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Swap your everyday for an unforgettable adventure in Iceland! This adventure brings together women ready to explore snowy trails, ride Icelandic horses, and embrace the thrill of cross-country skiing on a six night multi-activity trip - perfect for beginners and seasoned adventurers alike. Whether you're gliding across snowy trails, trekking through untouched wilderness, or bonding with Icelandic horses, every moment is crafted for discovery and connection. With expert guides leading the way, you'll explore Iceland’s dramatic terrain, unwind in cozy lodges, and possibly witness the magic of the Northern Lights. No prior experience needed—just a sense of curiosity and a love for adventure! **Highlights** • Learn the fundamentals of cross-country skiing in Iceland’s stunning winter terrain • Snowshoe through untouched Arctic landscapes, discovering hidden gems along the way • Ride Icelandic horses across snowy trails, experiencing their unique tölt gait • Set out on a whale watching excursion to witness these majestic creatures in their natural habitat • Relax in traditional geothermal pools and soak in Iceland’s natural beauty • Chase the Northern Lights in one of the best viewing spots in the country • Enjoy hearty, locally sourced meals and warm hospitality 📍 **Location** Nestled in North Iceland, this adventure takes you through vast open landscapes, frozen fjords, and charming rural villages. With crisp air, endless horizons, and the chance to spot reindeer, it’s the perfect setting for a winter escape. 🛌 **Accommodation** Stay in cozy countryside lodges, offering warmth and comfort after each day’s adventure. Enjoy delicious Icelandic cuisine and unwind in welcoming communal spaces. 🔥 **Difficulty Level** This trip is beginner-friendly, with expert guides ensuring a supportive and enjoyable experience. No prior skiing or riding experience required. Just bring your adventurous spirit and an open mind! 💷 **Price** Twin: £2075 (approx. €2375 / $2770) Private: £2375 (approx. €2720 / $3175) **What's Included** • 6 nights accommodation in countryside lodges • 5 days of guided winter activities • All meals—fresh, hearty, and locally sourced • Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and horseback riding • Northern Lights excursions • Geothermal pool visits • Airport transfers from Akureyri for recommended flights • Gutsy Girls host and expert local guides Ready to embrace Iceland’s winter magic? ❄️✨ Full Trip Details: **[Iceland Beginner Friendly Multi-Activity Adventure](https://www.gutsygirls.co.uk/iceland-beginner-cross-country-ski-snowshoe-and-horse-riding-adventure)** 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/iceland-beginner-cross-country-ski-snowshoe-and-horse-riding-adventure)** **🔒 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_/)**

Swap your everyday for an unforgettable adventure in Iceland! This adventure brings together women ready to explore snowy trails, ride Icelandic horses, and embrace the thrill of cross-country skiing on a six night multi-activity trip - perfect for beginners and seasoned adventurers alike. Whether you're gliding across snowy trails, trekking through untouched wilderness, or bonding with Icelandic horses, every moment is crafted for discovery and connection. With expert guides leading the way, you'll explore Iceland’s dramatic terrain, unwind in cozy lodges, and possibly witness the magic of the Northern Lights. No prior experience needed—just a sense of curiosity and a love for adventure! **Highlights** • Learn the fundamentals of cross-country skiing in Iceland’s stunning winter terrain • Snowshoe through untouched Arctic landscapes, discovering hidden gems along the way • Ride Icelandic horses across snowy trails, experiencing their unique tölt gait • Set out on a whale watching excursion to witness these majestic creatures in their natural habitat • Relax in traditional geothermal pools and soak in Iceland’s natural beauty • Chase the Northern Lights in one of the best viewing spots in the country • Enjoy hearty, locally sourced meals and warm hospitality 📍 **Location** Nestled in North Iceland, this adventure takes you through vast open landscapes, frozen fjords, and charming rural villages. With crisp air, endless horizons, and the chance to spot reindeer, it’s the perfect setting for a winter escape. 🛌 **Accommodation** Stay in cozy countryside lodges, offering warmth and comfort after each day’s adventure. Enjoy delicious Icelandic cuisine and unwind in welcoming communal spaces. 🔥 **Difficulty Level** This trip is beginner-friendly, with expert guides ensuring a supportive and enjoyable experience. No prior skiing or riding experience required. Just bring your adventurous spirit and an open mind! 💷 **Price** Twin: £2075 (approx. €2375 / $2770) Private: £2375 (approx. €2720 / $3175) **What's Included** • 6 nights accommodation in countryside lodges • 5 days of guided winter activities • All meals—fresh, hearty, and locally sourced • Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and horseback riding • Northern Lights excursions • Geothermal pool visits • Airport transfers from Akureyri for recommended flights • Gutsy Girls host and expert local guides Ready to embrace Iceland’s winter magic? ❄️✨ Full Trip Details: **[Iceland Beginner Friendly Multi-Activity Adventure](https://www.gutsygirls.co.uk/iceland-beginner-cross-country-ski-snowshoe-and-horse-riding-adventure)** 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/iceland-beginner-cross-country-ski-snowshoe-and-horse-riding-adventure)** **🔒 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_/)**

