Enjoy a special collaboration episode with Danielle and Maegan from Off the Trails Podcast! We dive into four stories of women who have gone missing in the wild.
In the 1930s, Swedish adventurer Eva Dickson blazed past expectations — becoming the first woman to drive solo from Sweden to Nairobi, all while working as a journalist, race car driver, and pilot. In this episode, we dive into the fearless life she lived in the fast lane, exploring the grit, glamour, and groundbreaking spirit that made her one of the boldest explorers of her time.Sources:Women in Exploration WikipediaMotorsport MemorialEva Dickson for Kids
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We had the absolute pleasure of interviewing professional skier, snowmobiler, and mountain guide Amy David. In the episode we discuss Amy’s rise as a professional skier as well as filming her own Teton Gravity film , The Way Back! If you love skiing, horses, and just rad women, this episode is for you!
Today we travel to South Africa and discuss the Black Mambas! The world's first all female anti poaching unit! An incredible story of TRUE heros. Sourceshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yI4PZ2Nq6tMhttps://helpingrhinos.org/black-mambas/https://open.spotify.com/episode/6MnNwiJXV9Yl3ObYNZ6d9k?si=IAxl-l3DTaKGlKMv0gPSMA&context=spotify%3Ashow%3A3H1QlZLFwlsFw5VHGh8ilYhttps://www.bbc.com/future/article/20231120-the-black-mambas-south-africas-all-female-anti-poaching-unithttps://www.bbc.com/reel/video/p0gqnp2h/a-day-in-the-life-of-the-black-mambashttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwmEEkqXxHchttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=it4nGQ5o0KAhttps://ker-downeyafrica.com/journal/conservation-south-africa-black-mambas/#:~:text=We%20needed%20a%20multi%2Dpronged,Africa's%20most%20severe%20conservation%20crises.https://www.krugerpark.co.za/Kruger_National_Park_Wildlife-Travel/Kruger_National_Park_Wildlife.htmlhttps://www.savetherhino.org/rhino-info/threats/poaching-rhino-horn/https://time.com/4064380/black-mambas-south-africa-poachers/https://www.ifaw.org/journal/what-is-bushmeathttps://snarefree.co.za/information/#:~:text=What%20is%20a%20snare?,likelihood%20that%20predators%20hunt%20livestock.https://transfrontierafrica.org/bushbabies
Today we dive into the WNBA all star player's very public stance, as the teams came out wearing "pay us what you owe us" t shirts! Sourcehttps://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/45778770/wnba-all-stars-wear-pay-us-owe-us-warmup-shirts
In this episode of Crunchy Chronicles, we are introducing Lael Wilcox, an accomplished ultra-distance cyclist! We delve into her journey, including her record-breaking circumnavigation of the globe. Lael is a competitive cyclist but also makes it a point to find cultural connection on her travels and immerse herself in advocacy.SOURCES:NPRWikipediaRoad.CCRide with GPSVelo Outside OnlineThe GuardianLael Rides Around The World - SRAMhttps://www.laelwilcox.net/
Women make up 50% of athletes, but only about 6% of sports injury research focuses on them. Female athletes are 3-8 times more likely than men to suffer an ACL tear...why? We aren't totally sure. And that's because there is a huge research gap that needs filling. Sources:Loyola MedicineJohns Hopkins MedicineNorthwell Health - Dr. Amy West
What does it take to kayak the entire Amazon River — from its tiny source in the Andes to its wild mouth at the Atlantic Ocean? For Darcy Gaechter, it took relentless determination, razor-sharp skill, and an unshakable belief in herself.In this episode , we tell the story of the first woman to kayak the Amazon from source to sea. Over 4,300 miles of untamed river, Darcy faced whitewater chaos, catfish infested waters (maybe), dangerous encounters with drug traffickers, and the mental toll of a journey few have dared attempt.This isn’t just an adventure story — it’s a testament to what happens when a woman refuses to turn back.Sourceshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wy4xgWpSix0Amazon Woman, book by Darcy
We are back with our TENTH Rave or Rant!! We can't believe it! And today we are discussing Kate Kelleghan and Laura Pineau become the first women to complete Yosemite's triple crown on June 8, 2025! An incredible story, by doing this the women have helped Break Gender Barriers: No all-women team had ever attempted or completed the Yosemite Triple Crown in under 24 hours before their achievement. This shatters a long-standing gender barrier in big wall climbing and inspires other women to pursue similar ambitious goals.https://www.climbing.com/news/the-yosemite-triple-sees-rare-repeat-olympic-tickets-for-bertone-and-roberts/https://www.climbing.com/people/mary-eden-sending-5-14-trad-utah/https://www.climbing.com/news/kate-kelleghan-and-laura-pineau-first-women-yosemite-triple-crown/?mode=fullscreen&scope=initialhttps://coros.com/stories/more-than-splits/c/yosemite-triple-crown-laura-pineau-kate-kelleghan#:~:text=COROS%20Pro%20Athletes%20Laura%20Pineau,a%20new%20generation%20of%20climbers.
