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Emo Gear Review: Edelrid Mega Jul Belay Device

Welcome to that part of the blog devoted to reviews. The Girl does reviews? (You might be asking yourself.) Yes. You just may not have noticed, because I’ve only…

5 Badass (ish) Long Weekend Adventures

Since my life has become a blur of working in an actual office, still doing all my other jobs, and also, now, becoming a beach volleyball ace (ok,…

Why “Make Every Moment Count” is Terrible Advice

  A few years ago my best friend and I decided to take a vacation together. We had always talked about maybe doing a literary tour of England (because we’re…

Depression is Harder Than Skiing

Those of you who know me know that I am not good at skiing. In fact, it’s only in the last couple of years that I have even…

Ghost Lifts and Friendly Turns at Mt. Baldy, BC

Have you ever had one of those dreams where you’re skiing at a resort in the interior of British Columbia, only the resort is actually abandoned, so instead…

Q & A: Is Your Gear Ethical?

It’s boxing week, which means you’re either avoiding the mall at all costs, or like me, you’ve had your head inside every discounted ski helmet your local shops…

101: Learn to Climb

So. You want to be a climber. Maybe you’ve seen tiny flecks of human on the Chief on your drives through Squamish, or you’ve heard that lots of…

Vantage, WA: Shoulder Season Climbing At Its Best

Thanksgiving weekend has traditionally been my last hurrah of the climbing season. Back when Vancouver had distinguishable seasons (shoulder season, ski season, climbing season), rather than the maybe-it’ll-snow-maybe-it’ll-be-20-degrees-and-sunny…

The Slow Life

I am slow. It doesn’t matter if I’m writing an article or getting ready in the morning or ski touring -no matter how fit or focused I am,…

#Outdoorwomen: How to Be Popular on Instagram

Disclaimer: I follow a lot of awesome #outdoorwomen on Instagram. It can be inspiring, to be a part of a community of women who are crushing this wilderness…