That moment was more than a personal victory—it was a turning point. It ignited something within us. It showed us what’s possible when women come together with intention, and it planted the seed that blossomed into WHOA. Since then, we’ve helped thousands of women push past their limits, connect meaningfully with the world, and look at travel as a way to support local communities in sustainable ways.
Read more3 Things I Wish Every Hiker Knew About High Altitude & Why It Matters
Sunny on her beloved Aconcagua
Ihave been thinking a lot about something that I believe doesn't get nearly enough airtime in outdoor adventure circles: the nitty gritty behind physical performance at high altitude. Which really covers everything from trekking to Machu Picchu and up Kilimanjaro to climbing on Aconcagua to learning how to swing ice tools on Mount Baker! After years of guiding and personal high-altitude pursuits, I'll say this much: there are 3 things I wish every climber and trekker knew before stepping above 14,000 ft.
Read moreThrough Her Eyes: A Local’s Insight on Meaningful Travel in Bhutan
Some guests have even said they are more humbled after their Bhutan experience. Personally, I hope they take the very essence of the impermanence of life and to be good, kind, and compassionate. It's all that is ever important in the world.
Read moreMy Mongolia Travel Story: An Adventure in Letting Go
Mongolia is one of those destinations where the lessons you take away will come from what you put in. If you learn how to keep the sand from knocking you down from your bike, you might find a totally new kind of freedom, racing through vast stretches of nothingness. If you push yourself up the seemingly impossible off-trail vertical incline, you might find yourself reenergized in a patch of snow that you couldn't even see from the bottom. If you help the neighbors herd their livestock, you might find yourself recharging with vodka and laughter at their house afterwards.
Read moreMountain Mamas: Meet Our Trailblazers
In 2019 we started our sister non-profit, The Carabiner Collective, to support more people with access to the outdoors and remove barriers to entry in adventure travel. One of the ways we do this is through Trailblazer Awards, which celebrate people who are breaking stereotypes and leading by example in their communities, creating a ripple effect of change.
Read moreNew to Backpacking? These Pro Tips From Our GALs Will Help Empower You!
Whether the word “ultralight” isn't even on your radar, or you’ve completely Marie Kondo’ed your 60L, there’s always room to make your backpacking adventures even better. We asked our GALs, who have thousands upon thousands of adventure miles under their boots, to share their favorite pro tips that help make backpacking more fun and more manageable! Here’s what they said (#4 was unanimously at the top of everyone’s list)!
Read moreI've Climbed Kilimanjaro 13 Times and These are my Top 5 Tips for Success
The best part about climbing Kilimanjaro with Nicole is that her love for this mountain is contagious - it’s her favorite place in the world and you can feel that on the trail. The second best part is her catch phrases, which are famous in world of WHOA and best delivered with her wit and in her special Nicole way! So here they are, the top 5 Nicoleisms for success on Kilimanjaro, direct from the source:
Read moreA Year in Adventure: Our Top 24 Pictures of 2024
Mother Earth. Connection. Community. Each of these comes in different shapes, sizes, and forms, and to feel them all together is one of the most powerful and inspiring things a person can experience. We had millions of these moments this year, so you can imagine how hard it was to narrow it down to just 24!
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