Salt Lake Adventure Team

 

Connect, Explore, and Grow Together

 

Details

At Girl & Her Backpack, we understand the transformative power of the outdoors. Adventure Teams provide girls ages 11-17 with a safe, supportive, and exciting way to explore Utah’s breathtaking wilderness while building confidence, leadership skills, and lasting friendships.

At a Glance
📅 Season: February through May, with meetups 2x a month
📍 Location: Salt Lake County
💰 Cost: $200 per person (Refer a friend and receive $25 off!)

Why join a team?

Adventure Teams are local groups of girls ages 11-17 who meet regularly to enjoy outdoor activities and meaningful experiences.

Teams are designed to encourage connection, learning, and fun in a safe, supportive environment.

From February to May, your child will:

  • Participate in monthly hikes to explore nature’s beauty.

  • Engage in enriching activities like yoga, journaling, and indoor climbing.

  • Make a difference with service projects that teach responsibility and community care.

  • Build lifelong friendships with peers who share a love for adventure.

The schedule

February 15th: Hike Donut Falls for Galentine’s Day

February 26th: Yoga (Location TBD but in SLC)

March 15th: Hike The Living Room

March 26th: Indoor climbing (Location TBD but in SLC)

April 12th: Hike Millcreek Canyon

April 23rd: Service project

May TBD: Hike Twin Peaks

May 21st: Outdoor painting class

Hikes will take place from 11am-2pm and week day activities will take place from 5:30pm - 6:30pm unless otherwise noted.

Meet your leads

  • Elena

    Elena is a wilderness first responder and has volunteered with Girl & Her Backpack for four years.

  • Abby

    Abby is a wilderness first responder and has volunteered with Girl & Her Backpack for three years.

FAQs

  • Adventure teams are groups of 15 girls ages 11-17.

  • Parents or guardians will drop their child off at the gazebo at Tanner Park before each hike.

  • We recommend that your child wears appropriate workout clothing for each activity, including closed toe shoes. Please have your child wear sunscreen and bring water and snacks.

  • Yes, if you would like to apply for a full or partial scholarship, please email ashley@girlandherbackpack.com

  • Your child does not need to prepare ahead of time.

“Finding a sense of purpose enables girls to develop their own framework for success, rather than looking at what others are doing as a source of comparison and competition.”

- American Camp Association