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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.”
Mt. Adams South Climb Trip Report: 6/23/2023
Trip report from Mt. Adams South Climb in June 2023.
Mt. Shasta Trip Report: 6/4/2023
Trip report from my first time up Shasta: Avalanche Gulch in early June 2023. Great day, perfect weather.
Everest Base Camp Trek: Day-By-Day Videos
10 behind-the-scenes mini videos of the Everest Base Camp trek.
Mount. St. Helens Trip Report: 5/12/2023
A trip report and musings from a 5/12/23 climb on the Mount St. Helens Worm Flows (Swift Glacier) route.
Adventure Sports Podcast: Climbing Volcanoes For Good
Hear stories from alpine adventures, thoughts on making the outdoors more inclusive, mountain mindset and more.
Discover Hood River Podcast: The Gorge Speakeasy and Beyond
Learn about the Gorge Speakeasy in Hood River, plus productivity tips, adaptive sports and female empowerment in the outdoors.
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.
