The goal: introducing Women to the backcountry in a safe, sustainable, and inclusive manner. Join us on a trip to learn backpacking techniques, unplug, and connect in nature!

The Nomadology

Upcoming Trips 2025

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Our Progress:

122 - Women on their first Backpacking Trip

71% - Customer return rate

35 - Trips into the backcountry

4 - Years in business

…And Still Counting!

Past Trips Include:

  • Beginner Backpacking in…

    • Red River Gorge

    • White Mountains

    • Pictured Rocks

    • Savage Gulf

    • Porcupine Mountains

    • Manitou Islands

    • Pinckney Recreation Area

    • Mammoth Caves

  • Intermediate Backpacking in…

    • Isle Royale

    • Forest Glen

    • Columbia River Gorge

    • Manistee River

  • Snowshoeing in…

    • Hartwick Pines

    • Porcupine Mountains

  • Kayak-Packing on…

    • Manistee River

  • With more trip destinations added each year, we can’t wait to meet you!

Meet the Founder

Coming from a background in Wildlife Biology, Clara has been afforded the opportunity to immerse in nature in all parts of the country. She believes that each ecosystem is beautiful and unique, and her passion is connecting women to wild spaces while promoting environmental sustainability.

B.S. in Marine Biology from UCSC (Go Slugs!)
Graduate Certificate in Sustainability from U of M (Go Blue!)

Outdoor Leadership Training
Wilderness First Aid
Wilderness First Responder
Leave No Trace Master
Survival & Navigation
Snow & Ice Travel, Crevasse Rescue

Clara Zeder, Guide, Backpacking in Alpine Lakes Wilderness
Photo by: Jeannie Houde

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