Applications open for Inspiring Girls* Expeditions Alaska
Participants trave in rope teams to their next destination on a glacier.
Jan. 15, 2026
Inspiring Girls* Expeditions Alaska has opened applications for its 2026 tuition-free science and art backcountry excursions for high-school youth. Expeditions will take place over 12 days between June and August. This year's program includes mountaineering in the Alaska Range and sea kayaking in Kachemak Bay. The opportunity is open to all youth aged 16-18, no experience necessary!
The application deadline is March 15.
For more information on Inspiring Girls* Expeditions, and to apply, please visit .
If you would like to request a shareable poster, please contact Kara Kornhauser at kkornhauser@alaska.edu.