Listen to the Most Incredible Stories of Women Who Changed Outdoor History

History often overlooks women—especially in an industry like the outdoors, which was dominated by men for so long. But this March, as we celebrate Women’s History Month, let’s revisit the tales of some of the most adventurous women in history.

There are pioneering women pilots like Louise Thaden and Ruth Nichols, who participated in air racing in the 1920s and 1930s. And Lisa Lindahl, Polly Smith, and Hinda Miller, who in 1977 designed the first sports bra, which, of course, made it easier for so many other women to chase sports and outdoor adventures. Olympian runner Wilma Rudolph, who won three golds and fought hard for civil rights. The legendary climber Lynn Hill, who freed Yosemite’s El Cap, and famously said, “It goes, boys,” after her feat. And Ada Blackjack, the Inuit seamstress-turned-survivalist who lived on a remote Arctic island for 703 days in the 1920s. The list goes on.

In celebration of Women’s History Month, we’ve compiled a playlist of our favorite Outside stories about these tough-as-nails women who changed and shaped the outdoor world we know today. Outside’s text-to-speech feature lets you listen to all of our best stories while you walk the dog, go for a hike, or embark on a long road trip. To take advantage of this audio function, become an Outside+ member here.

Audio Stories of Memorable Women Who Changed the Outdoors Forever