“We (women) are not encouraged to stretch our comfort zones and go outside and explore.”
-Caroline Paul
Adventure At Any Age: Caroline Paul
Caroline Paul is a a role model as a female adventurer. She’s mountain biked in the Andes, climbed Denali and sought adventure wherever possible. As she ages, she continues to push her bounds. But she asks: Why aren’t women, like men, encouraged to keep adventuring into old age? And what, exactly constitutes “old age”?
As an aging boomer myself, Caroline’s story resonates strongly. Do we discourage women (at any age) from being more adventurous? What are the societal standards we consciously and unconsciously tell our children? And what are the stories we convey about women as they approach their sixties and beyond? Is it a story of frality and decline, or one of continuous learning and adventure?
Caroline’s perspective will get you thinking. Thinking about what it is you truly want to do, especially in the outdoors. Because it’s in the outdoors that we find awe, adventure and often meaning. Come join the conversation.
Caroline Paul: Ageless Adventure
“We (women) are not encouraged to stretch our comfort zones and go outside and explore.”
“Going outside is the antidote to all this negative messaging.”
“The outdoors is amazing for women as we age.”
“If you have a negative view of your own aging, you have a higher chance of a heart issue earlier and cognitive decline earlier.”
“Bravery gives you confidence in your own decision making.”
“Awe is like a reset button for the brain.”
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