wilder Women's Yellowstone Backpacking Journeys 

Walk through the wilderness. Come home to yourself.

Wilder Women’s Backpacking Journeys are transformational wilderness experiences in Yellowstone National Park, crafted for women in midlife and beyond who are ready to reconnect with themselves and explore what’s next.

More than just a backpacking trip, this is your chance to answer the call for something more. Together, we’ll walk intentionally through the wild—carrying only what we need, surrounded by silence, beauty, and the wisdom of the trail. You’ll have space to slow down, shed roles and expectations, reconnect with your truest self, and make room for the question: What do I want now?

You’ll return home with renewed perspective, deeper trust in your inner voice, and the grounding that comes from walking your own wild path.

And the journey doesn’t just start and end at the trailhead. What we uncover in the wilderness is powerful. But when real life resumes, it’s easy for old patterns to return and for backcountry breakthroughs to fade into fond memories.

Through both group and 1:1 coaching sessions before and after the trip, you’ll prepare with purpose and anchor what shifts—so what you discover on the trail becomes a lived way of being, and you learn to embody the truest version of yourself long after you leave the backcountry.


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Pebble Creek & Bliss Pass

August 16-20, 2026 4 days/3 nights

👣 You’ll walk the remote, wildlife-rich northeast corner of Yellowstone through the stunning Pebble Creek valley, rimmed with cliffs and filled with possibility.  If you’re up for an extra challenge, you’ll have the option to climb Bliss Pass—a breathtaking, high-elevation trail with expansive views.

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Bechler: Into the Cascade Corner

September 2-7, 2026 5 days/4 nights

👣 On this journey, you’ll head into Yellowstone’s remote Bechler Region—often called the Cascade Corner—where rivers braid through broad meadows and waterfalls spill through deep, untamed forest. We’ll explore waterfalls, soak in natural hot springs, and move with the rhythm of the wild. You'll have the option to take day hikes to additional waterfalls.

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This journey is designed for you if...

  • • You feel like the “real you” got lost somewhere along the way after years of showing up for everyone else.
  • • You’re standing at a crossroads as your roles are changing, or your body is shifting, and asking yourself, who am I now?
  • • You sense a turning point and know there’s more—even if you can’t yet name what’s next.
  • • You long for time, space, and permission to sort through what’s stirring inside you.
  • • You feel most at home in nature, where the trail, trees, and open sky seem to understand something essential about you.
  • • And you’re ready to slow down, listen deeply, name what your soul is longing for, and walk toward a life that feels more authentically and unmistakably you.

This is probably not for you if...

  • • You’re simply looking for a physical adventure or a backpacking trip without the reflective and personal growth components woven in. 

    • Carrying your own gear, sleeping on the ground, living simply in the backcountry for multiple nights and facing the inherent discomforts of traveling and camping in wild places doesn't feel like a fun challenge or adventure. 

    • You don't welcome the shared conversation and vulnerability that naturally unfold in a small, intentional circle of women.

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"Life changing! When do we ever get the chance to immerse ourselves in the heart of Yellowstone, with women who are redefining and reclaiming themselves, surrounded by a supportive group of likeminded people? The most meaningful part of this journey was having...the time and space to reconnect with myself on a deeper level where I was able to leave my day to day life behind and focus only on the people and wilderness surrounding me. Being able to leave all of the daily stresses of life behind, and be fully present in nature, had a significant impact upon me.  "

Kim J.

"I would highly recommend this trip. Jenny and Laura were very supportive and knowledgeable in back-country safety. Forest bathing and other activities led by Jenny made the trip more meaningful. Such a peaceful way to spend time in a beautiful area."

Karen H.

your guide

About us


Hi, I'm Jenny Golding.

I know what it’s like to wake up one day and realize you’ve been so busy holding everything—and everyone—together, you’ve somehow lost track of yourself along the way. 

For years, I poured my energy into caregiving, careers, and responsibilities… until I finally hit a point where I knew something had to change. So I did something that felt both wild and necessary: I headed into the wilderness. No roles to play. No to-do lists. Just me, the mountains, and space to breathe. 

Backpacking became a way back to myself. Step by step, I shed old stories and expectations and remembered who I was beneath all the noise. I reconnected with my voice, my dreams, and the deep, steady wisdom within.

I’ve traveled thousands of miles through the backcountry—both leading groups and walking my own winding path—and I’ve spent most of my adult life creating programs and events that bring people together. But what I longed for were experiences rooted in real transformation. That calling led me to create the kind of journeys I once needed myself. 

Now, I guide other women through their own inner and outer wilderness, creating spaces to let go of roles and expectations, rediscover their inner spark, and take bold, grounded steps into what’s next. As a certified Nature Connected Coach with the Earth-Based Institute and International Coaching Federation (candidate),  I will support you in carrying the wisdom of the wild into your everyday life. I'm honored to walk this path with you.

I also hold certifications in Wilderness First Aid, CPR, and am a Certified Interpretive Trainer with the National Association for Interpretation and a Leave No Trace Master trainer through NOLS.

Wilder Women's Yellowstone Journeys are hosted by either Yellowstone Wild or Yellowstone Wildlife Profiles, authorized guides for Yellowstone National Park.