Aisha Weinhold – Creating No Man’s Land
24-year-old Aisha Weinhold is living many adventurers’ dreams. She runs a women’s film festival and co-owns an outdoor store. But that’s not why we like her. We’re big fans of…
Book review – “Traveling with Baggage: A Guide for the Hesitant Hiker”
We’ve all had those moments of panic while saying yes to a trip, finalizing packing lists, realizing we don’t have anywhere to stay or when facing a charging bear. Sarah…
Whoa Mag turns one: A thank you
I always say Whoa is not a blog – it’s a magazine. While it’s true, I am the solo creator of the publication, I use the pronoun “we” in all…
Haley Daniels can’t go to the Olympics…yet
Professional athlete Haley Daniels lives in Alberta, Canada. The 25-year-old is fighting for a bid at the Olympics in an event that isn’t even on the schedule yet: Women’s canoe.…
Dive into Lake Superior with Gitchi Adventure Goods
If the term “Gitchi Gumi” doesn’t sound familiar, you probably don’t live in the Midwest. You may know its other name: Lake Superior. Sam Peterson and Sarah Rykal love the…
AK Salmon Sisters: Commercial fishing and a love of wild spaces
Twenty-somethings Claire Neaton and Emma Teal Laukitis grew up on a family homestead near the Aleutian Islands in Alaska. Their wild upbringing has translated into a continued love of the…
Wylder Goods for environmentally-conscious outdoor women
Jainee Dial and Lindsey Elliott were sick of the lack of technical gear for women. To address the issue, they combined their business sense and love of adventure to create…
In the field with wildlife biologist Imogene Cancellare
Imogene Cancellare is not scared of lions, tigers or bears. She refers to them as, “Big, sexy carnivores,” and feels she has a healthy respect for the beasts. The 29-year-old…
Technology and social media with polar explorer Ann Bancroft
At the turn of the 20th century, the names of explorers were frequently brought up in households, restaurants and daily conversation across the globe. The Wright brothers made their first flight…
Amanda Vogel, founder of Snomad Racing
You may think you love dogs, but you’re probably not as passionate as Amanda Vogel. This Michigan native moved to the extreme cold of Northern Minnesota to immerse herself in…