Please join AdventurUs, SheJumps, and Between Evergreens, for the fourth annual Bend Women’s Speaker Series - “Empowering Women Through Adventure” at Embark Coworking Community.
Our March Speaker Series night offers a unique and special perspective as Cara Frank shares her personal outdoor journey. Cara speaks to her upbringing as a Deaf woman navigating an auditory world, and how the outdoors became a place of connection when spoken words fell short. Through sport and shared movement, she traces a quiet path toward confidence, leadership, and belonging and how those experiences shaped a deeper commitment, through Oregon Adaptive Sports, to creating access and community in the outdoors.
A live sign language interpreter will be onsite making this evening more accessible for all!
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When: 🗓️ Tuesday, March 31st, 6:30-7:30pm (Doors open @ 6pm)
Where: 📍Embark Coworking Community - 2843 NW Lolo Drive, Bend
Beverages provided by our friends at Crux
Preferred Language: American Sign Language (ASL)
Cara Frank (she/her) is the Development Director at Oregon Adaptive Sports, a Bend-based nonprofit creating access to high-quality outdoor recreation experiences for individuals with disabilities. Born Deaf and fluent in ASL, she brings a lived understanding of accessibility and inclusion to her work.
In recent years, OAS revenue has climbed past the $1 million mark under Cara’s leadership, supporting expanded adaptive opportunities across Central Oregon and beyond. With more than 20 years of experience in adaptive outdoor programs, she also served as the Team Director for the U.S. Deaflympic Ski and Snowboard Team in 2019, coordinating international logistics and athlete support in Italy. Cara is also the founder of CamPAH, a Deaf and Hard of Hearing adaptive snowsports program now entering its 13th year—the only one of its kind in the nation.
Cara lives in Bend, Oregon, with her husband and their dog, both of whom are also Deaf, in their fully ASL-fluent home.
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ADVENTURUS
AdventurUs is a woman & LGBTQ+ owned company and as such, we are committed to creating inclusive, welcoming spaces for all women and our friends of all gender identities and expressions, who are seeking a women-centered space. Our life-changing adventure travel experiences, retreats, and events focus on outdoor skill development, community building, and fostering fun and friendship. We welcome travelers of all backgrounds, ages, sizes, and experience levels, offering a range of activities from hiking to rock climbing.
We have no room in our packs for discrimination or disrespect of any kind. We value diversity and respect for all humans, wildlife, and land and expect our guests to do the same. When planning travel with AdventurUs, you are committing to Leave No Trace principles and to following all rules, regulations, and customs of the places we visit while honoring the local culture.
And, with a dedication to responsible travel practices, AdventurUs is about more than outdoor adventures – it's about creating a supportive community that respects diversity, promotes inclusivity, and believes in the adventurous spirit within each of us.
We prioritize partnering with women-owned businesses, hiring women guides, local operators and supporting sustainable, mission-driven companies.
When you travel with us, not only are you getting an amazing, life-changing trip experience, you’re getting a partner in adventure.
We serve girls ages 6 and up, women 18 & older who either have never participated in outdoor activities or are active members of the outdoor community looking to give back and share their passion. SheJumps is an inclusive organization. We welcome all women and girls (transgender and cisgender) as well as non-binary people who identify with the women’s community. SheJumps strives to be an ally in the fight against racism and acknowledges that our events and programs take place on traditional, unceded Indigenous lands.
Between Evergreens Mobile Ski + Snowboard Tuning was launched in 2022; born out of the adventurous mountain lifestyle Sarah + Ben immersed themselves in while raising their kids. With Ben’s honed expertise in the craft of ski tuning and their family’s love for vanlife; their mobile service was created. Ben’s industry wisdom and authenticity combined with Sarah’s entrepreneurial spirit and creative vision brought their concept to life.
In 2024, Between Evergreens took ownership of Crow’s Feet. With fresh ideas and an incredible team of high caliber outdoor enthusiasts — the team looks forward to the path and potential that lie ahead!
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