Who We Are
Valkyrie Adventures Inc was created for women who are ready to rise, roam, and reconnect, with nature, with community, and with the fierce warrior within. Inspired by the Valkyries of Norse legend, this is an adventure collective rooted in challenge, connection, and exploration. It brings women into powerful landscapes not as spectators, but as participants in something that asks presence, effort, and courage.
Each experience is intentionally crafted to balance preparation, capability, and meaningful group connection. From backcountry hikes and coastal crossings to thoughtfully curated journeys further afield, every adventure is designed to create space for growth while honoring individual pace and authenticity.
Women gather here to move through wild places together. Some come seeking strength. Some come seeking stillness. Some come for sisterhood. All are welcomed into structured, hosted adventure experiences that are designed to be steady, intentional, and quietly transformative.
Our Philosophy
Valkyrie Adventures is built on the belief that meaningful growth happens just beyond comfort, but never beyond preparation. Challenge should be intentional. Risk should be understood. Effort should be shared. Every experience is designed with this balance in mind.
We believe in small groups and clear expectations. Adventure is not about proving something to others. It is about learning what you are capable of when you move through changing conditions, and contribute to the strength of the group. Each woman participates in a way that feels authentic to them.
We believe landscapes deserve respect. Routes are selected carefully, timing is considered, and conditions are evaluated with intention. Preparation forms the foundation of every experience and true confidence grows from competence, awareness, and thoughtful decision-making.
Above all, we believe adventure is strongest when it is shared. Women moving through powerful places together build more than endurance. They build steadiness, trust, and connection that extends far beyond the trail.
Our Founder
Kerry Mannette
A lover of life, wild places and adventure, Kerry founded Valkyrie Adventures from years spent exploring Nova Scotia and landscapes around the world. From hiking and backcountry camping to scuba diving, skiing, travel, and photography, her experiences have shaped a deep respect for nature and a lasting appreciation for challenge, presence, and connection.
Through each pursuit, the same truth continued to surface. Time in nature brings clarity, peace, and perspective. Challenge reveals strength. Beauty often appears when you slow down and stay present. Alongside this grew a desire for more adventure and an even stronger desire to share meaningful experiences with others who feel most alive outside.
What ultimately inspired Valkyrie Adventures was witnessing the strength, resilience, and quiet confidence that emerges when women move through challenging environments together. Shared effort builds trust. Shared moments build connection. These experiences became the foundation for creating intentional adventures designed for women who want to feel capable, grounded, and supported while stepping into something new.
“Hiking Alta Via 1 in the Dolomites with Kerry was unforgettable. Her leadership is confident and incredibly thoughtful. She anticipates what you’ll need before you even realize it yourself, and somehow makes a complex adventure feel seamless. I trusted her completely, which allowed me to be fully present in the experience. She had everything organized & ready to go!
Kerry brings women together in a way that feels empowering and natural. The time outdoors felt expansive, physically and emotionally. I left feeling stronger, braver, and more connected, not just to the mountains, but to myself. I would wholeheartedly recommend Valkyrie Adventures to any woman craving challenge, beauty, and community, all guided by someone who genuinely cares”
