by Darby Knoll | Dec 30, 2025 | Squat-tent
Starting Backcountry Squatters at 23 was a leap taken with more heart than experience — and never alone. This reflection looks back on the joy, mistakes, growth, and community that shaped the organization, and what it means to step aside while believing deeply in the work and the leaders carrying it forward.
by Darby Knoll | Dec 2, 2024 | Squat-tent
Long-distance friendships take effort, but they’re so worth it. From silly vlogs to commuter calls, shared challenges, and showing gratitude, these tips will keep the love alive no matter the miles. 💛
by Darby Knoll | Nov 4, 2024 | Squat-tent
Backcountry Squatters partnered with Nyasaina Kwamboka (@nyasaina.k.omanga), founder of the African Environmental Youth Advisory (@african.environmental.advisory), to bring you our latest blog. This partnership is a first step towards bridging global communities, inspiring all women and queer folks to connect with nature and each other.
by Darby Knoll | Oct 7, 2024 | Squat-tent
Understanding your reproductive health is essential, especially when it comes to fertility. In this blog post, one of our board members reflects on their experiences working in Reproductive Endocrinology and shares key insights on fertility factors, treatment options, and what everyone should know about family planning.
by Darby Knoll | Aug 26, 2024 | Squat-tent
Outside (of Gender Norms) Envisioning and working towards a future when all women and non-binary people can feel the freedom of sunshine on their faces and wind in their hair is a deeply radical endeavor—much more radical than any river I’ve run or line I’ve skied. On...
by Darby Knoll | Feb 27, 2023 | Squat-tent
February, the actual start of the year, is when you make good on some new resolutions, tidy things up, and rebrand yourself completely. In honor of the new year (Ibby’s New Year™), I thought I would share some of my “In’s and Out’s” for 2023.