National Outdoor Leadership School - NOLS has conducted courses since 1965 and focuses on teaching outdoor living and leadership skills. Two of their 135 courses each year are geared to women only with women instructors. These two courses include sea kayaking in Mexico and a Rock Climbing Leadership Seminar. Including a trip to Joshua Tree N.M. and Alpine Mountaineering in the High Sierras. National members receive discounts, quarterly newsletter, roster of members and more.
Local chapters go climbing and hold climbing-related events.
Founded in 1995, we've grown to an organization of over 150 members, with local chapters across the US and Canada. New members must bring with them a basic level of knowledge about climbing and safety, as sheclimbs is not a certified or insured instructional or guiding service. If you woulud like to be a part of this dynamic group, please go to our web site for more information or to fill out the membership form. Washington Women Outdoors, Inc - WWO is a nonprofit organization. We engage in outdoor activities where women share skills, experience, strengths, and support to enhance and expand each woman's world.