Taking your canine companion into the backcountry with you? Here are some helpful tips to keep you both safe and having a great time outside.
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Gratitude in the Backcountry: Thank You, Arc’teryx, for Supporting My Scholarship + Backcountry Journey
Dear Arc’teryx Team, I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for the incredible opportunity provided to me through the Arc’teryx Backcountry Scholarship. This generous support enabled me to embark on an amazing journey of personal growth and...
3 Strength Exercises to Prep for Ski + Snowboard Season
The snow is starting to fly in the mountains, which means we are hanging up our bikes and dusting off our winter gear! I’m giving you three incredible exercises to add to your workout routine to help you feel more prepared as you step into your bindings again within the next few weeks. Let’s give them a try!
Shopping, Smiles + Scholarships – VNTRbirds Winter Gear Swap + Sale Recap
Last weekend VNTRbirds hosted their Winter 2023 Gear Swap + Sale. VNTRbirds hosts these biannual events every winter and spring at The Pad Silverthorne. A portion of all the sellers’ proceeds was donated to the VNTRbirds scholarship program, The VNTRFUND.
2024 Scholarship Recipients
VNTRbirds is here to break down the barriers to have more women, femme and non-binary people in the outdoors. Our mission is to not just showcase that there is space for everyone in the outdoors, but build access as well.
Venture Out: A Women’s Backcountry Festival
By Carrie Scheick, VNTRbirds mentee/die-hard groupie/friendAll photos by Julia Ordog I recently celebrated my one year anniversary with VNTRbirds. Last year, a friend that was involved with the group invited me to an event at the new backcountry ski...