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Wilderness Groups
Wilderness groups are offered year round to provide community, connection, and a therapeutic deepening in the backcountry. All groups start with two virtual or in person sessions going over individual and group intentions along with gear and safety logistics. Please reach out to learn more or book a free 20 minute consultation today!
Mother and teen daughter therapeutic backpacking trip
3 nights 4 days
This group is for female identifying mothers and teen daughters hoping to deepen their bond and foster a greater sense of connection and communication with each other. Pairs will learn to break patterns of communication that don't work as they unplug from the outside world and tune into each other, while having a whole lot of fun!
Teens 12-15 years old: June 25th-28th
Teens 16-20 years old: July 30th-August 2nd
Women's Mountain Journey
Women's empowerment trip
3 nights 4 days
This is a women's empowerment therapeutic backpacking trip designed for female identifying adults seeking connection to themselves, connection to the land, and connection to community. This group focuses on self exploration and ceremony, allowing clients to bring home concrete skills to integreate the work we do in the field into their every day life.
Backpacking portion: August 19th-22nd
Pre trip meetings: August 5th and 12th
Post trip meeting: September 2nd
Gather and Grieve in Nature
A Winter hut grief retreat
3 nights 4 days
This winter hut grief retreat is for female and non-binary adults who have experienced a death loss and are seeking more support, community, and reflection around the holidays. We will snow shoe backpack to a warm and cozy hut. This group will focus on a mix of psychoeducation, group therapy, individual processing, and therapeutic activities.
December 8th-11th 2026
*Group is full
Example day:
Morning movement and mindfulness
breakfast and check-in's
hike to a scenic spot
Activity for mother daughter pairs
lunch
hike back to base camp
activity for teen group and mom group
downtime to journal, hammock, paint nails, watercolor etc.
dinner and check-in's
free time and bed
Mother and Daughter Backpacking Trip
For summer 2026, there are two mother and teen daughter trips divided into two age brackets. These trips are for mothers & femme/female identifying teens between 12-20 years old who are looking to deepen their bond together as we focus on communication, connection, community, and play in a stunning backcountry setting. This experience is Co-facilitated by licensed therapists and experienced backcountry guides, Brooke Shaffer, LPC and Marley Miller, LPC. There is a balance of therapeutic interventions, process groups, and letting the power of nature do it's work.
This trip is accessible to individuals who are able and willing to carry 40 lbs. and hike up to 3 miles with a pack, while hiking up to 6 miles without a pack. Although camping experience is required, previous backpacking experience is not a requirement. If you are nervous about backpacking for the first time, please do not let that be the deciding factor. Reach out and lets chat!
The trips
Mother and teens 12-15: June 25th-28th
Mother and teens 16-20: July 30th-August 2nd
Both trips will have two pre-trip meetings to go over intentions, logistics, and gear and one post-trip meeting as an integration and celebration. These dates are to be determined, and will be made accessible for adults working a 9-5.
Space is limited to 8 participants per group. Price of trip per mother daughter pair is $2,700. This price includes all meetings, group gear, all food, and other administrative expenses.