Are you curious about some tips for traveling in the backcountry? Do you want to hear about some courses to take for safe adventures? Eddie Bauer alpine climbing guide Angela Hawse is one of one 11 female guides in the country to have achieved certification in all three AMGA disciplines– alpine, rock, and ski. She has lead high altitude expeditions all over the world, including all-women expeditions, and she’s here to answer the internet’s most asked questions about experiencing the outdoors as a woman.

00:00 - start
00:32 - are there resources for women's groups in the outdoors?
01:22 - is it safe to recreate as a woman a lone outdoors?
02:03 - what are some must-haves for women to take outdoors?
02:51 - how is gear designed specifically for women?
03:40 - how are you expanding access to women?
05:03 - any tips for dealing with snow and cars?
06:17 - who are some of your role models?
06:42 - how do you manage tampons and pads when you're outdoors?
07:20 - what are some basic classes you might take for safety outdoors?
08:03 - how long did it take you to earn those qualifications? When did you start?
08:25 - tips for going to the bathroom outdoors?
10:00 - advice for women wanting to travel solo in the backcountry?
11:11 - what do you want the future of women adventure to look like?
12:10 - do women have athletic advantages in outdoor activities?
12:56 - what if I'm feeling intimidated about not being able to keep up with the group?
13:25 - what if I never considered myself to be outdoorsy?
14:17 - what are the mental health benefits to getting outdoors?
14:50 - why is it important for women to challenge themselves to do new things?
15:19 - how did you get into guiding?
16:04 - tips for training to build up to a bigger endeavor
16:35 - how to get into the outdoors if you live in an urban city?
17:10 - what boots are best for playing in the snow with kids?
17:44 - what's a good what to get your family and kids involved outdoors?
18:30 - what are some things others can do to make the outdoors more inviting, welcoming, and safe for women?