Now, more than ever, it’s important to prioritize sustainability at the grassroots level. Here at WHOA, we remain committed to designing experiences that incorporate sustainability both in the details, and in our overall approach. (Sleeping under the stars beats 5 star hotels on so many levels!) Our sustainability impact report is a part of our commitment to be transparent, continually improve and reevaluate our initiatives, and to keep us on course in our goal of helping protect Mother Earth.
Read moreMountain Mamas: Meet Our Trailblazers
In 2019 we started our sister non-profit, The Carabiner Collective, to support more people with access to the outdoors and remove barriers to entry in adventure travel. One of the ways we do this is through Trailblazer Awards, which celebrate people who are breaking stereotypes and leading by example in their communities, creating a ripple effect of change.
Read moreNew to Backpacking? These Pro Tips From Our GALs Will Help Empower You!
Whether the word “ultralight” isn't even on your radar, or you’ve completely Marie Kondo’ed your 60L, there’s always room to make your backpacking adventures even better. We asked our GALs, who have thousands upon thousands of adventure miles under their boots, to share their favorite pro tips that help make backpacking more fun and more manageable! Here’s what they said (#4 was unanimously at the top of everyone’s list)!
Read moreI've Climbed Kilimanjaro 13 Times and These are my Top 5 Tips for Success
The best part about climbing Kilimanjaro with Nicole is that her love for this mountain is contagious - it’s her favorite place in the world and you can feel that on the trail. The second best part is her catch phrases, which are famous in world of WHOA and best delivered with her wit and in her special Nicole way! So here they are, the top 5 Nicoleisms for success on Kilimanjaro, direct from the source:
Read moreA Year in Adventure: Our Top 24 Pictures of 2024
Mother Earth. Connection. Community. Each of these comes in different shapes, sizes, and forms, and to feel them all together is one of the most powerful and inspiring things a person can experience. We had millions of these moments this year, so you can imagine how hard it was to narrow it down to just 24!
Read moreExpert Guide: 6 Steps to Train for Your Next Epic Hiking Adventure
When you should start training depends on 3 main factors: 1) The trip’s itinerary 2) Your current activity level 3) The amount of time you have in your schedule to train. For most multi-day hikes with a lot of elevation change and challenging terrain - Kilimanjaro, Peru, Patagonia, Cotopaxi - reasonably active women would be wise to allow at least 3 months to get ready.
Read moreOur Community Expectations: How We're Stronger Together
Give others (and yourself) grace to learn and be imperfect. Always try to look for glimmers, and remember, even though we’re all in this together, we’re all climbing our own mountains. Let’s create a space where everyone can not only grow, but thrive, and gain a better understanding of this big beautiful world!
Read moreMeet Elizabeth: Our Fierce Female Peruvian Guide
Meet our fearless Peruvian female mountain guide, Elizabeth, who we lovingly dubbed Mama Sherpa. She’s an entrepreneur, an endless source of Peruvian history and cultural knowledge, and exactly the type of amazing human you want to experience the majesty of the Andes Mountains with.
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