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From Newcomer to River Guide: My Outdoor Journey with BCS
With the help of a Backcountry Squatters scholarship, Khushi spent my summer as a river guide, gained her Wilderness First Responder certification, and grew in ways she never imagined. The community and support she found through BCS has opened doors she never knew existed in the outdoors.
Standing Strong: Backcountry Squatters’ Commitment to DEI
Backcountry Squatters stands firm in our commitment to DEI education and creating an inclusive outdoor community. Despite new federal challenges, we remain dedicated to empowering women, non-binary people, and other marginalized groups to thrive in the outdoors.
Brown butter seed bars and community
BCS alum Jenny Irwin shares her journey from engineering to food and farming, reflecting on how food fosters connection. Plus, don’t miss her incredible seed bar recipe—perfect for all your adventures!
5 Tips for Nurturing your LDF
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. 💛
The African Environmental Youth Advisory Women in the history of Karura Forest
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.
Leading with Love: Lessons from a Weekend Backpacking in the Holy Cross Wilderness
Haley, CU’s Inclusivity Coordinator and our current intern, reflects on leading her first all-women’s backpacking trip in Colorado. Discover her journey of growth, empowerment, and the strength of community in the outdoors.
Finding My Place in the Outdoors: A Journey of Growth Through Backcountry Squatters
Ella was a recipient of the 2022 Spring scholarship for outdoor education and completed an Canyoneering course through the University of Utah which helped her embrace her full outdoor potential.
Understanding Your Fertility: What Everyone Should Know
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.
Ice Climbing w/ Jaime
Jaime was a recipient of the 2023 Fall scholarship for outdoor education and completed an Ice Climbing course in British ColumbiaWater ebbs and flows, collects memories and emotion as we interact with different facets of water - as fluid, as ice, as snow crystals....
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 a sunny day in June, the...
Representation in the Outdoor Industry & The Wilderness First Responder Course with Adi
Adi Sadeh was a recipient of the 2022 Fall scholarship for outdoor education and received her Wilderness First Responder certification through NOLS.
Wilderness First Responder Training w/ Clare
Clare was a recipient of the fall 2022 scholarship for outdoor education and completed her WFR through Remote Medical Training. It involved 40 hours of online coursework during the month leading up to the 5 day in-person course. Some of my earliest memories of...