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Here's a great article about women in outdoor sports:
Title: "Breaking Boundaries: The Rise of Women in Outdoor Sports"
Link: https://www.outsideonline.com/2414695/women-outdoor-sports
This article by Blair Braverman, published on Outside Online, explores the rise of women in outdoor sports and the challenges they have faced along the way. Braverman interviews female athletes in various outdoor disciplines, including rock climbing, skiing, and mountain biking, and discusses the barriers they have encountered, from lack of representation in media to discrimination in competitions.
The article also delves into the history of women in outdoor sports, highlighting pioneers like mountaineer Annie Smith Peck and skier Gretchen Fraser, who broke barriers and paved the way for future generations of female athletes.
Overall, this article provides a thought-provoking look at the progress women have made in outdoor sports, as well as the work that still needs to be done to achieve true equality and representation in these fields.
