See Her Outside: Stories From Women Who Adventure

Angie Marie | The GEA Alliance
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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.

  1. 🏔️ Navigating Bipolar Disorder While Pursuing High Altitude Mountaineering Goals with Viv Serrano

    FEB 5

    🏔️ Navigating Bipolar Disorder While Pursuing High Altitude Mountaineering Goals with Viv Serrano

    Viv Serrano is a mountaineer who progressed from local trails to the summits of Aconcagua, Kilimanjaro, Rainier, and Hood—and she's just getting started. But what sets Viv apart as an athlete is her honesty. She navigates bipolar disorder, manages stabilizing medications, and still shows up for the kind of training that demands a lot from both mind and body. Hear about: Climbing Kilimanjaro on an all-women’s team as a Summit Scholarship recipientDeciding to climb Aconcagua, then getting diagnosed with bipolar disorder while trainingWhy Viv almost quit mountaineering and the words that kept her goingTraining modifications and medication considerationsWhat the outdoor community needs to talk about more: medication, therapy, and mental health acceptanceSupporting women by becoming a Trailblazer with The Cairn ProjectMisconceptions about mood disordersRead Viv’s blog post: 5 Things I Did to Train for Aconcagua as a Person Who Struggles with Mental Health Issues Send this episode to a friend who loves real talk about mental health in outdoor adventure! Check out these resources: 📱 ⁠⁠@Viviautumn18 on IG⁠ ⁠⁠⁠➡️ The Cairn Project on IG⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠✨ The Cairn Project's newsletter⁠⁠⁠ 🥾⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Become a Trailblazer⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📅⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Summit Scholarship Foundation⁠⁠⁠ Like this episode? Leave a 5-star rating and review on your podcast app. Make sure you subscribe to the⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠See Her Outside Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ so you don’t miss a story! Brought to you by the Alliance for Gender Equity in Outdoor Adventure (GEA Alliance). Hosted by Angie Lake and edited by Alyson Castonguay.

    47 min

  2. JAN 29

    Athletes are Advocates to Speak Out Against Fascism in the USA: Tips for Speaking Up Even When It's Scary

    The courage you use in your outdoor adventures is the same courage you can use to resist fascism. This is an unpolished but urgent bonus episode, in light of recent events in Minnesota and within the USA government. Athlete Colleen MacDonald joins Angie Lake to talk about why athletes and outdoor enthusiasts need to be using their voices right now to counter fascism and discrimination in the United States. If you've ever thought "I'm just an athlete" or "why does my voice matter?", this episode is for you, and we hope you share it with your network as an important conversation starter. We talk about: Why outdoor athletes are uniquely positioned to advocate for justiceThe parallels between athletic discomfort and advocacy discomfortHow to use your voice even when you don't have all the answersWhy brands and sponsored athletes staying silent is so damagingThe importance of small businesses taking stands over corporate PR statementsPractical ways to take action: calling senators, donating, storytellingHow to show up imperfectly and keep goingWhy everything, including your sport, is political Please share this conversation with your peers, friends, and fellow athletes. Resources mentioned: ☎️ 5 Calls - links + scripts for calling your elected officials: ⁠https://5calls.org⁠ Find Your Senators:  https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htmFind Your Representative: https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representativeChop Wood, Carry Water: Substack of updates and small daily actions (+ scripts) for standing up for democracy : https://chopwoodcarrywaterdailyactions.substack.comImmigrant defense project: news, printable cards, resources to help you be a good community member and help your neighbors : https://www.immigrantdefenseproject.orgImmigrant legal resource center: education, training and resources for community: https://www.ilrc.org  ICE Rapid Response: local numbers, connect with a rapid response team in your area  https://icerr.com⁠➡️ The Cairn Project on IG⁠ @thecairnproject⁠✨ The Cairn Project's newsletter⁠See Her Outside episode with Alex Garcia Like this episode? Leave a 5-star rating and review on your podcast app! Make sure you subscribe to the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠See Her Outside Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ so you don’t miss a story! Brought to you by the Alliance for Gender Equity in Outdoor Adventure (GEA Alliance). Hosted by Angie Lake and edited by Alyson Castonguay.

