E:2 Fat Shaming within the Whitewater Kayaking Community with Claudia Behringer-Smith

Claudia Behringer-Smith(she/her/hers), works for Camp Merrie-Woode as their Adventure Program Coordinator and has been working in the Outdoor Industry since she was 18. Claudia's been recreating outside her entire life, and has also been fat her entire life, which is a really complex thing since its uncommon to find fat people who are also outdoor professionals. She adores paddling in any form, whether that's whitewater or flatwater kayaking or canoeing, sailing, etc. She is happiest by the water. You can follow her journey or reach out by finding her on tik tok, instagram or email her at [email protected].

Becca Ploener is a whitewater kayak instructor and authenticity coach based out of Asheville, NC. She works with folks who are feeling burntout, tired, and like they have NO TIME for themselves. Combining her knowledge from her background in psychology, experiential and inquiry based learning, wilderness medicine, women's health, and whitewater kayaking she helps people to take charge of their life again so they can have fun regularly. Her mission is to wake you up to your wild, brave, and downright uninhibited self. ⁠Go to her website⁠ and JOIN THE EMAIL LIST if you want to be in the know about all things Wild Woman! There is a monthly newsletter, email exclusive coaching deals, and information about the programs she's leading. You can learn more on her facebook at ⁠⁠Wild Woman Coaching⁠ ⁠or reach out to her via email at [email protected] or phone at (302)-584-6579.

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Other Resources:

• Fat person climbing harness rec: Mammut 4 Slide

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