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!

Four cycle phases, and four different ways to approach your sport over the weeks.

You’ll love this podcast episode for outdoorswomen who have menstrual cycles.

I wear sparkly earrings as my shoes pound single-track and my sweat soaks my tank top. I bleed on my period as I tighten my crampons and grab my ice axe. I carry knives and matches alongside flowy skirts and that weird all-natural bright red lipstick I love. This in-between is my Happy Place.

No need to worry about me.