    41 min
  3. Women's Climbing, Imposter Syndrome + The Creative Process: Grit Lit Featured Author Lauren DeLaunay Miller

    JAN 22

    Women's Climbing, Imposter Syndrome + The Creative Process: Grit Lit Featured Author Lauren DeLaunay Miller

    Ever put so much work into an adventure or creative project that you feel a bit sad when it's over? Lauren Delaunay Miller is the editor of "Valley of Giants: Stories from Women at the Heart of Yosemite Climbing," and also a producer and award-winning audio reporter. "Valley of Giants" features 40 stories of women and rock climbing, going all the way back to the 1930s. We talk about: The challenges and beauty of editing a rock climbing anthologyParallels in imposter syndrome between writing and outdoor sportsThe unglamorous side of creative projects and authorship and managing expectationsThe "adventure blues" and post-publishing bluesThe strengths of women in climbingTips for aspiring writers and creatives Love adventure books like Lauren's? Grit Lit is our quarterly subscription box meets book club, celebrating women and adventure. Members get a box every quarter full of woman-created goodies, including a nature-inspired book. Interested in becoming a part of Grit Lit? Head to ⁠⁠cairnproject.org/grit-lit⁠⁠ to join and get a welcome box! It’s a great gift for a friend, too. More info: Grit Lit: ⁠https://cairnproject.org/grit-lit⁠Lauren's work: https://www.laurendmiller.com/ Like this episode? Leave a 5-star rating and review on your podcast app! Make sure you subscribe to the See Her Outside Podcast so you don’t miss a story! Brought to you by the Alliance for Gender Equity in Outdoor Adventure (GEA Alliance). Hosted by Angie Marie Lake, edited by Alyson Castonguay.

    18 min
  4. Aging Adventurously, Raising Outdoorsy Kids, and Solo Backpacking with Paula Murray

    JAN 8

    Aging Adventurously, Raising Outdoorsy Kids, and Solo Backpacking with Paula Murray

    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 backpackMenopause and relearning what her body was capable ofThe beauty and freedom that comes with agingHow being self-employed helps her prioritize adventureTips for raising kids who love the outdoors from day oneTraining 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 on IG ✨ The Cairn Project's newsletter 🥾 Become a Trailblazer Like this episode? Leave a 5-star rating and review on your podcast app! Make sure you subscribe to the⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠See Her Outside Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ so you don’t miss a story! Brought to you by the Alliance for Gender Equity in Outdoor Adventure (GEA Alliance). Hosted by Angie Lake and edited by Alyson Castonguay.

    46 min
  5. 9 Tips to Run Your First Ultramarathon in 2026, and the First 50k Sisterhood Scholarship

    12/26/2025

    9 Tips to Run Your First Ultramarathon in 2026, and the First 50k Sisterhood Scholarship

    First 50k Sisterhood applications open Dec. 27, 2025! Curious about running a trail ultramarathon? Host Angie Lake shares nine tips for running your first ultra, covering how to prepare your body, train your mind, and embrace what we call "the Spirit of the Wild Woman." Plus, learn about the First 50k Sisterhood, a new scholarship program that will help 15 women train together for their first 50K at Wild Woman Trail Runs in June 2026. Angie shares about: The 80/20 training methodStrength training as a non-negotiableEating carbs without guiltReframing hard momentsSetting process goals instead of just time goalsGiving problems time to get betterFinding community in ultra runningSigning up because it's hardYour own running story matters Get ready to submit your application to the First 50k Sisterhood! Applications open 12/27/2025 through 1/10/2026. Learn more here. Check out these resources: 📱 ⁠⁠Wild Woman Trail Runs website🏃‍♀️ Wild Woman on IG⁠⁠⁠➡️ The Cairn Project on IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✨ The Cairn Project's newsletter⁠⁠⁠🥾⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Become a Trailblazer⁠⁠⁠⁠📅⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Summit Scholarship Foundation⁠⁠⁠🎙️⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Share your story on this podcast! Submit for Field Notes here.⁠⁠⁠⁠Like this episode? Leave a 5-star rating and review on your podcast app! Make sure you subscribe to the⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠See Her Outside Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ so you don’t miss a story! Brought to you by the Alliance for Gender Equity in Outdoor Adventure (GEA Alliance). Hosted by Angie Marie Lake and edited by Alyson Castonguay.

    28 min
  6. 🎥 Becoming an Adventure Filmmaker with Brittain Noel (and BTS of the Adventure Lens Grant)

    12/11/2025

    🎥 Becoming an Adventure Filmmaker with Brittain Noel (and BTS of the Adventure Lens Grant)

