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Never too early for summer plans! Check out Girls' Wilderness

Our 2010 Catalog has officially hit the streets, peaking our excitement for the upcoming summer courses. Although there is much appreciation for the winter activities that snow allow, we all can related to that warm, invigorating feeling of being outdoors in the sunshine!

It's hard to single out just one course, as this summer's offerings are amazing each in their own right. Much thought and passion go into creating the Girl's programming. We aim to not only appeal to the interests of many girls, but also to provide benefit; an equal opportunity to grow, learn, discover and challenge in a supportive and inclusive environment. Each girl should walk away feeling satisfied with their individual experience, but all appreciative of the experience as a whole.

Wild Expressions, in particular, is a course that celebrates individuality and uniqueness in Wyoming's gorgeous Snowy Mountain Range. This course is a perfect outlet for girls who are interested in exploring different forms of expression in nature. From art and writing to music and dance, this course will give you the freedom to explore your inner Super Star!

This 6-day backpacking trip you will focus on self-expression while making new friends. You'll learn the basics of backpacking, navigation, and how to safely travel in the mountains while exploring the many fun ways you can express yourself!

Shine your light!Ages: 13-16; grades 8-11th
Dates: June 19-24; July 17-22
Location: Snowy Range, WY
Tuition: $825 (Please call 303.938.9191, or visit our website, for information on financial aid!)

Regeneration is a prominent theme seen in all areas of life: relationships, health and careers. In times of sadness, loss of hope or uncertainty, we rely on ourselves and support systems to help us realize our individual strength and path to reach a resolution. During that process, regeneration occurs. No one ever comes out of an experience the same person. We are changed.

As we look forward to spring and summer, we see the world come alive once more; regenerate. This rebirth can be reflected in the most brilliant colors, smells, tastes and is memorizing. The ability to see the process happening all around you is something worth celebrating. Celebrate with experiencing it!

Our Rocky Mountain Backpack course captures the outdoors in the peak of the summer, where life and energy can be found all around. Perfect for hikers who want to take their explorations to the next level, the group spends 5 days traveling "off the beaten path" in Rocky Mountain National Park. Hone your navigation skills, hiking technique and backcountry cooking while developing the tools to lead your own expedition. 

Our route journeys to the Continental Divide and includes an optional, non-technical climb of one of Colorado's Thirteeners. For women with previous backpacking experience and a good level of fitness.

Have the world at your feet!Date: July 20-24
Location: Rocky Mountain National Park
Tuition: $850
Fitness Level: Vigorous

Let's Hear it For the Girls!
Announcing The Girls Athletic Leadership School of Denver

In August of 2010, 200 girls will embark on a new adventure; a journey that will open doors and possibilities. Scheduled to open in August of this year, The Girls Athletic Leadership School of Denver  is a new Denver Public Schools charter school predicated on best practices in gender-based and active learning. The school provides an innovative and necessary educational option that engages health and wellness as a key-contributing factor in optimizing academic achievement and self-development. GALS Denver is scheduled to open in August, 2010 with 200 girls in grades six and seven and grow through 12th grade serving 700 girls at capacity. The founding team of the anchor school is committed to building a public charter school that serves a fully diverse population.

GALS Denver predicates its environment on academic excellence and deep personal growth through the distinct lens of health and wellness and athletics. The school's curriculum and pedagogy build on the inherent capacity of students to become engaged as lifelong learners through self-expression grounded in mind/body development, utilizing up-to-date technology and best practices in action-based learning.

Modern brain research supports the intrinsic connection between the brain and the body. Accordingly, The Girls Athletic Leadership School uniquely focuses on the seamless integration of academics and physical mastery in a healthy, competitive environment allowing the emphasis of knowledge arrived through the body to develop into lessons of Well-being, Leadership, Courage and Commitment. Students work in multi-aged, small-group advisories framed around ten themes relating to both physical and character development.

The choice to be an all-girls school is underscored by national, state, and local research illustrating that our society is at risk of losing a significant part of yet another generation of young women, particularly young women of color. In fact, the National Women's Law Center's new report, When Girls Don't Graduate, We All Fail: A Call to Improve High School Graduation Rates for Girls, highlights the dropout crisis for girls in our nation's schools. One of every four girls fails to complete her high school diploma in four years.

As well, UCLA's Graduate School of Education & Information Studies recently released the results of a well-documented, national study which shows the statistically significant edge girls' school graduates have over their coed peers. Girls succeed at girls' schools. They have a positive self-image and see the world as full of opportunity.

This is an exciting achievement for the staff, Board of Directors, and everyone involved with GALS as well as for TWWI as we are working very closely with one another to help girls realize their potential, speak their truth, continue growth in positive ways all in a supportive environment. Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of Colorado's first public all-girls school. For more information, please visit their website and feel free to contact Nina Safane at 862.221.0048.

Spring cleaning: it's around the corner! This is a great opportunity to not only take care of your garages and closets, but also your mind, body and spirit. Check out our up-coming clinics to help you prepare for spring!

Goal Setting and Outdoor Adventure for Women03.01.2010, REI Boulder, 7-8:30pm
Start your year with a "spring cleaning" of mind, body and spirit. The clinic will guide you towards identifying, achieving and living your personal goals with specific tools for integrating outdoor activities to enrich your process. This clinic is excellent preparation for TWWI's Next Steps backpacking course.

Bike Maintenance for Women 04.05.2010, REI Boulder, 7-8:30pm
Get answers to all your bike care questions -- from the technical to the theoretical. Join top-notch riders from The Women's Wilderness Institute for an interactive demonstration of basic bike maintenance and roadside repair, geared specifically for women. Build self-reliance and self-sufficiency by learning how to tune your bike your own way. This clinic is perfect prep for our Fruita Singletrack Sampler trip April 16-18 and our one-day Mountain Bike Skills courses.

Looking for something to do around Boulder? You can keep busy by volunteering at these various events or just attend and support the community!

Catch Us if You Can!
SheJumps - a community of women who's mission is to increase women's participation in outdoor activities through mentorship and coaching from professional and recreational outdoor female athletes, is coming to Boulder to promote the exciting all-female ski movie: Catch Us if You Can ! The vision of SheJumps is to create a community of ambitious and compassionate women that are willing to take a "jump" to reach their potential and help others reach their own. To read more about this exciting event, and SheJumps visit their website! Want to "jump" right in? Head down to OutdoorDIVAS on Tuesday, February 23rd for the premier of Catch Us if You Can!

On The Big Screen
The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour has hit the road! One of the favored events around Boulder in the spring time, BMFF's line up is sure to please. This year's tour features a collection of the most inspiring and thought-provoking action, environmental, and adventure mountain films. Traveling from remote landscapes and cultures to up close and personal with adrenaline-packed action sports, the 2009/2010 World Tour is an exhilarating and provocative exploration of the mountain world.
Interested in supporting TWWI and seeing some great movies? We're excited to help support adventure and eco-smart play in the mountains. We're looking for 3 volunteers for each day of the Festival! For more info on the event, visit REI's website!

When: Tuesday March 2 and Wednesday March 3
Time: Plan to start set-up at 5:00pm, movies start at 7pm.
Volunteers Needed: 3 for each night