Forgive me if this is not appropriate to post here but since in my last trip a member mentioned he had a daughter I want to share with all of you alpine and mountaineers the following:

Unique, tuition-free

wilderness science

expeditions for young women

Inspiring Girls Expeditions interweaves science,

art, and wilderness travel to inspire future

leadership, curiosity, confidence, and success.

Each year we select expedition teams of 8-9 teenage girls and 3 instructors to spend 12 days exploring and learning about a remote wilderness environment. Through scientific field studies with our team of professional scientists, artists, and wilderness guides, you will build critical thinking skills, gain self-confidence, and make lasting friendships.

2019 applications for Expeditions are now open! 

For North American expeditions, you must be 16 or 17 years old on June 1, 2019 to apply.

-Girls on Ice cascades

-Girls on Icy Fjords

-Girls on Ice Alaska

-Girls on Rock

-Girls on Ice Canada

-Girls on Ice Switzerland

For Girls on Ice Switzerland expeditions, you must be between 15 and 17 years old on June 1, 2019 to apply.

Site: http://www.inspiringgirls.org/

If this is not appropriate please forgive me Darren and delete it.  Thank you.