Camping with kids in tow can be tough. Sometimes they can really impact our own enjoyment of the wilderness. What can we do about that and why does it happen?

I started a female backpacking group for three reasons, all of which have been fulfilled. But in the process, I also found myself playing the role of "leader" and I love it!

REI has dubbed the Great Outdoors, "The World's Largest Level Playing Field." But it isn't level yet. Why not? Perhaps we women are a big part of the problem.