Rebecca Souther

These are the best women owned small/independent businesses encompassing the outdoor industry. This ranges from clothing/apparel for all season, socks, shoes, base layers, snacks, backpacking meals- you name it. I've included information from each websites About Me section to help you get to know each brand. If there’s a brand that you think should be included in this list, please do not hesitate to let me know in the comments and I’ll get it added. Happy adventuring!

*This is still a work in Progress* I was lucky enough to call Virginia home for more than half my life so far and with that came being lucky enough to have regular access to Shenandoah National Park and the areas surrounding it. These places are where I've made some of my favorite memories with some of my best of friends so far in this life and hope you're able to make some memories to last a life time with your loved ones in these places too.

Some of the best trails in Yosemite National Park to help you plan out your next epic National Park Adventure! This list includes trail maps via National Park Service & AllTrails. For 30% off your first year of AllTrails+ or Peak, Please visit: bit.ly/45YjRsd. I highly recommend AllTrails+ for the downloadable maps + offline navigation. Please remember to keep food items stored in bear proof containers and that the use of bear spray is illegal.

This area is considered the Arches of the east with over 150 natural rock arches being found in the area. This list includes trail maps via National Park Service & AllTrails. For 30% off your first year of AllTrails+ or Peak, Please visit: bit.ly/45YjRsd. I highly recommend AllTrails+ or Peak for the downloadable maps + offline navigation + SOS capabilities in case of emergency.

Finding the right gear for your next adventure can sometimes be overwhelming, so I figured I'd share some of my favorites to help you recreate responsibly while minimizing your impact in the outdoors

Here is what you'll find is my car camping kit! I like to keep my kitchen in one organizer and my sleep system in another for easy travel and storage at home.

Here are some of my favorite resources I use when it comes to planning an adventure whether its big or small. This list includes information on the 10 essentials, Leave No Trace, Navigation Apps, Camping resources and more!

Please remember that the most sustainable thing you can do is use what you already have and you don't have to swap out everything single thing you own. Switching to a zero/low waste lifestyle can be intimidating. The number one thing to remember is that perfection is an unrealistic standard. It's best to start with small, mindful choices that add up over time. The first thing you want to do is assess the plastic in your life. From there, see what you can replace as things in your everyday life run out and take it room by room. I personally started with bathroom/toiletry items and once I found what worked for me, I was able to incorporate these items into my normal routine and move onto kitchen/laundry from there.

Zero Waste & Bulk Refill Shops across Colorado. This includes bulk grocers as well.

When you spend months at a time flying to different cities bouncing from hotel to hotel, being able to have the comforts of home at your fingertips is incredibly important. With this said, this list includes items I find essential to surviving on the road. I try to keep items in my kit plastic free as this minimizes waste created while also saving money in the long run.

Please note that these apps are not get rich quick schemes and are just a fun way to get a little boost in cash. I recommend picking one to two apps to focus on (I do weward and evidation) and spending a few minutes each day working towards rewards.