Forging Wilderness Guides, Cultivating Connection

Empowering women veterans to become Rite of Passage Wilderness Guides by removing barriers and expanding access to leadership rooted in nature and tradition.

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  • Whether as a guide, mentor, or supporter, your involvement makes a difference

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  • Your donation funds education, travel, and mentorship to remove barriers

Honoring the land, traditions, and rites that guide us.

  • Rooted in the land, traditions, and rites that inform our journey as guides

Guidance & Mentorship

Empowering women veterans through mentorship and guidance on their journey to becoming wilderness guides.

Access & Equity

Breaking down barriers to ensure all communities can access nature-based healing and leadership.

Community & Connection

Fostering a strong community of support, mentorship, and shared learning.

Ceremony & Honoring the Land

Honoring the land and diverse traditions while creating accessible and meaningful ceremonies.

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Join a movement that supports women veterans in becoming transformative leaders and guides in nature-based healing. Whether through mentorship, financial contributions, or joining our community, your involvement makes a difference.

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'Moving Forward Together' Panel: Advocating for Women Veterans

By Sher on March 27, 2025

On March 22, 2025, during Women’s Military History Week, Maria and I had the honor of representing Wilderness Pathfinder Connections at the “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating and Inspiring Generations” panel at Pacific University. This event, organized in collaboration with the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs and Washington County, aimed to highlight the invaluable contributions of women veterans and foster a dialogue on their experiences and challenges. ​oregondva.com Sharing Our Stories

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Marking a New Beginning: Wilderness Pathfinder Connections Takes Root

By Sher on February 14, 2025

Today, we celebrate a milestone—the official formation of Wilderness Pathfinder Connections! What began as a vision has now taken root, and we couldn’t be more excited to embark on this journey with you. Our mission is simple yet profound: to fund, equip, and support women veterans as they step into their roles as Rite of Passage Wilderness Guides. By removing barriers and fostering connection, we ensure that nature-based healing leadership remain accessible to those who seek them.

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