Originally posted on AnnaOutdoors:
I used to assume that all girls who did outdoor things were comfortable peeing in the outdoors. That was, however, until I went camping with my good friend Natalie. We were hanging out around the fire in Algonquin Park when Natalie excused herself to go pee. When 10 minutes had gone…
Juliette Boulders – Juliette, GA
I need to give the south more credit. This place continuously blows away my climbing expectations. I realized recently that a part of my brain is still existing under the impression that there isn’t any climbing down here when there so is! Blame it on my Rocky Mountain snobbishness if you must but basically, if it…
When You Realize Your Life Will Be Different Than You Imagined
Originally posted on The Quirky Climber:
When I was a little girl I often dreamt about the future. I pictured myself as an astronaut, a worldwide traveler, a writer. As I grew up I pictured different scenarios for myself, as a wife, a professor, maybe an editor at some big-time New York magazine. And when…
Need a last minute Valentine’s Day gift for your partner in climb?
Well look no further! Love coupons are a tried and true win on this most corny of holidays so I went ahead and made a sheet of them. Any climber would be sure to cash in on at least a couple of these. For more last minute gifting ideas, check out my previous x-mas post on…
10 DIY Gifts for Climbers
I don’t know about you but my checking account isn’t exactly overflowing. It’s just the way of things for most outdoor enthusiasts. And while that isn’t typically a big issue, this time of year has the potential to put a strain on things. I adore the gift giving that comes with December – I love…
20 Things Every Climber Can Be Thankful For
Thankfulness is always a good strategy; especially when your hobby is dependent on technology that decades of trial and error has gone into. I try not to take the dedication of generations of climbers for granted ever, but at this time of year in particular. Of course, gear isn’t the only thing worth being thankful for…
Horse Pens 40 – Steele, AL
Ok. I need to get something off of my chest; I love outdoor climbing. I love, love, love it. But sometimes I would rather watch everyone else climb so I can just take pictures and drink tea and wear my soft puffy jacket. For whatever reason, this is the space I was in during our…
4 Road Trip Games That Are Fun For Grown-Ups
What are your road trip essentials? Mine are as follows: snacks, car games and a heavy flow of stand-up comedy. The first and last are no-brainers, obviously. But it can be hard to bring up that second thing without inviting groans from everyone else in the car. This is usually a result of either a)having…
Concerned for our planet post election? Here are 10 ways to make yourself feel better with legitimate involvement.
Well that was rough. Kind-of feels like the country just took a 50 year whip, doesn’t it? Here’s the thing, though; this isn’t even the crux of it yet so we have to keep on trucking. Did you know that activism is a great way to make yourself feel better? I stayed up really late last night…
Into Thin Air
“Climbers as a species, are simply not distinguished by an excess of prudence. And that holds especially true for Everest climbers. When presented with a chance to reach the planet’s highest summit, history shows people are surprisingly quick to abandon good judgement.” -Jon Krakauer
DIY Table Wrapped in Climbing Rope
“Build what you can and buy the rest used.” I don’t remember who told me that but dang, can you even imagine? Talk about lifestyle goals! Just wondering -when did sewing, gardening and carpentry get branded as “hobbies” instead of life skills? Because I feel like those are all fairly important. And I would rather spend…
5 Real Life Wilderness Horror Stories
Have you ever been camping or hiking in the wilderness when the vibe of the place just shifts into something unsafe? It’s is THE worst feeling. There you are, going about your business when some weirdo comes strolling along to wreck any sense of security. Ugh. Move along, man. We’re naturing here. I was camping with…
Girl on Rock 