You’re looking at, it could be 12,000 – 15,000, years of soil deposition that’s being washed away or eroded by hiker footsteps and the impacts that our footsteps cause. With snowmelt and rain and how it rapidly increases erosion.
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#55: SheJumps with Claire Smallwood
SheJumps is an organization founded by Claire Smallwood that aims to increase the participation of women and girls in outdoor activities. They offer a variety of programs and events ranging from outdoor education to community initiatives. The organization focuses on addressing inclusion and representation in the outdoors, with a special emphasis on providing opportunities for women and girls from diverse backgrounds. Their Snowpack Scholarship, which offers avalanche education certifications to women, is one of the largest scholarship programs of its kind. Overall, the organization seeks to create a sense of community, empowerment, and connection to nature for all participants. You can learn more and get involved with SheJumps by visiting their website and following them on social media.
#54: Hiking My Feelings with Sydney Williams
“And I don’t think I’ve ever sat with that and reflected on it as I have sitting here with you today. Like it was so… it was a transformative experience that I didn’t even know how to articulate.”