There are no limits when it comes to exploring the outdoors – our world is filled with endless curiosity, knowledge to gain, and skills to practice. Outside Women is a hub for all things outdoors from a woman’s point of view.

Planning and performing research before adventuring outdoors to go hiking, camping, and traveling into the wilderness is key. Knowing what to expect, reading reviews, and learning from others’ experience makes you more prepared for your outdoor adventure. Here you’ll find guides and tips to get you off on the right foot.

When taking on new challenges and outdoor experiences, it’s reassuring to see that other women have walked the path before us. Outside Women shares stories, photos, and experiences from a woman’s perspective. Our articles are relatable to women outdoor enthusiasts and feature inspiring, adventurous women.

You really begin to feel a part of a culture when you find your community. That’s true when it comes to our favorite outdoor activities like surfing, climbing, and rucking. Joining outdoor recreation clubs, teams, and friendly competitions can stoke our passions even more and connect us to friends who share our interests.

You’ll see that we share information on fun outdoor events for women to attend and meet like-minded friends. You can find information on communities like film premieres and movie nights, contests, women’s retreats, clubs, and more.

We share outdoors news that impacts the industries we care about, like ski resorts and our parks systems. Find articles on outdoor industry jobs and economic reports, and learn about upcoming changes that could have an influence on your favorite places.

Become a site member to comment on articles and join the conversation in the forum. Members will create their login and upload a photo. Add a description so that other Outside Women members know what you’re interested and what your outdoor passions are. Include your home mountain, surf break or university alma mater to help you find other women in your local area.

Looking for advice? The Outside Women forum is designed for asking questions, getting feedback, advice, and sharing photos and videos. We hope you utilize the forum to connect with other women outdoor enthusiasts and receive valuable feedback that helps you enjoy the outdoors even more.

You’ll find categories for outdoor activities like skiing, snowboarding, stand-up paddleboarding, surfing, hiking, camping, and adventure travel. We also have forum categories for Outside Moms and spirituality. If you can’t find the topic that you’re looking for, go ahead and create your own category!