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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...
Sacred Land
Sacred Land Only as I’ve gotten older have I begun to realize how problematic colonial narratives of the West truly are and how much they have shaped my life; I saw that I grew up on sacred land.Where are you from? It may seem like a simple question, but it rarely has...
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...
Looking Like You’re not Trying
looking like you're not trying Attention all Bozemanites: this one's for you. I was walking down Main Street earlier today on my way to Wild Joe’s for a cold brew(cut with an alternative milk--duh) that I convinced myself would spark my motivation to complete all the...