Upcoming events


Holiday Girls’ Climb Night
Dec
13

Holiday Girls’ Climb Night

🎄🤸‍♀️ Holiday Climb Night! 🎄

Calling all girls ages 11-17! Join Girl & Her Backpack for an unforgettable evening of bouldering and guidance—plus a chance to win in our exciting raffle! 🧗‍♀️✨ No prior climbing experience required!

Location: Salt Lake Bouldering Project 660 S 400 W, Unit 600, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

Sign up below and confirm your spot with a $13 payment to Ashley@girlandherbackpack.com via PayPal. Spaces are limited, and all payments are final. Don’t miss out! We cannot wait to see you there!

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Hike Twin Peaks with Girl & Her Backpack
Nov
2

Hike Twin Peaks with Girl & Her Backpack

Join the Girl & Her Backpack team on a hike to Twin peaks! This hike is for girls ages 12-17 to build community, confidence, and leadership skills through the outdoors.

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Activities include team-building sessions that promote communication and leadership skills, outdoor activities that instill confidence and accountability, and small group sessions that offer a time for reflection and personal development.

There are only 15 spots available to keep the experience focused on each girls’ growth and relationship building.

Drop off and pick up will be at Terrace Hills Trailhead, Bonneville Shoreline Trail, Salt Lake City, UT 84103.

You will receive an email approximately three days before the event from ashley@girlandherbackpack.com with waiver info.

Girl & Her Backpack is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that helps girls build community, confidence, and leadership skills through the outdoors.

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Hike Bear Canyon Bridge with Girl & Her Backpack
Oct
12

Hike Bear Canyon Bridge with Girl & Her Backpack

Join the Girl & Her Backpack team on a hike to Bear Canyon Bridge! This hike is for girls ages 12-17 to build community, confidence, and leadership skills through the outdoors.

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Activities include team-building sessions that promote communication and leadership skills, outdoor activities that instill confidence and accountability, and small group sessions that offer a time for reflection and personal development.

There are only 15 spots available to keep the experience focused on each girls’ growth and relationship building.

Drop off and pick up will be at Hidden Valley Park, 2860 Wasatch Blvd, Sandy, UT 84092.

You will receive an email approximately three days before the event from ashley@girlandherbackpack.com with waiver info.

Girl & Her Backpack is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that helps girls build community, confidence, and leadership skills through the outdoors.

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Park City Mountain Biking Clinic
Oct
5

Park City Mountain Biking Clinic

Join the Girl & Her Backpack team on mountain biking clinic in Park City, UT! This event is for girls ages 12-17 to build community, confidence, and leadership skills through the outdoors. This is the perfect event for beginners, attendees must know how to ride a bike but do not need mountain biking experience.

Please note that this event does cost $25 per girl. Please send $25 to ashley@girlandherbackpack.com via PayPal after filling out the form below to reserve your child’s spot.

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There are only 10 spots available to keep the experience focused on each individual.

Drop off and pick up will be at 1790 Bonanza Dr. Park City, UT 84060. There is an option to carpool with volunteers from Sugar House Park. Please note below if your child needs to carpool!

You will receive an email approximately three days before the event from ashley@girlandherbackpack.com with waiver info.

Girl & Her Backpack is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that helps girls build community, confidence, and leadership skills through the outdoors

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Hike Wagner Spring Trail with Girl & Her Backpack
May
4

Hike Wagner Spring Trail with Girl & Her Backpack

Join the Girl & Her Backpack team on a hike to Wagner Spring Trail! This hike is for girls ages 12-17 to build community, confidence, and leadership skills through the outdoors.

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Activities include team-building sessions that promote communication and leadership skills, outdoor activities that instill confidence and accountability, and small group sessions that offer a time for reflection and personal development.

There are only 15 spots available to keep the experience focused on each girls’ growth and relationship building.

Drop off and pick up will be at 2749 Sunnyside Ave S, Salt Lake City, UT 84108.

