Salt Lake Adventure Team
Connect, Explore, and Grow Together
Details
At Girl & Her Backpack, we understand the transformative power of the outdoors. Adventure Teams provide girls ages 11-17 with a safe, supportive, and exciting way to explore Utah’s breathtaking wilderness while building confidence, leadership skills, and lasting friendships.
At a Glance
📅 Season: September through November, with meetups 2x a month
📍 Location: Salt Lake County
💰 Cost: $200 per person (Refer a friend and receive $25 off!)
Why join a team?
Adventure Teams are local groups of girls ages 11-17 who meet regularly to enjoy outdoor activities and meaningful experiences.
Teams are designed to encourage connection, learning, and fun in a safe, supportive environment.
From February to May, your child will:
Participate in monthly hikes to explore nature’s beauty.
Engage in enriching activities like yoga, journaling, and indoor climbing.
Make a difference with service projects that teach responsibility and community care.
Build lifelong friendships with peers who share a love for adventure.
The schedule
September 9th at 5:30 pm
September 27th 10:00 am
October 14th at 5:30 pm
October 25th at 10:00 am
November 4th at 5:30 pm
November 15th at 10:00 am
Hikes will take place from 10am-1pm and week day activities will take place from 5:30pm - 7:00 pm unless otherwise noted.
Meet your leads
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Sky
Sky is a wilderness first responder and has volunteered with Girl & Her Backpack for one year.
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Emily
Emily is a wilderness first responder and has volunteered with Girl & Her Backpack for one year.
FAQs
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Adventure teams are groups of 15 girls ages 11-17.
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Parents or guardians will drop their child off at the gazebo at Tanner Park before each hike.
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We recommend that your child wears appropriate workout clothing for each activity, including closed toe shoes. Please have your child wear sunscreen and bring water and snacks.
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Yes, if you would like to apply for a full or partial scholarship, please fill out this form.
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Your child does not need to prepare ahead of time. If they want to get physically prepared, we recommend going on a 30 minute walk each day at minimum.