ABOUT OUTDOOR GIRL
Hello 👋 it’s good to see you here.
If you love being outdoors, or enjoy armchair adventures, you’re in the right place. On the Outdoor Girl site, you’ll find articles about walking, bike packing, adventure, gear reviews, and more. Sometimes, I’ll write about wellbeing and sustainable living too.
Importantly, the site is aimed at those of us who love outdoor adventure but need it to fit around everyday life. Some of my best adventures have been short and sweet. Things like walking a couple of miles in the snow to cook breakfast outside, spending an afternoon lazing in hammock only ten minutes from the front door, or sleeping wild on the local moors.
So, whilst I may share some bucket list adventures and longer trips where I’ve taken time off work, you’ll also get plenty of inspiration for shorter adventures that can be done in a day or over a weekend.
When I’m not outdoors, I work as an outdoor adventure and marketing content writer for brands that care about their impact on people and the planet. I’m also a published walking guidebook author and the Outdoor Girl site won Climbing Blog of the Year 2015.
My husband, Jason, has been my adventure buddy for over 25 years. We both love the big trips, but know that adventure can be found anywhere - even in the back garden. It’s all about looking for the fun in everyday life.
Happy adventures!
Jacquie x
PS. Not just for girls! Scroll down to read the story behind the name.
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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 from climbing, and bruises from various scrapes. I loved sharing stories of the things I’d been doing, and my life outdoors in the mountains. Despite the advancing years, the name (and stories) stuck. It was the perfect choice for the site!
Hate pop-up ads on websites? Me too!
I get soooo frustrated with pop-up ads on other websites! Right from the start, I wanted my readers to have a different experience by keeping this site ad-free. But it does mean I’m missing out.
Things like domain names, web hosting, and creating new content cost money. Other travel and adventure websites cover these costs with, you guessed it, pop-up ads.
If you’ve enjoyed a post, felt inspired, or grabbed a free GPX route download, you can support more of the same by buying me a cuppa (or a glass of wine) on my Ko-fi account.
Thank you if you can 😊
