The Girl Outdoors
The Girl Outdoors, aka Sian Anna Lewis, is an editor, writer and presenter based in Bristol. Celebrating a whole range of outdoor adventures from wild swimming to hiking, The Girl Outdoors writes on multiple subjects from activity guides to kit reviews. It’s no wonder Sian won Outdoor Blogger of the Year in 2014, and her Instagram continues to demonstrate why she is one of the most followed female outdoor bloggers. She also has a YouTube channel that she publishes videos on periodically.
Fiona Outdoors
Based in Scotland, Fiona Outdoors shares beautiful stories of her outdoor adventures across the Scottish highlands and islands as well as her excursions abroad. Fiona’s blog includes a ‘Fit Over 50’ section which aims to provoke discussion about the different ways in which women can stay happy and healthy as they enter their 50s - It’s definitely an inspiring read which is also packed full of practical tips. You can also find her on Twitter.
Lady On a Rock
Documenting the adventures of hiking enthusiast and female outdoor blogger Christy Rosander, the aptly named ‘Lady on a Rock’ is definitely one to check out for anyone looking to get into hiking or looking to improve their experience of the sport. Lady on a Rock's Instagram contains stories and images of some of the incredible trails Christy has walked as well as detailed advice on the best gear to use.
Outdoorista
Packed full of inspiring tales, Outdoorista was established by writer, film producer and mountain runner, Anna Paxton to ‘shine a light on the incredible stories and female role models in the outdoor world’. And that it certainly does…. Combining Anna’s passion for the outdoors with her expertise in film production and communication, Outdoorista links to a range of exciting collaborative content. Like a lot of other female outdoor bloggers, Anna’s blog shows her love of travel but, as you’ll see from her Instagram, she has a particular affinity with the peak district next to her home.
Danielle Williams
Founder of diversifyoutdoors.com and editor of outdoors blog Melanin Base Camp, Danielle Williams is an advocate for increasing diversity in outdoor recreation. Graduating from Harvard in 2008, Danielle spent 10 years in the US army. With an extensive knowledge of the outdoors, Danielle uses her Instagram to promote racial and gender inclusion and equality within the outdoors sector.
Miss Meghan Young
This female outdoor blogger has over 200k followers on Instagram and it’s really not surprising when you look at the inspiring content she posts. Packed full of stunning natural landscapes from all over the world, Meghan celebrates the outdoors and her incredible experiences within it. Meghan is a female role model who represents what International Women’s Day 2021 is all about.
Outdoor Women’s Alliance
Bringing together a network of female outdoor bloggers, the Outdoor Women’s Alliance (OWA) is an empowering initiative that works to inspire confidence and leadership in women of all ages through the power of outdoor adventure. The collective offers a platform for women in adventure and female outdoor bloggers to share their knowledge and stories. OWA created the outdoorwomen hashtag and continue to foster a sense of community across their social media channels
This list is certainly not exhaustive. There are plenty more incredible female outdoor bloggers who continue to inspire women across the globe through their love of the outdoors.
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