She Explores

Come find inspiration with women in the outdoors. Interviews, in-the-field recordings, and listener submissions make up a tapestry of episodes covering themes such as solo hiking and camping, entrepreneurship, outdoor equity, aging, conservation, motherhood, chronic illness, and more as they intersect with outdoor experiences. Hosted by Gale Straub.

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Playing to Her Strengths

In climbing, it's key trust yourself and your community. Discover what it's like to attend the Flash Foxy Women's Climbing Festival through the ears of a beginner. Jaymie Shearer takes us to Bishop, CA to climb, contemplate, and learn some life lessons.

Women featured in this episode: Jaymie Shearer, Shelma Jun, Claudia Gallegos, Shelma Jun, Tristin Vaughn, Savannah Norris-Jenkins, Jolie Varela, and Brooke Holloway. Featured in the midroll: Stephanie Harper.

In this episode, you'll hear:

Thoughts on setting intentions to respectfully climb and recreate in
outdoor spaces
An introduction to three types of climbing: trad, sport, and
bouldering
What it's like to climb with just women
The element of fear in rock climbing and how it relates to life
What it means to 'identify as a climber'
Learning to your strengths
How Shelma Jun got started climbing and where she found mentorship
The need for more mentors in climbing
The importance of being vocal in outdoor situations
Real women talking about why they love rock climbing
Advice for how to invite others in and create safe spaces for women in outdoor activities

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