The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast 1KHO 554: How to Start an Adventure Club (and Change Your Family’s Life) | Beth Barth, Girls Adventure Club
Aug 21, 2025
Beth Barth, founder of the Girls Adventure Club, shares her journey of creating a vibrant community for mothers and daughters. From scuba diving to hike-sledding, Beth emphasizes how simple adventures can transform family dynamics. She offers practical tips for parents eager to encourage outdoor activities without breaking the bank. The conversation delves into fostering connections through shared experiences, overcoming logistical challenges, and the joy of embracing the unexpected in nature. Join in to discover how to ignite your family's sense of adventure!
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Fiji Hostel Sparked A Lifelong Travel Habit
- Beth traveled solo at 19 and landed in Fiji, sleeping in a hostel under a banana tree and feeling the world open up.
- That experience seeded her lifelong appetite for travel and trust in strangers and led to later around-the-world trips with her husband.
Trust The Next Step
- Beth realized adventure teaches you to trust the next step instead of needing the whole map.
- That mindset shift builds resilience and reduces paralysis when plans are imperfect.
Club Born Out Of COVID Community Need
- During COVID Beth launched the Girls Adventure Club to rebuild community and give girls girl-only friendships.
- She went from idea to first meetup in four to six weeks by recruiting through homeschool networks.