Arizona Trail Association: Gear Girls

Girls from Flagstaff, AZ meet every Friday or Saturday for ten weeks and are coached by a supportive all female staff in a low-pressure setting. All gear (including mountain bikes, cross-country skis, snowshoes, winter boots, gloves), transportation (winter), healthy snacks, and leadership is provided at no cost to participants.

Gear Girls uses mountain biking, trail work, and snow sports to build confidence, outdoor competence, community, and character in young women grades 4-8 throughout Flagstaff, Arizona. Girls learn practical skills in trail building, mountain biking, cross country skiing, and snowshoeing while absorbing lessons in mindfulness, teamwork, and determination that will prepare them for life’s bigger challenges.