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Find Your Wild.
Find Your People.
Find Your Inner Sober Baddie!

YSP Adventures offers retreats and guided backpacking trips tailored for retired party girls who are all about adventure, laughter, growth, and living their best lives without the booze!

Our experiences are designed to nourish your soul with:

  • Outdoor activities in BEAUTIFUL bucket-list locations
  • Workshops designed to spark new insights and unleash your sober superpowers.
  • Deep belly laughs (and sometimes tears) shared with supportive, like-minded (and a little feral) women
  • Guided share circles that leave you feeling seen and LOVED in your messy, beautiful truth
  • Grounding practices to help you cultivate peace and come home to yourself

If you’ve been craving a sisterhood of sober baddies who love double-fisting bubbly waters, talking about deep sh*t, and laughing so hard together that trail mix files out of our noses.. . then we’ve got a spot with your name on it.

UPCOMING ADVENTURES

June 19-21

Backpacking 101 in Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina

Level: Beginner, 3 miles hiking with backpack

We're partnering with Blue Ridge Hiking Company to bring you the ULTIMATE crash course in trail smarts and a chance to reconnect with yourself and a supportive community of sober baddies!

We’ll teach you everything you need to know to feel like a pro on the trail, including packing, navigation, cooking, staying safe, and yes - even pooping in the woods.

Join us for an adventure that will leave you with confidence, epic memories, and your new besties!

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June 24-28

American River Whitewater Rafting Camping Retreat

Join us for five days of sober shenanigans and connection on the legendary American River

For four nights we'll be camping right on the American River in glamped-out tents outfitted with cozy cots. Will there also be twinkly lights, an inflatable couch, cute rugs and disco balls? OF COURSE! Camp will be an absolute VIBE (warning: you may never want to leave).

We will also be rafting Class II-IV rapids over two days, and finish with a day of hiking and hanging out on the river!

This is the perfect retreat for the sober and sober-curious girlie who loves sleeping under the stars, making new friends, and jumping into adventure with her whole heart. First-time rafters are highly encouraged!

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July 17-19

Ultra Novice Backpacking 101 in Tahoe National Forest, Truckee, California

Level: Ultra-Novice, 1.5 miles hiking with backpack

This ultra-novice backpacking course offers a shorter, more accessible hike to camp, and an optional 2 mile day hike.

Whether you’re recovering from an injury, easing into movement, or just don't feel like doing a longer hike (hey--we get it!), this is our most accessible adventured esigned to help you feel like a badass on the trail!

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September 2-6

Lake Tahoe Adventure Retreat

Pack your swimsuit, hiking boots, and get ready to fall in love with Lake Tahoe!

Over five unforgettable days we'll explore the best that Lake Tahoe has to offer. We'll hike to epic views, paddle alongside the stunning shoreline, and kick back on the beach like the queens we are. Oh, and did we mention taking a pontoon out on the lake?

Mornings start with yoga by the lake to awaken our body and mind, while evenings are for unwinding together—playing games, diving into workshops, and sharing our hearts around the fire.

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September 18-20

Backpacking 101 in Tahoe National Forest, California

Level: Beginner, 4 miles hiking with backpack

This weekend will be part slumber party, part educational course, and part wilderness retreat.

Over three days, you'll learn backpacking basics from the experts and have a chance to put your wilderness skills to the test alongside amazing sober and sober-curious women.

Together, you’ll master how to pack a backpack, filter drinking water, cook dinner in the backcountry and, yes, even how to poop in the woods like a wilderness queen!

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October 7-11

Great Smoky Mountains Adventure Retreat

This 5-day retreat is a bucket-list retreat with the most MAGICAL blend of adventure and sisterhood.

We’ll be taking over an entire lodge right on the Nantahala River — literally STEPS from the legendary Appalachian Trail. You'll be able to enjoy morning coffee/journaling on the back deck under the swaying trees with your new favorite group of sober baddies.

Activities? Oh, we’ve got quite the lineup. Yoga, hiking, kayaking, paddleboarding, and an epic zipline adventure that will have you screaming, laughing, and maybe questioning your life choices in the best way possible.

Add in games, workshops, and sunset share circles around the firepit, and you’ve got the perfect mix of fun, growth, and heart-melting connection.

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Backpacking 101

Backpacking 101 is both a crash course in trail smarts and a chance to reconnect with yourself and a supportive community of sober baddies!

We’ll teach you everything you need to know to feel like a pro on the trail, including packing, navigation, cooking, staying safe, and yes - even pooping in the woods.

Join a group of adventurous women who’ll cheer you on as you summit peaks, set up your tent, and snap photos that will inspire your friends.

Together, we'll explore the healing power of nature, the strength found in shared stories, and the joy of proving to yourself that you are capable of amazing things!

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PHOTO ALBUM

We're not going to lie - we've had some epic fun adventuring, connecting and laughing together. Check out some of the photos from past retreats and courses!

