It’s Time to Level Up Your Adventures.
Advance your backpacking skills and join an inspiring community of women
to have the time of your life in the great outdoors.
to have the time of your life in the great outdoors.
WISDOM IN THE WILDERNESS:
Women’s Advanced 3-Day Backpacking Trip
Learn, grow, and explore with like-minded women on an unforgettable wilderness journey.
EXPAND YOUR OUTDOOR SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE.
This summer, join a group of adventurous women for Wisdom in the Wilderness, a 3-day backpacking trip designed to take your outdoor skills to the next level. Dive deep into backcountry safety, refine your backpacking techniques, equip yourself with advanced outdoor survival knowledge, and learn to embrace the challenges of the wild with confidence and resilience. Along the way, you’ll build a stronger connection to nature and bond with like-minded women who share your love for adventure.
Through hands-on lessons and expert guidance, you’ll gain the skills required to navigate the untamed wild with self-assurance and wisdom, and the opportunity to explore a beautifully wild trail with a group of incredible women right behind you. From mastering survival basics to efficient camp setups, knots, and injury management, you’ll leave prepared to lead your own adventures.
Only 6 spots available!
Tackle the wilderness with wisdom. Keep reading to learn more 👇
TESTIMONIALS
“Shelby provided me with more knowledge than I could ever hoped to learn in a weekend.
I cannot begin to explain how much this trip has given me the confidence to start planning my own backpacking trips safely and responsibly. From all the advice Shelby provided to the views and trail I experienced, I highly recommend booking with Ground Up Adventures to anyone who wants learn more.
I can’t wait to book my next trip!”
“Shelby made me feel empowered and confident so that I could take the trail on my own next time! Shelby knows her stuff!”
Wisdom in the Wilderness: Women’s 3-Day Advanced Guided Group Backpacking Trip
Embrace the Challenge and Elevate Your Skills in the Wild.
Dive into an immersive 3-day adventure designed for women with a passion for pushing boundaries and honoring their drive to explore the great outdoors. Perfect for those with a foundation in backpacking basics, and more importantly – a thirst for a lifetime of backcountry exploration. 🥾💚🏔
Trip Dates [3 days, 2 nights]:
July 25-27, 2025
Location:
📍 Buena Vista, Colorado
🌲 San Isabel National Forest
What’s Included:
✔️ All gear including a tent, sleeping pad and sleeping bag, backpack, trekking poles, and more!
✔️ All meals including dessert and snacks to fuel your adventure. 😋
✔️ Transportation to and from the trailhead.
✔️ Essential knowledge and safety tips for hiking/backpacking outdoors, and best practices for camping in the backcountry.
✔️ Advanced instruction on survival skills, efficient backpacking techniques, emergency signaling, and more.
✔️ A welcoming, women-only space where everyone can grow their skills.
✔️ Learn from a seasoned female guide dedicated to empowering women in the wilderness.
✔️ Both group time and 1:1 time with your guide to answer any specific questions or work on your personal goals.
✔️ An unforgettable journey, invaluable skills that will empower a lifetime of adventures, and lasting friendships.
❗️Only 6 Spots Available – Act Fast!❗️
Some of the skills you’ll learn:
- Techniques and strategies for backpacking with elevation
- Basic foraging and locating water sources
- Survival skills like essential knots, fire building, and basic shelters
- Footwork for backpacking and Injury Prevention
- Wildlife safety and proper food storage
- Advanced leave no trace practices
- Basic navigation skills
- “Embracing the suck” and mental strength
- Problem-solving and improvising in the wild
- Efficient camp setup and teardown
- Weather management while backpacking
- Serious health signs & symptoms to know to recognize
- AND SO much more!
Trip Itinerary:
- Day 1: Meet your group, gear up, and hike to a breathtaking campsite.
- Day 2: Explore scenic trails, learn advanced backpacking skills, and soak in the beauty of nature, exploring a subalpine lake at camp.
- Day 3: Return home with confidence, memories, and the skills to get out and plan your own adventures!
