Putting Two Women Into the Record Books of Human Achievement
Plus, breastfeeding at UTMB and endurance-apparel brands offering extended sizing
Jumping right in today.
Your Outdoors, Your Vote
The future of the wild places we love could very well be decided on November 6. Presenting our guide to the politicians, ideas, and news you should know—before filling out your ballot.
What I’m reading
The Race Car Driver Who Powered a Bike Speed Record: This isn’t some cavalier attempt at raising the bar. It’s about a vision of putting two women into the record books of human achievement. [Shea Holbrook and Annie Pokorny for Outside]
The Right Photo for a Wrong Time: “Yes, if I could have deferred that place I absolutely would have done so. I had my place in 2014 and I lost that because I was pregnant and I couldn’t defer it...I knew that it would be a long time before I got another place.” [Katherine Turner for Strava]
Endurance-Apparel Brands that Offer Extended Sizing: Finally, gearmakers are getting that not all female athletes are a size 6—and they’re designing performance apparel to reflect that. [Amanda Loudin for Outside]
Type-A Outdoorspeople: The TV Show ‘Camping’ Is for You: Anyone who has recreated with clashing personalities will relate to the not always likable but always entertaining characters on HBO’s new show. [Heather Hansman for Outside]
Slow clap for the Girl Scouts
