Since 2011, we have steadfast with our contributions to non-profit organizations that are making a significant impact in our communities. OnwardUP takes immense pride in our commitment to being part of @1percentftp. 

For the last several years, OnwardUP has been proudly supporting @girlsonicecanada with the use of our @petzl_official glacier travel demo kits and @nemoequipment tents, sleeping bags and mattresses.

Our 1% for the planet donations can be a combination of volunteer time, demo items, and donations (in-kind or cash value)!

Girls* on Ice Canada programs interweave science, art and adventure to inspire leadership, curiosity and confidence in the next generation of leaders!

The idea for Girls* on Ice Canada began at a leadership development workshop offered by Inspiring Girls* founder Erin Pettit in 2015. Girls* on Ice Canada founders Eleanor Bash, Alison Criscitiello, Jocelyn Hirose, and Cecelia Mortenson launched our first expedition in 2018 following the Inspiring Girls* Expeditions framework with a Canadian alpine twist.

Girls* On Ice

Girls* on Ice Canada is hosted by the Alpine Club of Canada and now operates three expeditions: Girls* on Ice Illecillewaet, Yukon, and Kootenays.

Illecillewaet Expedition: The expedition starts at the Illecillewaet campground in Glacier National Park and then moves up to the Asulkan hut from where particpants explore the Asulkan glacier and the surrounding landscape. The team will use science and art to learn about themselves and the environment around them.

Yukon Expedition: Explore the amazing Yukon. We begin the expedition near Łù’àn Män (Kluane Lake) and then travel to Nadahini glacier where participants will learn about the landscape, glaciers, and leadership. Kootenay Expedition: The Kootenay expedition takes place in Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park where the team will explore the alpine landscape and the Kokanee glacier, accompanied by certified mountain guides, professional scientists, and artists. Throughout the expedition, the team will engage in scientific and artistic inquiry about the surrounding landscape.

Women* on Ice: Join our mountain guides, scientist and artist in a multi-facetted exploration of our mountains while helping us raise funds for our youth expeditions! This program takes place in stunning Banff National Park at the Alpine Club of Canada’s Bow hut.

* Inspiring Girls* Expeditions welcomes cisgender girls and transgender, agender, Two Spirit, nonbinary, intersex, and genderqueer youth.