Stories

Here at Rocky Mountain Sportswomen, we all have our own experiences and stories that we love to share. Here you will find stories of some of our hunts, fishing trips, and even some of our own life experiences as women in the outdoor industry.

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Lessons Learned from Jaime's 2020 Archery Season
Lessons Learned from Jaime's 2020 Archery Season

Each season, archery teaches us lots of lessons. Read some of the many lessons learned from Rocky Mountain Sportswomen’s co-founder, Jaime Barton from her 2020 season.

Elena's 2020 Bear Hunt
Elena's 2020 Bear Hunt

A story of how Elena, Founder of Rocky Mountain Sportswomen took the life of her first big game animal with her bow.

Ice Fishing Season Recap 2019-2020
Ice Fishing Season Recap 2019-2020

A recap on an incredible season fishing on the hard water by Rocky Mountain Sportswomen founder, Elena Reynolds.

Do You Want to Become a Hunter? A Story by Andraya Grangroth
Do You Want to Become a Hunter? A Story by Andraya Grangroth

Colorado hunting guide and passionate outdoorswoman, Andraya Grangroth writes about what hunting means to her and how she strives to help others become more involved.

Elena's First Successful Hunt
Elena's First Successful Hunt

After a few years of learning about hunting behind the scenes, Elena finally decided to join her partner in the field, and ended up taking home her first harvest, a giant turkey!

Jaime's First Turkey Hunt
Jaime's First Turkey Hunt

Jaime shares her incredible story of how she harvested not just one but TWO turkeys in New York for her first ever hunt.

Why I Started Rocky Mountain Sportswomen
Why I Started Rocky Mountain Sportswomen

Read a little bit about our founder, Elena’s outdoor background and how it led her to starting Rocky Mountain Sportswomen, and finding Jaime along the way.

EVENT RECAPS

Did you miss one of our events, or would you just like to read more about what we do as Rocky Mountain Sportswomen? Check out our event recaps blog! All of our events consist of new friends, new knowledge, and unforgettable memories.

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Bringing Women Together in the Field
Bringing Women Together in the Field

Read ambassador, Andraya’s point of view after an incredible weekend of duck hunting with some incredible women.

Navigation Clinic Recap 2020
Navigation Clinic Recap 2020

Navigation is an important wilderness skill that many people have never tapped into. Read about our successful hike to the top of Hahn’s Peak while learning to properly navigate in the wilderness.

West Summit Loop Snowshoe Hike Recap
West Summit Loop Snowshoe Hike Recap

Read about our winter wonderland at the top of Rabbit Ears Pass near Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Many ladies had never been snowshoeing before, and we had the time of our lives!

Chunky Trout Outfitters Trip 2019 Recap
Chunky Trout Outfitters Trip 2019 Recap

Read about our first of hopefully many trips to Utah to flyfish with the one and only, Bridget Fabel! Bridget had just launched her guiding service, Chunky Trout Outfitters in 2019, and we had to take the opportunity to learn from her. Read about our incredible 3 day adventure!

Zirkel Circle Group Hike 2019 Recap
Zirkel Circle Group Hike 2019 Recap

With the Zirkel Circle being one of the most popular hikes near Steamboat Springs, we decided to gather an amazing group of women to conquer it together!

Fly Tying Pint Night 2019 Recap
Fly Tying Pint Night 2019 Recap

With fly fishing being one of the most popular activities in Colorado, and many women on the rise to learning, we thought it would be fun to enjoy a few beers together at Storm Peak Brewing while learning to tie a few simple flies with some folks from Steamboat Flyfisher.

Ladies on Ice! 2019 Ice Fishing Outing Recap
Ladies on Ice! 2019 Ice Fishing Outing Recap

Read about our very first outing at Rocky Mountain Sportswomen and our successful day on the frozen lake of Stagecoach State Park at the very end of the winter season!

Wild game Recipes

Submitted by our very own Rocky Mountain Sportswomen, we are building a collection of your favorite wild game recipes! Whether it’s elk, wild trout, or pheasant, we want to hear about it. Submit your wild game recipe through our Contact page!

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Crappie Fish Tacos
Crappie Fish Tacos

Crappie are some of the most delicious fish to eat! We love making fish tacos in our household!

Bear Chili
Bear Chili

Submitted by local Sportswoman, Bevan. This recipe is used with her fiancé’s 2020 Colorado black bear.

Duck Curry
Duck Curry

Check out RMSW’s Founder, Elena’s favorite way to eat duck!

Elk Camp Grouse Nuggets
Elk Camp Grouse Nuggets

Being a popular elk hunting snack, be sure to check out this camp and kid friendly recipe for wild grouse nuggets! Submitted by founder, Elena Reynolds.

Elk Liver Mousse
Elk Liver Mousse

Enjoy this delicious side dish submitted by local rancher, mother, and outdoors woman, Caitlin Kryder. This recipe was whipped up for our “Meat” and Greet Potluck Dinner last November!

Barbacoa Elk Roast Tacos
Barbacoa Elk Roast Tacos

Check out Elena’s recipe playing around with different flavors and her man’s elk that he harvested last fall with his muzzleloader!