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...
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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.
How to Mountain Bike with your Dog
Need an activity to wear out your high energy pup? Mountain Biking could become their new favorite! With training & practice you can ride the “brown pow” with your best friend.
Handlebars and Battle Scars: How I conquered my trail fears with a summer of women’s mountain bike clinics
In 2021, I got my first mountain bike, inspired by the vibes of the gals who rode. A friend who was also venturing into mountain biking offered to tackle a "beginner" loop together. I struggled on the uphill and questioned how anyone got up some of those short, steep...
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.