See Her Outside: Stories From Women Who Adventure
See Her Outside: Stories From Women Who Adventure
Podcast Description
Get inspired with lessons from adventure that can't be learned indoors.
Hear stories of women with a passion for the outdoors, from everyday athletes to activists breaking societal barriers to nature.
By pushing limits in the wild, these women discover that they're more capable than they first thought-- and you are, too.
Our nonprofit programs and adventure scholarships increase access to adventure for girls & women+, so that you'll always See Her Outside.
Brought to you by the Alliance for Gender Equity in Outdoor Adventure.
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Explores themes of gender equity in outdoor adventures, personal growth through challenging pursuits, and cultural perspectives in nature with episodes featuring topics like women's climbing experiences, personal advocacy in outdoor spaces, and the impact of chronic illness on adventure.
Get inspired with lessons from adventure that can’t be learned indoors.
Hear stories of women with a passion for the outdoors, from everyday athletes to activists breaking societal barriers to nature.
By pushing limits in the wild, these women discover that they’re more capable than they first thought– and you are, too.
Our nonprofit programs and adventure scholarships increase access to adventure for girls & women+, so that you’ll always See Her Outside.
Brought to you by the Alliance for Gender Equity in Outdoor Adventure.
Summit Scholarship applications close on Jan. 31, 2026 and
The First 50k Sisterhood applications close on Jan. 10, 2026!
Paula Murray didn’t start backpacking until she was nearly 60 years old, and now she can’t get enough.
Paula lives in the Wasatch Mountain Range in northern Utah and has been a professional machine quilter for 31 years. She and her husband, Tom, have six children and 12 grandchildren. Paula’s story is an inspiring example of living an adventurous life no matter your age.
Paula and Angie talked about:
- Her first backpacking trip through the Paria Canyon and how it “blew open a door”
- Tips for women who want to solo backpack
- Menopause and relearning what her body was capable of
- The beauty and freedom that comes with aging
- How being self-employed helps her prioritize adventure
- Tips for raising kids who love the outdoors from day one
- Training for the rest of life, not for one event
Share this episode with a friend you want to go backpacking with!
Check out these resources:
📅 Summit Scholarship Foundation (Applications close Jan. 31)
🏃♀️ First 50k Sisterhood (Applications close Jan. 10)
✨ The Cairn Project’s newsletter
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Brought to you by the Alliance for Gender Equity in Outdoor Adventure (GEA Alliance).
Hosted by Angie Lake and edited by Alyson Castonguay.
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