The Story of an Adventure Friendship

She Explores

This is the story of how Gretchen Powers and Alexandra Roberts became adventure partners. It's also about what it means to be an adventure friend, and how you might find one, too.

Sponsored by Escape Campervans

Women Featured in this Episode: Gretchen Powers and Alexandra Roberts

Hosted and Produced by Gale Straub

In this episode, you'll hear:

• How Gretchen and Alex met and why they weren't fast friends
• Why going through hard things together (emotionally and in the outdoors) can strengthen bonds
• The value of "just trying" in the outdoors
• How Gretchen and Alex went from meeting in Maine to climbing Mount Kilimanjaro for their friendaversary
• The importance of knowing your friend's weaknesses in the outdoors
• Advice for making new friends and adventure partners
• How to hold onto friends once you make them

Learn more on the episode landing page.

Sponsors & Codes

• Escape Campervans: Use code 'SHEEXPLORES20' for 20% off. Book for now through June 1, 2019! Some restrictions apply - see landing page for details.

Resources:

• Gretchen Powers: Portfolio and Instagram
• Alexandra Roberts: Portfolio and Instagram
• Gretchen & Alex's first ski trip
• Organizations to Meet Women in the Outdoors: Women Who Hike, And She's Dope Too, Wylder Goods, Outdoor Women's Alliance, Bold Betties, Hike it Baby, Hiking My Way, She Jumps, Women Who Explore
• She Explores Podcast Facebook Group

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Music is by Lee Rosevere and Kai Engel via Free Music Archive (CC by A license)

Music is also by Memory Palace.