The Extreme Cyclists of Navajo Nation
The Extreme Cyclists of Navajo Nation
Plus, dating in mountain towns, podium girls, and one of the first female alpinists
What I’m reading
The Break: Female big-wave surfers prepare to compete on Mavericks’s 50-foot waves for the first time. [Bonnie Tsui and Rose Marie Cromwell for California Sunday Magazine]
One of the First Female Alpinists Was a Victorian Lady: Lucy Walker was the first woman to summit the Matterhorn and the Eiger—in a billowing dress—but she nearly vanished from history. [Kate Siber for Outside]
The Tour de France Loves Its Podium Girls: The podium program personified A.S.O.’s view of women. The organization has refused to restore a full stage race for women. It currently runs only a one-day event ahead of the men at the Tour. [Ian Austen for The New York Times]
Dating in Mountain Towns Is the Ultimate Crapshoot: One writer endures awkward morning cabin run-ins and hazardous chairlifts in the name of settling down (but still chasing snow). [Cassidy Randall for Outside]
The Extreme Cyclists of Navajo Nation: For some Navajo, cycling offers a way to connect with their landscape and heritage. [Cait Oppermann, Philip Gourevitch, and Jamie York for the New Yorker]
Finally, Women's Workout Gear with Functional Pockets: These tights and skirts each have one ingenious pocket big enough to stash all your essentials. [Kelly Bastone for Outside]
Last but not least
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Why is there almost no outdoorsy maternity apparel? (Hold the congrats, asking for a friend.) Trying to get some gear to test and there's like one brand. Outdoor mamas, any thoughts?
July 31, 2018