Learn how to go solo,
without the fear of going alone.
No gear? No problem.
Join our women-only backpacking trip for a fun, worry-free introduction
to going solo, so you can feel safe & confident!
SHE HIKES SOLO:
Build the backpacking skills that make every adventure safer – for life.
Explore the wilderness with confidence, community, and expert guidance FOR women.
This summer, join a group of like-minded women for a life-changing experience where you’ll learn the essential skills to backpack solo safely and confidently by practicing them in a supported setting.
Ready to step into solo hiking and backpacking, with a safety net? We’ve got you every step of the way. She Hikes Solo is our women-only, mentored overnight trip that pairs outdoor education with a hands-on, real solo practice, including things like site selection, navigation basics, safety protocols, camp and kitchen routines, nighttime safety, and clear decision making skills. Crafted by women, for women, this trip fosters true independence, calm confidence, and a supportive sisterhood. Learn the skills, sleep confidently outdoors, and adventure solo safely for a lifetime; we’ll show you how.
8 SPOTS AVAILABLE
Unleash your confidence. Keep reading to learn more 👇
“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!”
She Hikes Solo: Women’s Exclusive Guided Group Backpacking Trip
Essential Solo Backpacking Skills for a Lifetime of Safe Outdoor Adventures
During this 2-day women’s-only backpacking trip, you’ll learn how to explore the great outdoors independently, without the guesswork. Perfect for women who think they’re ready, or want to be ready, to hike and camp solo. Especially those that want a safety net, structured coaching, and repeatable systems to keep you a safe and responsible adventurer.
These are the skills that keep you safe, and could one day save your life.
2026 Trip Dates:
August 1-2, 2026
Location:
📍 Buena Vista, Colorado
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 😋
✔️ Learn from an experienced female guide passionate about making the outdoors accessible for all
✔️ Transportation to and from the trailhead
✔️ Access to an (optional) fitness program to help you prepare
✔️ Essential knowledge and safety tips for hiking/backpacking outdoors, and best practices for camping in the backcountry
✔️ Both group time and 1:1 time with your guide to answer any specific questions or work on your personal goals
✔️ A welcoming, women-only space where beginners are celebrated and everyone can grow their skills.
✔️ Memories that will last a lifetime, skills that will empower your future adventures, and bonds that’ll warm your heart forever.
💥 A $1200+ value for just $649! 💥
8 SPOTS TOTAL (2 guides)
Some things you’ll learn:
- What to bring & how to pack your bag correctly
- Choosing a safe campsite
- Fear management & how to hike/sleep outside confidently solo
- Injury Prevention on and off the trail
- Wildlife & other safety protocols
- Camp & Kitchen; How to make backcountry meals
- Navigation basics
- Risk management, emergency decision making with clear evac criteria
- So much more!
Trip Itinerary:
- August 1, Day 1: Meet your group, gear up, and hike to a breathtaking campsite. We will do skills blocks on risk assessment, camp, communications, and more. You can have the option to practice having your first “solo” night while our guides remain on call.
- August 2, Day 2: We’ll reconvene in the morning and learn more essential backpacking skills, like wildlife safety and decision making, while soaking in the beauty of nature. Return home with confidence, memories, and the skills to keep adventuring on your own!
💥 A $1200+ value for only $649! 💥
Feel Confident on the Trails
Embrace your wild side. Dare to step onto the trails knowledgable and fear-free on your future adventures.🥾🌲
Don’t miss this chance to equip yourself with valuable knowledge as you venture out into the great outdoors.
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.
8 SPOTS TOTAL
$649 USD
💥 A $1200+ value for only $649! (GET $100 OFF DURING HOLIDAY SALE!) 💥
Or 4 payments of $162.25 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 not have to wait around for others to join you?
Spots are limited–reserve yours today and let us take care of the rest!
MEET YOUR HEAD 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
This summer, join a group of like-minded women for a life-changing experience where you’ll learn the essential skills to backpack solo safely and confidently by practicing them in a supported setting.
Ready to step into solo hiking and backpacking, with a safety net? We’ve got you every step of the way. She Hikes Solo is our women-only, mentored overnight trip that pairs outdoor education with a hands-on, real solo practice, including things like site selection, navigation basics, safety protocols, camp and kitchen routines, nighttime safety, and clear decision making skills. Crafted by women, for women, this trip fosters true independence, calm confidence, and a supportive sisterhood. Learn the skills, sleep confidently outdoors, and adventure solo safely for a lifetime; we’ll show you how.
8 SPOTS AVAILABLE
GROUND UP ADVENTURES 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!”
“I decided to book my first ever backpacking and camping trip with GUA and it’s one of the best decisions I have made. Shelby guided me up to the most dreamy camp site, provided an abundance of knowledge, supplies, made me feel comfortable and safe, and provided some of the yummiest food and warm drinks!
Shelby made me feel empowered and confident so that I could take the trail on my own next time! Shelby knows her stuff!”
She Hikes Solo: Women’s Exclusive Guided Group Backpacking Trip
Solo Backpacking Skills for a Lifetime of Safe Outdoor Adventures
During this 2-day women’s-only backpacking trip, you’ll learn how to explore the great outdoors independently, without the guesswork. Perfect for women who think they’re ready, or want to be ready, to hike and camp solo. Especially those that want a safety net, structured coaching, and repeatable systems to keep you a safe and responsible adventurer.
These are the skills that keep you safe, and could one day save your life.
2026 Trip Dates:
August 1-2, 2026
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 😋
✔️ Learn from an experienced female guide passionate about making the outdoors accessible for all
✔️ Transportation to and from the trailhead
✔️ Access to an (optional) fitness program to help you prepare
✔️ Essential knowledge and safety tips for hiking/backpacking outdoors, and best practices for camping in the backcountry
✔️ Both group time and 1:1 time with your guide to answer any specific questions or work on your personal goals
✔️ A welcoming, women-only space where beginners are celebrated and everyone can grow their skills.
✔️ Memories that will last a lifetime, skills that will empower your future adventures, and bonds that’ll warm your heart forever.
💥 A $1200+ value for just $649! 💥
8 SPOTS TOTAL (2 guides)
Some things you’ll learn:
- What to bring & how to pack your bag correctly
- Choosing a safe campsite
- Fear management & how to hike/sleep outside confidently solo
- Injury Prevention on and off the trail
- Wildlife & other safety protocols
- Camp & Kitchen; How to make backcountry meals
- Navigation basics
- Risk management, emergency decision making with clear evac criteria
- So much more!
Trip Itinerary:
- August 1, Day 1: Meet your group, gear up, and hike to a breathtaking campsite. We will do skills blocks on risk assessment, camp, communications, and more. You can have the option to practice having your first “solo” night while our guides remain on call.
- August 2, Day 2: We’ll reconvene in the morning and learn more essential backpacking skills, like wildlife safety and decision making, while soaking in the beauty of nature. Return home with confidence, memories, and the skills to keep adventuring on your own!
Feel Confident on the Trails
Embrace your wild side. Dare to step onto the trails knowledgable and fear-free on your future adventures!
Don’t miss this chance to equip yourself with valuable knowledge as you venture out into the great outdoors.
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.
$649 USD
💥 A $1200+ value for only $649! (GET $100 OFF DURING HOLIDAY SALE!)
Starting at $162.25 if you book with
8 SPOTS TOTAL (2 guides)
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 not have to wait around for others to join you?
Spots are limited–reserve yours today and let us take care of the rest!
MEET YOUR HEAD 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
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