Wags in the Wild: Women's Guided Group Backpacking Trip
Bring your best trail buddy. Spend a night in the high country with your furry friend, with adventure-dog training along the way.
Beginner hike · no backpacking experience required
- Fitting and loading a dog pack
- Trail etiquette and recall with dogs
- Camp setup and a safe night out with your dog
- Reading your dog: paws, heat, water and fatigue
A beginner-friendly first overnight, paced for hiking with a dog. No backpacking experience required.
- Day 1Meet up late in the morning to get gear together, get to know each other and go over the plan. After a quick safety brief we hike in, stop for lunch on the trail, and reach camp in the afternoon. We explore, learn tips for camping with your pup, then share dinner and relax with our furry friends.
- Day 2Breakfast, views and some play time with the pups, then we pack up camp and hike out, back at the cars in the early afternoon.
A general outline, not a schedule. Pace and timing flex with the group and the weather, and we take as many breaks as we need. You will get a detailed itinerary and packing list before the trip.
Unsure about anything? Ask our team before you book. We are happy to help you prepare.
“From the start, Shelby was incredibly accommodating with my puppy, Roxy. She made every effort to ensure my sometimes-carsick girl was comfortable and secure in her truck as she drove us off-road to the various trails. She provided tips on how to safely hike with Roxy, ensuring I knew the proper commands to use, when to put Roxy behind us, and emphasizing the importance of giving my developing puppy a great experience.”
“I joined a beginner women's backpacking trip and learned SO much. From safety, to wildlife, to navigation and tips and tricks - we covered everything. I feel so much more empowered and equipped to hike and camp in the backcountry.”
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Your deposit is 50% of the total trip price and is nonrefundable. The remaining balance is due the day before your trip.
If you cancel 15 or more calendar days before your trip, you are eligible for a refund of everything you have paid above the deposit.
If you cancel 8–14 calendar days before your trip, you are eligible for the smaller of 50% of the total trip price or the amount you have paid above the deposit.
If you cancel 7 calendar days or fewer before your trip, no refund is available. If you have paid only the deposit, there is no refundable amount.
For an eligible refund, we deduct only the actual card-processing fee retained by Stripe that is proportional to the refundable balance amount. We exclude fees on the deposit, add no administrative fee, and round the fee deduction down in your favor. A refund cannot be less than $0.
Contact Shelby to request a cancellation. Cancellation timing uses calendar days in Denver time. Shelby handles cancellations and refunds manually, and eligible refunds are processed within 7–10 business days of your cancellation request.
For an existing booking, the policy you accepted at checkout and received in your confirmation email applies.
Contact Shelby about a cancellation