Wendy's world: how one woman turned a passion for adventure into a life's work

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Grater has loved the outdoors since she was a child and now is director of Black Feather Wilderness Adventures, a Canadian tour company that specializes in wilderness travel. She leads kayaking and hiking tours and supervises the company's 30 guides. She also is masters-level skier.

Management, Travel industry, Biography, Adventure and adventurers, Adventure, Adventurers, Grater, Wendy, Black Feather Wilderness Adventures

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A woman of substance

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Jackie Joyner-Kersee is active in preserving community athletic facilities and is a spokesperson for Nike's Participate in the Lives of America's Youth program. She tries to be a good role model for young girls, and says her idols growing up included Wilma Rudolph and Rosa Parks.

Planning, Children, Interview, Physical education, Physical education for children, African American women athletes, Joyner-Kersee, Jackie

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The sporting woman

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Art works dating from the fifth century BC illustrate the fact that women's athletics have a long history. Women have become more active participants in sports in the 20th century as femininity has been redefined.

History, Portrayals, Women athletes, Women's sports

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