Who are the Rogue Women?
The Rogue Women of Michigan are a group of women who have come together in the name of getting outside. A camping trip at Wilderness State Park in October, 2020 started it all. Now with over 1,400 Facebook group members, 3 well-attended annual group camping trips, monthly day hikes, and a backpacking trip to be introduced for 2026 - the group has blossomed into something special. Rogue Women of Michigan is open to all female-identifying people over the age of 18 and welcomes newbies and longtime adventurers alike. We promote a supportive community where kindness and inclusion are the expectation.
Where we got our start…
In October of 2020, Marah made an event on Facebook looking for women that wanted to try some cold-weather camping at Wilderness State Park. Eight women joined that trip including admin member, Jane. The women that weekend faced rain, sleet, and snow and found that the power of connection with other bold women somehow made those challenges…fun? Around the campfire that night, the OG Rogue Women each were dubbed with a trail name, and dreams of future adventures were born.
How we’ve grown…
Leadership
Marah is now joined by several other admin members including Jane Bostian (research and planning), Kim Giese (social media and event assistance), and Kelsey Grellinger (hike planner and event assistance).
Community
Rogue Women of Michigan has grown substantially over the years with an active facebook group of over 1,400 women.
Events
RWMI now hosts 3 large group camping events (up to 50 women) per year in February, June, and October. In addition, a small group backpacking trip will be introduced in August, 2026.
Between camping trips, RWMI hosts monthly day hikes around the state, free of charge.
Low cost gear rentals are available for all trips. Fill out the contact form at the bottom of this page to inquire.
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![A woman kneeling on a dirt trail in a forest, smiling, with a black, white, and tan dog sitting in front of her.]()
Marah Eleanor
Founder
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![A woman standing on a dirt path near a river, wearing hiking gear, holding trekking poles, and smiling at the camera with a lush green forest in the background.]()
Jane Bostian
Planning and Research
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![A woman with long brown hair wearing a red and gray shirt, black pants, and hiking boots, crouching beside a black dog with a blue harness in a forest with tall trees and fall foliage.]()
Kelsey Grellinger
Hike Planner and Event Assistance
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![Woman with blonde hair smiling in front of a waterfall in a forested area.]()
Kim Giese
Social Media and Event Assistance
Contact us
For inquires or collaborations, fill out the form to the right.