See Her Outside: Stories From Women Who Adventure

Alex Garcia is an engineer, writer and outdoorswoman based partly in western North Carolina and partly in Puerto Rico, where she grew up.Alex’s ongoing personal project called Difficult Pursuits involves progressively more difficult outdoor challenges that she focuses on year to year.As a founding board member of the Summit Scholarship Foundation and a former Trailblazer at The Cairn Project, Alex blends her adventurous passions with advocacy work to shape a more inclusive outdoors.Alex and Angie

When Danielle started rock climbing, she saw the need for increasing safe spaces for women and Latinas to be introduced to the sport.As a Ladies Climbing Coalition ambassador, she started the Atlanta Chapter which has grown to hundreds of local women who love climbing. She’s also a PhD in Pharmacology and MD.In 2024, Danielle was a Trailblazer and held an Adventure Fundraiser of climbing Mt. Stuart to raise funds for the Summit Scholarship Foundation.Danielle and Angie talked about:- Women in

Isabelle Riddle is a Bozeman-based woman who spent over 75 days on wilderness adventures in 2023.In 2024, Isabelle was a recipient of the Summit Scholarship Foundation, giving her the opportunity to climb Mt. Baker in an all-women’s climb.Isabelle and Angie talk about:- The gap between outdoor industry inclusivity statements and actual inclusivity in outdoor adventures- How Isabelle’s experiences as a woman with Native American heritage shape her relationship with nature- The difference between

Gender equity in outdoor adventure isn’t just a women’s issue—it’s something that benefits everyone, including men. Diverse perspectives drive better problem-solving, enrich group dynamics, and create safer, more collaborative environments. But right now, there’s a gap. Women face barriers that prevent them from participating fully in outdoor adventure, achieving recognition, or feeling like they truly belong. The GEA Alliance's programs-- The Cairn Project and The Summit Scholarship-- aim to