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…
Meet Whoa ambassador Grace Clark of Campercraft
Whoa is very excited to share our newest ambassador, Grace Clark! We asked the lovely traveler to share a bit about herself. From the mouth, well – fingers, of Grace:…
Trailblazer
Sonora Theresa Mindling-Werling just stepped off the path, a path that has been well-ridden. She longed for something new, something touched by only a few. She wore boots, a camera…
Why My Job Has Made Me A Stronger Female Outdoor Adventurer
Hannah Lippe is a No Man’s Land Film Festival Ambassador. Born in Denver, CO, she grew up in the Silicon Valley and has since returned to her true home in…
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.…
When Lightning Strikes: No Man’s Land Film Festival
The idea struck me like a bolt of lightning. I was standing on bow watch on a 125-foot sailboat in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. It had been nearly…
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…
Need a new adventure? Read our rock climbing guide
This post is brought to you by Alison Dennis, the founder of WeighMyRack.com. Alison is on a mission to change the world of gear research. Even though WeighMyRack is already the most comprehensive climbing gear site, Alison…
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…