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Kudos to Powder for showcasing a true hero (“Claire Smallwood is a Champion for Women,” 46.2). Claire works tirelessly and because of her efforts, more girls, boys, and women are gaining access to the outdoors.

I’m confused and dismayed by all the negative and defensive comments in response to this article by some male readers of Powder. If you think it’s as easy as ‘Just go buy a lift ticket,’ then why aren’t there more women in outdoor sports? There’s

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