In Her Own Words: An Experiential Inquiry into Outdoor Adventure Narratives in British Columbia

This research explores outdoor adventure narratives, blending insights from outdoor literature and personal lived experience. Using an intuitive inquiry methodology, this study consists of five iterative cycles. In cycle 1 the research topic is selected and refined. Cycle 2 then critically examines paradigmatic texts to identify key themes. These are presented alongside personal statements to create a set of preliminary research lenses. In cycle 3, I undertake a series of solo backpacking trips in British Columbia and report them from an embodied, first-person perspective. Cycle 4 then revisits previously articulated lenses in light of subjective insights gained from cycle 3 to highlight transformations in understanding. Cycle 5 synthesizes the findings and discusses potential relevance for the broader outdoor community. Findings indicate the need to expand upon existent narratives to include diverse voices, particularly those of women and individuals with intersecting identities, to promote inclusivity and representation within the outdoor community.

Author dc:creator

• Clarke, Montana

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Young, Jason

• School of environment and sustainability

Language dc:language.iso

en_US

Identifier URI

https://doi.org/10.25316/ir-20027

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:null:10613/28439