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ArchiveA Q&A with Hannah McCaughey, our creative director
For more than a century, the Girl Scouts has been the most well-trod path for junior explorers to get into adventure. But what comes after the Thin Mints and craft badges is a troop for sisterhood, winter camping, and some serious archery.
From 1926 to 2016, the expeditions鈥攁nd the women behind them鈥搕hat have rocked our world
And these numbers are proof
Devyn Bisson, a 24-year-old internationally acclaimed filmmaker, traveled to Greece in 2015 to document the volunteers who save refugees' lives during the dangerous sea crossings. Her movie premieres this summer.
In honor of 国产吃瓜黑料's 40th anniversary, we're selecting our all-time favorite gear, places, accomplishments, and people. This month, we rounded up 40 women who have made the biggest impacts on our world.
High-performance kit to go faster and farther
At the outer edges of endurance sports, something interesting is happening: women are beating men
A handful of marketing campaigns and magazines, including 国产吃瓜黑料, are pushing to represent active women as they really are鈥攕trong, diverse, and powerful
High-performance kit for speed lovers
Cofounders of Girltrek
Here's what we learned about the state of the outdoorswoman in 2017 and the still-prevalent gender gap in the outdoor world
How a bold women鈥檚 climb of a Himalayan giant shocked the world and forever changed mountaineering
Spa treatments have gotten wild in recent years, especially in Southern California, where women pay big bucks for radical remedies like colonics, juice fasts, and a Gwyneth Paltrow fave鈥攖he life-changing V-steam. Taffy Brodesser-Akner dons a satin robe and asks: If this is the path to happiness, why am I so freaked out?
Long-distance swimmer
This May we've partnered with REI to celebrate the unapologetic, fierce women around the world鈥攖hose who live bravely, chasing dreams and fighting to be heard. This Women's Issue is just the beginning.
High-performance kit for dropping in
High-performance kit for daily sun salutations
Gert Boyle is going strong. After her husband鈥檚 death in 1970, she and her son Tim took over the company. In 1984, they launched the hugely successful One Tough Mother ad campaign, featuring the finger-wagging Ma Boyle. Three decades later, the German immigrant, who moved to Oregon during Hitler鈥檚 rise, is as opinionated as ever.
High-performance tools to land the big one
As a woman in climbing, I occupy two worlds: one defined by strength and grit, the other by beauty and traditional ideas of femininity. It鈥檚 something I still struggle with.
What happens when a Black woman decides to solo-hike the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine during a summer of bitter political upheaval? Everything you can imagine, from scary moments of racism to new friendships to soaring epiphanies about the timeless value of America鈥檚 most storied trekking route.
After bursting onto the scene as a teenage gym rat, Beth Rodden became one of the most accomplished climbers of all time. Here, for the first time, she opens up about the price of perfectionism, the kidnapping that almost grounded her, finding love again after her marriage to big-wall prodigy Tommy Caldwell, and balancing motherhood and rock.
Later this month, 50 years after making history, the first woman to run the iconic event will race it again
Watch to see how activist and lawyer Tara Houska answered.
At the cover shoot for the May issue of 国产吃瓜黑料, we asked 10 of the most influential women in the outdoor world a handful of questions about life, success, and happiness.
At the cover shoot for the May issue of 国产吃瓜黑料, we asked 10 of the most influential women in the outdoor world a handful of questions about life, success, and happiness.
At the cover shoot for the May issue of 国产吃瓜黑料, we asked 10 of the most influential women in the outdoor world a handful of questions about life, success, and happiness.
t the cover shoot for the May issue of 国产吃瓜黑料, we asked 10 of the most influential women in the outdoor world a handful of questions about life, success, and happiness.
At the cover shoot for the May issue of 国产吃瓜黑料, we asked 10 of the most influential women in the outdoor world a handful of questions about life, success, and happiness.
At the cover shoot for the May issue of 国产吃瓜黑料, we asked 10 of the most influential women in the outdoor world a handful of questions about life, success, and happiness.
At the cover shoot for the May issue of 国产吃瓜黑料, we asked 10 of the most influential women in the outdoor world a handful of questions about life, success, and happiness.
