MORE ABOUT OUTDOOR GIRL

Hello, and welcome 👋

If you’re reading this, I’m going to guess that, like me, you’re at your happiest outdoors. Being in the mountains, exploring, enjoying the wilderness, makes me feel alive. It may sound simple. But it’s not always easy to balance big adventures with every day life, especially when there are bills to pay.

I’ve been lucky to do some amazing things over the years, including travelling around the world, standing on top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, solo hiking in the Samaria Gorge - Crete, cycling and wild camping in the Outer Hebrides, and many climbing trips around Europe.

But some of the best adventures have been those closer to home. Walking a couple of miles in the snow to cook breakfast on a bench, spending an afternoon in a hammock only ten minutes from the front door, or sleeping overnight in the van on a random trip to the coast.

My husband, Jason, has been my adventure buddy for over 25 years. We both love the big trips, but also believe that adventure can be found anywhere. Even in our back garden. It’s all about looking for the fun in everyday life.

So, this website is for all of us who love outdoor adventure, but need it to fit around working life. You may read about some longer trips where we’ve taken holiday, but many will be quick weekend getaways.

BTW, it’s not just for girls. Scroll down to read the story behind the name.

Jacquie x

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Why Outdoor Girl?

Many years ago, a colleague at work gave me the nickname ‘Outdoor Girl’ because I’d turn up for work on a Monday morning with broken fingernails, grit rash on my hands from climbing, and bruises from various scrapes. And I loved sharing stories of my life outdoors in the mountains. Despite the advancing years, the name (and stories) stuck, so it was the perfect choice when I created this site.

Do you hate clunky websites with loads of pop-up adverts? Me too!

I’ve always wanted to keep this website ad-free. But web hosting and developing new content is expensive.

I nearly closed the site down a few years ago because of the costs. Then I realised that thousands of you were clicking to look each month. If you’ve enjoyed a blog post, been inspired, or found something helpful, there’s quick and easy way to let me know.

Just click below to buy me a cuppa - thank you if you can 🙏

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