You will receive an email approximately three days before the event from ashley@girlandherbackpack.com with waiver info.

Girl & Her Backpack is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that helps girls build community, confidence, and leadership skills through the outdoors.

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Spring Girl's Climb Night
Apr
27

Spring Girl's Climb Night

Join Girl & Her Backpack for a night of climbing, raffles, and fun!

Girls ages 11-17 will get to boulder for $12 (climbing shoes included) during this event.

You can stop by the Girl & Her Backpack booth to enter to win prizes from outdoor and local brands.

Register quickly as we only have 25 spots available for the girls! There are no limits on adult registration but adults will have to pay for a full day pass if climbing. Adults are encouraged to stay and hang out with their teen. Adults will not have to pay for a day pass if not climbing.

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Hike Gloria Falls with Girl & Her Backpack
Mar
16

Hike Gloria Falls with Girl & Her Backpack

Join the Girl & Her Backpack team on a hike to Gloria falls! This hike is for girls ages 12-17 to build community, confidence, and leadership skills through the outdoors.

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Activities include team-building sessions that promote communication and leadership skills, outdoor activities that instill confidence and accountability, and small group sessions that offer a time for reflection and personal development.

There are only 15 spots available to keep the experience focused on each girls’ growth and relationship building.

Drop off and pick up will be outside of the canyon at Little Cottonwood Canyon Park and Ride.

You will receive an email approximately three days before the event from ashley@girlandherbackpack.com with waiver info.

Girl & Her Backpack is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that helps girls build community, confidence, and leadership skills through the outdoors.

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International Women's Day Run & Walk
Mar
8

International Women's Day Run & Walk

Join Girl & Her Backpack at Sugar House Park’s Big Field Pavillion for a run/walk for International Women’s Day! This event is hosted by Women of the Wasatch and Girls on the Run. Girl & Her Backpack will have their own group at the event ran by Girl & Her Backpack hike and camp lead, Andrea Stofko! Look for the Girl & Her Backpack sign to join our walk :) Parents are more than welcome to join our walk too, but if you need to drop off and pick up your child just let Andrea know! Sign up in the form below.

Note: To get to Big Field Pavillion you will want to enter the Sugar House Park loop on 2100 and take your first left down the long driveway/street right before the large duck pond.

Information from Women of the Wasatch:
Get your sparkle on (literally—we’ll have a glitter station ✨) + join us for a joyous celebration of women runners across the lifespan! This event is a tribute to the strength, resilience, and achievements of women and girls who have embraced running at every stage of life. Whether you’re a seasoned marathoner, a casual jogger, or someone who is just starting their running journey, come together with fellow women to share stories, inspire each other, and celebrate the empowering spirit of running. Kids, college athletes, recreational enthusiasts, mamas, and passionate pros welcome.

We hope to see you on Friday, March 8!

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Hike Donut Falls for Galentine’s Day
Feb
17

Hike Donut Falls for Galentine’s Day

Join the Girl & Her Backpack team on a hike to Donut falls for some Galentine’s day fun! This hike is for girls ages 12-17 to build community, confidence, and leadership skills through the outdoors.

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Activities include team-building sessions that promote communication and leadership skills, outdoor activities that instill confidence and accountability, and small group sessions that offer a time for reflection and personal development.

There are only 15 spots available to keep the experience focused on each girls’ growth and relationship building.

Drop off and pick up will be outside of the canyon at Big Cottonwood Canyon Park and Ride.

You will receive an email approximately three days before the event from ashley@girlandherbackpack.com with waiver info.

Girl & Her Backpack is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that helps girls build community, confidence, and leadership skills through the outdoors.

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Hike Desolation Overlook for founder, Ashley's, birthday!
Nov
11

Hike Desolation Overlook for founder, Ashley's, birthday!

Join the Girl & Her Backpack team on a hike to Desolation Overlook! This hike is for girls ages 12-17 to build community, confidence, and leadership skills through the outdoors.

