move your own mountain
About Us
At the heart of Women Move Mountains is a love of real adventure. Big landscapes, mountain trails, changing weather, shared challenges, laughter, views that stop you in your tracks and the feeling of doing something you weren’t quite sure you could do.
We create experiences that feel exciting, supportive and really memorable, whether that’s your first time hiking in the mountains or your next big challenge. Our adventures are designed to stretch you in the right ways, helping you build confidence, skills and experience while having an incredible time in wild places.
How it started
Women Move Mountains was born from the experience of its Founder and Lead Facilitator, Beth Kennedy. She has over 15 years of experience working in the charity and social enterprise fields, supporting young people and adults from diverse backgrounds including experience with the criminal justice system, long-term mental health challenges, homelessness or drug & alcohol addiction. Her career evolved into business development and strategic leadership and she was Executive Director of a community arts & culture venue. Her focus throughout has always been about creating change, fostering resilience and helping people and organisations to thrive. Beth's life took an unexpected turn in 2018 when she was diagnosed with an underlying heart condition that explained a lifetime of problematic symptoms. Recovery proved challenging both physically and mentally, but in tandem with some formal therapy she discovered that moving her body and being in the mountains were the single greatest contributors to both recovery in the short-term and improved general health in the longer term. Not only that, in the mountains she found more than just healing, she found purpose, clarity and strength and a reignited passion for adventure. With every mountain experience she learns something new that informs how she approaches life, leadership and relationships and is passionate about enabling others to have this same experience. This is the foundation of Women Move Mountains.
Why Mountains?
Mountains have a profound ability to ignite a sense of adventure in us all and activate our natural desire to move, something so many of us feel we've lost as we’ve been encouraged to live increasingly sedentary lives. As you hike you build strength, stamina, and a deep connection with your body, while the beauty of the landscape keeps you engaged every step of the way. The mountains inspire movement not through force, but through the joy of exploration and the challenge of the journey itself. Anita Kundu, the first Indian woman to climb Mount Everest from the North Side, said: ‘’Mountains remind us that the journey is as important as the summit, and that growth happens in the face of challenges”. The mountains also offer us an incredible natural classroom. With their towering heights, unpredictable weather and awe-inspiring views, moving in mountain environments teaches us resilience, self-motivation, effective communication, collaboration, humility and patience, all invaluable skills on and off the mountains
Our approach
At Women Move Mountains, coaching principles are woven throughout our adventures and experiences. We believe confidence in the mountains is built through experience, support and learning in real environments, not simply by following a guide from a distance. Our approach is designed to help women develop confidence in their movement, technique, decision-making and ability outdoors through encouragement, reflection and practical learning along the way. By keeping groups intentionally small, we’re able to work closely together as a team, creating space for women to ask questions, try new things, build trust in themselves and grow in confidence through real adventure.
Why Move?
Because when you move, things change. Your body wakes up. Your brain switches gear. Your confidence grows. Movement is one of the most powerful tools we have for feeling better and living better, and you don’t have to be “sporty” to benefit from it. You just have to start. Even the smallest shift can spark something bigger: a clearer mind, a lighter mood, a sense that you’re capable of more than you thought. And movement isn’t just hikes or workouts. It’s taking action. Making choices. Doing things differently, even when it feels uncomfortable. It’s the momentum that carries you from “I wish things were different” to “I’m actually doing this.” At Women Move Mountains, we blend physical movement with personal growth because the two amplify each other. When you move your body, you feel stronger inside. When you build inner strength, you feel more able to move forward in your life. Whether it’s a walk, a workshop, a mountain day, or a mindset shift, movement creates clarity, confidence, and change, not to mention the enormous health benefits that come from the smallest movements. This is how you build a life that feels better, one step, one choice, one movement at a time.
Why women?
We believe an all-female space is vital when it comes to pushing yourself physically and mentally. In the mountains (and life!) women face unique challenges, both physical and psychological, that are shaped by their specific experiences and perspectives. An all-women environment creates a powerful sense of trust and camaraderie, where together we can discover our strength at our own pace and encourage one another without the pressure of outside expectations. This supportive, non-competitive atmosphere makes it easier to face challenges head-on, take risks, and go further than you ever thought possible. When you're pushing your limits, there’s something truly special about being surrounded by women who implicitly and instinctively understand the nuances of your journey. That shared connection allows you to tap into a collective resilience, drawing on each other’s strength, experience, and support. This is why a women-only space is so transformative: it empowers you to break through mental and physical barriers, knowing you’re in a safe, nurturing environment that’s designed to help you thrive.
An Awesome Adventure!
So that’s Women Move Mountains. If you join us you’ll hike epic trails, learn new skills, challenge yourself on new terrain and share the journey with a small group of other women. Real women. Real terrain. Real change. Take a look at what’s coming up and choose your next adventure.