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HikeQueen Buddies (HQB), a thriving community of 1,000+ women hikers across the United States, will host the inaugural Women Outdoors & Wellness (WOW) Summit 2025 on Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Fremont, California. This annual celebration is dedicated to the strength of women, the power of connection, the transformative spirit of nature, and the shared journey towards wellness. QUBIT and GOES, among others, are sponsoring the WOW Summit.
The WOW Summit will bring together outdoor enthusiasts, wellness practitioners, and adventure-seeking women for a day of inspiration, education, and empowerment. Attendees will experience expert-led workshops on outdoor skills, mindful movement sessions, wellness seminars, and networking opportunities designed to foster lasting connections within the outdoor community.
The Summit invites women hikers of all levels who are seeking a supportive community. It offers outdoor enthusiasts opportunities for networking and connection with wellness seekers, advocates, and entrepreneurs. Attendees can expect inspiring talks and panels featuring outdoor and wellness leaders that will encourage them to start or deepen their wellness journey.
HikeQueen Buddies is a community of women from diverse backgrounds who come together for wellness, friendship, and empowerment. Through weekly adventures and weekday workout sessions, HQB creates a sanctuary where women build each other up, fostering strength, resilience, and belonging while inspiring one another to explore new horizons—both literal and metaphorical.
“HQB is founded on the belief that women are strongest when they support each other. The WOW Summit embodies our core values of sisterhood, inclusivity, and collective strength,” said a community HQB leader.
Date: September 27, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Multipurpose Room, Warmsprings Community Center, Fremont, CA
Event Highlights
Exclusive Fireside Chat with Ron Schneidermann, former CEO of AllTrails, who brings insights from his leadership at AllTrails, Liftopia, and Yelp Reservations. With a passion for connecting people to the outdoors, Schneidermann will share stories of leadership, resilience, and inspiration.
Inspiring Panel Discussions with leaders in outdoor and wellness who will share their journeys, offering wisdom on personal growth, thriving in nature, cultivating wellness, and uplifting one another through community.
Dynamic Agenda: A day filled with conversations, networking, and shared experiences designed to celebrate sisterhood, mutual empowerment, and collective growth.
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