Mali Noyes recently shattered the fastest known time on The Shooting Gallery, one of the Wasatch’s most infamous ski-mountaineering tick lists. We dive into the physical grit, mental strategy, and community support behind her effort—and what it really takes to thrive in the world of extreme skiing.Sources:Mali Noyes Is Skiing Utah's Hardest Descents Faster than AnyoneMali Noyes Skis All 93 Lines in The Chuting Gallery in Just 47 Days | Teton Gravity Research[Q&A] Mali Noyes is quietly becoming one of the ski industry's most impressive big-mountain skiers - FREESKIERMali Noyes Smashes Record for Skiing Utah's 93 Hardest Chuteshttps://straightchuter.com/chuting-gallery-survivors/https://skithefifty.com/what-is-the-fiftyhttps://shows.acast.com/blisterpodcast/episodes/mali-noyes-47-days-of-the-chuting-gallery
Today we dive into Katia Krafft, one of the first female Volcanologists. Katia and her husband Maurice put their lives on the line countless times to record and collect scientific data and images to educate the masses and save lives from volcanic disasters. Katia and Maurice tragically passed away recording a volcano in Japan. https://www.confinity.com/legacies/katia-kraffthttps://www.disneyplus.com/browse/entity-65bb68ea-47c5-4f92-b11c-5ec7bd13307dhttps://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/katia-krafft-volcanologist#:~:text=Katia%20Krafft%20was%20known%20as%20one%20of,for%20her%20work%20on%20active%20volcanic%20sites.https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/volcanohttps://www.usgs.gov/observatories/cascades-volcano-observatory/information-about-volcanologists#:~:text=Volcanology%20is%20a%20young%20and,and%20deposits%20of%20volcanic%20eruptions.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyroclastic_flow#:~:text=The%20hot%20gases%20and%20high,79%20with%20many%20lives%20lost.
Emma Schwerin has become the youngest American woman to climb Mount Everest at age 17. Watching a documentary at school sparked it all...Listen in to hear about her amazing accomplishments at such a young age. **We did not mention that Emma is the youngest American woman to summit Everest.** Malavath Poorna holds the seat for being the youngest female to summit Mount Everest, aged 13 and 11 months. Want to hear a full-length episode on Malavath? Let us know down in the comments! Sources: https://snowbrains.com/at-17-montana-teen-becomes-youngest-american-woman-to-summit-mt-everest-and-complete-7-summits/https://www.kbzk.com/news/local-news/bozeman-woman-becomes-youngest-in-the-world-to-climb-the-seven-summits
We dive into the misadventures and raw determination of Gertrude Ederle — the first woman to swim the English Channel. She did it faster than any man before her. Trudy's story is part survival, part rebellion, and all heart. Sources: Gertrude Ederle - Olympics, Death & FactsGertrude Ederle | English Channel, Olympics, Accomplishments, Biography, & Facts | BritannicaLife Story: Gertrude Ederle, 1906–2003 - Women & the American StoryGertrude Ederle | Queen of the Channel
In today's rave or rant we RAAAVE about Rihanna's incredible success as a singer and entrepreneur. And how her newest business venture connects to the WNBA, Fenty Beauty and Fenty Skin are now officially in partnership with the New York Liberty! We can't wait to see how this partnership will grow and foster the connection between beauty brands and athletes.
Today we dive into the story of Bobbi Gibb, the first woman to ever run a marathon! We also discuss her life, and her many accomplishments. Additionally, we add in a mini story of Sunita Williams marathon in space!Sources: https://run.outsideonline.com/history/13-women-who-changed-running-history/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8yKILypImQhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LjGKwedIIUhttps://run.outsideonline.com/news/bobbi-gibb-sculpture/https://www.sportsmuseum.org/curators-corner/bobbi-gibb-marathon-pioneer/https://daily.jstor.org/the-woman-who-crashed-the-boston-marathon/https://open.spotify.com/episode/0XriemkIH3Ghn94B9otngK?si=60fweYRgRYy2goqC_FJHYQhttps://now.tufts.edu/2016/04/11/first-race#:~:text=%E2%80%9CRunning%20was%20like%20rediscovering%20what,of%20Fine%20Arts%20at%20night.https://www.bbc.com/sport/athletics/66615089https://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/stranded-nasa-astronaut-was-first-to-run-a-space-marathon/
In this episode, we dive into the inspiring story of Sophia Dannenberg, the first Black woman to summit Mount Everest. We explore her unexpected journey into mountaineering, the importance of representation in outdoor sports, and the cultural and environmental dimensions of climbing. Plus, we highlight her impactful work in environmental policy and her lasting influence on the climbing community.https://www.geekwire.com/2020/trailblazing-boeing-leader-took-little-steps-become-first-african-american-summit-everest/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sophia_Danenberg#cite_note-:1-3https://www.theauthenticprincess.com/blogs/steaming-up-learning/sophia-danenberg-the-queen-of-the-peakshttps://chicagoreader.com/news/up-everest-quietly/https://www.britannica.com/place/Mount-Everest/The-height-of-Everest
Natalie Warren and Anne Raiho take the river communities by storm as they canoe from Minnesota to the Arctic. This harrowing tail discusses the adventure and grit two women have dealing with grouchy men, white water rapids, bear encounters, lightning storms and so much more! Sourceshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocMGqEBURkc&t=1shttps://wp.stolaf.edu/news/bound-for-hudson-bay-and-beyond
What happens when Katy Perry goes to space? In this episode, we're breaking down Blue Origin’s latest celeb-studded space flight and ask the big question: Who really benefits from these billionaire joyrides? Is it feminist to float in zero gravity—or just a flashy PR move? From privilege to planetary impact, we're talking space tourism with a side of skepticism and sass.
Lindsey Vonn is BACK! Today we dive into Lindsey's incredible bounce back into headlines! She has proven yet again to be one of the best skiers to ever grace the planet, and has set yet another record. She is now the oldest skier to EVER podium at a world cup event! We can't wait to see what the future holds for our girl!