Epic Adventures for Women and Teen Girls
Why Choose Alpengirl?
For 30 years, Alpengirl has brought girls and women together for unforgettable outdoor adventures, meaningful challenges, and friendships that last long after the journey ends.
From exploring stunning landscapes to trying new things and discovering what they’re capable of, Alpengirls build confidence, grow alongside one another, and develop a lifelong love for the outdoors. It’s this unique mix of adventure, camaraderie, and personal growth that has made Alpengirl special for three decades.
By Women, for Women and Girls
Alpengirl is built by women, for women and girls. Our programs are thoughtfully designed to inspire confidence, resilience, and empowerment while fostering meaningful connections and unforgettable outdoor experiences.
Commitment to Safety
Safety is at the core of everything we do. From experienced guides to comprehensive training, we prioritize the physical and emotional well-being of every participant so they can confidently enjoy their adventure.
Accessible to All Skill Levels
No prior experience? No problem. Our trips are designed for beginners while offering optional challenges for those ready to push their limits. From yoga and hiking to kayaking and climbing, we create an environment where everyone feels welcome and capable.
Challenge with Fun
At Alpengirl, grit and growth go hand in hand with joy and laughter. Our adventures combine thrilling outdoor activities, personal reflection, and group fun, ensuring participants leave with lasting memories, newfound confidence, and a sense of accomplishment.
Our Philosophy
Alpengirl empowers women and girls to embrace adventure, build confidence, and uncover their strengths through transformative outdoor experiences. We create a space where participants grow, form meaningful connections, and practice responsible outdoor living, all while fostering empowerment, inclusivity, and respect for themselves and the environment.
Our Journey
Founded in 1997 by visionary adventuress Alissa Farley, Alpengirl was built by women, led by women, and made for women.
With a mission to empower girls through outdoor exploration and personal growth, Alpengirl has spent three decades inspiring young adventurers to build resilience, confidence, and meaningful connections in nature. What began as Alissa’s dream to create transformative camp experiences for teens has grown into a vibrant community rooted in the belief that self-discovery and connection thrive in the great outdoors.
In 2024, Alpengirl expanded its mission to include mother-daughter and women’s adventures, offering opportunities to explore the same iconic destinations as our youth-only trips, including the Pacific Northwest and Mountain West, along with new adventures on the East Coast, Southwestern US, Mid-Atlantic and in Europe. Staying true to our values of empowerment, inclusivity, and sustainability, Alpengirl continues to redefine what it means to connect with nature and each other—creating unforgettable outdoor experiences for women of all ages.
Our Program
We have grit and we embrace challenge. We also have fun.
The Alpengirl program is a transformative adventure experience for girls and women, designed to embrace challenge, build life skills, and foster respect for self, others, and the environment—all while having fun.
Our adventures offer a unique balance, blending the self-guided spirit of DIY trips with the comfort and guidance of luxury travel for women, or bridging the gap between NOLS/Outward Bound and traditional residential camps for teens.
Each trip combines thrilling outdoor activities like backpacking, rafting, and climbing with moments for reflection and restoration. Days are thoughtfully structured, starting with energizing morning yoga, engaging hands-on activities, and ending with meaningful group activities.
Participants take an active role in every aspect of the journey, from preparing wholesome meals to leading camp tasks, fostering confidence, teamwork, and connection.
At Alpengirl, the positive effects of nature, community, and adventure create memories and skills that last a lifetime.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of a thriving trip experience.
At Alpengirl, we foster an inclusive community that celebrates and actively engages participants of all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and beliefs. We value diverse perspectives and create a supportive environment where everyone is respected and empowered to be their authentic self.
Committed to eliminating stereotypes, biases, and discrimination, we ensure that all participants feel safe, valued, and free to embrace their individuality, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual identity, or socio-economic background.
Land Acknowledgement
We acknowledge that Alpengirl operates on the traditional homelands of a diverse group of Indigenous peoples and Nations, including:
- Apsaálooke (Crow); Tsétho’e (Cheyenne)
- Séliš & Ktunaxa (Salish & Kootenai)
- Nimi’ipu (Nez Perce)
- Schitsu ‘umsh (Coeur d’Alene)
- Cayuse, Umatilla, and Walla Walla
- Niitsítpiis-stahkoii (Blackfoot)
- Newe Sogobia (Eastern Shoshone)
- Shoshone-Bannock
The process of knowing and acknowledging the land on which we stand on is a way of honoring and expressing gratitude for the ancestral people who were on this land before us.
