Why it matters
It's a specific breed of human who wants to spend three weeks trudging their way up a big peak, pulling a sled and shoveling out camp and wearing many puffies along the way. Yet for the women who have joined our two previous all-women's teams, this experience has offered far more than it took: lasting friendships, a deep sense of accomplishment, and new stoke for tackling hard outdoor objectives.
We've watched climbers grow more confident in their own skills and judgment, and many have gone on to make mountaineering a central element of their lives, personally and professionally. We'd like to make that experience possible for women who are ready for it but can't cover the cost. Denali is a tremendous learning opportunity, and accomplishment, for someone interested in a career outdoors. We hope this scholarship can catalyze greater gender equity in mountain guiding, and give someone a jump-start on an important next step in this field.
Michelle, Nadine & Morgan
