There aren’t any exclusive qualifications to becoming an adventurous woman. In the AdventurUs Women community, we all embody an infinite number of identities, experiences, and communities. We don’t have to be Triple Crown thru-hikers or big wave surfers to hold the outdoors as a vital part of our lives. Most often, adventure begins within ourselves and comes when we least expect it. Even during an afternoon at the park. Today we speak with Julie E., a mother of two young girls (5 and 8), a high school English teacher, a somatic therapist-in-training, and, of course, an adventurous woman ..read more

September 26th marks the annual holiday to celebrate America’s public lands. As we celebrate and show our gratitude on National Public Lands Day, though, we cannot ignore the history of the land on which we recreate. Below you will find our Tips to Build an Inclusive Outdoors: Start by Supporting Indigenous Communities.   As part of building an inclusive outdoors it is important to remember we are all on Indigenous land. As we enjoy the outdoors this summer, it is important to have a purposeful understanding of the land we recreate upon. Settler colonialism, the ongoing process that works ..read more

In our Summer Solstice workshop series in June, we had the pleasure of hosting Nicole Snell to lead the workshop, “Yes I am Hiking Solo!’ Navigating Safety in the Outdoors as a Woman.” Nicole gave us tips on how  to trust ourselves and be confident getting into the outdoors and hiking solo as a woman. With such a successful event, we wanted to learn more about Nicole and how she became such an excellent leader and adventurer.   In the event of a zombie apocalypse, you’d want Nicole Snell by your side. In fact, she learned to ride a motorcycle just for the occasion. Nicole is one of t ..read more

It’s a mere mile to Pear Lake, the final destination of the Lakes Trail in Sequoia National Park. My pace has slowed since I began my hike just after sunrise when the temperatures were still low. I had been chipper, wrapped in layers that are now tied in bows to my backpack. The air is thin at 9500 feet. I stop to lay out on a smooth boulder atop a cliff overlooking the cascading Tokopah Falls and promise I will make the final push to Pear once I catch my breath.    Of course, I don’t. I lay on my boulder and squint into the sky, feeling so close to those wispy clouds that speed by ..read more

Women are the center of AdventurUs Women escapes. All of our guides and participants are women who commit to fostering a community where risk-taking and growth are treated with compassion. Here are 6 reasons why all-women outdoor spaces are important.   Shared experiences break down barriers   Intersectionality, a theory coined by critical race scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw, describes the way in which multiple forms of oppression impound upon people depending on their identity. We all have unique experiences navigating the world, but our shared experiences as women break down a major bar ..read more

At AdventurUs Women, we know that every woman has the strength and resilience to take risks, challenge herself, and accomplish her goals. But taking that first step to get out of your comfort zone can be daunting. Here are some tips on how to set aside your fears and become an adventurous woman.   Dream big… But have attainable goals.   Maybe you just watched Free Solo and now you can’t stop thinking about climbing El Cap in Yosemite. If you have no experience rock-climbing, this idea may feel like a fleeting daydream. But if you harness your imagination and let it drive you to join ..read more

Summer is upon us!  This Saturday, June 20th, is the Summer Solstice marking the longest day of the year!  Summer Solstice is a celebration of the sun and nature, it’s a time of reflection and one’s inner spiritual journey, it’s a time of new beginnings, it symbolizes patience and a time to slow down, it represents a peak and change. Source: Bustle    Now more than ever what this day symbolizes feels incredibly relevant.   We will be hosting a week-long series of women-led virtual interactive workshops starting on the 20th tying into the Summer Solstice. AdventurUs Wom ..read more

So you want to go hiking? Awesome! We are stoked that you want to go hiking and want you to LOVE it as much as we do. Let’s talk about Day Hiking 101! We hope this blog post answers some questions you may have, provides some helpful tips, and inspires you to get outside.    What is hiking? We are defining a day hike as one that does not include an overnight. Hiking can mean different things to different people which is what makes hiking so awesome. Hiking can be a simple walk in a local park, a long day on the mountains, even an urban trek through a city.    What is hiking ..read more