Join the CMC Youth Programs Internship Cohort for an overnight, early spring, girls trip to Golden Gate Canyon State Park! During the program we hope to connect young women to the outdoors, empower them, and facilitate connections.
Designed for girls between the ages of 12-18, the Golden Gate Girls Trip blends outdoor adventure with community, mentorship, and empowerment, hosted by the Colorado Mountain Club Teen Internship Cohort.
One this two-day, one-night trip, participants will hike about four miles to cabins in Golden Gate Canyon State Park and participate in lessons relating to Leave No Trace Principals, Wilderness First Aid, Route finding, Introduction to Ecology, Backcountry Cooking, Yoga, Nature Water coloring, and team building.
Before the trip, there will be a pre-trip meeting from 6:30-8:30 pm at CMC Basecamp on Tuesday, March 10th. This meeting will cover the trip more in depth and prepare participants with the right materials and knowledge from 6:30-7:30 pm. 7:30-8:30 pm will feature a panel of amazing women in the outdoors; the panel is open to the public, not just participants. This camp is ideal for teen girls looking to build confidence, make lasting friendships in the outdoors, and expand their knowledge of nature.
- Age: For teen girls+ between the ages of 12-18
- Dates: March 14-15, 2026
- Location: This is a single night overnight camp. We will meet at 9:00 am on Saturday, March 14th, from CMC Basecamp in Golden, CO (15605 W 32nd Ave, Golden) and leave shortly after. Transportation from the basecamp to and from the trailheads will be provided. The group will spend the night at cabins in Golden Gate Canyon State Park. We will be returning to CMC Basecamp around 3:00 pm on Sunday, March 15th.
- Cost: Free! (see what's included below)
- Course includes  instruction, backpacks, sleeping bags (if you don't have your own), mattresses, water, camp stoves, meals from dinner Saturday to lunch Sunday, transportation from the basecamp to/from the trailheads, and backcountry permits.
- After registering, you will receive a confirmation email. At least a week prior to your camp you will receive another email with more details and information about the camp. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at youth@cmc.org.
REGISTER HERE: LEARN MORE AND SIGN UP FOR THE CMC TRIP
