Hopping into the Wild One Wayback Wagon this week to take a quick look back at 2023 - and while we're at it, grab some last minute gift ideas, giving thoughts and gritty inspiration to take us through this darkest day and into the light of the new year!
GIFT IDEAS:
https://backcountryfoodie.com/ - use code WILD at checkout to save 20% on memberships
https://navitour.com/ - support local Maine Guides and trip leaders
https://www.cedargrovesauna.com/ - sweat and soak up and down mid-coast Maine
https://saltwatermountainco.com/ - treat your bestie to a luxurious DryRobe
https://www.arcticlynxmaternity.com/ - help those moms-to-be stay active and warm
https://www.carolinesdream.com/ for all the natural skincare (chamois cream is a fave!)
CAN'T MISS EVENTS:
https://www.summitsinsolidarity.org/ Me & White Supremacy Challenge kicks off January 30; watch for Solidarity Hike Day in June
https://camdensnowbowl.com/toboggan-championships/ Cheer on A Flying Flock - February 2-4
https://somersetsnowfest.org/ and Skijor Skowhegan- February 16-24
https://www.northernforestcanoetrail.org/adirondack90miler/ September 6-8
INSPIRATION TO SHARE:
Anne Parmenter - https://www.guidesgonewild.com/podcast/anne-parmenter-ems-climbing-everest-mountaineer-ggw122
Bethany Cass - https://www.guidesgonewild.com/podcast/bethany-cass-ggw146
Anyssa Lucena - https://www.guidesgonewild.com/podcast/climb-for-a-cause-anyssa-lucena-ggw147
Tori Gray - https://www.guidesgonewild.com/podcast/tori-gray-the-wilderness-guru-ggw137
Lindsay Currier - https://www.guidesgonewild.com/podcast/lindsay-currier-bikepack-maine-ggw149
Kat Ripley - https://www.guidesgonewild.com/podcast/kat-ripley-juniper-moss-guide-services-ggw150
CAUSES TO CONSIDER:
https://diversifywhitewater.org/
https://latinooutdoors.org/
https://protectourwinters.org/
https://www.mainegearshare.org/
What did I miss? Who do I need to interview? What are you looking forward to in 2024? Let me know - guidesgonewildpodcast@gmail.com!
Happy Solstice, happy holidays, peace and love to you all :-) ~Jen
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