Most common words used by women when answering questions about Inspiration:

Most common words used by women when answering questions about Barriers:

What Sports Do People Love?

The majority of women who answered questions take part in hiking, with a huge 41% claiming that this is one of their interests. Other sports mountain biking and climbing were also high up on the list, with boardsports holding a lower, but still significant number of participants.

What Inspires Women?

When asked ‘who are the women that inspire you?’, most women answered with people they actually know. The ability to support others and overcome obstacle were cited as some of the most inspiring qualities, along strength, passion and perseverance.

Along with each other, the study shows that adventurous women are inspired by the athletes that are kicking ass at the top of the game.

Rachel Atherton, Emelie Forsberg, Megan Hine, Jessica Ennins-Hill, Paula Radcliffe, Laura Trott, Chrissie Wellington, Steph Davies, Catherine Destivelle, Lynn Hill, Sarah Outen, Shauna Coxey, Lizzy Hawker, Nicky Spinks, Anna Frost, and Lizzie Armitstead we’re the most mentioned for their success.

This study and it’s results is super exciting, not just because of what we have found out, but because of the actions we can begin to take because of these results.

As a publication we are committed to working towards equality in all sport. Whether it be through campaigning for better gear, getting more young girls into sport, getting more women to meet each other  through action sports or just publicising the achievement of everyday women doing extraordinary things.

Let’s get more women into adventure sports and continue to support each other and push female sports forward!

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