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Zoe Gates

Zoe is Backpacker’s Senior Skills Editor. She is based in Boulder, CO.

Published

I was a capable backpacker out for a casual outing with friends on a trail well within my comfort level. But to these men, I was some sort of girlish amateur in need of a savior.
Essays

Women in the Backcountry Don’t Need Your Help

Every woman who hikes has been the target of mansplaining—and outdoor writers and editors are no exception