Annika Ringen·Jun 25, 2021Putting the “Packing” in Backpacking: How I Prepared for My First Backpacking TripThe coming Monday marks the start date of my first ever backpacking trip. My boyfriend and I are spending 8 days backpacking through Baxter State Park in Maine. …Backpacking5 min readBackpacking5 min read
Annika Ringen·Jun 21, 2021Power to the Periods! How Expression Can Take Menstruation From Embarrassment to EmpowermentIt was right around mile 18 of a 20 mile day in the New Hampshire White Mountains. Myself, my boyfriend, and a friend of his were spending the day traversing the Carter Moriah Range, summiting Moriah, Middle Carter, South Carter, Carter Dome, and Wildcat A and D. At this point…Periods5 min readPeriods5 min read
Marci Nault·Mar 12, 2021How The Gear Industry Has Made it Harder for Women to Enjoy NatureThere once was a little girl who loved the woods. When no one was looking, she’d escape to the trees, climb into a nook, and read a book for hours. When she was sad or scared, the rustle of the wind, the whisper of the river, and the tranquility of…Women3 min readWomen3 min read
Marci Nault·Sep 20, 2019The DirtBagger Way of LifeAccording to the Urban Dictionary, a Dirtbagger is a person who casts off the restraints of a conventional life to pursue their passion. …Climbing3 min readClimbing3 min read