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Summit Scholarship Foundation Gender equity is at the heart of the Summit Scholarship Foundation's mission.

By empowering women through adventure we contribute to gender equity on and off the mountain.

10/20/2026

This is what we mean when we say we want to give women "access to mountaineering." Between gear costs, travel, time, resources, and community, mountaineering can have many barriers to entry, which is why we created multiple scholarships that break those barriers by providing financial and gear support for experiences ranging from introductory mountaineering courses, rock climbing experiences, and even an adventure media scholarship.

We open scholarships December 15th. Follow us or sign up for our newsletter to stay tuned! https://www.summitscholarship.org/newsletter

Tiffany received the Matterhorn scholarship, which meant months of training, determination, and a trip to Switzerland.Ap...
10/14/2026

Tiffany received the Matterhorn scholarship, which meant months of training, determination, and a trip to Switzerland.
Applying to a mountaineering scholarship can be daunting, but committing to goals and following through on your dreams takes a certain amount of tenacity: "I was so eager to get back to that outdoorsy side of myself that I had grown to love and pride myself in... I had imposter syndrome but kept reminding myself that the women behind the selection process saw something in me."
The Matterhorn can be daunting. A 5AM start was just the beginning to her journey: "I told myself to let go of all the pressure and expectations, and just celebrate the hard work... Setting bold goals, and finding out for myself what was possible got me to unbelievable places this year."
While Tiffany did not summit, she was confident in her choices and was so proud of what she had done to get to the Solvay Hut, "The entire journey I’ve had in discovering the outdoors, the struggles I’ve had in motherhood and my injuries, and all the ups and downs in between lead me to finding confidence in my intuition."

Read more about Tiffany's journey from this summer on our blog - www.summitscholarship.org/blog/matterhorn-reflections

And if mountaineering has ever interested you, but making it happen is not only tough time-wise but financially, then keep an eye out for our 2027 scholarships that open December 15th, 2026.

Special thanks to our sponsors: .outdoor

Meet Anna Pfaff 🇺🇸Anna Pfaff is an alpinist, climber, mentor, and explorer who finds equal joy in rock, ice, and everyth...
10/08/2026

Meet Anna Pfaff 🇺🇸

Anna Pfaff is an alpinist, climber, mentor, and explorer who finds equal joy in rock, ice, and everything in between. She is featured in our Women of Mountaineering Calendar in August!

Ask Anna what mountain moment means the most to her, and she won't name a summit. For her, it's the places, the partnerships, the people, and the memories made along the way. Much of Anna's work today centers on teaching and mentorship—sharing what she has learned and helping others find their own way in the mountains.

We're proud to feature Anna in the 2027 Women of Mountaineering calendar. 🏔️ Learn more here: https://calendar.summitscholarship.org/

Maria was one of our Cordillera Blanca scholarship recipients, providing her the opportunity to try mountaineering in Pe...
10/06/2026

Maria was one of our Cordillera Blanca scholarship recipients, providing her the opportunity to try mountaineering in Peru. One of the peaks on her guided expedition was Nevado Ishinca, a gorgeous peak and great intro to mountaineering in the region.

Read more about Maria's journey on our blog: www.summitscholarship.org/blog/reflections-from-cordillera-blanca

Today's the LAST DAY to pre-order our Women of Mountaineering Calendar. After September 30th, prices increase to $30. Or...
09/29/2026

Today's the LAST DAY to pre-order our Women of Mountaineering Calendar. After September 30th, prices increase to $30. Order here: calendar.summitscholarship.org

Women aren't missing from the big mountains, we simply don't hear their stories told as often. They're leading, guiding, putting up first ascents and climbing for the pure joy of it.

The 2027 Women of Mountaineering wall calendar features twelve women, photographed where they do their work and pursue their passion.

Thanks to:⁠
Theresa Silveyra · ⁠
Eva Steinwald · ⁠
Nicole Barrios Adames · ⁠
Jeannie Wall · .beta (her platform - no personal account)⁠
Deedee Inkiriwang · ⁠
Ines Papert · ⁠
Emma Svensson · ⁠
Freshta Ibrahimi · ⁠
Stefi Troguet · ⁠
Anna Pfaff · ⁠
Georgina Miranda · .ventures⁠
Ishtar Rizzo · ⁠
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.ventures.co

Almost 700 votes came in across the three finalist cover photos featuring Ines Papert, Anna Pfaff, and Eva Steinwald.⁠⁠T...
09/24/2026

Almost 700 votes came in across the three finalist cover photos featuring Ines Papert, Anna Pfaff, and Eva Steinwald.⁠
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The whole point of this calendar is that the community shapes it, and you did exactly that! If you want to be inspired every month by incredible adventurers and advocates, let the calendar provide you a full year of inspiring women who all climb, guide, and put up first ascents. Every calendar funds future Summit Scholarships and Adventure Lens Grants for women and girls to further their skills in the mountains. (It also makes an amazing gift!). Pre-order for $25 before September 30th. ⁠Link to order: https://calendar.summitscholarship.org/
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Thanks to:⁠
Theresa Silveyra · ⁠
Eva Steinwald · ⁠
Nicole Barrios Adames · ⁠
Jeannie Wall · .beta (her platform - no personal account)⁠
Deedee Inkiriwang · ⁠
Ines Papert · ⁠
Emma Svensson · ⁠
Freshta Ibrahimi · ⁠
Stefi Troguet · ⁠
Anna Pfaff · ⁠
Georgina Miranda · .ventures⁠
Ishtar Rizzo · ⁠
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.ventures.co

"Transformative experiences aren’t meant exclusively for people who already feel confident that they belong. Sometimes t...
09/22/2026

"Transformative experiences aren’t meant exclusively for people who already feel confident that they belong. Sometimes the person who needs the mountain most is the one who arrives with doubts they haven’t yet uncovered."
Words from Mariam, one of our 2025 Rope Team Rising scholarship recipients, who outlines perfectly the benefits of pushing yourself in the outdoors.

Read more about Mariam's experience this year on Mount Baker/Komo Kulshan at our blog link: www.summitscholarship.org/blog/the-mountains-a-mirror-of-who-weve-become

09/17/2026

One scholarship can mean a first summit.

A first summit can mean new skills, new community, new confidence, and a completely different idea of what's possible.

That's why we believe access to the mountains matters.

The Summit Scholarship applications open in December. Stay tuned and checkout our website for more info.

Time is almost up to vote for the cover photo of the 2027 Women of Mountaineering Calendar. This calendar includes 12 wo...
09/14/2026

Time is almost up to vote for the cover photo of the 2027 Women of Mountaineering Calendar. This calendar includes 12 women adventurers and advocates who are changing the world of mountaineering.
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Link in to vote: https://calendar.summitscholarship.org/

Each year we take submissions for 12 inspiring women who push boundaries in the backcountry around the world to feature ...
09/09/2026

Each year we take submissions for 12 inspiring women who push boundaries in the backcountry around the world to feature in our Women of Mountaineering Calendar. These women aren’t just adventurers; they’re advocates. ⁠💃🏻⁠ And we're letting you into the process, by helping us choose the cover photo for the 2027 calendar.

Link to vote: https://calendar.summitscholarship.org/

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