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Interview: Kaitlin Heatherly Is Her Own Greatest Competitor
Paraclimber Kaitlin Heatherly shares how climbing reshaped her confidence, challenged limiting beliefs, and helped her redefine what strength truly means. Her journey proves that pushing past fear, embracing challenges, and showing up authentically can turn even last place into a powerful victory.
Interview with Nicole Snell: Self-Defense and Hiking Solo as a Woman
Nicole Snell shares how self-defense goes far beyond physical techniques, empowering women to trust their intuition, take up space, and explore the outdoors with confidence. From solo hiking to everyday life, her story inspires women to feel capable, fearless, and ready for adventure.
Interview: Penny Bordokas on AdventurUs Travel
Penny Bordokas shares how women-only adventure travel transformed the way she connects with people, places, and herself. From remote wilderness journeys to everyday hikes after work, her story reveals how the outdoors brings healing, balance, and deeper human connection.
Interview: Christa Nash-Webber on a Career in the Outdoors and SAR
Search and rescue volunteer Christa Nash-Webber shares how a lifetime in the outdoors shaped her career, confidence, and commitment to inclusive adventure. Discover her inspiring journey from outdoor educator to SAR leader and why women-only spaces empower the next generation of adventurers.
Interview: Becky Marcelliano on Transitioning Into a Career in the Outdoor Industry
Marketing leader Becky Marcelliano shares how biking across the United States reshaped her understanding of adventure, access, and personal growth. Explore her inspiring journey into the outdoor industry and why making nature accessible to everyone truly matters.
Interview: Dani Reyes-Acosta on Reimagining Who Belongs in the Outdoors
Filmmaker Dani Reyes-Acosta shares how the outdoors became a space for healing, storytelling, and redefining who truly belongs in nature. Discover an inspiring conversation about community, identity, and the growing power of women’s voices in outdoor culture.
The Magical Powers of Women-Only Retreats: Stefanie's Testimonial
Stefanie shares how a women-only AdventurUs retreat helped her rediscover confidence, connection, and joy in outdoor adventure. From snowshoeing and kayaking to meaningful friendships and personal growth, her experience reveals the empowering magic of traveling and exploring alongside inspiring women.
5 things I learned during my 2023 AdventurUs Bend Escape
Rachel O shares the unexpected lessons she learned during her AdventurUs Bend Escape-from packing smarter and embracing new challenges to discovering the powerful magic of women adventuring together in nature. This heartfelt testimonial reveals how stepping outside your comfort zone can lead to confidence, connection, and lasting inner peace.
Camp AdventurUs 2026: The Women’s Adventure Retreat in Bend, Oregon, June 4-7
Escape to the Cascades for Camp AdventurUs 2026, an all-inclusive women’s adventure retreat filled with guided outdoor activities, meaningful connections, and stunning lakefront views. From hiking and kayaking to campfire nights under the stars, it’s the perfect blend of adventure, comfort, and community in Bend, Oregon.
Why Experience-Based Trips Are the Best Birthday Present for Her
Looking for a birthday gift that goes beyond flowers and jewelry? Discover why a women’s adventure trip creates lasting memories, builds confidence, and gives her an experience she’ll carry with her long after the celebration ends.
6 Life-Changing Bucket List Trips for Women Who Love Adventure
Ready to trade ordinary sightseeing for bold, confidence-building adventure? Discover six unforgettable bucket-list trips designed exclusively for women who crave connection, challenge, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences around the world.
Interview: Jen Gurecki on Redefining the Outdoors
Jen Gurecki of Coalition Snow shares how she’s redefining the outdoors by creating inclusive spaces for women and challenging industry norms. Discover her journey, inspiring adventures, and vision for a more accessible and welcoming outdoor world.
Outdoor Adventure Travel: What No One Tells You (Women’s Edition)
Dreaming of hiking alpine trails or exploring Europe’s coastlines but unsure about travel rules and preparation? This guide explains ETIAS and shows how AdventurUs makes women’s outdoor adventure travel simple, supported, and unforgettable.
When Women Lift Each Other Up, Anything is Possible
Arriving in Bend with a heavy heart and lingering self-doubt, Eliza didn’t expect a weekend of hiking and rock climbing to shift something deeper. Surrounded by women who cheered, belayed, and believed in one another, she rediscovered her strength - and the power of being lifted up together.
A Magical Experience with AdventurUs
What began as a long-held dream to visit Bend became a life-changing weekend of courage, connection, and self-discovery for Song. Through rock climbing, cold plunges, and powerful community, she found belonging in both the outdoors and within herself.
Rediscovering My Sense of Self with AdventurUs
After a year of isolation and uncertainty, Elle arrived in Bend unsure of who she was becoming. Through mountain biking, rock climbing, and the quiet power of women-centered community, she rediscovered confidence, connection, and a renewed sense of self.
What Happens When You Say Yes to Yourself
When Rachel finally said yes to a Winter Retreat in Bend, she didn’t know she was stepping into one of the bravest chapters of her life. In a space filled with supportive women, she discovered that healing doesn’t mean fear disappears - it means you don’t face it alone.
Hiking, Riding, and Biking the Camino Primitivo: An Adventure Through Northern Spain
Step away from routine and discover the quiet beauty of Northern Spain on a multisport Camino Primitivo journey designed for women. With thoughtful support, shared connection, and steady adventure, it’s travel that feels both freeing and deeply personal.
Planning Your European Adventure? Here’s What You Need to Know About ETIAS
Planning a European adventure soon and hearing new terms like ETIAS? This simple guide breaks down what ETIAS really is, who needs it, and how it fits seamlessly into stress-free European travel-especially with guided tours that handle the details for you.
Galentine’s Day: The Perfect Time to Choose a Meaningful Trip Together
This Galentine’s Day, skip the usual dinner and gift routine and create lasting memories on a women’s adventure trip. Shared journeys with AdventurUs turn connection, laughter, and exploration into stories you’ll talk about for years.