Course Description:

There’s something you’ve been craving, even if you haven’t named it yet.

Space to breathe. To move your body. To be outside without feeling like you have to explain your presence or prove anything. To feel joy, ease, and belonging in a place that hasn’t always felt like it was made for you.

This is that space.

From July 17–19, 2026 join us for Sol Sisters, a 3-day mountain retreat created by and for BIPOC women in the breathtaking landscape of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains.

This weekend isn’t about pushing harder or doing more. It’s about returning to yourself in community with other women who understand what it means to carry a lot, and who are ready to experience something different.

Together, we’ll explore the outdoors in a way that is joyful, supportive, and deeply grounding. Whether you’re brand new to the mountains or ready to deepen your skills, you’ll be met exactly where you are.

Throughout the weekend, you’ll experience:

Guided hikes and trail running clinics that build confidence at your own pace

Wilderness safety, maps, and navigation—so you can feel more at home outside

Yoga, meditation, and restorative practices to help you slow down and listen inward

Shared meals, laughter, and meaningful connection with other BIPOC women

Time to rest, reflect, and simply be

This is a space where you don’t have to shrink, perform, or navigate alone. A space where belonging comes naturally. A space where you can begin to write a new story about what’s possible for you in the outdoors—and in yourself.

Spots are intentionally limited to keep this experience intimate and connected.

If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to say yes to yourself, this is it. Join us.

Sol Sisters is a two-night camping, hiking, and trail-running weekend in the Colorado high country where community, soul, and sisterhood meet the mountains. Gather with other BIPOC women and gender expansive folks, and spend a weekend moving, resting, and breathing in our beautiful Colorado Rockies, together.

Hit the Colorado Trail at your pace, always in partnership with your guides. Choose a leisurely montane hike, push yourself on a longer climb, or travel the trail on a run. This weekend holds space for everybody and every pace.

We take care of everything so you can just show up and soak in the sun. All camping and hiking gear, camping gear, kitchen equipment, and warm nourishing meals are provided. No experience necessary. Just show up ready to find your people, fill your soul, and spend your nights around a campfire under a sky full of stars.

Details:

👥 Who: BIPOC adult women and non-binary people
🗓️ When: 11am Friday, July 17 – 1pm Sunday, July 19, 2026
📍 Where: near Jefferson, Colorado (exact camping area shared with registered participants)
🎟️ Price: $300/350/400 sliding scale

⛰️ Activity level: No experience necessary. The camping area is located at an elevation of approximately 9,500 feet, and hikes/runs will increase in elevation. We strive to make Sol Sisters a welcoming and accessible experience for all participants. All hikes and activities are offered at multiple paces, with plenty of opportunities to rest or opt out as needed. All camping, sleeping, and hiking gear is provided at no cost, and we can adjust equipment for comfort or accommodate personal gear. Because our camping space is limited, participants typically share a tent with up to two others, but if you need your own tent for personal, cultural, sensory, or safety reasons, we’re happy to arrange that—just let us know. We also accommodate most dietary needs.

➕ Included:

Professional and experienced guides, including instructors certified in Wilderness First Responder, run coaching, meditation, and yoga instruction

All tents

Sleeping bags and pads (participants may bring their own)

All camping gear – kitchen and cooking supplies, water

All meals and snacks

Hiking Gear Rental – Day packs, water bottles, hiking poles, boots, clothing, etc.

What to Wear & Bring:

Registered participants will receive a detailed camping and hiking/trail running checklist, including guidance on what to wear and bring.

About Trailblazers:

Our instructors are women of color with in-depth wilderness training and teaching experience, a shared passion for the outdoors, and for this growing program! Through intentional planning and leadership, the Trailblazers experience invites the collective intelligence and histories of our constituents to create outings that bridge our divides, celebrate our unique experiences, and elevate our sense of wonder, agency, and belonging in nature.

This is a solely BIPOC space. Learn more about Trailblazers and our Affinity Groups.

For any questions email support@womenswilderness.org.

Your Instructors:

Kriste (she/her) is a passionate outdoor enthusiast who loves being in community while in nature. She’s all about bringing mindfulness and storytelling into the mix in ways that heighten the inner and outer adventure by teaching us more about ourselves and our surroundings. She’s also a trail runner, yoga teacher, Wilderness First Responder, and Executive Director of Women’s Wilderness.

Lindsley K. Lindsley Kump – mama, wife, fur-baby mom, and avid runner. I am originally from Hawai’i but have called Colorado my home for the past 20 years. Like so many Colorado transplants I have fallen in love
with the mountains and trails. I am the Field Event Marketing Manager/National Events Partnership
Coordinator for Polar Beverages Mountain West. As a black female runner and RRCA certified run coach,
I am passionate about diversity, inclusion, equity, and fostering a sense of community for BIWOC within
the outdoor/trail community.

Ivana V. (she/her) has worked in non-profit environmental sciences for almost 20 years, with fieldwork taking her from the alpine tundra to the sea floor. Born and raised in southern California to Vietnamese refugees, one of her favorite memories is when the family would load up the old station wagon and drive for what seemed like days to get to a national park. She moved to North Carolina as a teenager and then to Colorado in 2016, where she volunteers with local youth and first discovered Women’s Wilderness through a Trailblazers program. She is excited to work with kids from all backgrounds and hopes to share her passion for science, nature, and the outdoors with everyone. Ivana has hiked the Appalachian Trail, sailed across the Pacific, and currently works at NCAR’s Research Aviation Facility, where she daydreams about exploring more of this amazing world.