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Activities include team-building sessions that promote communication and leadership skills, outdoor activities that instill confidence and accountability, and small group sessions that offer a time for reflection and personal development.

There are only 15 spots available to keep the experience focused on each girls’ growth and relationship building. Drop off and pick up will be outside of the canyon due to the fee in the Einstein's Bagels parking lot. You will receive an email approximately three days before the event from ashley@girlandherbackpack.com with waiver info.

Girl & Her Backpack is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that helps girls build community, confidence, and leadership skills through the outdoors.

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Hike Mill D North Trail
Oct
21

Hike Mill D North Trail

Join the Girl & Her Backpack team on a hike on Mill D North Trail! This hike is for girls ages 12-17 to build community, confidence, and leadership skills through the outdoors.

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Activities include team-building sessions that promote communication and leadership skills, outdoor activities that instill confidence and accountability, and small group sessions that offer a time for reflection and personal development.

There are only 15 spots available to keep the experience focused on each girls’ growth and relationship building. Drop off and pick up will be outside of the canyon due to the fee in the Einstein's Bagels parking lot. You will receive an email approximately three days before the event from ashley@girlandherbackpack.com with waiver info.

Girl & Her Backpack is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that helps girls build community, confidence, and leadership skills through the outdoors.

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Hike Desolation Overlook
May
20

Hike Desolation Overlook

Join the Girl & Her Backpack team on a hike to Desolation Overlook! This hike is for girls ages 12-17 to build community, confidence, and leadership skills through the outdoors.

REGISTER HERE

Activities include team-building sessions that promote communication and leadership skills, outdoor activities that instill confidence and accountability, and small group sessions that offer a time for reflection and personal development.

There are only 15 spots available to keep the experience focused on each girls’ growth and relationship building. Drop off and pick up will be outside of the canyon due to the fee in the Einstein's Bagels parking lot. You will receive an email approximately three days before the event from ashley@girlandherbackpack.com with waiver info.

Girl & Her Backpack is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that helps girls build community, confidence, and leadership skills through the outdoors.

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Hike Stan's Gap with Girl & Her Backpack
Mar
11

Hike Stan's Gap with Girl & Her Backpack

Join the Girl & Her Backpack team on a hike to Stan’s Gap! This hike is for girls ages 12-17 to build community, confidence, and leadership skills through the outdoors.

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Activities include team-building sessions that promote communication and leadership skills, outdoor activities that instill confidence and accountability, and small group sessions that offer a time for reflection and personal development.

There are only 15 spots available to keep the experience focused on each girls’ growth and relationship building.

Girl & Her Backpack is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that helps girls build community, confidence, and leadership skills through the outdoors.

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Galentine’s Day at Donut Falls
Feb
11

Galentine’s Day at Donut Falls

Join the Girl & Her Backpack team on a hike to Donut Falls for Galentine’s day! This hike is for girls ages 12-17 to build community, confidence, and leadership skills through the outdoors.

REGISTER HERE

Activities include team-building sessions that promote communication and leadership skills, outdoor activities that instill confidence and accountability, and small group sessions that offer a time for reflection and personal development.

There are only 15 spots available to keep the experience focused on each girls’ growth and relationship building.

Girl & Her Backpack is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that helps girls build community, confidence, and leadership skills through the outdoors.

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Hike Twin Peaks
Dec
10

Hike Twin Peaks

Join the Girl & Her Backpack team on a hike to Twin Peaks! This hike is for girls ages 12-17 to build community, confidence, and leadership skills through the outdoors.

REGISTER HERE

Activities include team-building sessions that promote communication and leadership skills, outdoor activities that instill confidence and accountability, and small group sessions that offer a time for reflection and personal development.

There are only 15 spots available to keep the experience focused on each girls’ growth and relationship building.

Girl & Her Backpack is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that helps girls build community, confidence, and leadership skills through the outdoors.

