Author Archives: Ashly Winchester

Hiking Guide: Mount Wilson in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, NV

By Ashly Winchester Difficulty: Hard Type: Mostly Off-trail, Scramble Round Trip Distance: 9.5 miles Elevation Gain: ~3,400 feet Cell service: Spotty Best Time of Year: Winter, Spring, Fall Permits: No Perk: the trailhead is not within the Red Rock Canyon scenic loop drive, so it can be accessed at all times, even if the driveContinue reading “Hiking Guide: Mount Wilson in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, NV”

Episode Four: Nutrition Know-How With Kylee Van Horn, RDN

Nutrition is an important part of your training and can help you reach your athletic goals, yet many of us overlook it. It’s easy to do with our busy lives. In this episode, Kylee and I talk about nutrition plans and training, fad diets, protein intake, sugar, what you can do about gut bombs and…Continue reading “Episode Four: Nutrition Know-How With Kylee Van Horn, RDN”

Episode Three: Mel Urie – Uberman

Mel Urie is a tenacious ultra-distance triathlete who is breaking barriers and redefining what is possible. In this episode, we get a chance to hear all about Mel’s experience with Uberman, arguably the world’s most difficult ultra triathlon. We chat about her training, as well as transitioning back to normal life after accomplishing such aContinue reading “Episode Three: Mel Urie – Uberman”

Episode Two: Renee Jacobs – Finding Balance

In this episode of Women Of The Wild, I chat with Renee Jacobs. Renee is a mother and wife who was trained to be an architect but decided to pursue full-time motherhood. In doing so, she has struggled to find the balance between being a mom and doing the things she loves; adventuring in theContinue reading “Episode Two: Renee Jacobs – Finding Balance”

Episode One: Sunny Stroeer

Sunny is an ultra-distance runner and mountaineer who THRIVES in the alpine environment. On this inaugural episode of Women Of The Wild, we talk about women in the outdoors, the gender gap, the “confidence gap,” and how we can empower more women to participate in adventurous outdoor activities. You can find Sunny on Instagram, Facebook,Continue reading “Episode One: Sunny Stroeer”