outdoor recreation for women

"Summer Michaud-Skog, founder of the Fat Girls Hiking community, offers a book brimming with . . . stories, practical advice, personal profiles of FGH community members, and trail reviews. It all serves to spread the Fat Girls Hiking message of inclusivity in the outdoors. Equal parts empowering and impassioned, personal and practical, this book adds a . . . voice to the conversation about diversity in the outdoors, raising visibility of hikers who have too long been marginalized"--Provided by publisher.

Though female athletes are often out of the spotlight, this is an exciting era for women's professional sports. Female tennis players and golfers play in front of a global audience for million dollar prizes. Women's leagues for basketball, hockey, soccer, and other sports are growing all over the world.

A guide for women who want to fish including selecting the right rod, reel, and other tackle; effective fly-fishing and spincasting techniques; information on fishing rules, regulations, and licenses; and other related topics.

A guide to snowboarding for women, featuring step-by-step instructions and drills; providing information about getting started, clothing, and equipment; and including a resource directory to camps and manufacturers.