It was men who taught the lessons and men who took the lessons. Women who stumbled into that environment rarely got fair benefit from the experience. Now, however, even that roadblock between women and the wilderness is coming down. There is a recent, foresighted trend to offer outdoors-related instruction exclusively for women. And everywhere they are offered, women-only courses draw large crowds of eager students.
Participants learn what they want, with no pressure and no hassles.
The workshops are offered now in most states, and I have yet to hear a negative word about the program. Locally, guides and event organizers have taken a cue from B.O.W. and launched several women's outdoor programs. Two upcoming events have much to offer Houston-area women. Countz first offered this half-day course at Harbor Marina in Matagorda a few weeks ago. Each woman is asked to bring her own rod and reel.