Date: Wed Jul 29 2026, 5:00 PM MST - Sun Aug 02 2026, 2:00 PM MST
- Girl Scout Events
- Seniors,
- Ambassadors
- Southwest WY
Embark on an unforgettable 4-day, 3-night backpacking adventure through the breathtaking Bridger Wilderness in Wyoming's Wind River Mountains with Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts from across GSMW! This marks our fifth year guiding these incredible GOALS trips, and we’re excited to invite you to experience one of Wyoming’s most stunning wilderness areas. Don’t worry about gear—everything you don't have we will do our best to provide!
Throughout this epic trip, you’ll earn your Senior Adventure Camper or Ambassador Survival Camper badges while challenging yourself, exploring the great outdoors, and discovering new strengths. As you hike through the mountains, you’ll meet new friends, sharpen your outdoor skills, and develop leadership abilities that will last a lifetime.
Before the adventure begins, we’ll hold 1-2 pre-trip meetings to go over gear lists, logistics, and transportation details. On the evening before we hit the trail, we’ll gather to get to know each other, review our gear, and learn how to pack our backpacks. We’ll make sure everything is organized, fit our backpacks, and divide up shared gear, ensuring we're all set for the adventure ahead.
As we journey through this awe-inspiring landscape, we’ll take time to relax, snack, capture photos, and rest. Along the way, we’ll explore the backcountry, practice leadership, and deepen our connection with nature. The final day of the trip will be a celebration of everything we’ve accomplished before heading home.
Please note: This trip is for girls ready to take on a challenge, with a minimum of 20 miles covered over four days. It's the perfect opportunity to forge lasting friendships, gain backcountry skills, and grow as a leader in the wild!
GEAR INFO
GSMW will provide all group equipment, including
tents, stoves, fuel, water filters, medical supplies, safety gear, as
well as breakfast and dinner food, beverages, and guiding. We are
happy to accommodate most allergies and dietary restrictions, so
please let us know your food preferences when you register. Scouts
will coordinate their own trail lunches and snacks, and we’ll offer
guidance on what to bring.
Every participant will receive a list of required gear, and we’re here to help you find anything you might be missing!
To ensure a positive and safe experience for everyone, instructors may determine that this trip is not the right fit for a participant if physical, medical, behavioral, skill level or other concerns could impact their safety or the group dynamic.
Learn about ALL GOALS TRIPS HERE!
Which GOALS Adventure is right for you?
This trip is part of the GSMW Girl Scout Outdoor Adventure & Leadership Skills (GOALS) curriculum. Be sure to check out all of the options so you can choose the right trip for your girl!
GOALS Cornerstone: This is a day trip for girls of all ages to begin learning outdoor skills, leadership skills and enjoy adventure together in the great outdoors!
GOALS Trailhead: This trip is a single night trip designed for Junior and Cadette girls (4th-8th grade) that do not have any backpacking or backcountry experience. Each camper must be accompanied by an adult companion who is a registered Girl Scout volunteer with an approved background check. Tent arrangements can accommodate girls attending with a family or non-family member. Girls will learn backpacking and backcountry basics and gain confidence with their skills!
GOALS Ascent: This is a 3 day/2 night trip for Cadette girls who have attended our GOALS Trailhead trip and Senior and Ambassador girls who do not have any backcountry skills. Cadette girls can request instructor approval if they have not attended GOALS Trailhead, but do have sufficient backcountry/camping skills. Campers may attend this trip in a troop camp style by including at least one registered adult with approved background check per 2-3 girls. Adults are expected to participate in activities and supervise campers as needed. Girls will focus on becoming efficient at all backcountry living skills and peer leadership skills.
GOALS Summit: This is a 3-4 day/2-3 night trip for Senior and Ambassador girls. Girls do not need to have experience on a previous GOALS trip, but should be realistic about the challenge of this trip. This trip is open to girls as well as any accompanying adults that would like to join the adventure with their girls. Adults are expected to participate in activities and assist as needed. The GOALS Summit will annually vary between a Wilderness First Aid, Survival and Leadership focus.
Registration for this event is $275 per girl and closes
on July 1st.
After July 1st, your program
registration is non-refundable.
