature, and sports. Whether you're new to adventure or a seasoned explorer, we offer fun, friendly and supportive environments where every woman feels welcome. **🙌 Solo Adventures Welcome** Designed for solo travellers—90% join alone and find lifelong friends. If solo travel sounds daunting, don't worry! Our team ensures your journey is seamless, stress-free, and unforgettable. **⭐️ Highly Recommended** Don't just take our word for it; we've been recognised by the Guardian, The Times, and Stylist and more! Check out our 5-star reviews on **[Trustpilot](https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/gutsygirls.co.uk)** 🌍 Check out more of our adventures **[here](https://gutsygirls.co/3ITdPMN)** Follow us on **[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/gutsygirls_/)**

Ski Trip · February 12–15 Ski getaway from February 12 to 15 (4 days / 3 nights), staying at Hotel Tuc Blanc. The package includes: • 3 nights accommodation • Half board: breakfast and dinner included • 3-day ski pass included Prices (transport not included): • €700 per person in a double room • €800 per person in a single room 🕕 Registration deadline: January 31 at 6:00 PM 👥 Maximum group size: 4 people Languages spoken: Catalan, Spanish, English and French

Join us on February 14th from 2–5 PM for a cozy and fun Valentine’s Day gathering! Start by grabbing lunch at **Portia’s Café**, then head next door to **The Cozy** for crafts, activities, and a relaxed space to celebrate the day together. **Date:** February 14 **Time:** 2:00–5:00 PM **Location:** The Cozy (next to Portia’s Café)

Join us for lunch and meet our very successful group. We are each others sales team...always looking for referrals for our members. If you are looking for new clients, let us help you out! Bring your business cards and brochures to share with us. We have a speaker each week so that we can learn about their business. Because we have only one member per business, we have many of the spots filled. However, we are specifically looking for an estate attorney, a handyman/electrician, and an event planner. We have referrals for you! All visitors are welcome. Any questions contact [pmarchio@farmersagent.com](mailto:pmarchio@farmersagent.com)

**When:** Saturday\, February 21 \| 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM **Where:** [1124 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43206](https://twodollarradiohq.com/about-us) Looking for a night of meaningful connection and great vegan food? Join us at [Two Dollar Radio Headquarters](https://www.google.com/viewer/place?mid=/g/11fkn49_yq&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj14_nkjsWSAxVt4ckDHdRCH4oQqdYPegYIAQgFEAI) for a special community gathering! **What’s on the menu?** While [2$R](https://www.google.com/viewer/place?mid=/g/11fkn49_yq&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj14_nkjsWSAxVt4ckDHdRCH4oQqdYPegYIAQgGEAI) typically serves a selection of [house-made sandwiches](https://twodollarradiohq.com/weekly-food) and vegan pastries, they are creating a **special menu** specifically for our event. You can also grab a coffee, tea, or a drink from their [full bar](https://twodollarradiohq.com/) of cocktails and beer. **The Main Event:** * **Play:** Bring a favorite game from home to share or dive into the ones available at the shop. * **Connect:** Meet new and old friends in a space that values independent culture and plant-based living. * **Support:** Help us champion a local, family-owned vegan business that doubles as a powerhouse [indie book publisher](https://twodollarradio.com/pages/headquarters). **Parking Instructions:** * **Street Parking:** There is free public street parking available on both sides of Parsons Avenue and on the surrounding residential side streets. * **Lot Parking:** The [Columbus Metropolitan Library](https://www.google.com/viewer/place?mid=/g/126262ks5&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj14_nkjsWSAxVt4ckDHdRCH4oQqdYPegYIAQgKEAM) lot (1113 Parsons Ave) is located directly across the street and is available for guest use **only after the library has closed**. On Saturdays, the lot is typically available starting at 6:00 PM. * **Bike Parking:** For those cycling, there is a bike rack conveniently located at the corner of Cline and Parsons.

Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 7:00pm on Wednesday, February 11 at Streetlight Guild. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. **SCHEDULE:** 6:45ish - Quick introductions 7:00 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour 8:00 - The End **OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING** happens before and after the writing hour. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. **BEING LATE IS OKAY:** just show up and get settled! If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing & I look forward to seeing you at Streetlight Guild! **WHAT SHOULD I BRING?** Whatever you need to be able to write! You're welcome to bring earplugs/headphones if noise will bother you! **OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:** * **RSVP:** Please RSVP by 6:00pm the evening of the meeting. This helps me know how many to expect, and if we'll need additional space! * **COVID:** While masks are not required, please be mindful of the other writers around you and their comfort levels. * **WIFI/OUTLETS:** Outlets are limited, so please ensure your devices are charged when you come! But Streetlight Guild does have free WiFi! Yay! * **PARKING:** There is free public parking at Streetlight Guild.

**Our February novel is: Julia by Sandra Newman** **This month is a classic, dystopian, fiction, literary fiction, women’s fiction, and science fiction novel. The book is 394 pages in print and 14 hours and 20 minutes on audiobook.** **An imaginative, feminist, and brilliantly relevant-to-today retelling of Orwell’s 1984, from the point of view of Winston Smith’s lover, Julia, by critically acclaimed novelist Sandra Newman.** Julia Worthing is a mechanic, working in the Fiction Department at the Ministry of Truth. It’s 1984, and Britain (now called Airstrip One) has long been absorbed into the larger trans-Atlantic nation of Oceania. Oceania has been at war for as long as anyone can remember, and is ruled by an ultra-totalitarian Party, whose leader is a quasi-mythical figure called Big Brother. In short, everything about this world is as it is in Orwell’s 1984. All her life, Julia has known only Oceania, and, until she meets Winston Smith, she has never imagined anything else. She is an ideal citizen: cheerfully cynical, always ready with a bribe, piously repeating every political slogan while believing in nothing. She routinely breaks the rules, but also collaborates with the regime when necessary. Everyone likes Julia. Then one day she finds herself walking toward Winston Smith in a corridor and impulsively slips him a note, setting in motion the devastating, unforgettable events of the classic story. Julia takes us on a surprising journey through Orwell’s now-iconic dystopia, with twists that reveal unexpected sides not only to Julia, but to other familiar figures in the 1984 universe. This unique perspective lays bare our own world in haunting and provocative ways, just as the original did almost seventy-five years ago.