O F F T H E B E AT E N PAT H The Lady Alliance Degenders the Backcountry One Adventure at a Time K I ER EN B R IT TON After being told too many times that she was
in person. It reached capacity in only a matter of
"brave for a girl", Kieren Britton, founder of The Lady
weeks and was full of inspiring women from all over
Alliance, had had enough. We have this bravery in all
the globe.
of us, it's not restricted by gender. Kieren was determined to bring this to light.
Since that first trip, The Lady Alliance has grown to include other adventures, re-
The Lady Alliance started as an on-
treats, and courses. The community has
line social community where women
yoga'd in Bali, surfed in Tofino, learned
had the chance to share their story.
avalanche safety, and so much more.
Whether it was a photo or adventure
They have hosted film festivals and ed-
article, ladies could submit their adventures and speak through The Lady Alliance.
ucational workshops with brands such as Fjällräven, Mammut, Arc'teryx, Red Bull and more all around North America, and new this year have shifted into a scholarship based non-
As the community grew, so did the demand for a
profit organization aiming to change the face of lead-
chance to meet everyone in person. The Lady Alli-
ership in the backcountry.
ance's first all women meet up was held in September 2017 at the A O Wheeler Hut in Glacier National Park.
The Lady Alliance is new to the island, and is excited
This meet up was titled the "First Annual Long Week-
country Fest. A day full of education, community and
end Meet Up" as there was no original intention of
fun in the snow. If you're interested in joining this
becoming an adventure traveling community. We
vibrant community, connect with The Lady Alliance
had no idea how excited this community was to meet
- Vancouver Island Chapter on Facebook.
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to host a women's event up at Mount Cain for Back-
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