Squashing Helpless + Hardcore: Overcoming Insecurity with Women’s-only Adventure
words by Trisha Cloutier; photo (above) University of the Ozarks :: Have you ever wanted to try a new outdoor activity, but then felt stunted by the fear of being a newbie? Nobody wants to feel like a beginner or fail at something. It can be a stressful and vulnerable position to put yourself in. And it [...]
It’s Okay to Turn Back: Overcoming Shame Outdoors
words and photos by Anna Wendt :: How do you react when forced to choose between turning back and continuing on as you try to enjoy the outdoors? Do feelings of shame and embarrassment influence your decision, or do you feel confident in doing what’s best for you? If you do hesitate to call it, do you think [...]
Solo Hiking the John Muir Trail: Fear and Moving Forward
words and photos by Karen Looney-Patterson :: Would I be able to hear an approaching cougar? What about a coyote? A bear? Yosemite Valley is renowned for its over-eager bears. What would I do if a bear came after me? My thoughts get interrupted as the muted grey sky breaks open, and rain begins to fall. I'm hiking [...]
At My Own Pace: A Journey to Spinal Cord Recovery
words and photos by Aubrey Moore :: In a past version of myself, I was convinced of m