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The Women’s Adventure Club (WAC) is a Colorado women’s wellness nonprofit dedicated to supporting whole health—mental, physical, emotional, and social—through movement, nature, and meaningful connection. Our mission is to provide consistent, accessible outdoor programs, mental health education, and community experiences that help combat loneliness, build resilience, and serve as preventative care for women of all backgrounds and life stages. We create intentional spaces where women can show up as they are, form genuine relationships, and grow stronger—inside and out.

We offer flexible programs designed to meet women where they are—whether they need coaching and community, drop-in outdoor activities, or immersive trips and new experiences. Everything we do is rooted in the belief that time in nature, movement, and connection are essential to mental health.

Led entirely by passionate volunteers, WAC is a welcoming space for all women—cis, trans, and non-binary individuals who align with womanhood. We believe in the power of women supporting women—and we’re here to grow stronger, together.

What We Offer

Mental Health Education

Weekly Meetups

Team Training

Our Stories Blog

Special Events

How Movement Supports Mental Health
Regular movement is one of the most effective ways to support your mental health. Exercise lowers cortisol, the body’s primary stress hormone, while boosting brain chemicals like endorphins and serotonin that improve mood and reduce anxiety. Physical activity also increases blood flow to the brain, enhancing focus, memory, and mental clarity. Research shows that people who exercise regularly experience lower rates of depression and anxiety, along with better sleep and resilience to stress.
The Power of Sunshine and Nature
Spending time outdoors is a proven mood booster. Sunshine helps your body produce vitamin D, which supports brain health and lowers the risk of depression, while fresh air and green spaces reduce stress hormones and ease anxiety. Studies also show that being in nature improves focus, lowers negative thought patterns, and promotes overall emotional wellbeing.
Why Community Matters
Strong social connections are one of the most reliable predictors of good mental health. Research shows that people with meaningful friendships experience lower rates of depression, anxiety, and stress-related illness. Supportive relationships also trigger the release of oxytocin, a hormone that promotes feelings of trust, safety, and wellbeing. In fact, social support has been linked to better emotional resilience, faster recovery from illness, and even longer life expectancy.

The Benefits of Joining the Women’s Adventure Club

  • Diverse Adventures: Enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities, from serene walks to thrilling challenges, ensuring excitement and variety.
  • Build Lasting Friendships: Connect with like-minded women who share your passion for adventure, personal growth, and community.
  • Boost Your Confidence: Empower yourself through new challenges and achievements, discovering strengths you never knew you had.
  • Stay Active and Healthy: Improve your physical health and fitness through outdoor activities in nature, supporting your overall well-being.
  • Create Unforgettable Memories: Experience unique adventures, from exhilarating hikes to peaceful retreats, that will stay with you forever.
  • Supportive Community: Be part of a welcoming, inclusive group where you’re encouraged to move at your own pace and celebrate each milestone.

Take a Look at Our Community!

We offer more than just activities — we provide a welcoming community and unforgettable experiences. Many women feel nervous about joining at first, but that quickly fades once they meet our friendly members and experience the warm, supportive atmosphere. Our members know that when they attend an event, they’re joining a group of women who have their back and share their enthusiasm for adventure.

This strong sense of community is a key reason why women are drawn to our events and return again and again. Join us and see for yourself why the Women’s Adventure Club is more than just an adventure group; it’s a place where friendships are forged, confidence is built, and memories are made. We can’t wait to welcome you to your next adventure with us.

The Women's Adventure Club (WAC) has been an absolute game-changer for me! From the numerous (free!) guided hikes and special events to the recently completed 10k trail running program, every experience has been nothing short of amazing. I've already signed up for the new Peak Pursuit program! WAC has not only brought me joy but has positively impacted my family as well—my kids have noticed how much more balanced and happy I am after these outings, and I believe I am setting a good example for them. This group is the perfect combination of community, empowerment, and love for the outdoors.
Marina Lehmann
Marina Lehmann10k Trail Running Graduate
Love love love Women’s Adventure Club. The 10K training was a blast and it renewed my love of running! Thank you to Kaylene and the fabulous ladies of our Lost in Pace running team!!!
Desiree Warren
Desiree Warren5k & 10k Trail Running Graduate
This organization is a fantastic group of women who love to enjoy adventures together in the great outdoors here in Colorado. Lots of friendships have been made while exploring!
Rachel Grasso
Rachel GrassoTrail Guide
“I LOVED working with coaches Anne and Kaylene. I couldn’t get it together to get back in the running mode. Thanks to the Women's Adventure Club I now have a 5k and the Manitou Incline on my list of 2024 accomplishments. If you are even thinking about it - sign up! I knew NO ONE and now I have a great group of running/hiking gal pals!”
Stephanie Shivar
Stephanie Shivar5k Trail Running & Manitou Incline Graduate
This is a fantastic group in our community! I participated in their 5k training program and the instructors were very knowledgeable and FUN! As someone who moved here recently, this was a great way to find local trails and get to know more about Parker. I am looking forward to participating in more events!
Riley Fisher
Riley Fisher5k Trail Running Graduate
“WAC has helped me work through my social anxiety and loneliness. Over the past couple of years two of my closest friends moved out of state and this group has helped me find new people to do outdoor activities with. Before discovering WAC, I would sit at home depressed and lonely watching TV missing my dear friends. I’m so grateful for the support and encouragement I’ve received from WAC programs. I believe in the mission of this group and want to see it continue to grow and thrive.
Denise Reynolds
Denise Reynolds5k Trail Running & Manitou Incline Graduate
I can’t recommend this group highly enough! Participating in the Saturday hikes has been one of the highlights of my summer. Tackling my first 14er with this group was an incredible experience and looking forward to doing another one next year. It’s been a great way to explore the outdoors while meeting amazing women who share a passion for adventure. The sense of community you will find here is truly special. Whether you’re a seasoned explorer or just starting out, this group is the perfect place to connect and grow.
Irene Williams-Narcisco
Irene Williams-NarciscoMt Sherman Conquerer
Once I discovered this club, I instantly knew I had found my tribe. The women are all amazing, and each time I come back from a hike my buckets are filled. The hikes are varied in difficulty, but each hike has a trail guide both leading and pulling the rear happily- no woman left behind. Everyone is welcoming and kind. Come see for yourself and join in!
Robin Lythgoe
Robin LythgoeTrail Guide
I've been with the Women's Adventure Club since its' very first group run, and it’s been amazing to see how much it has grown! The camaraderie and sense of community have been there from day one, and it’s only gotten stronger. Every adventure is a chance to push boundaries in a supportive, empowering environment, surrounded by incredible women. From our very first outing, I knew this was a special group where everyone is encouraged to grow, connect, and explore. It’s been a privilege to watch this club evolve, and I’m thrilled to be a part of it!
Caroline Metcalf
Caroline MetcalfSaturday Adventurer
I love this community full of strong and empowering women! I have now participated in multiple Saturday hikes and a snow shoeing event which are inclusive to every skill level and are always a blast! Since moving here more than a year ago, this group has been so great to grow friendships and my sense of community in Colorado.
Morgan Long
Morgan LongSaturday Adventurer
Joining Women's Adventure Club truly changed my life for the best! Attending the free Saturday events helped me find a community of strong women that truly support each other! I have made some great friendships in this group and just knowing I can join a weekly event made my mental health so much stronger! We literally have at least one event per week to look forward to.
Shawna Powers
Shawna PowersTrail Guide
I love this club! First off - free events every Sat! I have met so many amazing women here- and even got to do my first couple of 14ers! It’s free membership bc they are a nonprofit supporting women’s health through sunshine, outdoors, and community!!
Ana DiStasio
Ana DiStasioMt Bierstadt & Mt Sherman Conquerer

