Remarkably Unremarkable
I shifted my weight, put all the pressure I could onto the tips of my right fingers and pulled myself up and over the shelf. I set my draw, clipped…
Adventurers
Finding Herself as a Wild Woman in Motherhood
My heart pounding in my ears, the familiar heavy breaths that remind me of the power of challenge, the heavy-footed skip-steps that barely clear the rocks and branches strewn across…
Hiking with Ancestors at McAfee Knob
I looked out the window of the prop plane, jostled by turbulence, and felt a thrill at my first sight of the brick-red soil, rich with iron. My brother and…
Through the Path of the Mountains: Q & A with Runner Jenny Tough
Jenny Tough has many incredible outdoor accomplishments under her belt and is currently trying to run across a mountain range in every continent. What does it take to go after…
Eman Zabi Marries Her Passion For Feminism And Outdoor Adventures
Eman Zabi takes a deep, steady breath. She lifts her rear leg and bends it back. The back of her calf touches her thigh and her bent leg raises. She…
A Small Step for a Woman; A Giant Leap for Women
I slip through the aged rusty gate, imagining it forms a barrier to the ongoing protests. “You can’t, you can’t”. His voice filling my personal space. On the outside, I…
Going Longer: A Love/Hate Relationship with Backpacking
From the passionate essays I have read I am led to believe that there are people who find pure, blissful enjoyment from backpacking and wilderness camping. I don’t get it. I never…
Falling in Love with Alaskan Sled Dogs and a Chance at Fjallraven Polar
If anyone had told me 15 years ago that I would be dreaming of spending all my free time up north in the snow running sled dogs I would have…
Seeing Past Fear: How SUP has Made me Braver & More Independent
I stood on the edge of the water with my feet buried in the cold sand and my heart beating in my ears. I paddled a few circles and realized…
“Harley and Me” : Bernadette Murphy Finds Herself Through Motorcycling and Risks
Bernadette Murphy’s “Harley and Me” is an engaging mix of personal story and in-depth research into the emotions and science behind changing your life and seeking new experiences. This is not…