Jennifer Olson
Also called "Editor Jenn" at Women’s Adventure, Jennifer Olson learns as much from you as she hopes you learn from the magazine and this website. Playing with magnetic poetry on her refrigerator helped Jennifer develop a philosophy by which she still lives: “If you publish a cliché, go explore real inspiration." Visit me on Google+
Jennifer Olson's Latest Posts
The Road to Almost Ultrarunning
Editor Jennifer Olson discusses her experience at the TransRockies Run stage race.
Youngest Solo AT Thru-Hiker On Track To Set Record
Our favorite young thru hiker, Chipmunk (Neva Warren), is officially past the halfway point on the Appalachian Trail! She’s aiming to become the youngest solo thru-hiker to complete the AT, and she thinks she is on track to finish before Katahdin closes this fall.
Friendships by Bike
When I signed up for Venus de Miles, I knew I’d need to make some play dates to keep myself motivated and accountable in training. As I went about asking other women if they’d like to ride with me, I found myself saying, “Hey, wanna ride this week?” and following that with, “I mean, if you have time…”
Summer Shades in Hot Casual Styles
Nothing says summer fun like a great pair of sunglasses to shade the way. Here are our top picks in casual and sporty styles!
Response to a Summer Issue Headline
I was drawn to your article “Wrench Wench” about the United Bicycle Institute. I feel it speaks to encouraging young women to not be afraid of the STEM fields where females are currently underrepresented. With that being said, I do have a concern regarding the title.
Fool-Proof Kale Chips
Surprise your friends at this weekend’s cookout and bring a side dish that’s as satisfying as it is healthy, as colorful as it is delicious, and as easy as it is unexpected. I’m talking about kale chips.
One More Reason To Ride
A running list on the side of our refrigerator outlined Reasons for Riding a Bike. Some of our reasons are inside jokes; others are universally true. Oddly, Gold Bond was number 18 on that motley list.
Summer Skin Protection for Outdoorsy Ladies
At 25 years old, I have more wrinkles and sun damage than 95% of women my age—thanks to living at altitude in desert climates for most of my life. So sunblock all over is a MUST year-round. These are my favorite products lately.
Six Key Solo Adventure Tips
Lucky for ladies looking to adventure on our own, the web offers pages and pages of tips from women who’ve been there. In case you don’t have time to sift through it all, we’ve summarized the highlights in this list of top resources.
Participation in Outdoor Activities Reaches Six-Year High
More people are playing outside than ever, and they’re recreating outdoors more frequently, too! Here’s our way of making sense of The Outdoor Foundation’s findings.
