What We’re About
Sage Explorers Collective is a new outdoor adventure company created for women aged 50 and over. We offer guided hiking and backpacking experiences that celebrate connection with nature, with fellow travelers, and with your own adventurous spirit.
Our goal is to create unforgettable journeys that inspire resilience, camaraderie, and a deep connection with nature. With a focus on safety and supportive leadership, we’ve guided women through transformative experiences across breathtaking landscapes, proving that adventure doesn’t come with an age limit.
Our Values
Health and Well-Being
Our wellness-focused experiences support physical and emotional strength, resilience, and fortitude, reconnecting women with themselves and the natural world. Safety and situational awareness are our top priorities, ensuring each participant feels confident, cared for, and supported.
Community and Belonging
Connection is the heart of what we do. Our women’s adventure travel collective is a place to feel seen, uplifted, and celebrated. Whether on the trail or around the campfire, we build bonds that go far beyond the adventures themselves.
The Natural Environment
We tread lightly and honor the lands and people that inspire us. Through sustainable travel practices and a deep commitment to environmental stewardship, we strive to protect the wild places we explore for generations to come.
Curiosity and Creativity
We believe that adventure sparks imagination. Our trips invite women to explore with curiosity, discover new perspectives, and tap into their creative energy through nature-based learning and shared experiences. When faced with the unexpected, creativity becomes a trusted trail companion—helping us adapt, solve, and grow.
The Story Behind Sage Explorers Collective
Hi, I’m Lisa. I’ve always been drawn to the outdoors—the rhythm of the seasons, the quiet thrill of a trail, the way a frozen lake can hold both childhood memories and new beginnings. Before launching Sage Explorers, I spent decades managing complex corporate projects where attention to detail and strategic planning were second nature.
Today, I bring that same professional rigor to adventure travel—organizing, leading, and orchestrating trips where nothing is left to chance. These aren’t just journeys I take for myself; they’re experiences I craft for others, grounded in trust, preparedness, and purpose.
At the close of 2020, I turned 60. Weary and deflated from the pandemic, I wanted to mark the moment with something bold. So, I headed out for my first backpacking trip: rim to rim across the Grand Canyon. I’d never experienced anything quite like it before. It was hard. It was beautiful. It changed me.
Since then, I’ve hiked the canyon every year and backpacked across the U.S., Europe, and Asia—not just as a traveler, but as someone creating something bigger. Somewhere along the way, I realized I wasn’t just chasing adventure—I was finding my purpose - creating a space for women like me to step into something transformative.
Sage Explorers Collective was born from that spark. It’s a space for women 50 and over to adventure into the wild, reconnect with themselves, and discover what’s possible—one trail, one sunrise, one shared story at a time.