Heading down under: a hiker's world turns inside out when she ventures beneath the earth's crust
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Caving is an invigorating sport that allows participants to explore pristine areas rarely visited by humans. Cavers should wear old clothes, headlamps, knee pads, gloves, helmets and hiking boots. One woman's experiences exploring a cave with a spelunking group are described.
Publication Name: Women's Sports and Fitness
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 1099-6079
Year: 1996
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Moments of epiphany
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Many athletes experience epiphanies, moments when the world seems clearer or more joyful. Several top female athletes describe their experiences with epiphanies. They include climber Mia Axon, snowboarder Morgan Lafonte, rower Missy Schwen and swimmer Amy Van Dyken.
Publication Name: Women's Sports and Fitness
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 1099-6079
Year: 1997
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The sisterhood
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Sisters Alison, Tia, Leslie, and Carie Graves live in three different states but form a rowing team that is preparing for the Nike World Masters games in the summer of 1998. Sisters competing in speed skating, volleyball, and surfing are profiled.
Publication Name: Women's Sports and Fitness
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 1099-6079
Year: 1998
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