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- Aug 27, 2018
- 8 min
Wild Skills Mountain Camp: Rainier
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
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- Aug 7, 2018
- 3 min
RECAP: SheJumps Whitewater Rafting in Richmond, VA
Article by Alicia Monahan, Southeast Region Ambassador We were stoke to hold a Whitewater Rafting event in Richmond, VA, especially since there was so much interest in doing a whitewater rafting trip via the Facebook group. There was stoke, as well as hesitation, as some wanted to raft, but did not want a crazy and intense adventure. This trip was perfect for those who wanted an intro to rafting, and/or to simply experience the James River. Over a week out, the forecast was
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- Jul 25, 2018
- 3 min
2018 Wild Skills Basics: Boise
Boise summers are filled with camping, rivers, lakes, hiking, biking, and all sorts adventures. We want our community of young females to possess the skills they need to safely explore the outdoors with their families. On June 2nd twenty-nine girls flocked to the Jim Hall Foothills Learning Center for the third annual Boise Wild Skills. SheJumps’ Wild Skills youth events teach young girls the survival and technical skills they need for outdoor adventuring. To help us out, we
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- Jul 24, 2018
- 2 min
SheJumps Wild Skills Adventure: McCall
It’s always a treat to wake up to a chilly summer morning in Idaho and that’s exactly what we did on Sunday, July 22nd at Brundage Mountain Resort. Our Wild Skills adventure morning warmed up quickly with an enthusiastic group of girls and their families flocked to the mountains for a fun day of hiking and education. Kathy Schon started off the morning off by leading us through a fun and refreshing yoga practice. Once we were warmed up, the crew filled their packs healthy sna
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- Jun 26, 2018
- 5 min
Wild Skills Junior Wildland Firefighter: Hood River RECAP
Kickstarted by an idea to spin off our successful Junior Ski Patrol program, SheJumps Wild Skills along with the help of dedicated volunteer Meaghan Gaffney, USDA and Oregon Wildland Firefighters created Junior Wildland Firefighter; a day camp that introduces girls to the facets of wildland firefighting while interacting with the strong women of the firefighting community. The day camp mimicked the experience of a hand crew throughout the day. In a real fire situation, a hand
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- Jun 17, 2018
- 5 min
Summer Raffles 2018
Announcing Our Summer Raffle Partners This June, SheJumps is kicking off another season filled with fun and educational outdoor programs. Everyone who’s been to a SheJumps event, knows our raffles are not to be missed! This summer we are grateful for the continued support of partners we’ve worked with already like Deuter, Hestra, Mountain Khakis, Rumpl, and Western Rise. We’re over the moon to bring new raffle partners as we announce working with Flylow, Orvis, She Emerges an
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- Nov 13, 2017
- 4 min
SheJumps Launches In Steamboat with Women’s Fly-fishing Clinic
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
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- Sep 20, 2017
- 4 min
RECAP: SheJumps Downhill Day at Massanutten Bike Park
Article by Kelly Drewnowski, Southeast Region Director It was a beautiful summer-like September morning when 10 brave women from the Southeast met at Massanutten Resort in Virginia to embark on a thrilling day of downhill mountain biking. As the ladies were fitted for bikes, helmets, and pads, they received swag bags loaded with sunscreen, lip balm, coffee, wipes, and more, all donated by our great local and national partners. The intimate group quickly became aquatinted and
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- Sep 14, 2017
- 2 min
RECAP: DC Adventure Film Festival
Article by Sarah Boisen, Southeast Ambassador SheJumps had a fantastic weekend partnering with the DC Adventure Film Festival in Washington, D.C. where Girafficorns passed along tips and tricks for making the most of time spent on the trail. We covered female-specific Leave No Trace principals, and discussed best practices for reducing one’s impact when adventuring in the great outdoors. Participants had the opportunity to dig into conversation about what makes the trail expe
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- Sep 10, 2017
- 6 min
Turning your passion into your profession
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
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- Sep 9, 2017
- 1 min
2017 Boise Wild Skills – Recap
Written by Kim Holloway and Stacey Hopstad Seventy two girls flocked to the Jim Hall Foothills Learning Center on a hot August day for the second annual Boise Wild Skills.
