Gals in the Wild Podcast Gals in the Wild

In this week's episode, we talk with Averi Melcher about her college turned life project called The Pedal Project. Averi has traveled all over via bike, but she's also done a few other things that you might love, too. We talk a lot about traveling alone, but also the challenges we have to overcome as women when it comes to travel and the things ingrained in ourselves that hold us back. Listen to this episode if you like to laugh, feel inspired, or want to try something new!

Quotes to look forward to in this episode from Averi:

"I was embarrassed to ask questions."

"There's almost a barrier to entry to the outdoors."

"Am I going to ask someone this question and be comfortable or suffer through this? Either way, it's going to be painful."

Follow Averi's journey with The Pedal Project:

www.instagram.com/thepedalproject

www.thepedalproject.org

Meet Marie. She's been through a lot and now she's turned her life into an adventure as she pursues full-time adventure photography on the road. In this episode, we talk about photography, overcoming life's struggles, and hitting the road with a cute pupper.

Quotes you NEED to hear from this week's episode:

"I think everything in my life would have been on a surface level instead of actually asking myself, how would I feel fulfilled?"

"Trying to take the same path as someone else can lead you to be completely discouraged."

"It's where innovation and creativity is born, it's not from a roadmap."

Follow Marie, her husband, and cute pup, Oliver, on their journey over at:

www.instagram.com/adventuresofmarievanderpool
www.instagram.com/marievanderpoolphoto
www.marievanderpoolphotography.com

In today's episode, we get into the nitty-gritty of rock climbing with avid rock climber, Jess Barton. From learning route numbers to lead climbing, we talk about all of the questions we've been getting from GITW members about rock climbing. You'll even find some cool rock climbing resources featured in this episode, too!

Great quotes from Jess in this episode:
"Your brain doesn't know the difference between a real or perceived fear."

"Body and strength can only get you so far."

Cool resources to check out for Climbing Chicks:
Mountain Project (Rock Climbing Routes App): https://www.mountainproject.com/mobile-app

Expresso Lessons (Technical Rock Climbing Book): https://amzn.to/2riiWON

The Rock Warrior's Way (Mental Rock Climbing Book): https://amzn.to/2P6IGXC

Follow Jess on her rock climbing adventures from Portland, OR, to Boulder, CO:
Rock Climbing: www.instagram.com/jessplorations
Van Life: www.instagram.com/live.play.dream