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Take Your Adventures to New Heights.
Climb your mountain and level up your backpacking skills on an inspiring journey with a group of women supporting you every step to the top.
SUMMIT SLEEPOVER:
Women’s 3-Day Guided Backpacking & 14er Summit Trip
Challenge yourself, connect, and conquer new heights with like-minded women
on an unforgettable summit adventure.
TAKE YOUR OUTDOOR SKILLS TO NEW ELEVATIONS.
This summer, join a group of adventurous women for Summit Sleepover, a 3-day backpacking trip that combines the thrill of wilderness exploration with the challenge of summiting one of Colorado’s 14,000-foot peaks in the Land of the Giants, Buena Vista, Colorado. This is the perfect opportunity to push and expand your limits, learn new skills, and bond with an inspiring group of women who love adventure as much as you do.
Whether you’re an experienced backpacker or looking to take your outdoor adventure skills to the next level, this trip offers the guidance, community, and type 2 fun to make your journey unforgettable, and redefine what you’re capable of for your future hikes.
10 SPOTS AVAILABLE! (2 guides)
Reach new heights and redefine what you’re capable of in the great outdoors. Keep reading to learn more 👇
TESTIMONIALS
“I had an absolutely incredible experience hiking a 14er with Shelby at GroundUpAdventures! Her expertise about the mountains was incredible and her enthusiasm for the mountain was infectious, making the trip both fun and educational. I couldn’t have asked for a better guide to share the fun and adventure of conquering my first 14er. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking an unforgettable hiking experience!“
“Shelby was a knowledgeable, insightful & generous guide. She helped me push to the top of the TALLEST mountain in Colorado! The experience was life changing and I can’t wait to plan another guided trip with her.”
Summit Sleepover: Women’s 3-Day Guided Backpacking & 14er Summit Trip
Embrace the Challenge and Elevate Your Skills in the Wild.
Embark on a thrilling 3-day journey designed for women eager to challenge themselves and reach new heights in the great outdoors. Perfect for those with a foundation in backpacking basics and a desire to conquer a 14er while deepening their love for wilderness exploration. 🥾💚🏔
10 SPOTS AVAILABLE! (2 guides)
Trip Dates [3 days, 2 nights]:
August 7-9, 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 summit 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.
❗️10 SPOTS AVAILABLE❗️
Why Join a Trip with Ground Up Adventures?
- Summit Success: Experience the excitement and accomplishment of reaching a 14er summit (moderate difficulty) with a supportive group by your side.
- Skill-Building Adventure: Learn practical backpacking techniques, elevation strategies, and tips for navigating Colorado’s rugged beauty.
- Connect & Empower: Build lasting friendships with like-minded women who share your passion for the outdoors.
- Hassle-Free Gear: Need equipment? We’ve got you covered, so all you need to bring is a pair of boots and your adventurous spirit!
Some of the skills you’ll learn:
- Techniques and strategies for climbing 14ers/summits and for backpacking with elevation
- Footwork for backpacking and Injury Prevention
- Best ways to avoid altitude sickness
- Advanced leave no trace practices
- Basic alpine navigation skills
- Proper pacing, hydration, and nutrition for high-altitude hiking
- Safety and injury prevention at elevation
- Efficient camp setup and light packing techniques
- “Embracing the suck” and mental strength
- Problem-solving and improvising in the wild
- 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 a few miles to a scenic basecamp. Enjoy a relaxing evening under the stars with your new adventure crew.
-
Day 2: Rise early to tackle the 5th tallest 14er summit in the Sawatch Range! Learn strategies for hiking at elevation, pace yourself, and celebrate as you reach the summit. Return to basecamp for a well-deserved evening of rest and camaraderie.
-
Day 3: Enjoy a leisurely hike back to the trailhead, reflecting on your accomplishments and newfound skills. Head home with memories, confidence, and the tools to take on future adventures!
💥 All this ($3,000+ value) for an investment of $949! 💥 (GET $100 OFF during Holiday Sale!)
❗️10 SPOTS AVAILABLE❗️
Conquer Your Mountain Together
With only 10 spots available, Summit Sleepover offers a unique opportunity to challenge yourself, connect with other adventurers, and experience the beauty of Colorado’s high country.
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.
10 SPOTS AVAILABLE!
$949 USD
💥 A $3000+ value for an investment of $949! (GET $100 OFF during Holiday Sale!) 💥
As low as $43/mo if you book with
TESTIMONIALS
“We had an absolutely incredible experience with Ground Up Adventures, all thanks to our amazing guide, Shelby Mann! After a frew failed attempts to summit a 14er on our own, we decided we needed some expert help, and Shelby was the perfect choice.
When summit day came, we learned so much from her. She taught us about different hiking techniques to save energy, and how to find the best routes.
Shelby’s passion for the outdoors and her dedication to helping others shine through in everything she does. 10/10 recommend Ground Up Adventures. Thanks for guiding us to our first successful 14er summit!”