💥 All this ($2k value) for an investment of $775! 💥
❗️Only 6 Spots Available – Act Fast!❗️
Step Into Your Power in the Wild
This experience is your gateway to becoming a wilderness wise woman, capable of anything the great outdoors throws at you. Don’t let this opportunity pass you by.
Secure your spot now by filling out the form below so I can contact you to confirm your booking. Let’s make your future adventures feel empowered and worry-free!
Please email Shelby at shelby@groundupadventuresco.com with any questions or call 970-219-8983.
Only 6 spots available!
$775 USD
💥 A $2000+ value for an investment of $775!
Or 4 payments of $193.75 if you book with
TESTIMONIALS
“Shelby is a fantastic guide, extremely knowledgeable, friendly, helpful and empowering to talk to!
I feel so much more confident after backpacking with her – and even better, the food she makes is delicious!! I mean she made dairy-free hot chocolate at over 12,000 feet, what could be better?!”
“I felt like I was part of a sisterhood. The guide, Shelby, was amazing, the trip was accessible since I didn’t have to bring my own gear, and SO much fun! The memories were priceless and I can’t wait to plan my next adventure.”
Ready to Go Wild?
Spots are limited–reserve yours today and let us take care of the rest!
MEET YOUR GUIDE
Hi, I’m Shelby! I’m an outdoor educator and professional hiking & backpacking guide in beautiful Buena Vista, Colorado. As a skilled outdoor enthusiast and wilderness advocate, I am extremely passionate about sharing my love for adventure with you. Nature is a special place, and I believe the great outdoors is the best teacher of all. I’ve dedicated a lot of my life to learning how to experience the wild safely, and I find joy sharing this knowledge so you can feel empowered on your own adventures.
I started Ground Up Adventures to inspire you to climb your mountain from the ground UP. To show you how healing nature and the mountains can be, how much they can teach you about yourself, and of course, to educate you with the tools you need to get outside and do it on your own. The great outdoors has led me on numerous unforgettable experiences that have enriched my life, and I know it can do the same for you.
Certifications:
- Wilderness First Responder (WFR)
- Wilderness Anaphylaxis Trained (WAT)
- CPR
- AIARE 1
EXPAND YOUR OUTDOOR SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE.
This summer, join a group of adventurous women for Wisdom in the Wilderness, a 3-day backpacking trip designed to take your outdoor skills to the next level. Dive deep into backcountry safety, refine your backpacking techniques, equip yourself with advanced outdoor survival knowledge, and learn to embrace the challenges of the wild with confidence and resilience. Along the way, you’ll build a stronger connection to nature and bond with like-minded women who share your love for adventure.
Through hands-on lessons and expert guidance, you’ll gain the skills required to navigate the untamed wild with self-assurance and wisdom, and the opportunity to explore a beautifully wild trail with a group of incredible women right behind you. From mastering survival basics to efficient camp setups, knots, and injury management, you’ll leave prepared to lead your own adventures.
Only 6 spots available!
TESTIMONIALS
“Shelby provided me with more knowledge than I could ever hoped to learn in a weekend.
I cannot begin to explain how much this trip has given me the confidence to start planning my own backpacking trips safely and responsibly. From all the advice Shelby provided to the views and trail I experienced, I highly recommend booking with Ground Up Adventures to anyone who wants learn more.
I can’t wait to book my next trip!”
“Shelby made me feel empowered and confident so that I could take the trail on my own next time! Shelby knows her stuff!”
Wisdom in the Wilderness: Women’s 3-Day Advanced Guided Group Backpacking Trip
Embrace the Challenge and Elevate Your Skills
in the Wild.
Dive into an immersive 3-day adventure designed for women with a passion for pushing boundaries and honoring their drive to explore the great outdoors. Perfect for those with a foundation in backpacking basics, and more importantly – a thirst for a lifetime of backcountry exploration. 🥾💚🏔
Only 6 spots available!
Trip Dates [3 days, 2 nights]:
July 25-27, 2025
Location:
📍 Buena Vista, Colorado
🌲 San Isabel National Forest
What’s Included:
✔️ All gear including a tent, sleeping pad and sleeping bag, backpack, trekking poles, and more!
✔️ All meals including dessert and snacks to fuel your adventure. 😋
✔️ Transportation to and from the trailhead.