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Hike Bells Canyon to Lower Falls
Dec
3

Hike Bells Canyon to Lower Falls

Join the Girl & Her Backpack team on a hike from Bells Canyon to Lower Falls! This hike is for girls ages 12-17 to build community, confidence, and leadership skills through the outdoors.

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Activities include team-building sessions that promote communication and leadership skills, outdoor activities that instill confidence and accountability, and small group sessions that offer a time for reflection and personal development.

There are only 15 spots available to keep the experience focused on each girls’ growth and relationship building.

Girl & Her Backpack is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that helps girls build community, confidence, and leadership skills through the outdoors.

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Girls Climb Night
Dec
1

Girls Climb Night

Girl & Her Backpack, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, is partnering with Momentum Climbing Gym - Lehi to throw a Girl's Climb Night! Girls ages 12-17 will get to climb for $5 (climbing shoes included) during this event.

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You can stop by the Girl & Her Backpack booth to grab a goodie bag and enter to win prizes from outdoor and local brands or grab an ornament off of the Girl & Her Backpack Giving Tree to help a girl get outside next year.

Register quickly as we only have 35 spots available for the girls! There are no limits on adult registration but adults will have to pay for a full day pass if climbing. (If not climbing, you can sit and hangout!)

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Hike Ghost Falls
Nov
19

Hike Ghost Falls

Join the Girl & Her Backpack team on a hike to Ghost Falls! This hike is for girls ages 12-17 to build community, confidence, and leadership skills through the outdoors.

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Activities include team-building sessions that promote communication and leadership skills, outdoor activities that instill confidence and accountability, and small group sessions that offer a time for reflection and personal development.

There are only 15 spots available to keep the experience focused on each girls’ growth and relationship building.

Girl & Her Backpack is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that helps girls build community, confidence, and leadership skills through the outdoors.

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Hike The Y with Girl & Her Backpack
Oct
22

Hike The Y with Girl & Her Backpack

Join the Girl & Her Backpack team on a hike to The Y! This hike is for girls ages 12-17 to build community, confidence, and leadership skills through the outdoors.

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Activities include team-building sessions that promote communication and leadership skills, outdoor activities that instill confidence and accountability, and small group sessions that offer a time for reflection and personal development.

There are only 15 spots available to keep the experience focused on each girls’ growth and relationship building.

Girl & Her Backpack is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that helps girls build community, confidence, and leadership skills through the outdoors.

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Mountain Bike with Girl & Her Backpack
Oct
8

Mountain Bike with Girl & Her Backpack

Sign your daughter up to mountain bike with Girl & Her Backpack and other girls ages 12-17. She'll have a chance to make new friends and talk about community, confidence, and leadership qualities while experiencing mountain biking in beautiful Park City, UT during the fall.

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Meet at Jan’s Mountain Outfitters in Park City at 8am

Pick up at Jan’s at 12pm

Jans: 1600 Park Avenue Park City, UT 84060

This will be a beginner's trail ride. Girl & Her Backpack leaders are experienced mountain biking guides. Bikes are provided with cost of admission.

Please have your daughter wear sunscreen, bring water, a warm jacket, a water proof jacket, snack, journal, and pen.

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The Summit Program
Aug
10
to Sep 4

The Summit Program

For girls ages 14-17, Summit is a 4-week program that involves CPR certification, climbing lessons, wilderness safety, and backpacking Red Pine. See a schedule below.

Click here to view more information and register your daughter for The Summit Program.

Wednesday, August 10th : Meet & Greet, Basic Wilderness Guidelines

Saturday, August 13th : Grandeur Peak without packs

Wednesday, August 17th : CPR Certification

Saturday, August 20th : Lake Blanche with Packs 1/2 full

Wednesday, August 24th : Climb Night at The Front SLC

Saturday, August 27th : Grandeur Peak with 3/4 full packs

September 3rd - 4th : Backpacking Red Pine

*Wednesday classes are from 5:30 pm to 7 pm unless noted

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