As 2024 draws to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on all the growth, connection, and healing this year has brought—and to turn our gaze toward the future with excitement and purpose. 2025 is set to be a truly transformative year for We Hike to Heal and Outdoor Journal Tour, filled with milestones, opportunities, and new ways to come together as a community.
Here’s a sneak peek at what’s ahead:
Ambassadors Growing Our Reach
In 2025, we’re welcoming 11 incredible new ambassadors to our team, bringing our total to 24! These women will lead healing hikes across the country, expanding our reach and ensuring that even more women have access to the transformative power of outdoor experiences.
Imagine a map filled with connection points, from coast to coast, where women gather to heal, breathe, and find solace in nature. Check out the Ambassador map here to see where you can join a hike near you.
A Decade of Connection: Outdoor Journal Tour’s 10th Anniversary
2025 marks a major milestone—10 years of Outdoor Journal Tour, the founding organization that gave birth to We Hike to Heal. This journey has been about so much more than just hiking; it’s been about community, resilience, and creating a space where women can grow together.
This anniversary isn’t just a celebration of where we’ve been; it’s a commitment to where we’re headed. Stay tuned for special anniversary events and reflections throughout the year as we honor a decade of empowering women through nature and mindfulness.
The We Hike to Heal Challenge Returns to March
We’re bringing the #WeHikeToHeal Challenge back to its roots in March 2025, in celebration of Women’s History Month! For four weeks, we’ll come together to move, reflect, and support one another on a journey of wellness and self-discovery.
If you’ve been inspired by the Challenge in the past, why not take the lead this time? Sign up for updates here if you’re interested in hosting a hike in your area and becoming a part of this empowering movement.
The Return of Beloved Retreats
We’re thrilled to announce the return of two powerful events that celebrate community and healing:
- Campout + Retreat: Join us June 20-22, 2025, for a weekend designed to help you reconnect with yourself, your community, and the great outdoors.
- BIPOC Day Retreat: Mark your calendars for September 20, 2025, as we relaunch this gathering, dedicated to celebrating the unique experiences and resilience of BIPOC women in the outdoors.
These events are more than weekends away—they’re opportunities to step into a supportive space where healing begins and community thrives.
Your Role in Our 2025 Vision
Everything we do is made possible by YOU—our community. Whether you join us on the trails, share our mission, or contribute to our programs, your support fuels this movement. Together, we’re building a world where women find strength, healing, and connection in nature.
2025 is your year, too. It’s a year to step outside, to find peace and purpose, and to embrace the power of community.
We can’t wait to walk this journey with you—on the trails, at events, and in all the small, meaningful moments where healing begins.
Let’s make 2025 unforgettable, together.