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Article by Sarah Boisen, Southeast Ambassador SheJumps joined REI Washington DC at their Flagship store to properly kick off the impending snowy season with a Pray for Snow extravaganza! After dusting off their gnarliest neon 80’s ski garb and freshening up their signature “snow dance” moves, thousands of attendees humming, “let it snow, let it snow, let it snow” came together to celebrate winter’s arrival. REI and Ballast Point Brewing generously donated all proceeds from be

Written by: Jean-Marie Bousquet It’s no secret that men have always dominated the fly-fishing world. Women for a long time have been the minority in this field. The industry is fortunate to now have female pioneers like Camille Egdorf, Maddie Brenneman, and April Vokey paving a new path. Thanks to these female leaders, we are now seeing a significant increase of women who want to become involved in fly-fishing. Photo by David Reilly It’s not that we have anything against the

Come get rad with SheJumps and REI DC as we celebrate winter’s arrival by bringing back the 80’s! Dig out your gnarliest neon onesie and help us summon the snow with a night of with beer, music, free giveaways, and a film by Teton Gravity Research! If you’re feeling exceptionally confident, come rock your retro garb for a chance to win best-dressed in our fashion show. This event is FREE, but space is limited, so be sure to sign up with REI by following this link. We’re stoke

Jaimee Rondeau, Northeast Ambassador (NH) Alarms went off early the morning of our hike, women and girls from all over woke up bright-eyed to meet at Mount Monadnock to gear up for a sunrise hike. With clouds in the forecast we knew the skies may be gray, but the energy of our group of 24 was contagious. We set off at 4:30 a.m., a winding trail of headlamps in the mist. Hiking at night can prove more technical than hikes in the light. The pace is slower, there are more safety

For the second year in a row, a group of energetic and eager-to-learn women showed up at the Boise Gun Club to experience the art of trapshooting. We started in the clubhouse getting the basics of gun safety, gun mechanics, and opportunities for women in the sport from Liz, resident trap shooter and advocate for women in the outdoors. Volunteer, Lahoma Turner, gives a group on woman instruction. Volunteer, Liz McCleod, with a participant after a successful shot. The gun club

Article by Sarah Boisen, Southeast Ambassador Despite waking up to soggy skies, the warm, golden beauty of fall came out in full force for an intimate group of runners attending the SheJumps Trail Running 101 event in Patapsco State Park. After getting acquainted, group members of varying experience levels discovered that they were connected by a shared love for the outdoors and an eagerness to gain new skills alongside similarly adventurous women. Experienced runners shared

Mountain bikes, ramps, and  jumps  – OH MY! Over 45 girls and 25 volunteers took over Lake Padden Park in Bellingham, WA on August 26th to embark on a day full of shelter building, navigation, first aid, 10 Essentials, and mountain biking. Volunteers were welcomed with hot coffee and a variety of scones thanks to a local coffee spot  Woods Coffee, who donated all the coffee and baked goods. The Bellingham Parks and Recreation Department donated their shelter and field space w

On August 17th, SheJumps Wild Skills and RMI combined forces for a unique mountaineering school for girls ages 10-14. Throughout the day-long course, the team used Mt. Rainier’s lower slopes to learn and practice various techniques and skills necessary for climbing in glaciated terrain. RMI’s experienced guides, Gloria and Julie Anne, facilitated the instruction of key skills in mountaineering and showed participants the wonder of being in the mountains. As girls arrived at b

Written by Christy Pelland On Thursday, August 10th, girls ages 6-18 and their families joined us for a Wild Skills Adventure at Crystal Mountain. SheJumps’ Wild Skills Adventures are open community events where parents/chaperones participate with the girls. Throughout the adventure, participants are introduced to a range of technical and survival skills girls need to get out and adventure. The event start was a rolling one with groups showing up as they want between 9 am – 1

SheJumps had a hearty group of women join the challenging hike and summit yoga last Saturday in Manchester Vermont. WHAT IT RAINED? Did not bother us a bit, cause we worked up a sweat climbing up  the steeps and thoroughly enjoyed the sound of the trees in the drizzle. Thanks to Bradley’s Pro shop for sponsoring the event and hosting us for some hard earned après treats at the shop.The work rain was never spoken throughout the entire day of hiking, although we did opt for yog

