Applications open for Inspiring Girls* Expeditions ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥
Participants trave in rope teams to their next destination on a glacier.
Jan. 15, 2026
Inspiring Girls* Expeditions ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ 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 ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ 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.