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Climb for a Cause (and Show Yourself Some Compassion for a Change)
Anyssa Lucena, Genuine Climbing
Self compassion is a constant learning experience… to learn how to do that.
Forget Pedal to the Metal, Put Your Mettle to the Paddle
Karrie Thomas, Northern Forest Canoe Trail
It was really never intended to be a ‘thru-paddle’… the founders imagined a series of destinations that would allow people to discover the northeast over time.
Hardtails of Doom and Generations of Awesome
Voices of Rooted MTB Festival
I haven’t met a single person that regrets going. Just people that regret not going.
Do the Thing, and Go Overthink Something Else
Rooted MTB Festival Weekend Recap with Trish & Jen
These events really make you realize, like, what the hell is my problem, I’m just as capable as everyone else here.
Ditch the Excuses and Do Yourself a (Rock) Solid
Anyssa Lucena, Genuine Climbing
It’s so cliched, but it’s really true. It’s about your connection with the rock, and how your body talks to the rock, and how it talks back to you. All you need is to have a soul in order to do that, you don’t need anything more than that.
Go All In (and Bring Your 'Sisters' Along)
Heather Kinal, Ride Cosmic Dirt & Rooted MTB Festival
The way I operate is when I’m excited about something, I’m very passionate, and I go all in and try to bring as many people with me as possible.
Be Kind To Your Mind
Tri State Hikers Executive Board
We all see the need for getting more people outdoors, especially the kids… That’s been our focus recently, to get more young people and kids outside, because at the end of the day, that’s our future, then are the future. And now is the time to nurture that love for nature.
Make (and Claim) Space for Yourself
Ava Baptiste, TriState Hikers
Sometimes when someone comes for a hike, they just want to get something off their chest, or they just want to be free to talk. I think it’s so much easier to talk to a stranger than people you know… and sometimes that’s what people need, just a listening ear.
Take the Train and Bring Some Newbies
Melissa Goodwin, Girl Gotta Hike
That’s the biggest hurdle for people in New York, so many people here don’t have cars, but so many people want to get outside.