Teen Girls Empowerment Backpacking Trip - Big Sur
*For Ages 14-17
*3-Day, 2-Night Trip – All Inclusive
*Discover the Big Sur Wilderness in Sisterhood
*Build Self-Confidence & Empowerment
*Strengthen Leadership Skills
*Learn Natural History & Wilderness Survival Skills
*Expert Backpacking Guides & Mentors with Local Knowledge
Embark on a life-changing adventure with our Teen Girls Empowerment Backpacking Trip! Join us for a 3-day, 2-night journey in the breathtaking Big Sur Wilderness. This empowering experience is designed to foster self-confidence, inner-leadership, self-discovery, mindfulness, nature-connection, emotional wellbeing, and supportive sisterhood amongst teen girls and non-binary youth ages 14-17.
We will learn valuable physical skills, such as backcountry cooking, fire safety, tent set-up, navigation, and plant ID, as well as valuable social-emotional skills, such as mindfulness in nature, listening to our body, working together as a group, and empowering one another to be ourselves! We will visit secret swimming spots, cook dinner by campfire light, and sleep under the stars! This will truly be a journey that your teen will remember for the rest of their life. We welcome both experienced teen backpackers as well as those that are brand new to backpacking!
Your Lead Guide:
Deanna Falge is a backpacking guide and life coach with a deep passion for empowering teens and women in nature. She has found that backpacking is incredibly empowering and therapeutic for today’s teens, and experiencing this journey with a group of other teen girls is particularly supportive and FUN. Deanna’s favorite place on Earth is Big Sur, and she loves sharing the magic of this land with others. Deanna is a certified Wilderness First Responder, Certified Nature-based Life Coach, and is currently in graduate school to become a Licensed Psychotherapist. She has years of experience working with teens and adults in outdoor education, wilderness guiding, rites of passage, mentoring, ecotherapy, embodiment coaching and life coaching. She loves to dance, sing, play & adventure outside!
Dates Offered:
Nov 10-12, 2023 – SOLD OUT
June 19-21, 2024
*Private Trips Offered On Request
*3-Day Trip: $795
This trip is an incredible, and for many teens, a once in a lifetime experience. Our seasoned (and emergency wilderness medicine certified) guides will take your teen girls on an empowering self-discovery retreat to return to nature, learn essential wilderness skills, and develop inner-strength and confidence, all within a supportive community!
We’ll meet at 9am on Day 1 at the Pine Ridge Trailhead off of Tassajara Road (by China Camp – https://goo.gl/maps/uHvweiJf8DtEEf5E9). The trip is great for both first time backpackers and those who have backpacked before – trip highlights: stunning Big Sur backcountry views, water for swimming, campfire, and the option to sleep under the stars! All meals included and experienced Wilderness First Responder guides. This trip has a lot to offer educationally, emotionally, and socially, as well as being great for any teen who wants to adventure through one of the most beautiful landscapes in California.
Your Lead Guide:
Deanna Falge is a backpacking guide and life coach with a deep passion for empowering teens and women in nature. She has found that backpacking is incredibly empowering and therapeutic for today’s teens, and experiencing this journey with a group of other teen girls is particularly supportive and FUN. Deanna’s favorite place on Earth is Big Sur, and she loves sharing the magic of this land with others. Deanna is a certified Wilderness First Responder, Certified Nature-based Life Coach, and is currently in graduate school to become a Licensed Psychotherapist. She has years of experience working with teens and adults in outdoor education, wilderness guiding, rites of passage, mentoring, ecotherapy, embodiment coaching and life coaching. She loves to dance, sing, play & adventure outside!
Tips About Hiking: Hiking is a personal adventure. Find a rhythm for yourself and stick with it. Remember that you are in no hurry and are out to enjoy yourself. Have good boots that are well broken in. Just pay attention to your body and enjoy!
Dates Offered:
Nov 10-12, 2023 – SOLD OUT
June 19-21, 2024
*Private Trips Offered On Request
Maximum Trip Size: 10 Teens
Directions? Details?
The trip meets in Big Sur. Directions, maps, recommended packing lists, and other details will all be provided upon registration.
Your trip includes:
Pretrip phone and email counseling with the group leaders to discuss the routes and how to pack for a backcountry trip. Professional and experienced guides, permits and camping fees. Lunch and dinner on Wednesday, 3 meals on Thursday, breakfast and lunch on Friday. All group gear (cooking equipment, water filtration, navigation equipment).
Your packing list:
You will need to bring all the necessary clothes and backpacking equipment for the trip (pack, sleeping bag, tent, water bottle, etc) – an exact packing list will be provided upon registration. Backpacking equipment is available for rent for additional fees per item.