Feature article written for the REI Co-op Journal about Inspiring Girls Expeditions. I was a participant in the program in 2010, and the essay explores the impact of mentorship on my life and continued participation in the program. The article coincided with a large grant REI gave to the program.

“Inspiring Girls Expeditions: Becoming A Mentor in the Mountains”

“Inspiring Girls Expeditions empowered me to follow the winding path of my passions with the confidence of a mountaineer, the creativity of a field artist and the curiosity of a scientist. I can’t wait to go back next summer and see how the program inspires the next generation of young women.”

The full article is available on the REI Co-op Journal.