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These 3 Shifts Helped Me Move from Casual Runner to Ultramarathoner
Key changes I made to stop getting injured and burnt out and become an ultrarunner training for a 100 mile race.
Whitewater for All Abilities: Adaptive Rafting for Accessibility in Boating
For most of modern history, society equated taking care of somebody with a disability with sheltering them from the world. The culture was—and often still is—to avoid risk altogether.
Rating 5 Fear Management Techniques as a Newbie Whitewater Kayaker
Scrolling the Google results for “tips for facing fear,” I groaned. I didn’t need another “Stay positive!” reminder. What I needed was to magically be able to breathe underwater—or at least roll reliably.
3 Ways To Make Your Adventure Give Back
Adventuring adds joy and meaning to life. So does giving back to the community and world. With an average of just 4,000 weeks to experience in one lifetime, why not combine the two for maximum impact?
Whitewater Kayaking Is Freaking Me Out. I’m Hooked.
Paddling is scaring the shit out of me. (Sometimes literally. Always metaphorically.) It also cracks me up, because logically, I know I'm pretty dang safe out there.
I Biked 206 Miles from Seattle To Portland In Two Days: Here Are My Top Tips
The longest I’d ever biked in one day was 35 miles. So when my friend asked if I’d ride 206 miles from Seattle to Portland in two days, I knew I’d have some work cut out for me.
Lessons Learned From Surviving A Flash Flood In The Grand Canyon
In a flash, I thought of the boulders and wood strewn downstream, knowing the cold water would push me into danger. My knee bonked on a rock, and I worried, “Please don’t let my head be next.”
Everest Base Camp Trek: Day-By-Day Videos
10 behind-the-scenes mini videos of the Everest Base Camp trek.
Adventure Sports Podcast: Climbing Volcanoes For Good
Hear stories from alpine adventures, thoughts on making the outdoors more inclusive, mountain mindset and more.
4 Ways to Deal with the Post-Adventure Blues
You did the thing! …But now what? If you struggle with feeling down after the excitement of a big accomplishment fades, try one of these tools.
Everything I Packed for a Single-Day Climb of Mt. Adams
A single push of Mt. Adams can be a slog, but I love saving the weight that usually comes from camping gear. Here’s what I take on a car-to-car day.
Climb the Cascades Fundraiser: Mt. Adams Trip Report (Volcano 5/5)
Recap and route conditions from a 8/12/22 climb on Mt. Adams’s South Climb route.
Climb the Cascades Fundraiser: Mt. Rainier Trip Report (Volcano 4/5)
Recap and route conditions from a 7/23-7/24/22 climb on Mt. Rainier’s Disappointment Cleaver route.
Climb the Cascades Fundraiser: Mt. Baker Trip Report (Volcano 3/5)
Recap and route conditions from a 7/16-7/17/22 climb on Mt. Baker Park Glacier route via Ptarmigan Ridge.
Menstrual Care in the Backcountry
Half the world experiences menstrual periods in their lifetimes, yet we’re taught to hide, neglect and suppress them. Create your best kit to care for yourself in the backcountry on your period!
Climb the Cascades Fundraiser: Mt. Hood Trip Report (Volcano 2/5)
Recap and route conditions from a 6/30/22 climb on Mt. Hood South Side climb via the Old Chute.
Climb the Cascades Fundraiser: Mount. St. Helens Trip Report (Volcano 1/5)
A trip report and musings from a 6/8/22 climb on the Mount St. Helens Worm Flows route.
5 Secrets to Staying Comfortable on Your First Cascade Volcano Climb
Before you attempt Mount St. Helens or Mt. Adams, note these tips to stay healthy and happy on your climb!
Outdoor Minimalist Podcast: Periods and Peeing in the Backcountry
This podcast episode is all about peeing and periods in the backcountry. It’s must-know info!
The Whitewater Athlete's Guide to Menstrual Cycles
Four cycle phases, and four different ways to approach your sport over the weeks.
