She Explores

We travel to Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia to create a story about the visible impact we leave behind on the country we live in and the countries we visit. We talk with Emily Green, director of the Torres del Paine Legacy Fund about the importance of the social, economic, and political communities teaming together to support the sustainability of the park. Gale also shadows Chilean trail volunteers as they build a new trail in Torres del Paine. We find out what motivated them to give back and what they hope to leave behind. Find out more about the Torres Del Paine Legacy Fund on their website, Instagram, and Facebook. Learn more at www.she-explores.com/podcast. Sponsored by Peak Design - Get 15% off purchases $19.95+ with code SHEEXPLORES (excludes bundles). Shop here. Join our Facebook Group! Music is by Lee Rosevere and Kai Engel.

Traci Lynn Martin is currently attempting two big goals: 1) to set a new world record for number of miles paddled in a surfski kayak 2) to be the first to circumnavigate all 5 Great Lakes in that kayak within 12 months. These are seriously big goals, but to Traci, they're just a series of little goals to show other people with Rheumatoid Arthritis what they could achieve, too. We talk with Traci about how she got into endurance kayaking, what motivated her to begin this journey, how it feels to be out there on the water day after day, and how she'll feel if she doesn't achieve those big goals. We were left feeling inspired by her mental and physical fortitude. As of yesterday, she had ~270 miles left to paddle in December for the world record. Go Traci, Go! Follow Traci's journey "Just Around the Pointe" on her website, Instagram, and Facebook. Learn more at www.she-explores.com/podcast. Sponsored by Peak Design - Get 15% off purchases $19.95+ with code SHEEXPLORES (excludes bundles). Shop here. Join our Facebook Group! Music is by Lee Rosevere, Portrayal, and PC-One.

Last winter Emma Hayward reached out to ask Gale, "What does wilderness mean to you?" Emma was working on her senior thesis project. As an environmental science major with a love for the ocean, she wanted to dig into not only the "what" of wilderness, but the "where." This episode is a piece of Emma's thesis project. It's her personal exploration to find out why wilderness is so important to us and how we make the distinction between wild and not-wild. It includes Emma's findings through survey results, research, and conversations with Dr. Nita Tallent (Cape Cod National Seashore), Dr. Craig Marin (assistant professor of SEA Semester), Rachael Miller (founder of Rozalia Project), and our own Gale Straub. Follow Emma on Instagram. Learn more at www.she-explores.com/podcast. Sponsored by Peak Design - Get 15% off purchases $19.95+ with code SHEEXPLORES (excludes bundles). Shop here. Join our Facebook Group! Music is by Kai Engel and Kevin Macleod.

We talk with Katy Fetters, founder of the movement Cerebral Palsy Strong, about how she's found adaptability and vulnerability to be her strengths on the trail, overlanding in South America, and in every day life. Katy is driven to share stories of other young people with CP as evidence that there are many ways to lead an active lifestyle with differing mobilities. Above all, Katy wants all women to channel the ability to overcome challenges, be they physical, emotional, or situational. Find Cerebral Palsy Strong stories on Instagram and through the website. Learn more at www.she-explores.com/podcast. Sponsored by Peak Design - Get 10 - 25% off sitewide (!) Thursday Nov 23rd through Tuesday Nov 28th. Join our Facebook Group! Music is by Lee Rosevere.

There's magic to be found in a small park. Writer Korrin Bishop shares Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve through the voices of three women: park superintendent Vicki Snitzler, interpretive ranger Kat Gans, and artist Jean Robertson. For the last summer season, Korrin Bishop balanced her full time job with being an artist-in-residence at Oregon Caves National Monument. In this episode, she gives us an insider's look at the ~4,500 acre park. We're drawn to what lies beneath the surface of this small community: a togetherness that results in the protection of a unique landscape and history, as well as the creation of art. Learn what it's like to work at a small park and be a part of this community. Read about 10 National Monuments at risk. Korrin's articles from her time as a writer artist in residence at Oregon Caves: Do We Need National Preserves? Yes. Here's Why. Learn more at www.she-explores.com/podcast. Sponsored by Peak Design - Be sure to check out their kickstarter this week as they revamp classics like the Capture clip! Join our Facebook Group! Music is by Lee Rosevere, Broke for Free, Anenon, Sergey Cheremisinov, Monplaisir, and Kevin Macleod.

