WOMEN-POWERED
MOUNTAINEERING ADVENTURES
Designed by women who are passionate about sharing outdoor adventure with others, these specially curated expeditions will inspire and challenge you in a safe and supportive environment, where you’ll leave with essential techniques and lifelong friends for future adventures!
The pristine wilderness of Komo Kulshan (Mount Baker) stands as the ultimate introduction to mountaineering and the navigation of glaciated terrain. This experience is perfect for those taking their first steps towards mountaineering or hoping to refine your existing skills.
This expedition balances immersive training, hands-on practice, and the thrill of ascending one of the Pacific Northwest’s iconic peaks, allowing time for in-depth skills training as well as the flexibility to match summit day timing to weather and snow conditions.
ROPE TEAM RISING
FOR GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN
This mountaineering course is designed exclusively for girls and young women aged 14–22 to present a transformative adventure that inspires confidence, leadership, and connection in the mountains. This all-girls Mount Baker mountaineering adventure exists thanks to the vision and determination of Lucy Westlake, who, at 18 years old, was the youngest American woman to summit Mount Everest. As a teenager training for her historic climb, Lucy struggled to find mountaineering courses that would take her seriously without her parents present. Even more challenging? She rarely saw other teenage girls in the mountains.
The Rope Team Rising expedition follows the same four-day mountain itinerary as AWExpeditions’ Mount Baker Mountaineering School, offering ample time to learn and practice core mountaineering skills. The key difference: we start directly in Seattle and include pre- and post-climb lodging in the expedition fee, making logistics simple—just get to the Seattle airport, and we’ll handle the rest. This is a great opportunity to build lifelong connections, skills and love for the mountains!
Three summits. One epic challenge. This adventure provides the opportunity to experience Ecuador’s colorful culture and the stunning and diverse landscapes of the famous volcano alley.
You’ll stay in a historic hacienda and hike through native forest to the peak of Pasochoa, take in the vast highland paramos from the top of Rumiñahui, and last but not least, mountaineer to the icy third summit of Cotopaxi! This experience is perfect for lovers of nature, culture and hiking who want to try their hand at mountaineering.
One of the Seven Summits, Aconcagua’s ruggedness and fierce weather make it an endurance challenge of a special kind. While not technically difficult, as there is no extremely steep or glaciated terrain, this is an extremely demanding trip that is suitable for most levels, as long as they possess a penchant for cold weather and suffering.
We’ll be climbing the mountain via the longer, less crowded and much more beautiful 360 Route. To learn about AWE founder Sunny’s history on the 360 route, check out this National Geographic article.
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OUR PARTNER
MEET AWE EXPEDITIONS
At WHOA, we know that no woman is an island—especially when it comes to adventure! That’s why we’ve chosen to partner with AWExpeditions: a like-minded organization that shares our belief in the power of community, connection, and women supporting women in the outdoors.
AWExpeditions is a women-led mountaineering organization that empowers female explorers through high-altitude adventures and skill-building. Founded by Sunny Stroeer, AWE fosters confidence and inclusivity in the mountains through expeditions, scholarships, and training. More than just reaching summits, it’s about resilience, and breaking barriers in the outdoor world.
One of the things we love most about AWE is that they don’t just lead mountaineering adventures. Like us here at WHOA, they’re focused on building community. From sharing trekking tips to offering a supportive shoulder, or sparking a spontaneous dance party, these are the kind of women you’ll feel at home with – even when you’re far outside your comfort zone. We’re proud to adventure alongside the AWE team, and know that you’ll be in amazing hands on any of these mountaineering expeditions.
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