Gearing Up for the Camino

Join us for a fun social time at Bollo Woodfire Pizza. This is a great time to come and meet others who have already completed their Camino or those who are planning on going in 2026.

Join American Pilgrims on the Camino for an inspiring session that brings to life the incredible tradition and epic adventure of the Camino de Santiago. Through personal stories, cultural insights, and practical advice, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of both the spirit and logistics of pilgrimage. Whether you’re just beginning to explore the idea or…

Join our Iowa Chapter charla to hear the experience of local Pampered Pilgrims, Jackie Saxon and Laurie Ihry, who opted to use a service or support system while on their Camino. They will share details of why they opted to use a service and what their experience was like. There will be substantial time for…

Join Chapter Coordinator Faroll Hamer and camino friends at 9:30am for a coffee conversation in Maryland. For those who want to continue the conversation, we will walk to the Sligo Creek Trail around 11 am for an out-and-back as far as you see fit.

Join REI for a presentation hosted by local partners about walking the Camino de Santiago trail in northern Spain. Become acquainted with the history, landscapes, and what it’s like to be a Camino trekker. Preparations for the journey will be discussed, including backpacking gear needed. Explore with us the many layers of this ancient path…

This is a live-zoom of an in-person presentation on walking short Caminos of 100KM. The in-person presentation will be in the Community Room at REI.

A presentation on walking short Caminos, (100KM). This event is in-person at REI but also being lived Zoomed.

More than a half-million people will complete a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela this year, while countless others will follow one of the many ancient, medieval, and contemporary routes across Europe and beyond. For two decades, Dave Whitson has explored these paths, and in this conversation, he’ll share why, even amidst concerns about overcrowding, the…

Camino 101 is for individuals planning their FIRST Camino. This discussion-based class, hosted by Camino veterans, will cover everything you want to know – routes, best times to walk, weather, getting there, training, gear, credentials, and more!