Taking Risks: Creating An Environment for Success
June 10, 2013
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If we’re presented with a situation that is unfamiliar in every way, we’re predisposed to feel more fear and unease. We might even experience terror and an inability and unwillingness to move forward or try it. Even when our intellectual brain is telling us that it’s okay. We must take care of the emotional toll and experience as well.
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The Contradictions of Risk: Navigating the Balance Between Caution and Courage
June 05, 2013
I’m delighted to bring you a guest post from John Soltys. He has truly wise words and great thought-provoking insights about the contradictions of being both risk-averse and risk-ready depending on the situation.
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Girls Rock! The Importance of Women Adventure Partners in Outdoor Sports
May 22, 2013
One thing I realized is that men and women approach physical endeavors differently because their bodies are different. This is particularly true when you hike or climb in the backcountry, because you have to learn how to apply your particular body to an obstacle to overcome it.
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It’s Raining: Monday Morning Excuse
May 20, 2013
We’ve all been there. The run is on the calendar. We’ve juggled our schedule to allow enough time for it. We’re psyched and ready.
As we look outside, the gray skies have broken open and rain is pouring down. The rain-streaked window feels like a betrayal. Why now?
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Learning to Ski As a Thirtysomething: Late-blooming Athlete Jenn Fields
May 14, 2013
Finding a sport you love is a lot like dating. It takes time (and a lot of trial and error) to find something that’s compatible with your interest, time, location and gut instinct. As late-blooming athletes, it can be particularly challenging if we believe we’re not actually athletes at all. It might seem that there isn’t a sport that exists that we’ll actually like. We might even start to believe that any kind of physical activity is out of our reach.
Today’s story, by guest Jenn Fields, is one of perseverance, humor, and ultimately hope.
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Name Your Gremlin: Winner Announced!
May 10, 2013
I had no idea how hard choosing a winner would be. Seriously. Every single entry resonated and tugged at my heart.
Thank you to everyone who entered the Name Your Gremlin contest and shared your stories.
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Name Your Gremlin Contest: Win Your Own Gremlin!
May 03, 2013
In celebration of the launch of the new look for Expand Outdoors, I want to offer you a chance to win a Gremlin of your very own. (And it's adorable, so there's that.)
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Announcing the New and Improved Expand Outdoors Website!
May 02, 2013
It’s LIVE!!
I’m incredibly excited. And relieved and proud of the work that’s gone into this baby. No doubt you’ve noticed a whole new look for Expand Outdoors. Check out the home page for the full new look.
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Rediscovering the Outdoors: 55-Year-Old Late-Blooming Athlete Gets Ready For Five Days on the Pacific Crest Trail
April 18, 2013
After her kids were grown and out of the house, 55-year-old late-blooming athlete Kelli Bullard found herself with a lot of extra time and no plan. She thought back to her childhood and her love of the outdoors and then took a leap of faith, entering a contest hosted by Backpacker magazine.
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