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The Gendering of Outdoor Recreation: Women's Experiences on Their Path to Leadership

@inproceedings{Avery2015TheGO,
  title={The Gendering of Outdoor Recreation: Women's Experiences on Their Path to Leadership},
  author={Mary Ellen Avery},
  year={2015}
}
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