“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?!”
Ready to Take the Trail to New Heights?
Don’t wait—secure your spot for Summit Sleepover and get ready for an empowering journey
filled with fun, challenge, and breathtaking views.
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
TAKE YOUR OUTDOOR SKILLS TO NEW ELEVATIONS.
This summer, join a group of adventurous women for Summit Sleepover, a 3-day backpacking trip that combines the thrill of wilderness exploration with the challenge of summiting one of Colorado’s 14,000-foot peaks in the Land of the Giants, Buena Vista, Colorado. This is the perfect opportunity to push and expand your limits, learn new skills, and bond with an inspiring group of women who love adventure as much as you do.
Whether you’re an experienced backpacker or looking to take your outdoor adventure skills to the next level, this trip offers the guidance, community, and type 2 fun to make your journey unforgettable, and redefine what you’re capable of for your future hikes.
10 SPOTS AVAILABLE! (2 guides)
TESTIMONIALS
“I had an absolutely incredible experience hiking a 14er with Shelby at GroundUpAdventures! Her expertise about the mountains was incredible and her enthusiasm for the mountain was infectious, making the trip both fun and educational. I couldn’t have asked for a better guide to share the fun and adventure of conquering my first 14er. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking an unforgettable hiking experience!“
“Shelby was a knowledgeable, insightful & generous guide. She helped me push to the top of the TALLEST mountain in Colorado! The experience was life changing and I can’t wait to plan another guided trip with her.”
Summit Sleepover: Women’s 3-Day Guided Backpacking & 14er Summit Trip
Embrace the Challenge and Elevate Your Skills
in the Wild.
Embark on a thrilling 3-day journey designed for women eager to challenge themselves and reach new heights in the great outdoors. Perfect for those with a foundation in backpacking basics and a desire to conquer a 14er while deepening their love for wilderness exploration. 🥾💚🏔
10 SPOTS AVAILABLE! (2 guides)
Trip Dates [3 days, 2 nights]:
August 7-9, 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 summit 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 backpacking in high elevation, and safe summits.
✔️ 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?
- Summit Success: Experience the excitement and accomplishment of reaching a 14er summit (moderate difficulty) with a supportive group by your side.
- Skill-Building Adventure: Learn practical backpacking techniques, elevation strategies, and tips for navigating Colorado’s rugged beauty.
- Connect & Empower: Build lasting friendships with like-minded women who share your passion for the outdoors.
- Hassle-Free Gear: Need equipment? We’ve got you covered, so all you need to bring is a pair of boots and your adventurous spirit!
-
Some of the skills you’ll learn:
- Techniques and strategies for climbing 14ers/summits and for backpacking with elevation
- Footwork for backpacking and Injury Prevention
- Best ways to avoid altitude sickness
- Advanced leave no trace practices
- Basic alpine navigation skills
- Proper pacing, hydration, and nutrition for high-altitude hiking
- Safety and injury prevention at elevation
- Efficient camp setup and light packing techniques
- “Embracing the suck” and mental strength
- Problem-solving and improvising in the wild
- Weather management while backpacking
- Serious health signs & symptoms to know to recognize
- AND SO much more!
❗️10 SPOTS AVAILABLE❗️
Trip Itinerary:
-
Day 1: Meet your group, gear up, and hike a few miles to a scenic basecamp. Enjoy a relaxing evening under the stars with your new adventure crew.
-
Day 2: Rise early to tackle the 5th tallest 14er summit in the Sawatch Range! Learn strategies for hiking at elevation, pace yourself, and celebrate as you reach the summit. Return to basecamp for a well-deserved evening of rest and camaraderie.
-
Day 3: Enjoy a leisurely hike back to the trailhead, reflecting on your accomplishments and newfound skills. Head home with memories, confidence, and the tools to take on future adventures!
Conquer Your Mountain Together
With only 10 spots available, Summit Sleepover offers a unique opportunity to challenge yourself, connect with other adventurers, and experience the beauty of Colorado’s high country.
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.
$949 USD
💥 A $3000+ value for an investment of $949!
(GET $100 OFF during Holiday Sale!) 💥
As low as $43/mo if you book with
ONLY 10 SPOTS AVAILABLE!!
TESTIMONIALS
“We had an absolutely incredible experience with Ground Up Adventures, all thanks to our amazing guide, Shelby Mann! After a frew failed attempts to summit a 14er on our own, we decided we needed some expert help, and Shelby was the perfect choice.
When summit day came, we learned so much from her. She taught us about different hiking techniques to save energy, and how to find the best routes.
Shelby’s passion for the outdoors and her dedication to helping others shine through in everything she does. 10/10 recommend Ground Up Adventures. Thanks for guiding us to our first successful 14er summit!”
“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?!”
Ready to Take the Trail to New Heights?
Don’t wait—secure your spot for Summit Sleepover and get ready for an empowering journey
filled with fun, challenge, and breathtaking views.
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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