How Did The Women's Adventure Club Start?

In January 2023 I was friendless and my mental health was in the gutter. I had spent the previous months in an intense five hours a day mental health program to assist me with Postpartum Psychosis, Anxiety, and PTSD Nightmares. To say I had hit rock bottom would be a gross understatement. I had been going for eight years undiagnosed, untreated, and unmedicated. I felt like I was drowning and was too afraid to ask for help; terrified that if someone knew how dark my thoughts were I’d be sent away and locked up for good.

 

Luckily for me, a visiting family member could tell I wasn’t myself and I needed help. She held my hand while I sobbed and dialed an emergency mental health hotline. That started a long path to recovery that has since turned my life around. While undergoing treatment and counseling, it became increasingly clear that I was missing key elements in my life. I needed  friends, exercise, and sunshine. And I needed to find a way to get it for myself. I saw an ad for a team relay race that spurred a lightbulb moment in my mind. Despite not running in ages, being completely out of shape, and having no idea how to train for high elevation relay runs, I decided I was going to run it. And I was going to find friends to do it with… Read More

Kaylene Macias, Founder

Help Us Change the World!

Want to help support our mission? Donate! The Women’s Adventure Club does not charge membership fees. We do this so all women have access to a supportive community, no matter her socio-economic status. Instead, we rely on the generosity of others to help the Women’s Adventure Club meet the needs of our community.

Together, we are making great strides to change our society of loneliness back to village culture – because it takes a village to raise a happy adult too. Become a donor today and help Douglas County women explore, connect, and thrive! 

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Liz Konley

Liz is a Colorado native who has always felt most at home outdoors. As an adult, she began sharing her favorite adventures with friends, hoping they would discover the same joy, confidence, and renewal she finds in nature.  As WAC’s Event Director, she channels that passion into creating opportunities for women to connect, challenge themselves, and find renewal in the outdoors.

Gayle Hoffmeister

Gayle Hoffmeister is a lifelong distance runner, having run her first marathon at age 12 and continuing her passion today as she nears her seventh year as a streak runner…having run at least a mile every day for the last 8 years. 

An army veteran and consummate adventure seeker, Gayle is always chasing the next challenge. She’s completed marathons, Ironman’s, and adventure races around the world, summited Denali, and Kilimanjaro, climbed in the Andes, circumnavigated Mt Rainier, traversed the Grand Canyon from rim to rim to rim and raced fat bikes in the Arctic. 

Her latest challenge is finishing the Marathon Global Majors, a series of 6 marathons around the world. Driven by a deep passion for sport and adventure, Gayle is committed to inspiring women and sharing her knowledge and experience to empower women of all ages and abilities.

Anne Sevilla

Anne Sevilla is a founding member of the Women’s Adventure Club and the driving force behind its training programs. As Training Program Director, she brings the vision to life—designing and managing programs that create meaningful opportunities for women to connect, train, and explore Colorado together. From shaping the structure alongside the original concept to leading coaches and participants today, Anne ensures every program delivers a strong, supportive, and empowering experience.

As a certified run coach through the United Endurance Sports Coaching Academy (UESCA), Anne believes there’s a place for every woman on the trail—regardless of pace or experience. Her coaching centers on building confidence, fostering connection, and making the outdoors accessible and rewarding for all. Whether someone is training for their first or fiftieth mile, Anne is committed to helping every woman get outside and move for their mental health.

At the core of Anne’s work is a simple belief: the benefits of outdoor movement belong to every woman. She designs programs that remove barriers and create a supportive path for women to grow stronger, build connection, and experience the outdoors with confidence.