Women & Homelessness
In the backcountry of Alaska, I was once asked, “Couldn’t you just stay out here forever, live away from it all?” The scenery was beautiful, and the change of pace from life in the city was much...
View ArticleUltramarathon Runner Maggie Guterl: Going the Distance—and Then Some
Running in a marathon is a tremendous accomplishment that requires dedication, training and perseverance. But, imagine completing the equivalent of almost four marathons at once—without stopping as you...
View ArticleInterview: Wendy Pashman and The Storied Table
It can be challenging to turn a love of travel into a career, but here’s a success story to inspire anyone who’s ever had an inkling of wanderlust. Wendy Pashman spent nearly 30 years in catering...
View ArticleWomen of Pitchfest: Entrepreneurs Innovating the Outdoor Industry
Next week, the annual Outdoor Retailer Summer Market will take place in Salt Lake City, Utah, from August 2-6, 2016. A jam-packed four days that define how outdoor enthusiasts worldwide work and play,...
View ArticleWomen of Pitchfest: Sarah Knapp, Founder of OutdoorFest
Sarah Knapp is the founder of OutdoorFest, which got its start as a 10-day outdoor adventure festival bringing hiking, biking, kayaking, sailing, climbing, slacklining and many more outdoor...
View ArticleWomen of Pitchfest: Suzanne Solsona, CEO and Founder of MyMayu
What if there were boots that kids could run in — downhill — backwards — in the rain — without tripping? What if they felt more like a shoe, and actually stayed on kids’ feet, and were comfortable?...
View ArticleWomen of Pitchfest: Kristin Carpenter-Ogden, Founder of The Intrepid...
In the past 20 years, Kristin Carpenter-Ogden has founded three successful companies from the small mountain town of Durango, Colorado, and helped nearly 200 outdoor and active lifestyle brands grow...
View ArticleWomen of Pitchfest: Sarah Smith, Founder of The Dyrt
Sarah Smith is the founder of The Dyrt. Her mission? “Making it easy and enjoyable to find campgrounds for everyone.” Founded in 2013, The Dyrt is the leading campsite review platform for over 15,000...
View ArticleWomen of Pitchfest: Catharine Arnston, Founder of ENERGYbits
Catharine Arnston, the founder of ENERGYbits, is full of–you guessed it–energy. But not because of caffeine, sugar, or the chemicals hidden in so much of our food these days. No, when she set out to...
View ArticleWomen of Pitchfest: Allyson Leang, The Ski Lab Founder
Allyson Leang is founder of The Ski Lab, a small “mom-and-pop” operation in Park City, Utah. She and her husband handcraft custom skis for everyone from seasoned backcountry experts to newcomers to the...
View ArticleWomen of Pitchfest: Nicole Bassett, The Renewal Workshop Founder
Do you know what happens to that jacket you throw out when the zipper breaks? Or where damaged gear goes after it’s been returned to the companies that made it? The sad truth is that 12.7 million tons...
View ArticleWomen of Pitchfest: Maria Boustead, Po Campo Founder
Maria Boustead is the founder of Po Campo, “a mission-driven, woman-owned small company that makes bike bags and travel bags with weatherproof fabric and lots of pockets to fit your favorite devices.”...
View ArticleUrban Parks Series: Community through Decaying Old Underwear
“What is that?” I could hear Mia saying nearby—half disgusted, half intrigued. I chuckled as I snapped a photo of Sara in her element—the outdoors, a moment of service. We all agreed; she just looks...
View ArticleExploring Women and their Motivations
Throughout my career, I have found myself in various regions of the world that are considered hostile environments — and they capture my imagination and my soul. I share this love of adventure and...
View ArticleWhy I Travel Alone As A Married Woman
My husband and I were together for eleven whole years before we got married, but it’s only since saying our vows that the world has expressed displeasure with my propensity for traveling solo. Eleven...
View ArticleBeginner’s Mind
“FRICTION ZONE!” It’s eight hours into the first day of the Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic RiderCourse I’m taking at a North Carolina community college and my instructor is baffled, maybe even...
View ArticleWhy Working for a Massive Corporation Made Me a Stronger Outdoorswoman
***Names of individuals have been changed. About seven months ago, I loaded up my skis, bike, camping gear, and small heap of clothes in my Subaru and drove a few thousand miles from my home in...
View ArticleGorillas — And A Role Model — in the Mist
Dian Fossey initiated the longest-running Mountain Gorilla research in 1967, which lasted almost two decades and changed the world of zoology. As the 30th anniversary of her untimely death approached,...
View Article#1 Adventure Island
It’s no surprise that Maui was rated the #1 Island in Trip Advisor’s 2016 Travelers’ Choice Awards. For adventure seekers and outdoor enthusiasts, Maui offers waterfalls, tropical hikes, beaches, an...
View ArticleHow I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Outdoors
“I can’t do this,” I said, wiping tears away from my eyes. I was standing on a rock with a palm to my hot forehead and embarrassed I was crying. Down the trail a few yards our friends were politely...
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