Photo by Chad Blotner I learned to kayak from men, paddled with men, received a rope-bag-to-the-face from men. It’s a fact: men dominate the world of whitewater. While that’s not necessarily a bad thing, ultimately, most accomplished female athletes in any adventure sport tend to get overlooked. Meet four adventure pioneers, and two up-and-coming forces, who push the limits and kick ass, all with the grace of a woman. The Paddler Anna Levesque, 41 Founder, Girls at Play Asheville, N.C. Photo by Anna Wagner STARTED PADDLING: while working in the kitchen …
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