With each new year comes the effort to make and keep resolutions. I prefer striving toward a better me year-round though. And that’s why we love advice in small doses that makes it easy to incorporate positive change on a daily or weekly basis. Read on for tips for outdoorsy women.
For help discovering what and where to climb this fall, we asked around. Former Rock & Ice editor Nancy Prichard Bouchard and pro climbers Ally Rainey and Lizzy Scully divulge their favorite stashes and why they frequent each.
Do you feel the effects of the seasons? How do you maintain health and happiness through these chilly months? Winter has just begun, so let’s all band together, striving for wellness and joy this year!
I tried boarding and gave it up all in the same season. My knees couldn’t handle it. But maybe my experience would have been different if Twisted Bindings had been an option. The rotating binding mount allows a boarder to rotate her front foot to an angle parallel to her board for easy, comfy maneuverability on catwalks and in lift lines.
I prefer to travel alone. I’m at my most selfish and self-indulgent when I fly solo. I also feel at my most vulnerable. Sometimes, I go to countries where a wandering single white woman is an attraction in and of itself. Are there moments of discomfort? Of course. Do I feel in danger? Very rarely.
When I proudly proclaimed to my family and friends that I was going to travel to South America alone, my enthusiasm was met with questioning looks and more than one objection. “Why?” was the general response. “Do you really think that’s a good idea?” “Isn’t it dangerous there as a 21-year-old blonde, alone?”
Many of us have the idea, for example, that if we do more sit-ups it will get rid of the extra fat around our midsection. But does spot training really work? Like myself, I am sure many of you have heard a number of responses to this question and are confused. That is why I decided to ask an expert on the topic who could help answer the question and clear up some of the confusion.
As I lay there, face down on the bottom of the passage, I reveled in the quietude of my breath under trillions of gallons of seawater. I was alone and I was content. I knew they would be searching for me and with any luck, they’d find me before my teeth started to chatter.
Brussels sprouts would be a great addition to any active woman’s next meal. High in fiber, Brussels sprouts contain phytonutrients called glucosinolates that are thought to fight cancer. Plus, they pack a powerful punch of vitamin A for a strong immune system and healthy skin.
Which fruits and vegetables I should spend the a little extra money on to buy organic? Is it apples or avocados? Celery or cabbage? The Environmental Working Group compiled lists called the “Dirty Dozen” and the “Clean 15” to help inform and guide us while grocery shopping.
Why am I so hesitant to weed out my water bottle collection? Because each bottle is connected with a memory or meaningful event. Sure, the memory won’t disappear with the bottle, but the bottle is a concrete reminder of the event. Read on for examples.
I did it. I roped a friend into teaming up with me for an adventure race. It’s coming up on September 17th, but we just signed up yesterday and have got to get it together ASAP. Help!
What are the odds of getting struck by lightning? Are people who exercise outdoors daily more likely to be struck? What factors increase the chances? Would you survive?
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