Registration Process

Register Now for Women's Wilderness CoursesHow to enroll
Registration forms
Payment
Cancellation policy
Enrollment FAQs
Financial Aid

How to EnrollThere are three easy ways to sign up for a Women's Wilderness Institute course. Pick the one that is easiest for you!

1) Sign up Online. Select your course and date from the list below and follow the link to pay online by credit card. Our secure checkout will automatically prompt you to download the necessary registration forms after you have paid. You can also preview the forms below.

2) Call us at 303.938.9191 and pay by credit card. We can answer all your questions, and send you an registration packet, which you can also download below. You may also request information by emailing moreinfo@womenswilderness.org.

3) Mail a check, with the appropriate registration forms, please be sure to note the course name and date for which you are signing up.


Registration FormsCompleted registration forms are due 30 days before your course begins.

*Need-based financial aid is available on our women’s Wilderness Recovery Retreats and for all Girls’ Wilderness Program courses.

Click here to sign up for a Girls’ Wilderness course.

PaymentFor one day clinics, full payment is required to reserve your spot. For multi-day courses, a $60 non-refundable application fee payable by check or credit card will reserve your space. Full tuition and signed financial aid agreements (as applicable for Girls' and Wilderness Recovery courses) are due 60 days before your course start date. Completed application forms are due 30 days before your course begins Your registration is not confirmed until we receive all of your materials.


Enrollment FAQsSAFETY: Your safety is the very first priority on our courses. We have an excellent safety record and a strong commitment to making our courses as safe as possible. The Women's Wilderness Institute uses safety procedures and protocols that are considered "best practices" in the field of wilderness programming. However, all of our courses are real wilderness experiences, and there are inherent risks whenever you venture into the mountains or desert. Field staff will teach you how to recognize hazards and how to "think safely" at all times so that you can be an active participant in staying safe. All field staff are certified as Wilderness First Responders, an 80-hour training in backcountry medicine.

FITNESS AND HEALTH: The degree of physical challenge varies greatly among our Women's courses, but all require good health and a reasonable level of fitness. Because we know that women choose to go into the wilderness for different reasons, each women's course has been rated according to its fitness level to assist in choosing a course that suits your needs.

Because of the remote nature of our courses and physical activities, general good health is important for your safety. If you have certain medical conditions, we will work with you to determine if they can be safely managed on the course. Please give us a call to discuss any questions or special concerns.

DIVERSITY: We believe that people flourish in environments that welcome and respect differences, and that diversity is a crucial element in a healthy organization and in a healthy society. We welcome all women on our courses, and will not discriminate on the basis of age, race, spiritual beliefs, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation or disability in any area of the organization, including hiring of staff or selection of participants.

WHAT TO BRING: Not much! We have top-quality backpacks, sleeping bags, tents, climbing gear, and all the other outdoor equipment you might need. If you have any of these items, you may bring your own gear. In most cases, we can loan fleece clothing, rain gear and hiking boots if needed. You will receive a list of things to bring with your enrollment packet.

FOOD: All food is provided, including healthy meals and plenty of snacks. Our staff will teach you how to create wholesome, delicious backcountry meals with enough fuel and nutrition to keep you happy on your course. We can accommodate some common food allergies. Please give us a call if you have specific needs or questions.

TRANSPORTATION: Women's course participants will be responsible for their own transportation from Boulder to the course site. We will put participants in touch with each other the week prior to the course to facilitate arranging carpools. For courses beginning in Grand Junction or Fruita, round-trip transportation from Boulder can be arranged for a $75 fee.

Please note that desert, river and some mountain biking courses begin at 8 a.m. in Grand Junction or Fruita, Colorado, and most participants choose to arrive the night before. We have arranged discounted rates for our participants at hotels in Boulder, Grand Junction and Fruita, and this information will be included in your application packet.

CANCELLATION: Please review our cancellation policy.

Please let us know if you have questions about any of our enrollment procedures. Call 303.398.9191. Email moreinfo@womenswilderness.org.