Backcountry Women

Ashley is an experienced backcountry enthusiast who enjoys getting into nature by foot, bike, and watercraft and enjoys activities that include multi-day hiking, mountain biking, paddle boarding, downhill skiing, and indoor and outdoor rock climbing. Through the Outdoor Council of Canada, Ashley became certified as a Hiking Field Leader in 2018 and completed the winter, paddling and overnight training modules in 2020. She also certified in Wilderness First Aid in 2019.

She is passionate about outdoor leadership and has worked hard at creating outdoor activities that focus on getting women connected to nature through Backcountry Women. She also understands the challenges faced by individuals who want to connect with nature more often and the need to feel more empowered and confident in the outdoors.