At the cover shoot for the May issue of 国产吃瓜黑料, we asked 10 of the most influential women in the outdoor world about the moments the shaped them.
At the cover shoot for the May issue of 国产吃瓜黑料, we asked 10 of the most influential women in the outdoor world a handful of questions about life, success, and happiness.
Researchers say that when Paula Radcliffe ran a world record 2:15:25 marathon in 2003, she broke the female equivalent of the two-hour marathon
How two digital editors are using the online encyclopedia to advocate for women in our world
The star climber opens up about her kidnapping and finding love after a broken marriage
Lots of companies struggle with designing great-fitting athletic pants for women who get after it. K眉hl and Beija Flor don't.
In this predominantly Muslim country, women are shredding waves鈥攁nd the patriarchy
No need to wear your canary-yellow mountaineering jacket on Boston streets. These raincoats translate outdoor tech to urban style.
The Black Mamba Anti-Poaching Unit is a group of women who patrol this reserve and surrounding communities, unarmed, in search of poachers.
Megan Lizotte was born and raised running in the mountains of Colorado. So when her husband had an incredible opportunity that would draw her out to California, it forced her to ponder what it meant to be home.
It goes without saying that Meagan Martin is an astonishingly talented athlete. This video from Kyle Berkompas, Meagan Martin - Motivation, displays how in order to achieve greatness, she's training harder than ever before.
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Our favorite camps, clinics, and trips designed for and run by lady shredders
Skiing from mountains to the ocean captivates us all, and for these two, it was a chance to test their mettle.
In 1965, Outward Bound took 28 women into the great outdoors to paddle lakes, hike mountains, and catch fish. They forged a bond that's unlike any other.
The iconic old-school fuzzy layer is making a comeback
Why is it so hard to make a good sports bra? And what is the industry doing about it?
One sliver of evidence? The number-one selling ski last winter was the women's Black Pearl, from Blizzard
Three hand-warmers to cure chronically cold fingers
The women's U.S. cross-country ski team has always been second-tier, but that's changing thanks largely to Alaskan nordic star Kikkan Randall, a pink-haired skate-skiing powerhouse who trains harder than anyone on the planet鈥攁nd has everybody else following her lead.
For me, running is so much more than the pursuit of a "perfect body"
As a beef farmer by trade, Nicky Spinks grew up running through the hills surrounding her farm. She now holds four records for some UK's hardest running challenges.
Three brands committing major R&D to making their ski boots fit and perform for women
Evolving as an athlete means leaving old passions behind and focusing on factors within your control
Smartwool discovered that women run at much different temperatures than men. Now it's using that data to reengineer its women's socks and base layers.
Darcy Conover couldn't find the ultimate base layer, so she ended up designing one herself. I've been testing her women's piece for the past few months and can verify that it is indeed a stroke of genius.
Even if you're not an aspiring pro athlete, there's a smart way to build a fan base on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
Three warm, bomber, kickass alternatives to the hardshell
The mountain biking community in Bentonville is stellar and growing quickly. Within that community is a rad rider named Tandie Bailey.
Staring down a grizzly, setting off explosives, acting onstage鈥攁ll these activities were part of Red Bull鈥檚 Performance Under Pressure camp. I went for a week and came away a different, more mindful athlete.
The sport's not just doping scandals. These individuals represent the very best that running has to offer.
Plenty of people are hesitant to camp solo, but for women, many of whom deal with catcalls during mundane morning jogs, it's harder to dismiss imagined sexual predators lurking in the woods. The author explores why she heads out alone anyway.
No matter who is on your list, these gifts will make sure you're ready for anything
It's risky for a small company to branch out into highly specific pieces of gear, but Flylow did just that with its new ski bib for women鈥攁nd nailed it
In this episode Sarah Brown finally gets to compete in the US Olympic Trials.
The 22-year-old Olympian is preparing to launch off an antique, currently defunct jump in New Hampshire to remind people of the sport's great, overlooked past
In Episode 4, Brown is forced to start low-impactct training, and hopes her Rio dream can still be a reality.
The DPS Zelda 106 Pure3 is one of our top picks for women鈥檚 skis thanks to its powder performance and versatility.
We've tested hundreds of sports bras over the past few years. These six stand out for their high-performance fabrics and well-designed fits.