Women Who Explore
Creating community through adventure and travel! From the start, our mission has been clear: to create a welcoming space where all woman-identifying individuals find acceptance, regardless of background, skill level, or journey. United by a shared love for adventure and our planet, our community has grown to over 500K members worldwide. With 100+ local communities spread across North America (and growing globally), led by over 250 dedicated ambassadors, we've built a network that empowers women to explore, connect, and thrive. Additionally we run adventure trips across the globe, forging friendships and empowerment that last long after the adventure ends.
In 2017, Melissa and Lindsey first became involved with Women Who Explore as Ambassadors, with Lindsey leading the Portland chapter and Melissa heading the Arizona chapter. They were some of the first ambassadors and trip leaders on the ground building the WWE community.
In 2020, Lindsey approached Melissa with the opportunity to co-own the company, and they partnered up, driven by their mutual passion for empowering women in the outdoors.
Today, they run Women Who Explore with the help of dedicated ambassadors, organizing over 1,000 free events annually across North America. The company remains small but mighty, with 10% of trip profits reinvested into the community to continue inspiring women to explore and connect with nature.
In 2020, Lindsey approached Melissa with the opportunity to co-own the company, and they partnered up, driven by their mutual passion for empowering women in the outdoors.
Today, they run Women Who Explore with the help of dedicated ambassadors, organizing over 1,000 free events annually across North America. The company remains small but mighty, with 10% of trip profits reinvested into the community to continue inspiring women to explore and connect with nature.