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why you should be doing yoga
Many of us find a lot of calm in high intensity sport, but there is something to be said for finding your zen. Mediation and yoga are proven to reduce stress and increase self-awareness.
girl, lead the pack
I’ve talked with many girls on this same subject: if we are skiing with a group of guys and are in front, we almost feel uncomfortable being there. Like we shouldn’t be the ones leading the pack.
Backcountry Squatters’ Response to the Killing of George Floyd
Part of Backcountry Squatters’ mission is to increase women’s participation in spaces that have historically lacked a female presence. We are aware that women’s groups that look like Backcountry Squatters (predominantly white) have not been present in racial justice movements like the one occurring today. Backcountry Squatters aims to increase women’s participation in racial justice, too.
It’s About WE not ME
We want to talk about a raging debate in the outdoor community right now: What sort of activities should we be participating in to maintain our personal health, as well as the health of our community? Here’s our two cents: The outdoor community at large should check their privilege at the door and think about WE not ME.
It’s Okay To Unfollow People on Instagram
it's okay to unfollow people on instagram At some point along our social media journey, unfollowing became some sort of savage thing to do…. Bad break up: Unfollow. Friend fight: Unfollow. And my personal favorite, the friend of a friend is having a fight with someone...
DIY Camper Remodel
If you don’t make the same mistakes as me, you may save yourself TIME and a LOT of cursing.
Planned Parenthood: Debunking the Myths
Our very own ambassador Nina is currently working at Planned Parenthood! Here she teaches us about the badass organization that Planned Parenthood is as it empowers women and men to be in charge of their own bodies.
Thoughts on Being Your Biggest Fan and Putting Yourself First
thoughts on being your biggest fan and putting yourself first One of the greatest realizations I’ve had is that I am my biggest fan and my loudest cheerleader. Hello and welcome to this blog post. I bet you think you’re setting into a casual read on...
Consumerism in the Outdoor Industry
As outdoor athletes, we all care about the environment and are committed to combating climate change, but we often forget the impact our outdoor adventures have on the environment.
Not Idiots
not idiots We are a subspecies of river runners, more akin to lizards than to fish. They say that you’re an idiot if you’re hot on the Colorado River. The Grand Canyon shows all the signs of blistering heat; limited, shrub-like vegetation with thorns to discourage any...
Science in the Arctic
Anna Mounsey spent 45 days at sea in the Arctic taking and processing water samples from various depths to look for Harmful Algal Blooms. Read about her journey.
Badassery, Butterflies, and Brooke
badassery, butterflies, and Brooke It’s important to have personal goals for self-improvement but who or what else do you push your limits for?My close friend Brooke was the first person to call me a badass and at the time, I did not deserve the title. To paint the...
Elevations and Depressions
elevations and depressions A lot of people say that mountains are dangerous and that they take lives, and although I know that is true, somehow climbing a mountain saved my life. I always wanted to climb Rainier. From across the Puget Sound I admired her and her...
A Letter to My Body
a letter to my body Thank youHey beautiful, How are you? I wanted to write you to let you know how sorry I am for the way I’ve treated you in the past. I’m sorry for comparing you to Kendall Jenner’s bikini pictures on Instagram. I’m sorry I got mad at you when you...
Who Let Me Graduate?
who let me graduate? If you work to play, that is okay. If you love your work and play less, that is also okay.After graduation, I went through what I like to call my quarter life crisis. How does one transition from the fun, borderline alcoholic college lifestyle to...
Permission to Fail
permission to fail It’d be ignorant to ignore the stereotypes that shadow female athletes, following themes of weakness and overly emotional.Hannah Mavis joined the competitive mountain biking team when she was twelve years old. When she joined, Oregon had to create a...
Thank u, next: Leaving a mountain town for the big city
thank u, next: leaving a mountain town for the big city A classic cheesy line that holds true: Don’t be afraid to try something new. This spring I left my comfortable and loving mountain town of Bozeman, MT for Boston, MA. I’m not here to be sappy, but as I drove away...
WaiT, yOu Didn’T GO sKiiNg?
It’s October and it’s snowing for the first time of the year, you’re feeling “meh” about it and that’s okay.
The Long Haul
the long haul A story of personal growth.Backstory: Growing up in Spokane, Washington I hardly considered myself ‘outdoorsy’. I went on the occasional hike much like most people in Spokane, but I was very much into playing premier soccer and running high school track....
(F)eelings (O)f (M)agnificent w(O)nder
It was powerful, knowing that I could do whatever I wanted, that I could experience all that I wanted to, and know that I would always be there for me.
Peeing in the Woods
peeing in the woods It can be a tough science. I’m a girl and as a girl I was not born with external plumbing. So here’s a tribute to ladies peeing in the woods… A central part of being outside and adventuring is peeing in the woods. The problem is learning how,...
Mountain Biking Taught Me How to Love
mountain biking taught me how to love Mountain biking teaches confidence and that confidence allows me to be all of the versions of myself without worry of failure, for it’s inevitable. The first time I tried mountain biking I hopped on my mom’s 1980’s Specialized...