Babes Network

Find Your Next Step

Practical starting points for finding outdoor communities, planning an adventure, and building confidence outside.

Women looking to get outside may be searching for a local group, practical skills, trip-planning advice, or stories from people who started in the same place. This page gathers the most useful routes through the site.

Choose a Starting Point

  • Joining the community — find a local chapter or connect with adventure partners in your area.
  • Sharing a story — we feature first-person trip reports and hard-won lessons on our stories page.
  • Finding a crew — use the community guide to evaluate local groups and compatible adventure partners.
  • General questions — about gear, skills, beginner steps, or anything else outdoors.

While You're Here

Not sure where to start? Browse our adventures, sharpen a skill, or read a few stories from the trail. The beginner and safety guides can help turn an idea into a well-prepared first outing.