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.
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VNTRbirds Summer 2023 Recap
Phew, summer of 2023 has been a whirlwind. VNTRbirds started out hot with the purchase of VIDA MTB Series in early March to set us up for a massive mountain bike season. With the merge of these two companies came more clinics, more locations, more coaches, and the most stoke!
Trying Hard Things – Being a Beginner in Mountain Biking
We love teaching beginners. There’s nothing more satisfying than watching someone who’s never been on a mountain bike before start to experience the joy of riding. Our sister-in-law, Kelsey, recently moved to Fruita and, as you would guess, decided to pick up mountain biking! We had such a great time teaching her the basics. Here is what she had to say about her experience:
Beyond the Scope with Anna Le
Sometimes you just need someone to allow you to see the bigger picture through a small scope. Meet Anna Le, an aquatic ecologist and environmental educator who spends her days spotting wildlife and welcoming more people to experience it with her.
Understory – Tongass Forest Documentary
Three women set sail on a 350 mile expedition through Alaska’s massive Tongass National Forest, exploring how clearcut logging in this coastal rainforest could affect wildlife, local communities and our planet’s climate.
All Bodies on Bikes
Kailey Kornhauser and Marley Blonsky love bikes and they both self-identify as fat. This isn’t a problem in their eyes, they just want to see more fat women on bikes and better gear and biking clothes for their size.