Ladies Outdoor Trips.

Raft. Ski. Adventure.

Backcountry skiing and multiday rafting trips and clinics. Made for women, led by women.

Big Water Babes is a community of ladies growing their skillset in the outdoors, empowering each other.

Upcoming Trips

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  • women's swiftwater rescue

    Colorado Swiftwater Rescue and Rafting Skills Clinic

    May 23-25 2026, Gunnison, Colorado

    Join Mia and Caroline for a 2-day ACA Level 4 Swiftwater Rescue clinic, with an optional whitewater rafting skills-based adventure after!

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  • womens rafting clinic

    Montana Rafting & Rescue Adventure

    May 29-31 2026, Blackfoot River near Missoula, MT

    Mia and Caroline are so excited to bring you this 3-day clinic! This is a women’s only ACA Level 4 Swiftwater Rescue clinic and includes a day spent rafting on the Blackfoot River!

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  • womens adventure travel

    Private Trips

    Dream vacation for you and your besties! Is there a river or a mountain anywhere in the world you've been dying to explore? Let us know and we will plan an AMAZING trip for 6-14 people, and be there with you for the adventure!

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  • "A major highlight of my year was joining Big Water Babes for an epic river trip. I would 100% recommend a Babes Outside trip to all my lady friends. It’s a guaranteed great time!"

    —Lexie, Big Water Babes guest

  • "This trip was amazing in every way! Would definitely recommend this trip to any solo woman or small crew of ladies that is looking for an awesome adventure in the great outdoors! "

    —Madison, Big Water Babes guest

  • "Went into this trip knowing one person and feeling semi nervous about that but there was never an awkward moment of feeling like I only knew one person. Laughing (lots of laughing) telling jokes and playing games! Caroline and Mia never missed a beat- yes they were our trip leaders but also were the first to keep the vibes high and make sure we all had a great time!!

    —Tea, Big Water Babes guest

  • "Mia and Caroline expertly foster opportunities for women to come together to learn new skills and/or refine the ones they already have, and empower women to feel confident in the backcountry!"

    —Nina, Big Water Babes guest

About Big Water Babes

We’re here to empower and teach women about the outdoors by bringing them on skiing and rafting trips and offering technical education in those fields.

We are Mia and Caroline, founders, best friends, guides, and outdoor educators.

Big Water Babes is a female founded and operated business. We provide ACA Swiftwater Rescue courses, skills clinics, and retreat style trips. We empower women to push themselves further into the outdoors through educationally rooted adventures.

Big Water Babes is a women-centered, trans- and non-binary-inclusive community.

We also offer private, fully curated trips for you and your friends to the destination of your dreams!

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Two smiling women wearing ski helmets and goggles pose for a selfie in a snowy outdoor area with snow-covered trees and a small building in the background.