✔️ Essential knowledge and safety tips for hiking/backpacking outdoors, and best practices for camping in the backcountry.
✔️ Advanced instruction on survival skills, efficient backpacking techniques, emergency signaling, and more.
✔️ A welcoming, women-only space where everyone can grow their skills.
✔️ Learn from a seasoned female guide dedicated to empowering women in the wilderness.
✔️ Both group time and 1:1 time with your guide to answer any specific questions or work on your personal goals.
✔️ An unforgettable journey, invaluable skills that will empower a lifetime of adventures, and lasting friendships.
Why Join a Trip with Ground Up Adventures?
- Skill Enhancement: Delve into advanced backpacking techniques, including navigation, survival skills, and efficient camp setups, all under the guidance of experienced female instructors.
- Community Building: Forge lasting bonds with fellow women who share your passion for outdoor exploration and personal growth.
- Trail Empowerment: Experience the joy of overcoming challenges together, celebrating achievements, and creating unforgettable memories in a supportive environment.
Some of the skills you’ll learn:
- Techniques and strategies for backpacking with elevation
- Basic foraging and locating water sources
- Survival skills like essential knots, fire building, and basic shelters
- Footwork for backpacking and Injury Prevention
- Wildlife safety and proper food storage
- Advanced leave no trace practices
- Basic navigation skills
- “Embracing the suck” and mental strength
- Problem-solving and improvising in the wild
- Efficient camp setup and teardown
- Weather management while backpacking
- Serious health signs & symptoms to know to recognize
- AND SO much more!
Only 6 spots available!
Trip Itinerary:
- Day 1: Meet your group, gear up, and hike to a breathtaking campsite.
- Day 2: Explore scenic trails, learn advanced backpacking skills, and soak in the beauty of nature, exploring a subalpine lake at camp.
- Day 3: Return home with confidence, memories, and the skills to get out and plan your own adventures!
$775 USD
💥 All this ($2k value) for an investment of $775! 💥
Or 4 payments of $193.75 if you book with
Step Into Your Power in the Wild
This experience is your gateway to becoming a wilderness wise woman, capable of anything the great outdoors throws at you. Don’t let this opportunity pass you by.
Secure your spot now by filling out the form below so I can contact you to confirm your booking. Let’s make your future adventures feel empowered and worry-free!
Please email Shelby at shelby@groundupadventuresco.com with any questions or call 970-219-8983.
❗️Only 6 Spots Available – Act Fast!❗️
TESTIMONIALS
“Shelby is a fantastic guide, extremely knowledgeable, friendly, helpful and empowering to talk to!
I feel so much more confident after backpacking with her – and even better, the food she makes is delicious!! I mean she made dairy-free hot chocolate at over 12,000 feet, what could be better?!”
“I felt like I was part of a sisterhood. The guide, Shelby, was amazing, the trip was accessible since I didn’t have to bring my own gear, and SO much fun! The memories were priceless and I can’t wait to plan my next adventure.”
Ready to Go Wild?
Spots are limited–reserve yours today and let us take care of the rest!
MEET YOUR GUIDE
Hi, I’m Shelby! I’m an outdoor educator and professional hiking & backpacking guide in beautiful Buena Vista, Colorado. As a skilled outdoor enthusiast and wilderness advocate, I am extremely passionate about sharing my love for adventure with you. Nature is a special place, and I believe the great outdoors is the best teacher of all. I’ve dedicated a lot of my life to learning how to experience the wild safely, and I find joy sharing this knowledge so you can feel empowered on your own adventures.
I started Ground Up Adventures to inspire you to climb your mountain from the ground UP. To show you how healing nature and the mountains can be, how much they can teach you about yourself, and educate you with the tools you need to get outside and do it on your own. The great outdoors has led me on numerous unforgettable experiences that have enriched my life, and I know it can do the same for you.
Certifications:
- Wilderness First Responder (WFR)
- Wilderness Anaphylaxis Trained (WAT)
- CPR
- AIARE 1
© 2025 Ground Up Adventures
Ground Up Adventures is an equal opportunity service provider.
GUA operates under a Special Use Permit in PSICC National Forest.