    Summit Scholarship applications open on Dec. 15, 2025! Here’s the story of one of our past recipients. Brittain Noel is a storyteller whose practice began in childhood and followed her through foster care, to Tibet, across Asia and into the mountains she climbs today.  Navigating an upbringing by adults with mental illness, Britt found nature and climbing as a way to heal. Her work blends documentary texture with a deep interest in how people find belonging, courage and humor in the moments that feel hardest. Britt and Angie talk about: How Britt broke into professional productionMoving to Tibet and making decisions to travel the worldThe inaugural Adventure Lens Grant processHer mentorship from Savannah CumminsThe Peruvian Andes: Ishinca & Tocllaraju trip recap and what it was like to both film and climbCreating “Vamos a la Playa,” the film from the tripTips for aspiring creative professionals in outdoor media Get ready to submit your application to the Summit Scholarships! Applications open 12/15. Learn more here: https://www.summitscholarship.org/summit-scholarship-2026 Check out these resources: 📱 ⁠Britt on IG 🎥 Britt's film: Vamos a la Playa ⁠⁠➡️ The Cairn Project on IG⁠⁠ ⁠⁠✨ The Cairn Project's newsletter⁠⁠ 🥾⁠ ⁠⁠Become a Trailblazer⁠⁠⁠ 📅⁠ ⁠⁠Summit Scholarship Foundation⁠⁠ 🎙️⁠ ⁠⁠Share your story on this podcast! Submit for Field Notes here.⁠⁠⁠ Like this episode? Leave a 5-star rating and review on your podcast app! Make sure you subscribe to the⁠⁠⁠ ⁠See Her Outside Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ so you don’t miss a story! Brought to you by the Alliance for Gender Equity in Outdoor Adventure (GEA Alliance). Hosted by Angie Marie Lake and edited by Alyson Castonguay.

    48 min
  7. How We Built a 6,200-Member Women's Hiking Community: Lehigh Valley Women of Adventure

    11/26/2025

    How We Built a 6,200-Member Women's Hiking Community: Lehigh Valley Women of Adventure

    Dream about starting your own adventure club, community, or membership? Lehigh Valley Women of Adventure went from just a wild idea to a thriving community of over 6,000 women who love to spend time outside! Hear the LVWoA story and take away tips for building and growing your own outdoors community. We talk about: Why women need their own outdoor spaces The challenges of going from 100 to 4,000 members in weeks Member-created events: how to scale community without burning out When and why to incorporate as a nonprofit Vetting, waivers, and insurance: the unglamorous but necessary parts Why passive engagement matters too How "unfamiliar faces" push us in new ways and the power of hiking with strangers Thanks to Jackie Seidman, Cathy Nelson, and Allison Young for sharing their stories and advice. If you’re inspired by group adventures and want to join us in the Grand Canyon in March for a Rim to River to Rim hike, there are a couple spots left! Sign up now: https://cairnproject.org/grand-canyon-rim-to-river-to-rim Check out these resources: 📱 The LVwoA Facebook Group 💻 LVWoA Website ⁠➡️ The Cairn Project on IG⁠ ⁠✨ The Cairn Project's newsletter⁠ 🥾 ⁠⁠Become a Trailblazer⁠⁠ 📅 ⁠⁠Summit Scholarship Foundation⁠ 🎙️ ⁠⁠Share your story on this podcast! Submit for Field Notes here.⁠⁠ Like this episode? Leave a 5-star rating and review on your podcast app! Make sure you subscribe to the⁠⁠ ⁠See Her Outside Podcast⁠⁠⁠ so you don’t miss a story! Brought to you by the Alliance for Gender Equity in Outdoor Adventure (GEA Alliance). Hosted by Angie Marie Lake and edited by Alyson Castonguay.

    41 min
  8. Your Guide to Hiking the Grand Canyon Rim to Rim: Training, Gear, Routes and More

    11/13/2025

    Your Guide to Hiking the Grand Canyon Rim to Rim: Training, Gear, Routes and More

    We have just 3 spots left for our Grand Canyon team adventure in March 2026! Get a rare guided Rim to Rim hike, but with a Get Out, Give Back twist. Free packing list and training guide Curious about hiking Rim to Rim in the Grand Canyon? Let us help you start planning! Listen to learn: The types of trails and different route options to hike in the Grand CanyonVariations of a Rim to Rim hike and length estimatesTraining tips for a Rim to Rim hikeGear and water considerationsHow hiking into the Grand Canyon is like time traveling! Our October 2025 team adventure in the Grand Canyon fundraised about $12,000 for gender equity AND wildfire relief. Congratulations to Tana, Lorri, Lisa, Ritzy, and Mary for completing an epic Rim to River to Rim hike! Join us in March 2026 if there’s still space: https://cairnproject.org/grand-canyon-rim-to-river-to-rim Like this episode? Leave a 5-star rating and review on your podcast app! Make sure you subscribe to the⁠⁠ ⁠See Her Outside Podcast⁠⁠⁠ so you don’t miss a story! Brought to you by the Alliance for Gender Equity in Outdoor Adventure (GEA Alliance). Hosted by Angie Marie Lake and edited by Alyson Castonguay.

    18 min
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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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