Resources & Training
Get Girls Outdoors
Outdoor Resources
Are your Girl Scouts ready to step outside and discover something amazing? Whether they are dreaming of hiking forest trails, cooking over a campfire, or sleeping under the stars, this is where those adventures begin.
Getting started is simple. First, make sure at least one adult volunteer in your troop has completed the Outdoor Training sequence in gsLearn. Find more information below. After that, you will find everything you need right here to build an experience that fits your troop, whether that is a simple nature walk or a camping trip.
Explore the resources below to help your troop grow their outdoor skills with confidence. You will find ideas and guidance for hiking, camping, outdoor cooking, and more. On the right, be sure to check out GSMW’s newest tools, including a full activity book for Girl Scouts and additional planning resources for volunteers. You will also want to review the updated Outdoor Training Manual to make planning even smoother. For a quick and approachable starting point, explore the Outdoor Basics Skills Guide, which outlines Leave No Trace principles and the essential skills every troop should know as they begin their outdoor adventures.
As you begin mapping out your adventure, do not forget to complete the required gsLearn Troop Travel Training, as well. When your plans are set, submit a Troop Trip Request Form at least two weeks before your outing. Visit our Troop Trips & Field Trips page for more information.
The outdoors is waiting. Let’s explore!
Not sure what your troop is ready for? Check out the Outdoor Progression Chart to learn more.
Go Outside Videos 
Go Camping Videos
Troop Preparations
Safety Guidelines
Girl Scout Trailblazer Troops
The Girl Scout Trailblazer Program is designed for Girl Scouts in grades 6 through 12 who are looking for an opportunity to engage deeply in a variety of outdoor activities.
Trailblazers develop skills in diverse hiking styles, camping, orienteering methods, outdoor preparedness, and high-adventure activities. There are no prerequisites for creating your Trailblazer troop other than an interest and willingness to complete the requirements of the pin within the first year of being part of the program.
Starting today, your troop can earn their Trailblazer Pins as well as their official status as a Trailblazer Troop! Once you read the summary, you will see that the steps required to earn the pin and status do not require any special training on the part of the troop leader or volunteer. It’s a great time to check-off these steps!
The program is intended to be run just like a troop. Girls are encouraged to participate in the full Girl Scout Program (earning badges, Product Program, Highest Awards, etc.), but all with an “outdoor” focus.
Find more information about the Trailblazer Troop program by looking at GSUSA’s Trailblazer Troop 21st Century Guidelines, and for a simplified version of these guidelines see the Trailblazer Troop Guidelines GSMW Summary.
If you are a troop leader or volunteer with a troop interested in becoming a "Trailblazer Troop" now or in the future, please complete the online interest form, and GSMW will contact to help you navigate the process and requirements of the Trailblazer Troop program
GSMW Properties & Programs
GSMW Website Links
Montana and Wyoming Resources & Opportunities
Outdoor Opportunities Map
Whether you are a Girl Scout raised in Wyoming or Montana, or whether you are visiting us from another state, at GSMW, we encourage you to get outdoors and active all across our great council.
Check out the map below to find new places to visit where you can hike, climb, camp, raft, ski, and so much more. This map includes state and national parks, guide companies, trailheads, campgrounds, and outdoor recreation hot-beds. Get your troop together to plan your next outdoor adventure road trip! Zoom-in on the map to get a clearer view of the opportunities within specific regions of our council.
This map is by no means comprehensive. If you have an awesome outdoor activity site or company you think belongs on this map, please send the name of the site/company along with a web link to resources for the site to customercare@gsmw.org.
For information on hundreds more campgrounds, trailheads, and special sites, follow these public land recreation links:
- Wyoming Fish & Game
- Bureau of Land Management (BLM) – Montana/Dakotas
- BLM - Wyoming
- Montana Fish, Wildlife, & Parks (FWP) Recreation Page
- MT State Parks
- WY State Parks
- US Forest Service (USFS) Region 1 (MT/ND/ID) Recreation Page
- USFS Region 2 (WY, others) Recreation Page
- USFS Region 4 (WY, others) Recreation Page
- BLM Wyoming National Historic Trails Corridor
- Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail Montana Page
- Teton NP
- Yellowstone NP
- Glacier NP
Outdoor Training
If your troop wants to go hiking, have an outdoor cookout, or go on an overnight campout, one participating adult volunteer must complete GSMW’s Outdoor Trainings.*
The first step in the training is available through gsLearn. The second part of the training is an in-person Outdoor Cookout Training. The gsLearn portion allows a volunteer to lead girls on short day hikes and outdoor excursions. The in-person Outdoor Cookout Training allows troops to campout, cookout, and have campfires.
All outdoor trips also require one First Aid and CPR trained adult volunteer. Outdoor trips further than 30 minutes from access to emergency medical services requires the presence of an adult trained in Wilderness First Aid and CPR.
Access gsLearn Training
Interest in Outdoor Cookout Training
*To keep training current and to maintain updates to policies, traditions, and procedures, volunteers must complete the gsLearn and Outdoor Cookout Training every three years.
Outdoor Cookout Renewal
If it's time for your renewal, fill-out this Outdoor Cookout Training Renewal Form. To qualify for the simplified renewal, you must have taken the course at least once and have continued using the skills you learned. Once submitted, your form will be reviewed, and you’ll be contacted regarding your renewal status. Keep your certification current to ensure safe and successful outdoor experiences!
GSMW Properties
Did you know that you can rent one of our GSMW properties for your troop
or an event?