We were excited to welcome back some of our favorite community partners; Outdoor Exchange, Air St. Luke’s, Idaho Mountain Search and Rescue, and Albertsons. New to Wild Skills Boise this year, was the addition of a mountain biking station. We were thrilled to include Boise Bicycle Project to round our grou
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- Aug 27, 2017
- 1 min
Jump Camp at Olympic Park
Written by: Jen Fredsall, SheJumps Ambassador It’s that time of year again! No sadly not the beginning of ski season. But we did get to put on skis at the Utah Olympic Park and jump into the pools! But first, we needed to practice on the trampolines where everyone progressed to trying front flips! Then it was off to the ramps where new friends were made and fears were conquered! Thank you to our wonderful partners for helping us make this happen! Ecolips
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- Aug 14, 2017
- 4 min
SheJumps Downhill Day at Massanutten Bike Park
Come join us for the first SheJumps Downhill Day at the Massanutten Bike Park. Massanutten’s new Mountain Bike Park features beginner-friendly terrain, perfect for an introduction to downhill mountain biking, while also offering an exciting experience for veteran riders. This will be an awesome way to try out downhilling, obtain valuable instruction, and hit the trails with new friends. The day will start with a 75 minute lesson on the lower trails with professional instructi
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- Jul 31, 2017
- 3 min
RECAP: SheJumps into the Trees
Article by Lori Tuskey, Event Host SheJumps into the trees was such a neat and different experience. Our small group of mothers and daughters was perfect for this event. It was a beautiful sunny morning and we got to climb a gorgeous tree in Forest Hill Park in Richmond, Virginia. We learned how to climb like an arborist from a professional arborist with Riverside Outfitters. We met our fellow SheJumpers and RO staff member, Jocelyn, in front of The Stone House. We got some g
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- Jun 22, 2017
- 4 min
Recap: SheJumps Into Surfing 2017
Article and photos by Kelly Drewnowski, Southeast Region Director On a bright, sunny Saturday in June, more than 35 women and young girls from five states gathered on the sands of the North Croatan Surfing Area in Virginia Beach, Virginia to partake in a one-day surf camp with the goal of learning a new sport in a fun, supportive environment. The weather could not have been better that morning as the participants checked in and received their swag bags (reusable grocery bags
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- Jun 20, 2017
- 3 min
SheJumps Downhill MTB at Sugarbush Resort- July 30
Come join SheJumps and sugarbush Resort for Women’s Downhill Day, in Warren Vermont. This is a great way to introduce yourself to downhill mountain biking, or hit the trails with new friends. Basic instruction is provided to those who have not ridden downhill before. You must pre register via Eventbrite for this event. If you want to rent a bike, you have to call Sugarbush Resort Rental Shop and reserve it. The cost does not include a ticket, the ticket needs to be purchased
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- Jun 19, 2017
- 1 min
SheJumps into The Trees
Join SheJumps for a unique opportunity to try recreational tree climbing with Riverside Outfitters. Instructors will teach the techniques that professional arborists use for ascending into trees on a vertical tree climb and limb walking. The Riverside Outfitters staff of expert climbers will provide all the encouragement, coaching and care climbers need to move beyond their initial comfort zone and realize the rewards of accomplishment. This event is open to girls age 5 to ad
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- Jun 8, 2017
- 1 min
GMC Long Trail Hike and Alpine slide, Peru Vt- July 1
Join SheJumps and The Green Mountain Club for a wooded trail hike up the Long Trail from Rtes 11/30 in Manchester to summit Bromley Mountain. At the summit, enjoy the view of surrounding mountain ranges of Vermont, NY and MA, before walking down to mid-mountain for a free Alpine Slide ride to the bottom at Bromley Mountain’s Adventure park and parking lot. A high altitude ZIPLINE can also be ridden with a purchase of a $20 ticket From the Bromley Mountain Adventure Park at
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- Jun 5, 2017
- 1 min
SheJumps Bike Clinic at 2nd Track Sports
The guys at 2nd Tracks in Salt Lake have done it again! We had a great bike maintenance clinic lead by Tim. He answered all of our questions from changing a tubeless and tube tire, to what essentials should be in our pack. (Don’t forget extra CO2 cartridges!) He also helped us with what checks we should do before a ride and how to lube the chain properly. We’re all now armed with the tools to take care of our bike and how to fix it on the fly! HUGE thanks to our partners
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