By Jennifer Olson on June 19, 2013
To what would you compare a green tree?
Posted in Blog, Musings | Tagged Lifestyle Stories, Musings |
By Jennifer Davis-Flynn on June 18, 2013
Sign up for Specialized Women’s Sports Camp, August 10-11 in Lake Tahoe, where you can learn how to mountain bike, road bike, run smarter, train for a triathlon, standup paddleboard, and, most importantly, make new friends.
Posted in Blog, Travel | Tagged Cycling Stories, Cycling Tips, Running Stories, sports camp, Travel, Traveling Stories |
By WAm on June 17, 2013
It’s cold. But more surprisingly, it’s peaceful. I’m skydiving for the very first time, falling thousands of feet through the air.
Posted in Blog, Newbies! | Tagged Reader Stories, skydiving |
By WAm on June 15, 2013
Here are tips for creating a longer, healthier, happier life in a remarkable relationship.
Posted in Blog | Tagged Lifestyle Stories, Lifestyle Tips |
By WAm on June 12, 2013
Eliza Shepherd must come to grips with not only losing the love of her life but an outdoor lifestyle as well. The grief of losing a loved one to an adventurous lifestyle is handled with sharp insight and understanding, while Eliza’s romance with David gives hope that life does go on.
Posted in Blog, Books | Tagged Lifestyle Stories |
By Jennifer Olson on June 12, 2013
Friendship forms that moment when…
Posted in Blog, Musings | Tagged Lifestyle Stories, Musings |
By Meghan Ward on June 10, 2013
What kinds of risks am I willing to take in the outdoors now that I am a mother? Has my approach to the mountains changed?
Posted in Blog | Tagged Climbing, Climbing Stories, Parenting |
By Ann on June 7, 2013
As I’ve gotten older, I’ve learned that life is a series of transitions, both large and small, and it’s much easier to enjoy it if we hold on very lightly to any desired outcome. There are no final victories, and thankfully, no final defeats either.
Posted in Blog, The Finish Line | Tagged Lifestyle Stories |
By WAm on June 6, 2013
Even if you never have the desire to do something as outrageous as ski 900 km (560 miles) across a vast ice field, Call of the White will help you realize that you have it in you to accomplish whatever you dare to do. All you have to do is dare.
Posted in Blog, Books | Tagged Lifestyle Stories, Lifestyle Tips, Training, Travel, Traveling Stories |
By WAm on June 5, 2013
It’s annual Reader Survey time, and to sweeten the deal, we’re giving away over 70 great prizes!
Posted in Blog | Tagged Contests |
By Jennifer Olson on June 5, 2013
“What would be ugly in a garden constitutes beauty in a mountain.” -Victor Hugo
Posted in Blog, Musings | Tagged Lifestyle Tips |
By Jennifer Davis-Flynn on May 31, 2013
Nutcase helmets teams up with the Portland Art Museum to promote the new Cyclepedia exhibit, featuring the iconic biycycles from the last century.
Posted in Blog, Events | Tagged Books and Films, Cycling Stories |
By WAm on May 30, 2013
Writer and accomplished thru-hiker, Gail Storey, discusses her unsuccessful introduction to camping.
Posted in Blog, Hiking & Backpacking | Tagged Hiking Stories, Lifestyle Stories, Traveling Stories |
By Melissa on May 29, 2013
Those warm, sunny days are upon us and it’s time to remember the importance of protecting your tyke from the dangerous rays of the sun.
Posted in Blog, Tips for Outdoor Tykes | Tagged Lifestyle Tips, Parenting |
By Camrin on May 29, 2013
Sometimes it’s the little things that mean the most.
Posted in Musings | Tagged environment, fishing, Lifestyle Tips, Musings |
By WAm on May 28, 2013
Breasts is an easily digested book. From the first page to the last, I laughed, shook my head, sighed in disgust, and doled out facts to friends like I was an expert in biology and genetics.
Posted in Blog, Books | Tagged Books and Films, Health, Lifestyle Stories, Nutrition |
By Adventure Moms on May 27, 2013
This month, the Adventure Moms explore the ancient worlds of dinosaurs and rock carvings, and encourage you to stop and enjoy the stars!
Posted in Blog, The Adventure Moms |
By Jennifer Olson on May 24, 2013
“If one loves nature, one can find beauty everywhere.” -Vincent Van Gogh
Posted in Blog, Musings | Tagged environment, Lifestyle Tips, Musings |
By WAm on May 23, 2013
So, you know how to hold the paddle correctly, have paddled for an hour or so multiple times, and can get through a session without falling off. Why not try your first standup paddle race?
Posted in Blog, Water | Tagged Spring 2013, Water Stories |
By Our Readers on May 23, 2013
A reader shares the story of training for her first century race.