Forty girls ages six to twelve arrived to Berkshire East on the perfect summer day for the first Northeast Wild Skills event. Berkshire East has been an amazing partner for many SheJumps events and their amazing donation of space made this event possible. As the girls arrived they split into three teams based on age. The girls played introduction games before we had a group yoga session. It was the perfect way to start the morning before the groups went off to the three skill

On a sunny day in July, 6 ladies got together to literally take a jump – out of a plane! After a session on land with awesome women instructors from Skydive Kapowsin and learning proper skills to safely jump out of a plane, the group headed up into the sky. What an exciting and unique way to try sky diving – I myself was not part of the event and did do the jump, but I was so impressed by the ladies that did the jump solo. Way to go!!! Everyone loved sharing the sky with a gr

This summer two SUP yoga events were hosted in Tacoma. We had beautiful sunny days to enjoy the water and the fantastic views of Commencement Bay. In both classes some women tried paddle boarding and/or yoga for the first time. Everyone had positive and enthusiastic attitudes, in typical SheJumps fashion! This resulted in fun classes and each of us challenging ourselves. The classes provided a mix of challenge and relaxation. Our dedicated instructor, Lindsay Lambert, aka the

Join SheJumps for a thrilling mountain bike ride along mossy streams and swimming holes up to the Poplar Stream Hut. Ability – This ride is appropriate for intermediate and advanced mountain bikers. You can choose a one day options with no meals or lodging. *You will have to ride back to your car on your own. Or choose the two-day option with lodging and meals. *(Lodging/meals and gear transport reserved separately by calling Maine Huts and Tails.)* Where you will enjoy a rel

Did you know that Maryland’s Patapsco State Park boasts 14,000 acres of wilderness right in your Baltimore backyard? Did you also know that within this park are endless trails just waiting for your feet to explore them? Join SheJumps and CorCycle for an afternoon of advice and adventure as we take advantage of all this beautiful region has to offer. We’ll be offering a FREE introduction to trail running where you’ll have the chance to learn about safety and trail-specific tec

Fall is a great time of year to reflect on your career goals. Camber Outdoors recently launched their new career site which connects women to careers in the outdoor industry. It’s exciting to see so many companies taking their CEO pledge to help expand women’s opportunities both in the backcountry and the boardroom. We took some time to chat with a few ladies on our SheJumps team of volunteers who also work in the outdoor industry to share more on their career paths. Looking

Join SheJumps for a sunrise hike up beautiful Mount Monadnock via the Dublin Trail. We will meet at 4:30 a.m. for registration, hike will begin promptly at 5 a.m. to catch the 7 a.m. sunrise at the summit. Please bring extra layers, water, a snack, poles if you use them, a headlamp, and a handheld flashlight. Coffee and tea will be provided in the trailhead parking lot post descent. Sat, October 14, 2017 4:30 AM – 9:00 AM EDT Location Dublin Trail Trailhead Dublin Trail Parki

Mountain hike and summit yoga on Mt Equinox. 4th annual favorite fall hike! Its under 2  hours on a gravel wooded trail hike to the summit, the last 45 minutes are challenging. Paula Pelkey of Mountain Community Yoga will lead a rejuvenating yoga practice and stretch at the top after a lunch over Panoramic mountain views of 4 states! Where: Meet at Bradley’s Pro Shop ; 2012 Depot St Manchester Center, VT When :10 am  carpool to trailhead from the shop What to bring: Good hiki

Written by: Cristy Watson, Regional Team Director The Southeast SheJumps team was thrilled when we were asked to be a part of the Girls Can Do conference in Washington, D.C. And we were even more thrilled when the doors opened and the Warner Theater was flooded with girls eager to take on the day. The day opened with a welcome message from First Lady Michelle Obama. Sarah and I had a blast talking to young girls, their moms, dads, teachers, and mentors – exposing them all to

JUMP into fly fishing with SheJumps this October in Sun Valley, Idaho! Join a fun crew of local women anglers for two days of fly fishing instruction. Whether you are new to fly fishing or just looking to increase your knowledge, this is a great opportunity to learn in a fun and supportive environment. Each day will offer instruction and practice on using gear and casting techniques from knowledgeable local anglers that are excited to see you out on the river catching fish! T