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Since 1997 there have been four attempts at a first kayaking descent of British Columbia’s Klinaklini River, none have been successful.
Aimée Crocker sailed across the Pacific, narrowly escaped murder in the jungle, and trounced the sexist and racist norms of her day
The author started her career just trying to fit in with the (many, many) guys, but eventually came to realize she'd become as misogynistic as the worst of them
Proceeds from each sale fund scholarships for East African nursing students
We answer your cohabitation and codependency questions this week
She started working at Alta when tickets cost $6.50 a pop. Now, as she prepares to retire, she leaves behind a legacy that spans four decades.
It's no surprise that travel nursing makes for a great occupation if you like adventure.
Sarah Gerhardt, the first woman to surf Mavericks, on her long path from homelessness to the top of a monster wave
These are my dirty, well-used, time-tested picks
Stellar fit and weather protection make these our four favorite top layers
What elite athletes wish they had known when they first started climbing
Ahead of the Boston Marathon, three of pro running's female giants discuss the country's chances (they're very good) of finally ending a 33-year dry spell
50/50 on the Water, a new film from Orvis, doubles down on the company’s initiative to strive for gender parity in fly-fishing.
The North Face's newest running tights use eye-tricking patterns to make women look taller and slimmer. Do they work?
The female contingent at the infamous race was large and strong this year, despite terrible weather conditions
Pro climbers and guides share their perspectives on why an event like the Women's Climbing Festival matters to them and to the sport at large
Sherpa women aren’t encouraged to climb mountains. But that wasn't going to stop Dawa Yangzum Sherpa, who grew up in a Himalayan village with no electricity or running water but knew that she would one day summit Mount Everest. At 21, she stood on top of the world and then started a new quest: to become the first woman from her country to earn mountaineering's most elite title—an IFMGA.
Three years after the Camber CEO Pledge, outdoor companies still struggle to find and hire female leaders. The gap is slowly closing, but the lack of focus on hiring women of color is clearer than ever.
Former pro road rider Iris Slappendel founded the first labor union for women cyclists with one goal: getting team managers, sponsors, and riders to treat male and female cyclists with equal respect, 'cause that sure isn't happening now
Researchers at Stanford and UCLA are teaching college distance runners that when it comes to staying injury-free, what they eat matters
For the first time, the International Olympic Committee is researching what it takes for new moms to return to high-level competition
Tough and functional for those long days on snow
Get ready for three days of sending in Bishop, California
She's one of the world's best cyclists, and she has her routine dialed
Record low snowfalls have made national news, but it came as no surprise for the characters in the End of Snow, from Day’s Edge Productions.
In this video from River Roots and Astral, A Women Knows Her Place takes an irreverent look at paddler Nouria Newman putting on a metaphorical clinic for her male counterparts who just happen to be freestyle world champion Dane Jackson and Rush Sturges on California’s Upper Cherry Creek.
Ayesha McGowan plans to change that by racing in one of the whitest, highest-barrier sports on the planet
From Filmmaker Thomas Woodson and Outdoor Research, Bringing up Backcountry follows mountain guide Jessica Baker and professional skier Rachael Burks into the remote wilderness of Kimberley, British Columbia for a reflection on what it means to be a family in the backcountry.
Until recently, the Nike track star seemed destined for burnout. But last year in Boston, after a wave of disappointing races and a personal tragedy, she ran a record-shattering debut marathon. Will the new distance of 26.2 miles save her career?
Meredith Klein, women's workshop instructor at Brooklyn's famed 718 Cyclery, on her favorite gear
These brands are more likely to offer inclusive sizes, cuts for multiple body types, and innovative products for lady-specific needs
She just made her first national team—after 13 failed attempts
From women’s collective And She’s Dope Too and Backcountry.com, Moksha highlights a group of mountain bikers in Nepal who want to grow the number of women in the sport.
Do you really need a bra specifically made for rock climbing? Yes.
