As a kid I loved being outdoors. One of my favourite childhood memories is of running through the local forests with my dad on a Sunday morning, haphazardly stumbling upon and stamping off our orienteering cards because we had no clue how to read the map.

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In my late teens & early twenties I went through a really rough patch with my mental health. I struggled with depression, anxiety, dependency, and self-destructive behaviours. This tested almost every relationship I had and ultimately, broke most of them down.

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A big step on my road to recovery was discovering my love of adventure sports. First came whitewater kayaking. Kayaking was my perfect therapy – forcing me, through adrenaline and fear, to focus on the ‘right now’. Soon afterwards I found climbing. I started to build healthier relationships, and today I can happily say that I’ve met many of my best friends through communities of women climbing, biking, and hiking in the outdoors.

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My love of adventures outdoors keeps growing. I’ve dipped my toes into surfing and snowboarding, and most of all cycling. I love being off-road on my bike, hitting up gravel and easy mountain bike trails. 

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