Ladies, we are so excited you are here.
Are you ready to book your next adventure? We are ready to take you hiking, kayaking, or camping in the Midwest. We do the planning and provide all the gear. You show up ready to get your Adventure On!
Put simply, a Wildling is someone who loves hanging out in nature and isn’t afraid to have a little adventure.
Our community is full of Wildlings, and our goal is to bring more of them with us on our journeys.
Get your WILD ON with us to kick off the Hiking Season.
Kathleen Aharonoi, The Human Ecologist, will be leading us on a beautiful Forest Bathing Adventure. You don’t have to remove your clothes and you will get wet only if it rains.
Join us at Captain Daniel Wright Woods Trail, Mettawa, IL.* (Trail choice is subject to change in July and November.)
There is no wrong way to Pride.
What the heck is a Pride Hike? Well, at Back to Wild, we say ‘Celebrate Pride in whatever way is right for you, hon.’ Sometimes being loud, large, and extra is on the menu, and sometimes it’s not. If the latter lights up your rainbow, come out for a Pride Hike during June.
Come on and cherish your perfect self while you werk this hike.
We welcome everyone LGBTQAI+ and all their allies and loved ones. Bring the kids!
We will have some fun Pride schwag for everyone.
We will announce the chosen trail in a week or two. Not more than 2 hours from Chicago.
Date: June 12 (additional dates coming soon)
Time: 9am-Noon CST
Art is WILD, Y’all.
This event combines creative play, mindfulness, and of course, physical adventure for a transformative outdoor experience.
No hiking or painting experience is needed. Renowned artist Hillary Johnson helps you discover your artistic wildling through watercolor painting.
Trail: TBD – Not more than 2 hours from Chicago.
The Family that Hikes Together – Stays Together
Nature is the best place to recharge and reconnect. We now offer family hiking trips that provide fun for everyone. Let us plan a custom hiking adventure for your family.
Click the Request Info button and tell us the date(s) you are considering.
Dates: June 5, July 10, and Oct 5
Time: 9am-Noon CST
Get your WILD ON with us to kick off the Hiking Season.
Kathleen Aharonoi, The Human Ecologist, will be leading us on a beautiful Forest Bathing Adventure. You don’t have to remove your clothes and you will get wet only if it rains.
Come and use all your senses to connect with Mother Nature and explore the great outdoors.
Join us at Captain Daniel Wright Woods Trail, Mettawa, IL.
There is no wrong way to Pride.
What the heck is a Pride Hike? Well, at Back to Wild, we say ‘Celebrate Pride in whatever way is right for you, hon.’ Sometimes being loud, large, and extra is on the menu, and sometimes it’s not. If the latter lights up your rainbow, come out for a Pride Hike during June.
Come on and cherish your perfect self while you werk this hike.
We welcome everyone LGBTQAI+ and all their allies and loved ones. Bring the kids!
We will have some fun Pride schwag for everyone.
Trail: TBD – Not more than 2 hours from Chicago.
Date: June 12 (additional dates TBD)
Time: 9am CST-Noon CST
Art is WILD, Y’all.
This event combines creative play, mindfulness, and of course physical adventure for a transformative outdoor experience.
No hiking or painting experience is needed.
Renowned artist Hillary Johnson helps you discover your artistic wildling through watercolor painting.
Trail: TBD – Not more than 2 hours from Chicago.
Date: July 30 (additional dates TBD)
Time: 10am CST-1pm CST
Cheers to adventure!
For this event, we’ve combined two of the Earth’s most perfect gifts – hiking and wine.
Why a Wine Hike? Why NOT a Wine Hike? Let us toast to the wild out there and the wild inside!
21+ only
Trail: TBD – Not more than 2 hours from Chicago
Getaway the right way. Let’s retreat to the wild and find the peace of mind you’ve been craving.
Bring your bestie and come meet new friends. This will be a great weekend of connection and enjoying Mother Nature.
We will be picking dates and locations soon. If you want to get on the list please:
Fill out the form below and Carlyn will reach out to you to discuss details!
Everyone needs to experience sleeping under the stars (in a tent.) Is camping a chore for you? Perhaps you don’t like setting up the campsite. No worries. We will set up and tear down the campsite for you. You show up and bring your adventurous spirit
We can also help you find a campground if you don’t have one. And you can have Mama Bear Carlyn camp with you.*
Pricing below includes 2 nights and 2 days. Please contact us for longer camping trips.
Get more information by clicking on Event Details.
Fill out the form below and Carlyn will reach out to you to discuss details!
Bonfire & Bonding? Yes.
Get Back to Wild with just your tribe.
This is concierge camping. We provide the camping and hiking gear you need for a weekend in the woods. You and your girlfriends get cozy by the campfire and laugh until you cry or cry until you laugh. A healthy pour of sisterhood is just what you need.
Click on Event Details for more information or
Fill out the form below and Carlyn will reach out to you to discuss details!
Nature is the best place to recharge and reconnect. We now offer family hiking trips that provide fun and educational adventure for everyone.
Let us plan a custom hiking adventure for your family. We include a fun Scavenger Hunt for the kids. But we know the adults love them too.
Everyone needs to experience sleeping under the stars (in a tent.) Is camping a chore for you? Perhaps you don’t like setting up the campsite. No worries. We will set up and tear down the campsite for you. You show up and bring your adventurous spirit
We can also help you find a campground if you don’t have one. And you can have Mama Bear Carlyn camp with you.*
Pricing below includes 2 nights and 2 days. Please contact us for longer camping trips.
Get more information by clicking on Event Details.
Wide-open spaces for team growth
Whether you’re looking to unlock and unblock or simply reward your team with a change of scenery, Back to Wild Corporate Adventures gets the job done.
This customized event option includes a dash of leadership retreat with a serving of communication skill-building against a backdrop of physical activity.
Let’s move the meeting outdoors into the fresh air, greenery, birds singing, and sunshine.
We can coordinate your team with an adventure to get their creativity flowing and generate ideas and solutions.
We will be booking these soon. In the meantime, email us at info@backtowildadventures.com with questions.
Get your team and clients outside
Are you looking for something different for your next corporate outing? Are you tired of taking your clients to the same bars and restaurants?
Try a new adventure with us. We can construct hiking and/or kayaking adventures along with food and drinks. We can also include a fun scavenger hunt with prizes.
We will begin booking these adventures soon. If you have questions please email us at info@backtowildadventures.com
Back to Wild Adventures is an outdoor company focused on empowering women in the outdoors to bring that confidence back to their everyday lives and relationships.
Outdoor activities are healing, inspiring, and connecting; they don’t have to be overwhelming. We don’t want anything to keep you from (re)claiming your ‘wild.’ So, Back to Wild Adventures provides the gear and guidance you need to hit the trail or to enjoy a camping weekend.
We provide both shared and custom hiking and camping adventures.
Our shared experiences include Hiking and Yoga, Hiking and Watercolor Painting, Hike and Wine, Forest Bathing, Hiking and Meditation, Family Hike and Scavenger Hunt, Joyful Movement, and Hiking and Photography. One of our most popular shared experiences is Ladies Hike Club which is the last Sunday of the month. The theme changes month to month. Ladies Hike Club is open to all women, those who identify as a woman, and non-binary folx.
We are inclusive of all body shapes, races, sexual orientations, gender identification, and experience levels.
EveryBODY is welcome on the trails.
Every month (or so), we send out events, special offers, and discount codes to our Pack. You should totally join – all the cool kids are doing it.
(Psst, we never share your info or send garbage SPAM, because *ew.*)