I see a lot of women' success in outdoor sports. Some of those role models are influencing girls to run, bike, swim, etc. in greater numbers. I personally am not an athlete, but I am inspired by those women to try new things that may not have been "for women" before. That has got to be encouraging women to hike, climb, kayak, ski, etc. which all can be part of scouting.
The difference I see from the 80's to now in feminism is that Strong Women are very successful. Lindsey Vonn, Danica Patrick, Venus Williams are great examples of that trend. Back when I was a teen, I was told that a woman could succeed in anything, but I wasn't seeing it. Now, everyone can see and believe.
I'd be curious to hear from leaders in Colorado. I have a 23 year old friend there who said that she was active compared to peers in the south, but now in Colorado she's nearly a couch-potato because all her peers are so active (hiking, biking, and everything else). Therefore, outdoor activities must be common not just because of the weather, but also the culture of fitness and taking advantage of the outdoors.
KarenZ