Backcountry Women

Nature is Calling!

Backcountry Women empowers women and other marginalized genders to experience the thrill and unlimited mental and physical benefits of outdoor adventure through education, skill development, and year-round outdoor focused recreation experiences.

Founded in 2017, Backcountry Women fosters opportunities for community, connection, and accessible outdoor adventure. We believe in creating a diverse and positive space for like minded individuals to become empowered and confident through outdoor education, resources, skill development, shared activities and various other experiences.

We take care of the logistics, planning and community setting so you can focus on having fun, making connections, and experiencing the transformative power of nature.

Backcountry Women believes that getting outside should be easy, so come join us for an activity and leave the details up to us! Consider joining an event or supporting all we do with an ongoing membership. Visit our Events and Memberships pages today to get started!

We are based in Manitoba, Canada. In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work, and play on the ancestral lands of the Ininiw, Anishinaabe, and Dakota Nations, and the homeland of the Metis Nation. Our organization, Backcountry Women, is based on Treaty No. 1 Territory, and we appreciate that our events take place on Treaty No 1., No. 2., and No. 3. Territories.

 Become a Member

We are so excited to have you join our community! As a Backcountry Women member, not only do you receive a supportive & knowledgeable community of like-minded individuals, you also receive a variety of perks including:

Access to a number of high quality, pre-organized events lead by our experienced, certified, and knowledgeable leaders
Access to a selection of gear from our Gear lending library during our events
Discounted pricing on events, activities & workshops
Discounts at partnering Backcountry Women institutions & retailers
Notifications of upcoming events plus first chance to register
Exclusive content & offers through our members-only page
Motivation to get out & try new things!

For full membership details, click the button below to visit our Memberships page.

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We Are Fundraising!

To continue our mission of fostering adventure and connection, we need your support. As a growing organization, Backcountry Women faces increasing costs to maintain our programs and initiatives. While our membership fees and event registrations help, they aren't enough to sustain our long-term goals. Your donation will bridge this gap, allowing us to continue offering affordable outdoor experiences, mentorship opportunities, and community events that empower women to connect with nature and each other.

Check Out Our New Fundraising Page

You can donate using the embedded form below! To learn more about Backcountry Women be sure to visit our FAQ page.