Women Take the Wild (September)
A beginner-friendly women's backpacking weekend built around hands-on skills, so you leave ready to plan your own trips.
Beginner trip · no backpacking experience required
- Day 1Meet the group in Buena Vista late in the morning and ride to the trailhead together. After a quick safety brief we hike in, stop for lunch on the trail, and reach camp in the afternoon to explore, soak in the views, share dinner and settle in for the night.
- Day 2Breakfast with a view, 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.
“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.”
“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?!”
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