Eliza V. from Burlington, VT
Question:
You have recently been organizing a lot of all-women events. Have you joined a convent or are you now unable to relate to members of the opposite sex?
Answer:
Yes. Wait, no, to both options.
Actually, some of my best friends are male, and every week we watch another bad Patrick Swayze movie together. (I recommend drinking a little before watching Red Dawn, it makes the experience more fun.)
At the same time, I have lately been craving the communion I feel with a group of women in the outdoors. Many of us were not exposed to backpacking growing up, and it is fun to practice these skills together. Learning to take care of myself in the woods has been a really empowering experience for me, and I want to share that with others. To that end, I have formed the Portland Women’s Outdoor Club (although I wouldn’t mind a catchier name). We will be starting our adventures in January, and, if you live in Oregon, I hope you will join us!
