Whenever I talk about hiking or running alone outdoors I get condescending looks and comments that I shouldn’t be doing it alone. But I often feel much safer in the backcountry than I do walking in the city, as do many women. That being said, there is a lot that needs to change in the outdoor space for all women to feel at home there. This week we have 3 stories of women who have persevered through uncomfortable conditions and bigoted comments to explore the wilderness.
Week 20: A Women's Place Is in the Outdoors
Week 20: A Women's Place Is in the Outdoors
Week 20: A Women's Place Is in the Outdoors
Whenever I talk about hiking or running alone outdoors I get condescending looks and comments that I shouldn’t be doing it alone. But I often feel much safer in the backcountry than I do walking in the city, as do many women. That being said, there is a lot that needs to change in the outdoor space for all women to feel at home there. This week we have 3 stories of women who have persevered through uncomfortable conditions and bigoted comments to explore the wilderness.