Built for Women Like Us
It was 5am, and a group of us were hiking through the snow towards Refuge de Loriaz above the Chamonix valley.
We’d gone up early to watch the sunrise over the Mont Blanc massif, but what stayed with me most was the dynamic within the group. The encouragement between women. The way nobody cared who was fastest. The conversations we had as we climbed. The time we took to actually listen to each other.
That was probably the moment I properly understood the power of women leading women.
ShePeaks exists for the woman sitting at home wondering whether she is brave enough. She is. We just want to make sure she knows it. She is not looking for an expedition. She is looking for the version of herself that can do one.
We choose to work with local female guides because representation matters, and as a female-run company, supporting women is at the heart of everything we do.
Ready for a different kind of experience? Here is the team to support you on your journey
Our team
ShePeaks Founder
When two major operations forced me to slow down and reassess my life, I started making a list of the experiences that had made me feel genuinely proud of myself. Almost all of them involved challenge, adventure, and stepping far outside my comfort zone. I realised I wanted to create the kind of adventures that stay with us long after we return home, experiences that challenge us, build confidence, and remind ordinary women like myself what we’re capable of, often surprising ourselves along the way. That’s what I wanted ShePeaks to create, experiences women could look back on and feel genuinely proud of.
Yoga Instructor
I’ve spent years in the Alps helping women connect to their bodies and to nature. I’m a UK-based yoga instructor, women’s circle facilitator, and mum to two young children. My sessions focus on mobility, breath-work, and recovery, always fun, grounding, and deeply connected to the landscape around us. Whether we’re stretching under open skies or unwinding after a day on the trail, it’s all about moving well, laughing often, and finding your own space in the mountains.
Backcountry Ski Guide
I’m Nata, Georgia’s first fully certified female ski guide and a proud member of the Georgian Mountain Guide Association. My journey started in my hometown of Svaneti, where I worked for several years as a ski rescuer and became the first woman in my unit. Today, I guide ski tours across the Tetnuldi and Mestia regions, and along the way I’ve earned recognition in freeride skiing competitions. I’ve been on skis since childhood, and the mountains have been my home and my passion for as long as I can remember.
Cycling Guide
I was born in Kotor and raised among Montenegro’s wild landscapes. I’m a licensed tour guide, the women’s national triathlon champion (in all disciplines), and a lifelong adventurer. With a background in, mountain sports, folk dancing and a deep love for nature, I bring energy, expertise, and local insight to every ShePeaks journey. I know these trails inside out and I pace the day so that everyone feels comfortable and free to enjoy the ride.
Pledges
We believe in leaving the mountains exactly as we find them, that means no littering, no trace, and a deep respect for the fragile ecosystems and communities we encounter along the way. As part of our environmental commitment, we strongly encourage all guests to avoid single-use plastics. Please bring a reusable water bottle (or two) and, where possible, use water purification tablets or a portable filter. While bottled water may be available in some areas, it creates unnecessary waste and is best avoided. In rural regions like Svaneti, water is often sourced directly from local springs and streams. Though fresh and clean in many places, in others we recommend treating the water before drinking. We also ask that you pack only biodegradable soaps and personal products, as even small traces of chemicals can disrupt fragile alpine water supplies.
Every adventure leaves a footprint and at She Peaks, we believe in being honest about that. Whether you’re skiing in the Caucasus, hiking through the Stans, or cycling across Montenegro, travel comes with an environmental cost. But together, we can make small, conscious choices that lead to a big, lasting impact. International travel, particularly flights, make up the biggest portion of your carbon footprint. As well as ground transport and accommodation also contribute, especially in remote or high-energy areas. It’s important to pack light (if you can) as this reduces fuel usage, especially on flights.
We’ve made an alliance with Carbon FootPrint to make it easy for you to offset your travel emissions by following this link:
We work with local guides, hosts, and suppliers to strengthen local economies and reduce unnecessary transport.
We travel in shared vehicles, we camp or stay in small-scale guest houses, and keep our operations low-waste.
We say no to unnecessary single-use plastics as much as possible and yes to reusables and refillables.
We use fresh produce wherever possible on our trips, reducing the waste from packaging.
We aim to leave places as we found them or even better than, by always showing total respect for nature and the culture that surrounds it.
At She Peaks, we believe that adventure travel can be a powerful tool for female empowerment and not just for our guests, but for the women we meet along the way. In many of the regions we explore, women are often found not in the spotlight, but behind the scenes, cooking meals, cleaning rooms, managing family-run homestays, and preserving traditions that shape the cultural richness of your trip.
We donate £10 from every booking to The Girls’ Network, a charity which aims to inspire and empower girls from the least advantaged communities in England.
For more details on their excellent work visit www.thegirlsnetwork.org.uk
Hiring and training female guides in countries where this is still rare, opening new career paths and representation.
Partnering with female-led businesses, homestays, and initiatives wherever possible.
Offering unique experiences that showcase women’s work and wisdom, like cooking classes, crafts, and storytelling.
Paying fair wages and advocating for safe, respectful working conditions.
At She Peaks, we are proud to be 100% women-led & run.
We amplify women’s voices and skills in an industry still dominated by men.
Tip consciously, even a small amount can make a big difference to the housekeeping, kitchen staff, and behind-the-scenes workers are often women.
Leave a small gift or tip in your bedroom as you leave your hotel or guest house, as kindness and recognition matter.
Engage respectfully with female hosts, artisans, and guides, ask questions, show interest, support their work.
Buy local, especially handmade items and produce created by women.
Use your voice, a kind word to a hotel manager or an online review highlighting a great female guide or host can boost her opportunities.
In some places, your presence alone, learning from and listening to local women, helps break cultural barriers and makes space for more female leadership in tourism.