I had the great pleasure of attending a paintball event in Pinkney, Michigan called "Hell Survivors". When I first got there I was flabbergasted that there was women there and it wasn't just dudes shooting awesome guns and having a great time on ATV's - you know, real men like the outdoors.
Tell me the image above doesn't depict a dude-centric event?! But, that wasn't the case at all - women like to blow sh*t up too and that's what I found most fascinating about this event - it brought together outdoor enthusiasts who can come enjoy the same interest no matter what gender one might be. The below photo is proof that girls were having an awesome time and being super bad ass! But being at the actual event gave me a new perspective on the sport.
I'm a big proponent that any sort of entertainment that breaks down barriers for people to unite and I sincerely believe that is the key to peace. Paintball and outdoor events definitely promotes that message and doesn't restrict people from exploring and enjoying their hobbies. I'm definitely going to keep my eye out on the whole paintball world as it continues to grow and grow every day.
Photo source: Morph Fire
Photo source: Morph Fire
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