#sheisable

[mikaelahamilton]

I'm forever a fan of world's colliding! My girl @eliseknicely of @she.is.able is featured on @misadventuresmg's blog. Learn more about their mission, future trips, & volunteer opportunities on the link in their profile 🏃🏻‍♀️💪🏻 #vsco #vscocam #sheisable #misadventures #outdoorwomen #forceofnature

[mikaelahamilton]

Some days I am more wolf than woman and I am still learning how to stop apologizing for my wild. -Nikita Gill 🐺 Cheers to the wild, fearless, resilient, faithful ladies that constantly sharpen & inspire me. May we continue to pioneer foreign territories & break our own glass ceilings. Keep looking up, keep reaching forward. #vsco #vscocam #sheexplores #sheisable #internationalwomensday #livewylder #outdoorwomen (at Sequoia National Park, California)

[mikaelahamilton]

Part 2: This trip necessitated conversation within the outdoor industry on ways to structure outdoor programs for populations that have suffered long-term psychological trauma. The outdoor education and adventure world predominantly follows the formula of putting students in harsh and physically demanding environments as a means towards self-discovery and interpersonal breakthrough. Words like grit, endure, conquer, strength, tough, and survival are centerpieces of learning. For certain populations, this method is fantastic- I experienced it firsthand while working at Voyageur Outward Bound last summer. However, with other populations, different approaches have to be considered. The women I went on the trip with are some of the most resilient, gritty, and tough people I've ever met. They've endured pain beyond belief for horrific periods of time. When I asked one if she had previously been camping, she responded that the closest thing to camping she experienced was homelessness. This group didn't need to learn how to survive, they'd been surviving their whole life. . Nature is accessible, healing, and nourishing for all, and I would love to see continued effort towards creating programs that provide powerful expeditions for populations that have suffered long-term trauma. A thousand thank you’s to E for creating @she.is.able, and to @outsidemagazine and @florence999 for being their megaphone. www.mikaelahamilton.com/blog #sheisable #outsidemagazine #published #outdooreducation #colorado #backpacking #adventure (at Indian Peaks Wilderness)

[mikaelahamilton]

Part 1: . Last October, I had the opportunity to document a 5 day women's backpacking trip in Colorodo's Indian Peaks Wilderness with the Atlanta based nonprofit @she.is.able (which was founded by one of my favorite humans, @eliseknicely ). @florence999 joined us on behalf of @outsidemagazine, and I'm thrilled to say that her words & my photos are in Outside's May 2018 issue, and featured online via the link in my bio. . I wrote some thoughts on my experience on my blog: www.mikaelahamilton.com/blog #sheisable #outsidemagazine #adventure #outdoor #outdooreducation (at Indian Peaks Wilderness)

[mikaelahamilton]

Spent the past few days with 10 inspiring lady humans, freezing our toes off and reveling in the healing power that comes from time spent in the wilderness. I'm excited to share more stories & photos soon! #sheisable #vsco #vscocam #colorado (at Indian Peaks Wilderness)

[mikaelahamilton]

My girl @eliseknicely shared the story & purpose behind @she.is.able on @whoamagwhoa! Link in their profile to find out about future trips + involvement 💪🏻🏃🏻‍♀️. #vsco #vscocam #sheisable #forceofnature #sheexplores #outdoorwomen

[mikaelahamilton]

@she.is.able launched their website last week! They're an Atlanta based nonprofit that provides outdoor experiences for marginalized women. Check out www.sheisable.org to volunteer & learn about upcoming trips! #vscocam #vsco #sheisable #sheexplores #sheroams #outdoorwomen (at Atlanta, Georgia)

[mikaelahamilton]

A foggy dream for @she.is.able's first trip 🌫🏃🏻‍♀️ #sheisable #vsco #vscocam (at Dukes Creek Falls)