Field Notes

Adventure can often inspire us to grow as individuals, but it is also a great framework to learn how to become more resilient as we face change, struggles, and setbacks in our lives especially when working toward a purpose or goal.

The blog below is a series of insights on topics backed by scientists, psychologists, doctors, researchers, and, of course, adventurers to help you build & lead a more purposeful life through resilience and joy.

Dr. Alexandra Swanson 8/1/23 Dr. Alexandra Swanson 8/1/23

Barbie Doesn’t Want to Wear Pink Outdoors

The Outdoor Industry has been struggling for 50 years to bring quality outdoor gear to women, but the battle against the "Pink It & Shrink It" agenda is still going strong. Learn about this $14 Billion side of the industry and the researchers bringing this issue to light.

Dr. Alexandra Swanson 6/15/23 Dr. Alexandra Swanson 6/15/23

8 Un-Environmentalist Reasons to Get on a Bike & Help the Climate Anyway

Americans are co-dependent on vehicles. As you look at our transportation infrastructure, we’ve been groomed for it.. So… the convenience of road driving means a lot of green-ish, not-really-super-environmentalist-type of folks need more reasons to bike than just saved CO2 emissions. Here are Those Reasons

Field Notes

Adventure can often inspire us to grow as individuals, but it is also a great framework to learn how to become more resilient as we face change, struggles, and setbacks in our lives especially when working toward a purpose or goal.

The blog below is a series of insights on topics backed by scientists, psychologists, doctors, researchers, and, of course, adventurers to help you build & lead a more purposeful life through resilience and joy.

Barbie Doesn’t Want to Wear Pink Outdoors

8 Un-Environmentalist Reasons to Get on a Bike & Help the Climate Anyway

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