Unlikely Hikers

Where is the Plus-Size Gear?


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Find out more about the Unlikely Hikers Podcast here.Episode 13: Where is the Plus-Size Gear?Plus-size outdoorspeople are climbing mountains, long-distance hiking, whitewater rafting and rock climbing, but plus-size specific technical gear and clothing are still rare to non-existent. Many studies have shown the average American woman wears a size 16/18, so where is the gear at? In this episode of the Unlikely Hikers Podcast, I talk with plus-size outdoor leaders Diandra Oliver, Tasheon Chillous and Sam Ortiz, about the hits and misses of the outdoor industry when it comes to the needs of the plus-size adventurer.This episode was sponsored by, Eddie Bauer, a brand I am really proud to work with as a leader with their One Outside Program.Our guests:Diandra Oliver (she/her/hers) www | ig: @sink.shipsSam Ortiz (she/her/hers) www | ig: @samortizphoto & @climb.bigTasheon Chillous (she/her/hers) ig: @chilltashSHOW NOTESJustice for Jacob Blake (gofundme)Find full show links here.@kanoagreene, @ashleysadventure, @pdxoutdoorchiro, @bennettrahn, @themirnavator, @brandihikes, @iamlshauntaySustain the podcast – Join my Patreon!
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Unlikely HikersBy Jenny Bruso