Lake Tahoe Adventure Retreat
Lake Tahoe Adventure Retreat
Lake Tahoe Adventure Retreat
Lake Tahoe Adventure Retreat
WHITEWATER RETREAT
WHITEWATER RETREAT
WHITEWATER RETREAT
WHITEWATER RETREAT
SMOKY MOUNTAIN RETREAT
SMOKY MOUNTAIN RETREAT
SMOKY MOUNTAIN RETREAT
SMOKY MOUNTAIN RETREAT
Backpacking 101
Backpacking 101
Backpacking 101
Backpacking 101

Word on the street

See testimonials from amazing women who said YES to joining a YSP Adventure!

Adventure of a lifetime!

Adventure of a lifetime! This was my second retreat with YSP Adventures, and I cannot recommend the experience enough. Five days in the forest with a group of like-minded, sober women, we started as strangers and left as sisters.

The whitewater rafting was unforgettable, there's something about showing up for yourself and being brave to make you feel like a real badass!

If you're thinking there's no way you can sleep outside with no tent, trust me, you can! Aside from the adventure there's gratitude, belly laughs, deep talks, and quiet mornings together.

If you're sober and want to push yourself, connect with amazing woman, and do something that scares you in the best way 10/10 recommend a YSP adventure.  

- Whitewater Retreat

Exactly what my soul needed!

This retreat was exactly what my soul needed. It was a combination of adventure, activity, sharing, bonding, and focusing on the future while accepting our past.

The women on the trip were supportive and kind and helped me remember who I was and also drove me to aspire to be more. I feel like I made friends for life in a short period of time. Laura and Maria were wonderful hosts and I appreciated the planning and communication that went into the retreat.

It was the perfect mix of activity and downtime. I loved that the women were all open minded, supportive and nonjudgmental. I appreciated that there was time and space for everyone to share at the level they were comfortable with.

- Smoky Mountain Adventure Retreat

Felt like summer camp with best friends!

The retreat surpassed my expectations and was worth every penny. I almost can’t put it into words! It felt like summer camp with a bunch of brand new best friends. The activities are fun and doable for any skill level.

The mindfulness yoga and sound baths are such a nice touch to remind us to slow down and embrace quiet moments. The sobriety workshops were equal parts powerful, emotional and laughter-filled. Our itinerary was just the right amount of full — I never felt rushed like we had too much to do or that I didn’t have enough alone or downtime.

I truthfully feel reset after the Lake Tahoe adventure and am so excited to have a brand new support group post-retreat. I already have my sights set on joining a Backpacking 101 YSP Adventure!

- Lake Tahoe Adventure Retreat

My heart is so full!

Just returned from the most incredible experience at Lake Tahoe with YSP Adventures, and my heart is so full. 💛

This retreat was not only superbly organized, but truly worth every single penny. I spent time with a group of inspiring, joyful, alcohol-free women who are truly living their best lives — and wow, did we laugh! 😄

We shared unforgettable moments outdoors, moved our bodies in empowering ways, and nourished ourselves with absolutely delicious, wholesome food. The connection, support, and authenticity I felt during this time was unlike anything I've ever experienced.

I walked away with beautiful memories, friendships, and a renewed sense of clarity and joy in my sobriety.

- Lake Tahoe Adventure Retreat

Amazing on every level!

It was amazing on every level, and I am still riding high on the thrill of what I experienced. I felt both pushed to new heights and completely protected on the whitewater adventure portion, as well as attending a sober retreat in general.

Within an hour of walking in the door, I felt welcomed, respected, and trusted. I built friendships in 5 days that I will carry forward for a lifetime. Just the opportunity to spend time with women who get me and want to spend time sharing and laughing with me without alcohol?? It’s priceless.

Laura and her co-host Caroline did an incredible job of making everything look effortless, all while they made each of us feel valued and worthy. Run, don’t walk to your computer and sign up for a sober retreat with Laura and YSP Adventures - you will be grateful you did.

- Whitewater Retreat

A life-changing experience!

A life-changing experience! I was super nervous about this one (could my body handle it, could my MIND handle it LOL?!) - and honestly felt so much relief when we were finally all together, giggling in the woods.

The guides were so passionate about backpacking, it was easy to feel comfortable. Being in the elements, with very funny and amazing and cool experts, took all of that pressure away and I feel like I can really do this! I felt safe. I feel prepared. And I'm so sad the weekend is already over.

Once again, gathering with a group of super cool strangers, sharing our hearts and fears and triumphs was one of the best parts of the weekend (and we did it all under the stars, between big trees). I left the woods feeling super empowered, inspired, and like I can conquer things I am anxious about.

Can't wait for my next adventure and to put into practice all that I learned and experienced. Huge and heartfelt thanks to Laura for building an incredible community of women - these experiences, and these people, are absolutely a major highlight of my time on this planet so far. 

- Backpacking 101
Tahoe National Forest

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