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Community Partners

These outdoor-focused nonprofits, groups, and businesses are part of the WOC community. Their support and presence help more women connect and get outdoors.

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🌿“The most difficult thing is the decision to act,

the rest is merely tenacity.”  — Amelia Earhart

Adventure Partners (Oct 2025 event)

  1. Alpine Fit: Jen creates technical outdoor apparel designed for real adventures—with U.S. manufacturing, high-performance fabrics, and inclusive fit options built from Alaska roots to the PNW trails. (retail partner)

  2. BIPOC Mountain Collective: Skiing & Snowboarding (co-ed) in WA. Trips to Denver, Canada, WA DC, and Howard Univ.

  3. Bronze Chapter: Kayaking, sailing, hiking, and outdoor learning for BIPOC adventurers (co-ed).

  4. Deep Rooted Retreats: Retreats that reconnect you with yourself, community, and nature in the PNW.

  5. Edge Outdoors: BIPOC skiing, snowboarding, fun gatherings, trips, and scholarships.

  6. HumanNature Forest Bathing: Mileva Huljev, Forest therapy guide. Groups, private walks and corporate events.

  7. Kula Cloth: A local company redefining trail hygiene for women with antimicrobial, eco-friendly gear made right here in the PNW. (retail partner)

  8. Mt. Rainier Nordic Patrol:  The Mt. Rainier Nordic Patrol is a volunteer ski and snowshoe patrol helping visitors stay safe on Mount Rainier’s winter trails.

  9. Outdoors for All Foundation: Adaptive sports for adults and youth. Snow, bike, water, and more.

  10. Outdoor Asian: An AAPI (co-ed) community in the outdoors. All seasons, hike, camp, snowshoeing, fishing, etc.

  11. Puget Sound Women on the Fly: Fly fishing, building skills and finding fellow women anglers to fish with. Part of Trout Unlimited.org

  12. Rippin Chix: Ski camps and coaching, ski, backcountry, touring. B.C., WA, UTAH.

  13. SheJumps: Year-round for girls and women. Skiing, snowboarding, rock climbing, mountain biking, all ages.

  14. Shred-It Sisters: Snowboarding, skiing, mountain biking. Meetup group.

  15. Sisters in Action Sports: Year-round activities. Skiing, snowboarding, rock climbing, mountain biking, all ages.

  16. Snoqualmie Ranger District: (tbd- furlough) Guided hikes, snowshoe walks and volunteer opportunities. USFS.

  17. Surf Vamps: Paddleboarding, surfing. Ballard area, coastal surfs and more.

  18. Tara Shakti: Seattle's own, retro-inspired ski suit onesies. "Tara nailed it with these designs—functional, flattering, and fashion-forward. I live in them all ski season!" (retail partner)

  19. The Change Collective: Skiing and snowboarding (co-ed). 

  20. Vertical World: Seattle & Lynwood, America’s first indoor climbing gym (est. 1987), climbing, fitness, yoga, and community programs. All ages. Check out the facilities, events, book a party or corporate event.

  21. Wild Women Escapes: Adventure trips and gatherings for all levels.

  22. Women on the Water- Center for Wooden Boats: Lake Union sailing, rowboats, classes and fun on the water.

Special Connections

  1. Andrea Kelly, Make Plus Equal. Andrea guides outdoor apparel brands to build size-inclusive collections and connect authentically with marginalized consumers — because everyone deserves equal access to the outdoors. Breakout session.

  2. Arathi Nair, yoga instructor, leads a session with the support of certified yoga instructors Melanie Sengstock and Ruthie Anderson.

  3. Heather Yancey of Heather Yancey Fitness. She empowers women in perimenopause and beyond to reclaim their strength, body, and confidence through smart training, nutrition, and mindset. Breakout session.

  4. Julia Winters, owner Good Day Sauna. A mobile wood-fired cedar sauna experience for Seattle —enabling guests to sweat, plunge and reconnect with the outdoors. Raffle sponsor.

  5. Stephanie LaDuke, of Grounding Wellness. Stephanie offers holistic wellness support to parents–to–be and new parents through coaching, aromatherapy, Reiki, and in-home perinatal care to ease the transition into parenthood. Breakout session.

  6. Thea Bruce, REI outdoor gear guide. She brings her San Juan Island roots and years of teaching outdoor skills—sharing unforgettable PNW stories from shore to summit. Breakout session.

Hear from Past Attendees

  • "I loved connecting with women who share my passion for outdoor sports—it was amazing to meet so many like-minded individuals!"

  • "I liked chatting with the women at their tables and learning about the variety of outdoor groups and non-profits was a highlight for me."

  • "I left the event inspired and motivated to stay active and involved in the outdoor community—I can't wait to attend next year!"

What made you want to attend?

  • “I need more adventure pals! It’s hard to make friends in Seattle.”

  • “Trying to meet new people who ski and see what groups are available sounded like fun!”

  • “My daughter and I are trying to find ways to get more young girls involved in outdoor sporting.”

Partners & Past Event Highlights

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An Event Sponsored by Powder Poobah, Poobah Media, LLC

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