From Wildland Media, Beyond Trails in the Atacama follows mountain biker Lorraine Blancher on a cycling trip through the Andes.
As a fellow Asian-American female rider, following her career over the past few years has been an exhilarating ride
A love letter to a very expensive pair of skis
Jessie Diggins and Kikkan Randall’s Olympic victory is a win for everyone
Eight life lessons from one of America's best marathoners
For more than a decade, the educator and filmmaker has been championing women from marginalized communities who are making a difference in the outdoors
In case you weren’t aware of how oppressive bright orange is as a safety color, don’t worry. No one else was, either.
Gearmakers: We want tough, technical products that actually fit
The author spent the season testing the warmest kicks in Canada's Yukon Territory. Here are her favorites.
Comfortable, practical—and, yes, they actually keep you warm
Erin Jackson is the latest Olympic athlete to join the two-decade tradition
From Black Crows, Lusti follows Christina Lustenberger who is an ACMG certified guide and former world cup racer. In this film, she’s chasing after a first descent of 'the black friar'.
Two big-wave pros on shitty things they've heard in the lineup and their work toward creating pay equality in the sport
From Krystle Wright and Outdoor Research, Where the Wild Things Play is an homage to all the wild, stoked, and adventurous women shredding the hills, rivers, and trails around the globe.
Strafe solved the biggest problem with ski bibs for women: an easy way to answer nature's call
When Black Diamond released its first-ever batch of climbing shoes, only a third of the initial line was marketed to women
In gyms around New York City, the Women's Strength Coalition is working to make the lifting community more inclusive
A women-specific grant dedicated to helping ambitious splitboarders go deeper, further, and higher
Ada Blackjack had no wilderness skills before she was forced to fend for herself on a remote Arctic island—and outlived four male explorers
This new female-founded outerwear company has a vendetta against girly colors
A primer on who to start reading and who you've been overlooking for too long.
Jen Gurecki had zero experience designing skis—until she decided to start her own women's ski company
A new sleepwear company is on a mission to improve women's sleep using the same material gear companies have relied on for years
Essentials to keep you comfortable no matter how long the flight
There's a dearth of high-performance, heavy duty work gear out there. Patagonia and glove-maker Tougher are trying to change that.
So why were most of their major accomplishments also accompanied by a swarm of questions about the routes' legitimacy?
From director Jon Glassberg and writer Caroline Treadway, this film documents Heather Weidner's attempt at trad climbing China Doll.
When she swam the notorious strait in 1926, Ederle beat the times of all the men before her. By two hours. In a violent storm.
From filmmaker Jon Glassberg and writer Caroline Treadway, China Doll follows climbers Heather and Chris Weidner as Heather attempts to climb China Doll in Dream Canyon.
After a summer of running and biking, we came away impressed with this option for 36Ds and smaller
For the ladies who play hard and après even harder. (Courtesy Toad&Co) Toad&Co Dakotah Long Sleeve Travel Shirt ($69) We’re now firmly in the era of performance plaid. The polyester-wool blend of Toad&Co’s Dakotah Long Sleeve Travel shirt dries quickly if you work up a sweat and has nicely accommodating stretch,…
For the winner of the inaugural women’s Olympic marathon, watching younger women triumph keeps her inspired
Sensing that the women's market wasn’t a top priority for lots of existing gear companies, these entrepreneurs and athletes started making their own stuff
The More Than You Think series from Outdoor Gear Exchange, aims to highlight the backcountry offerings in New England showed off by the women who know it best.
Brands like Costa del Mar are putting a stylish touch on performance shades
A few months before Junko Tabei died, she looked back on her summit of Everest, and what drove her to keep climbing
After a full summer of testing, we found great-fitting bottoms that come in short and long lengths and play just as hard as we do
The National Park Service findings, released last week, are troubling. The reality is even worse.
From Outdoor Gear Exchange, the More Than You Think series aims to highlight the expanding opportunities for backcountry skiing in the northeast.