BMC and Mountain Training launch OutdoorHer to support women and girls outdoors
BMC and Mountain Training have joined the movement towards systemic change for women in sport by launching OutdoorHer – a hub of advice and guidance for managing female bodies while hill walking or climbing outdoors.
EXPLORE: OutdoorHer Resource Hub
Inspired by conversations with women who walk, climb and lead others about managing their periods and the menopause when out in the wild, BMC and Mountain Training have created some simple ‘how to’ guides about toileting, periods, menopause and kit.
Women and girls belong in the outdoors and the aim of the hub is to remove the awkwardness of not knowing what to do so people know how to manage themselves or support others.
The project follows England Netball’s
NETBALLHer campaign and The Well HQ’s
The Female Body Bible, in trying to empower women and girls across the different life stages.
Cress Allwood, BMC Partnerships Manager, said: “We have always believed in the great, positive power of the outdoors to transform people’s mental and physical health. This hub is designed to help women and girls feel comfortable in their own bodies so they can get the most out of our hills, mountains and crags.”
Maddie Sweetman, Partnership Liaison Officer at Mountain Training, said: “Qualified leaders play a huge part in welcoming people to the outdoors and sparking a passion for adventure that can last a lifetime. Female hormone cycles and life stages can create an extra layer of challenge, which is why everyone should have access to the knowledge required to make things a bit easier. Our hope is that this new hub can help women, girls and leaders of all genders enjoy their adventures, be themselves and support those around them.”
EXPLORE: OutdoorHer Resource HubHeader photo credit: Veronica Melkonian and Women's Trad Festival