Posted in Blog, Reader Stories | Tagged Reader Stories, Running Stories |
By WAm on May 22, 2013
Champion kayaker, Emily Jackson, is still riding the rapids at seven months pregnant.
Posted in Blog |
By WAm on May 22, 2013
Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition is proud to present two awards that honor female leaders in each of the Outdoor, Snow, and Bike Industries.
Posted in Blog |
By WAm on May 21, 2013
Dirt Work is highly recommended for readers who love the outdoors, and especially those who have hiked in a national park or forest, and benefited from the hard work of trail crews.
Posted in Blog, Books | Tagged Cycling Stories, Hiking Stories, Lifestyle Stories, Running Stories, Stories, Traveling Stories |
By WAm on May 21, 2013
Seven hours, 26 minutes: That’s all it took for Mayan Smith-Gobat and Chantel Astorga to make history by scaling El Capitan.
Posted in Blog | Tagged Climbing Stories, Destinations, Spring 2013 |
By Meghan Ward on May 15, 2013
I wondered what my body would be like once the baby was born, and how quickly I would “bounce back.”
Posted in Blog | Tagged Lifestyle Stories |
By Camrin on May 15, 2013
We must take adventures in order to know where we truly belong.
Posted in Musings | Tagged Backpacking, Camping, Lifestyle Tips, Musings |
By Jennifer Olson on May 14, 2013
In part three of this video series, Jade Wilcoxson of Optum Pro Cycling offers health tips and encouragement for the everyday cyclist.
Posted in Blog, Cycling | Tagged Cycling Stories, Cycling Tips, Health, Lifestyle Tips, Nutrition, Profiles, Training |
By Jennifer Olson on May 13, 2013
“Spring is when you feel like whistling, even with a shoe full of slush.” -Doug Larson
Posted in Blog, Musings | Tagged environment, Health, Lifestyle Tips, Musings, Stories |
By Jennifer Olson on May 12, 2013
In part two of this video series, Jade Wilcoxson of Optum Pro Cycling lends her training secrets and tips for aspiring pro cyclists.
Posted in Blog, Cycling | Tagged Cycling Stories, Cycling Tips, Health, Lifestyle Tips, Nutrition, Profiles, Training |
By WAm on May 10, 2013
“Better to be strong than pretty and useless.” -Lilith Saintcrow
Posted in Blog, Musings | Tagged Lifestyle Tips, Musings, Training |
By Jennifer Olson on May 10, 2013
In part one of this video series, Jade Wilcoxson of Optum Pro Cycling tells us how she got into the sport and why she’s sticking with cycling.
Posted in Blog, Cycling | Tagged Cycling Stories, Cycling Tips, Health, Lifestyle Tips, Nutrition, Profiles, Training |
By WAm on May 9, 2013
Joe Glickman writes about Freya Hoffmeister, the first woman to circumnavigate the entire continent of Australia in a sea kayak. The feat puts her in a league few other adventurers, male or female, occupy. That alone makes this book worth reading.
Posted in Blog, Books | Tagged Destinations, Lifestyle Stories, Training, Water Stories |
By WAm on May 8, 2013
Lemon Pie offers short mini-chapters on how to live a better, more joyous life. In broad strokes Mitchell touches on living in the moment, not allowing one’s behavior to be influenced by another, practicing compassion, and making a sincere effort to be sorry when in the wrong.
Posted in Blog, Books | Tagged Lifestyle Gear Reviews, Lifestyle Stories, Recipes |
By Camrin on May 8, 2013
“Have enough courage to become the flower you are meant to be.” — Osho
Posted in Musings | Tagged Camping, Lifestyle Tips, Musings |
By Jennifer Davis-Flynn on May 7, 2013
The Recreation Project aims to help Ugandan children and teens, damaged by years of conflict, build confidence, trust, friendships through ropes courses and adventure experiences.
Posted in Blog, Making a Difference | Tagged Lifestyle Stories |
By Jennifer Davis-Flynn on May 6, 2013
“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” – Anais Nin.
Posted in Blog, Musings |
By Jennifer Davis-Flynn on May 3, 2013
As we say goodbye to winter and near the traditional wedding season, I thought it would be fun to showcase a more unusual ceremony…mine.
Posted in Blog | Tagged skiing, Snow Stories |
By WAm on May 2, 2013
In Dangling Without a Rope: A Life Discovered, Barbara “Bobbe” Belmont shares eleven of the many stories she’s told over the years.
Posted in Blog, Books | Tagged Climbing, Lifestyle Gear Reviews, Stories |
By Camrin on May 1, 2013
Do more of what makes you AWESOME.
Posted in Musings | Tagged Lifestyle Tips, Musings, Running Stories, Running Tips |
By Jennifer Olson on April 30, 2013
Jennifer Davis-Flynn: My job is to engage the wonderful community of women adventurers currently wandering the earth! Stop by and introduce yourself!
Posted in Blog | Tagged Lifestyle Stories |