Sarah Attar, the first female runner to represent Saudi Arabia in the Olympics, believes in the intimacy of learning a landscape on your own two feet. We talk with Sarah about the inspiration she finds in the mountain town of Mammoth Lakes, the power of tuning in to your speaking voice, and the recognition that every hill, every mile, and every accomplishment becomes a part of you. Featuring Sarah Attar. Find her on Instagram and learn more on her website. Learn more at www.she-explores.com/podcast. Sponsored by Vasque: Featuring Kelly Dona KIND : Get a free 10 pack of full-size KINDbars by visiting www.kindsnacks.com/sheexplores for more details. Just pay shipping! Join our Facebook Group! Music by Steve combs, Kai Engel, Josh Woodward, and Lee Rosevere via freemusicarchive.org.

We talk with Kylie Fly about how she's creating her own career in the outdoor industry as an adventure photographer, when it's right to say no to opportunities, and why for her, people always come first. Featuring Kylie Fly. Find her on Instagram and see more of her photography in her portfolio. Kylie's tips for making your career: 1) Put yourself out there. Whether it’s the side of a mountain, on social media, or in Peru, Kylie practices her craft by doing and showing. 2) Keep learning. Kylie emphasizes that she’s not an expert, that there’s alway more to be curious about. 3) Don’t get discouraged if it doesn’t feel like it’s happening for you, or like you’re not getting the jobs you want. Continue to do #1 - do the work that inspires. 4) Weigh the pros and cons of unpaid work. Consider how it will serve you and your goals. Consider the potential of a project beyond the current scope. 5) Take a deep breath and know it’s ok to say no sometimes. No to a work opportunity, no to a social event, no to that knot of anxiety inside your stomach. Learn more at www.she-explores.com/podcast. Sponsored by Vasque: Featuring Sherry Winslow, member of Vasque's Thru Hike Syndicate KIND : Get a free 10 pack of full-size KINDbars by visiting www.kindsnacks.com/sheexplores for more details. Just pay shipping! Join our Facebook Group! Music by steve combs, Kai Engel, Josh Woodward, Lee Rosevere, and Fog Lake via freemusicarchive.org.

Host Gale takes her twin sister Lora backpacking for the very first time. They spend the night in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. The hope? To be tired but happy, together. Featuring Lora and Gale Straub. Learn more at www.she-explores.com/podcast. Sponsored by Vasque KIND : Get a free 10 pack of full-size KINDbars by visiting www.kindsnacks.com/sheexplores for more details. Just pay shipping! Join our Facebook Group! Music by steve combs, Josh Woodward, Lee Rosevere, and Fog Lake via freemusicarchive.org.

The smallest moments can have a real impact on our lives. We reflect on those moments in the outdoors, in the workplace, and in our personal lives. In this episode, we hear from a solo sailor approaching fifty years old, an adventure photographer on a mission to learn how to surf, an entrepreneur letting go after a loss, and a cancer survivor celebrating with a hike - among others. Recorded in part at No Man's Land Film Festival in Carbondale, CO. Featuring: Adventure photographer and filmmaker: Kat Carney Entrepreneur and co-founder of Wylder Goods: Jainee Dial Filmmaker and artist: Margie Woods Artist: Lisa Kowieski Co-Owner & Operator Alpacka Raft: Sarah Tingey Voice Submissions from: Greta Matos Lianna Lee Kathleen Merrick Janet Seabrands Aubrey Moore Lindsay Kovar Sponsored by Vasque KIND : Get a free 10 pack of full-size KINDbars by visiting www.kindsnacks.com/sheexplores for more details. Just pay shipping! Music by steve combs, kai engel, Josh Woodward, Lee Rosevere, and Fog Lake via freemusicarchive.org.

Ever feel like you need permission to try something new? We talk with Amanda Machado, author of the Vox essay "The Strangeness of Being a Latina who Loves Hiking." Amanda brings up the astute point that we so often look around us for permission to take a risk, when we just might not find it within our close circles. Amanda's advice? Go for it anyway. We talk with Amanda about growing up in Florida, how she got into hiking and backpacking, and traveling the world in her 20's. Most importantly, we find out what she's passionate about right now, the ways in which she's merging her interests and her communities, and how she's using her talents as a writer to reach people. Learn more on the episode page via she-explores.com/podcast. Read Amanda's writing via her portfolio site, www.amandaemachado.com. Donate to Latino Outdoors and learn more about their mission. Music is by Lee Rosevere, Kai Engel, and Chris Zabriskie via Freemusicarchive.org Thanks to our sponsor, Oru Kayak. Links mentioned in this episode: Amanda's Portfolio Vox Article: The Strangeness of Being a Latina Who Loves Hiking Latino Outdoors She Explores Podcast Facebook Group