Why do we need a women’s only hiking collective?
But why women hikers?
We want to advocate for a space for you. We want to tell your stories. We want to campaign to ensure more diverse narratives are told.
Why wmn hkr?
1. Women feel unsafe in the outdoors - 81% of women said they felt unsafe in parks and outside space
2. Our largest representative groups aren’t representative of the population. We want a seat at the table
3. Education settings continue to exclude female narratives that are needed to help girls feel welcome in the outdoors
4. Women Hikers are often belittled and talked down to out on the hill. We want to celebrate our community and tell the stories of the amazing women out there hiking
5. We believe hiking is for everyone and small changes can have significant positive transformation
6. We want to provide pathways for women to feel empowered, inspired and encouraged to complete the challenges and adventures they are passionate about
“To aim for the highest point is not the only way to climb a mountain.”
— Nan Shepherd