Ruby McConnell

Ruby McConnell is a writer, geologist, and adventuress whose work focuses on nature, the environment, and the relationship between landscape and the human experience. Her experiences as a researcher, activist, and explorer in the wildlands of the western United States led her to write A Woman’s Guide to the Wild, the definitive outdoor guide for all who identify as, or love, women (or just want to learn how to read a map). Ruby believes that positive outdoor experiences are the key to healthy living and protecting the environment and is committed to breaking down barriers that prevent all kinds of people from being outside. Her writing has appeared in publications such as Grain Literary Journal, Oregon Humanities Magazine, and Mother Earth News, and she was awarded an Oregon Literary Arts Fellowship in 2016.