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Written by Wild Skills Director, Christy Pelland We hosted our first overnight Wild Skills Mountain Camp July 29-August 2 at Mt Rainier National Park thanks in part to our partners Clif, Y.E.T.I., Bight Gear and RMI Expeditions. This unique camp experience ranged from learning camping best practices to mountaineering skills needed to climb big peaks to creating art during your adventures. On Day 1, Sunday, July 29, campers met up with our team in Des Moines, WA for a gear che

Written by: Linsey Warren Music has this associative power. The power to invoke old memories and sentiments as well as guide our hearts towards new adventures. Memories can be pulled forth from hidden depths by a simple chord, or alternatively, a few well timed lyrics can lift our flagging spirits and weary feet, and carry us home. Personally, I have a lot of outdoor memories that are closely associated with music, and whether it’s the memory or the music, one naturally inspi

Logic vs. Emotion when decision making Written by: Linsey Warren Maybe I set myself up for this ‘confrontation’. Maybe it was a long-time building. Maybe the water had been boiling for a while and this was the boil over point. Years of relentlessly pursuing the hundred highest peaks in Washington (aka the Bulger list) had pushed me just as far emotionally as it had physically. I was hoping to make this the last year. And that hope was out of control. It was April. A relativel

Written by: Cathy O’Dowd I’ve spent much of my adult life attempting activities that were seen as profoundly masculine, where women were scarce or absent, and I’ve discovered that there is a lot we can do to fight past the ‘man’s world’ myth. “Well, George, we knocked the bastard off.” These were the first words Edmund Hillary said on meeting teammate George Lowe, after he and Tenzing Norgay became the first men to reach the top of Everest, the world’s highest mountain. It’s

Whether you’re a climbing fanatic, knocking one adventure off the bucket list or want to help inspire a new generation of outdoor women, the Mt. Rainier Climb will give you an experience unlike any other. You’ll receive fundraising support, gear lists, physical training schedule, conditioning recommendations and a community of women rooting for your success. If you’ve ever wanted to summit one of the world’s most amazing peaks, now’s your chance! SheJumps will be hosting our

Written by: Katherine Jondro, Oregon Ambassador It’s November as I write this. The leaves are still changing in places and the temps are slowly chilling, but there’s snow falling in the mountains and there’s an indisputable buzz in the air. While many are still loving the fall weather, this isn’t for them; this is for all of you powder hounds – checking the higher elevation forecasts daily, snow dancing before bed, and eagerly awaiting your chance to lay your first turns of t

Participants of the event have conquered Mt. Shuksan, a beautiful mountain in the PNW. Mother nature cooperated with gorgeous weather and endless mountain views.  All money raised by this event was  directly donated to support the youth initiative events in the Wild Skills programs. A few other photos from the trip below. Spotting a SheJumps hat worn by one of the guides on the trip. Big THANK YOU to all the climbers, the Alpine Ascents International guides as well as the AAI

Lorraine Huber Shares What It’s Like to Shred One of the Most Dangerous Peaks in the World Written by: Anna Bernard It stands at 14,692 feet tall, is nearly symmetrical and is one of the highest peaks that resides in The Alps. The Matterhorn is known as one of the deadliest peaks in the world and undeniably one of the most beautiful. In May of 2016, four women welcomed the challenge as they skied down the Matterhorn’s east face. Lorraine Huber, Giulia Monego, Melissa Presslab

SheJumps has partnered with Alpine Ascents International to put together a climb for a cause! Participants of the event will be conquering Mt. Shuksan, a beautiful mountain in the PNW. All money raised by this event will be directly donated to support the youth initiative events in the Wild Skills programs. The climb is filling up quickly so grab a spot now. Once full, a wait-list will be started and if enough parties are interested, a second climb will be considered. Date: A

It’s hard to believe that this year will be the 5th Annual SheJumps Alpine Finishing School–an all-women’s ski mountaineering course held at the Selkirk Lodge outside of Revelstoke, British Columbia. Last year, ski superstar and Girls Do Ski founder, Leah Evans, joined us for the trip. Here’s what she had to say about it. We still have a few spots open for the week of April 30-May 7, sign up and more info here.  -Claire Smallwood We can all learn something from each other, we

SheJumps and Salt Lake Climbers Alliance presents: Denali Diamond: a Path Shaped by Sandbags, Doughnuts, and Sitting Bivies Come hear the tale of two formidable climbers, Jewell Lund and Chantel Astorga, send the beautiful and awe-inspiring Denali Diamond; a journey filled with fun, fierceness and fantastic people (and almost enough food). Please RSVP for this fun event using the eventbrite link. Date: Thursday February 18th Time: 7:30 Cost: $5 –> Register Here Contact: Eli

Mission: Wild Skills is a day for young girls to learn the skills they need for outdoor adventuring. Our goal is to see girls learning, having fun and connecting in an encouraging environment with amazing instruction and support. We want this to be a day they will remember, one that will spark a lifetime of passion for the outdoors and will remind them that they are capable of anything! SheJumps Youth Initiatives & The Mountaineers are proud to present a day of learning Wild

Liz Daley was a female American splitboard mountaineer who passed away in an avalanche in September 29, 2014. Liz touched the lives of thousands of people during her short life on this planet, and her ambitious sense of adventure, technical skills, and strength was overshadowed only by her trademark positive attitude that left impressions on all her knew her. In her honor, SheJumps created the Liz Daley Scholarship fund that will live on to support women’s goals in the realm

Ladies, awesome new event coming up in April you should check it out. SheJumps Ski Mountaineering Course at Crested Butte Mountain Resort. This course is designed for the advanced skier/rider woman who wants to take it to the next level in the Colorado mountains. Students will receive an introduction to the techniques and mindset needed for true Colorado ski mountaineering. During the four day progression, the course cover fundamental mountaineering skills. To maximize learn

Our newest jumper is professional big mountain skier and mountaineer, Caroline Gleich. We caught up with her to get her thoughts on what it’s like to be a woman in the ski industry and what drives her boundless passion for the outdoors! Hometown: Salt Lake City, Utah Quote: “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” Wayne Gretzky You’ve been skiing and an avid outdoors-woman since you were really little, how did you start? My parents were always frugal travelers, so natura