by Sarahlee Lawrence, River Rafting Guide
I had been fighting the Colorado River for a hundred and eighty miles. The river swatted my boat and hit me sideways. I strained against the oars, trying to hold my line. Every rapid felt like a chaotic pummeling. I was just a sophomore in college and had never rowed a raft before in my life…
Returning the Favor
January 30, 2009 By 2 Comments
Get Your Yoga On
January 30, 2009 By 11 Comments
by Margaret Burns Vap, Big Sky Yoga Retreats
Winter blahs bringing you down? New Year’s resolutions feeling old already? Here’s an inspirational blend of five frequently asked yoga questions. I’ve found that exploring these topics usually sparks something in my students…
Spring 2009 Behind the Scenes Gallery
January 16, 2009 By 34 Comments
Please join us for a mental vacation to Hawaii’s stunning Kona coast, and an inside look at the hard work and fun that went into developing photography for our Spring 2009 catalogs…
Saluting Our 2008 Featured Athletes
January 14, 2009 By 2 Comments
Each year Athleta sponsors a team of women representing a range of sport and fitness activities. With 2009 underway, we’re updating the Featured Athletes section to introduce our 2009 athletes, but would like to take a moment to acknowledge and thank the AMAZING women who represented Athleta in 2008…
Training at Ten Below Zero
January 14, 2009 By 6 Comments
by Holly Brooks, Nordic Ski Coach
Today is the eighth consecutive day of temperatures well below zero in my home town of Anchorage, Alaska. Because cold weather has been on my mind lately, I’ve compiled a list of tips for staying in shape during cold weather…
New Year Resolutions and Revolutions
January 12, 2009 By 3 Comments
by Colleen Cannon, Women’s Quest
Before you start going crazy with hard core New Year’s resolutions, take time to make a little space for some fresh new insights. A good way to do this is to clear out any grudges, resentments, fears or blocks that could be keeping you from getting what you want in the New Year…
Fresh Start
January 6, 2009 By 7 Comments
by Mayachela (Maya) Garcia, CSCS
I keep this post-it on my cork board as a reminder of how far I have come. The 30% refers to my body fat seven months after my son was born. In the spirit of the new year and renewing our healthy lifestyle, let’s talk about how some (not all) of us relate to food…