**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you. The building address is 4450 Bridge Park The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400 You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge. **Abstract** *Spec-Driven Development with GitHub Spec-Kit: From Intent to Implementation* Spec-driven development flips the traditional workflow on its head: instead of code being the source of truth, the specification becomes the backbone of design, collaboration, and delivery. In this session, we’ll explore how GitHub Spec-Kit enables teams to treat specifications as first-class artifacts—living documents that drive architecture, implementation, and verification. You’ll learn how Spec-Kit helps teams clearly express intent using structured, version-controlled specs that live alongside code. We’ll walk through a practical workflow that starts with defining system behavior and constraints, then progressively refines those specs into testable, automatable outcomes. Along the way, we’ll show how specs can reduce ambiguity, improve cross-functional collaboration, and make design decisions explicit before a single line of production code is written. This talk will cover: --What spec-driven development is (and what it isn’t) --How GitHub Spec-Kit fits into modern developer workflows --Using specs to align product, engineering, and AI-assisted development --Real-world examples of turning specs into implementations with confidence Whether you’re building greenfield systems, integrating AI into your stack, or trying to reduce costly rework, spec-driven development offers a scalable way to move faster without sacrificing clarity. Attendees will leave with concrete patterns and a clear mental model for adopting GitHub Spec-Kit in their own projects. **YouTube Link** TBA

**NEW LOCATION: Improving Office in Franklinton** Physical location: Improving Office 330 Rush Alley Suite #150 Columbus, OH 43215 Schedule: * 6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages. * 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s). See the handy Parking Map - we recommend street parking. [Street Parking Map](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1u2A4fLNlxwLJn0KA_hKc8bnFlFHLvsHBDh-_8wzX_tk/edit?usp=sharing) We meet on the last Monday of each Month. Presentations are given by members and friends of this group. If you would like to do a presentation (small or large) on a python topic, please contact centralohpython@gmail.com

Happy Holidays! The first Wednesday of January is 7th, and this is Orthodox Christmas. And i will be wishing everyone Merry Christmas in January, and i am sure many of you will be tired from all this socializing. That is why we are going to meet on February 4th. And we will continue discussing the Hot topic of our age an AI. We’ve spent the last few sessions learning how to *talk* to AI. We’ve mastered prompt engineering and "vibecoding" to build things faster. Now, it’s time for the next leap: **letting AI work for us while we sleep.** In this session, we are moving beyond simple chatbots to explore **Autonomous AI Agents.** Unlike standard tools that wait for you to type a command, Agents are designed to perceive a goal, plan a series of tasks, and execute them independently within your WordPress site. We will discuss **Generative vs. Agentic AI:** Understanding the shift from *"Write me a blog post"* to *"Monitor local Knoxville news and draft a weekly summary every Friday."* I am sure many of you have seen WordPress ads offering different Agentic tools like **Uncanny Automator**, **AI Engine**, or **n8n**. What do these tools do? How successful they are? And how implementable all these agents are for your current WordPress site? I will gather some info and make research. But please join us and bring your stories and experience on topic. See you!

Join fellow Queer birders on February 22nd for birding at Pickerington Ponds Metropark. No expertise required!

Private Group. Closed to the Public Knowing ourselves and understanding our abilities is the first step toward wielding our gifts with control and accuracy. In subsequent classes we will verify and hone our talents with activities and discussion. These are hands-on workshops and participation is expected. The goal of our series will be to develop expertise in areas of particular interest such as mediumship, channeling, divination, healing and, etc.. Our ultimate directions will be determined by class members as we evolve. I look forward to sharing and discovering with you. - Cynthia

Join the Columbus AI community for our quarterly gathering — a casual, community-focused evening where everyone has a chance to share, learn, and connect. These open mic–style events give anyone in the community up to **5 minutes** to present a project, share a tool, pose a question, or offer a perspective on the evolving AI space. No slides required — just a welcoming space to exchange ideas and keep the local AI conversation moving. If you’d like to take the stage, message **Chris (the organizer)** with a **title and short description** of what you’d like to share. Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus. Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.transformlabs.com/services)