U.S. Forest Service “Dweeb” Miranda Leconte
Before 19-year-old Miranda Leconte asked the U.S. Forest Service for a job, she didn’t know the difference between wilderness with a little “w” and Wilderness with a big “W.” Three…
Books and movies to stir your wanderlust
We all get in ruts where we can’t seem to find the energy or inspiration to actually act on the adventure plans we dream of. Or we may simply not…
Operation Moto Dog takes on North America
Mallory Paige is traveling through every state and province in North America via motorcycle. She’s not going it alone – her yellow lab Baylor rides shotgun in a sidecar. They’ve…
Super Sessions II: Documenting women’s big-wave surfing
When we started Whoa, we wanted to create our own publication to showcase the incredible physical and mental feats of women from all over the world. We felt the media…
What doesn’t Steff Gardner do?
Steff Gardner enjoys a lot of adrenaline-inducing activities. Despite the intensity of her outdoor pursuits, she says she hates the adrenaline. Why? It makes her feel like she has to…
Moroccan Dead Reckoning
If you were asked to join someone on the longest, hardest all-female overlanding race in the world what would you say? Rhonda Cahill was hesitant at first, but her best friend…
OKIINO update: Amazing surf leggings and some big news
When we last talked about OKIINO, the trio of founders were proud to announce their Indiegogo campaign which fully funded the initial phases of manufacturing their amazing surf leggings. We…
Dionne Ybarra never turns her back on the ocean
Dionne Ybarra grew up skateboarding in a rough neighborhood in Salinas, California. If you had told her she’d be spending her time teaching young girls how to surf in the…
She-Explores with Gale Straub
It took Gale Straub three months to go from Boston accountant to Sprinter Van resident and cross-country traveler. She and her boyfriend Jon spent that time building out their soon-to-be…
Megan Harrod: World traveler and soulful skier
Megan Harrod is the first person US Alpine Ski Team members talk to at the bottom of epic runs all winter long. As the Press Officer for both the men’s and…