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Outdoor Recreation

Weather wise
Resources for adventuring weather-watchers.
Follow Her Lead
Heidi Pesterfield's new book chronicles the ins and outs of traditional lead climbing.
Swim Free
A beginner's guide to open-water swimming.
First Paddle
My entry into the world of whitewater paddling
A Girl's Best Friend
Resources for outdoor adventures with your dog
Surf's Up
Woo hoo! I learned to surf! Well, sort of.
Refuge
A review of Refuge, by Terry Tempest Williams.
Walking for life
An encouragement to walk for mental and physical health.
A Woman's Place
A review of Annapurna: A Woman's Place, by Arelene Blum. This book contains personal accounts and reflections on the 1978 women's expedition to Annapurna.
Telemark Skiing--the ultimate groove
A shameless plug for Ultimate Groove, a women's telemark skiing clinic.
Shred Betty
An introduction to snowboarding for the uninitiated. Sources for equipment and instruction for all abilities.
Winter Wonderland
Snowshoeing basics and resources from a snowshoe addict.
Wheelin' Women
An introduction to the world of mountain biking: suggestions on instruction, equipment, and organizations for those new to the sport.