Empowering Tomorrow’s Outdoor Leaders

Backcountry Squatters is an international organization building inclusive outdoor communities on college campuses. Through chapters led by and for women and nonbinary students, we create space for connection, confidence, and leadership in the outdoors. Together, we’re shaping the next generation of resilient, empowered leaders who will transform the outdoor industry and beyond.

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11+

College Chapters Nationwide

38+

Outdoor Education Scholarships Given

1,500+

Members Supported

700+

Alumni

Our Trail to Impact

Support Chapters & Members

Providing resources, training, and connection to strengthen student-led communities.

Chapter Grants

Providing funding to chapters to support programming, trips, and community initiatives.

Scholarships for Outdoor Education

Supporting individual members with financial aid to pursue outdoor education opportunities

Grow New Chapters

Helping students nationwide launch their own inclusive outdoor communities.

Leadership Trainings

Equipping chapter leaders with skills in facilitation, DEI, and outdoor leadership.

Alumni Network

Connecting graduates with opportunities to give back and stay engaged.

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View fullsize We’re just getting started ❤️‍🔥 After 10 years of building an inclusive outdoor community, our 2025 Annual Report shows what’s possible when women and nonbinary leaders are supported, funded, and believed in. Full report at the lin
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View fullsize As we dive into the new year, we wanted to reintroduce Backcountry Squatters’ purpose and the impact we strive to make. Throughout every step we take, we work towards these missions to better our non-profit. We hope you all are having a great
View fullsize We started Backcountry Squatters Nonprofit when I was 23, with more heart than experience and more ideas than systems. What I didn’t know then is how much this community would shape me — how deeply it would teach me about leadership, fail

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When you support Backcountry Squatters, you’re investing in resilient, empowered students who will shape a more inclusive, sustainable outdoor community.