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We empower women to ascend to new heights, both within and in the great outdoors, forging a brighter and more inclusive future for all.

08/17/2026

Hike. Learn. Connect. 🐾⛰️

This weekend, Women on the Ascent teamed up with Utah Mountain Lion Conservation for a morning in Ferguson Canyon learning more about one of Utah’s most fascinating wild residents.

Denise M. Peterson joined us on the trail to talk mountain lion behavior, conservation, coexistence, and the important role these animals play in our ecosystem. And yes, we had LOTS of questions.

A huge thank you to Denise and Utah Mountain Lion Conservation for sharing their knowledge with our community, and to all the women who joined us for a beautiful morning on the trail!

🐾 Want to get involved?

Follow Utah Mountain Lion Conservation to learn more about their work, educational efforts, volunteer opportunities, and ways to support mountain lion conservation here in Utah.

And now we want to know…

Who missed this one? And who wants to see another WOA x Utah Mountain Lion Conservation event? 👀🐾

Drop a 🐾 below if we should bring this one back.

07/31/2026

If you live in Salt Lake City, you know we share these mountains with mountain lions. But how much do you actually know about them? 🐾

Join Women on the Ascent for a Hike, Brunch & Learn with Utah Mountain Lion Conservation.

We’ll begin with a short talk and Q&A from Denise Utah Mountain Lion Conservation , then head out for a leisurely, no-drop hike through Ferguson Canyon with breaks as needed. Afterward, we’ll continue the conversation over optional brunch at Porcupine. ⛰️

🗓️ Saturday, August 15 ⏰ Meet at 8:30 AM 📍Ferguson Canyon Trailhead 7721 Timberline Drive, Cottonwood Heights

The Plan:
8:45–9:15 AM: Talk + Q&A  9:15 AM: Hike begins  Around 11:00 AM: Optional brunch at Porcupine

The Trail:
3.4 miles | 1,482’ gain  Dogs welcome 🐕
 Brunch is optional and self-pay

Come hike, learn, and spend the morning with us. ☕

07/28/2026

A bittersweet Friday morning with WOA Moms on the Move. 🤍

We gathered for one final event with Rachel Martin before she heads to Colorado and passes the torch to the next leaders of this community.

Rachel, thank you for building Moms on the Move and creating a space where women could get outside, connect, and feel supported through motherhood. What you started will continue because of the time, care, and heart you poured into it. 💞✨

We’ll miss you here in Utah, but Colorado is lucky to have you. 🫶

Lauren and Skylar are officially taking the reins. Moms on the Move will take a break this Friday, with August events coming soon. Check the Facebook group or join the WhatsApp to stay connected.

05/19/2026

Women on the Ascent x Flying Irish Running Club is back for our favorite kickoff-to-summer trail night 🍻🍉

And honestly… this is one of our favorite events of the year.

Join us Thursday, May 28 at 6:15 PM at Tunnel Springs Pavilion for an evening of trail miles, sunset views, yoga in the park, good food, and even better people.

👟 Nike trail shoe demo 🏃‍♀️ 4-mile trail run or hike to the towers + back 🧘‍♀️ Sunset yoga with  🍔 Post-run food + connection

Seasoned trail runner, brand new to trails, or simply looking for a reason to get outside with good humans… this night is for you.

Bring a yoga mat. Grab a friend. Come see what happens when two awesome communities collide 💛

6:15 PM • Tunnel Springs Pavilion
 All paces welcome.

05/01/2026

We’ve been a little quiet over here… but not for long 👀

Peak running season is here, and we’re kicking it off the only way we know how… up Grandeur ⛰️

Join us for a full send kind of evening with Cirque Series athlete Alexa Aragon, a La Sportiva shoe demo, and a climb that’ll remind you what your legs are capable of!

This is the kind of night that brings it all back movement, effort, community, and that post-run high you can’t replicate anywhere else

We go up together, we spread out across paces, and we come back down to good food, good people, and a raffle stacked with prizes you actually want.

Free. Community-driven. Exactly how we like it

THURSDAY, MAY 14 📍 Church Fork Picnic Area (look for the WOA tent)
🕠 5:30 PM — arrive early, grab demo shoes + meet Alexa 🕕 6:00 PM — group start 🔥 ~7:45–8:00 PM — back to trailhead for BBQ + raffle
~6.6 miles | ~2600 ft | ~1.5 to 2 hours moving time 
Workout effort. Steady climb. Controlled descent
 Run it, hike it, mix both — all paces welcome (yes, we’ve got a sweeper)

Expect a group run led by Alexa Aragon, La Sportiva Prodigio demo shoes (limited sizes, first come), a strong effort up Grandeur with women moving at all paces, and a post-run BBQ hang with a raffle stacked with Cirque Series race entries, La Sportiva shoes, a full Nature’s Sunshine supplement package, and more

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to get back out there… this is it

Tag your WOA crew or someone new you want to bring along and we’ll see you on the ascent 🤝⛰️

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