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Ep 037. John Muir Trail Day 1 (Trail Series). A Long First Day, Sandy Trails, and Golden Trout
Episode 37
Welcome to the John Muir Trail Podcast Series - I'm taking a little summer break from the podcast while I head off on some new adventures (and guide …
1 year, 3 months ago
Ep 036. John Muir Trail Day 0 (Trail Series). Pre-Hike Jitters, Permit Scrambles, and Wildfire Worries
Episode 36
Welcome to the John Muir Trail Podcast Series - I'm taking a little summer break from the podcast while I head off on some new adventures (and guide …
1 year, 3 months ago
Ep 035. The Cheat Code to Backpacking: Tiffany’s Journey from Newbie to Solo Backpacker
Episode 35
In this episode, I’m joined by one of my incredible Backpacking Badass clients—Tiffany—whose story is a perfect example of what’s possible when you c…
1 year, 4 months ago
Ep 034. Is It SAFE to Go Solo? The Truth About Solo Hiking & Backpacking
Episode 34
🎉 Registration is officially OPEN for the 2025 Solo Adventure Summit! Join us June 5th-6th for a free two-day virtual event all about building confid…
1 year, 4 months ago
Ep 033. Bear Safety Isn’t Optional—Kim Titchener’s Expert Advice for Solo Hikers
Episode 33
🎉 Registration is officially OPEN for the 2025 Solo Adventure Summit!
Join us June 5th-6th for a free two-day virtual event all about building confide…
1 year, 4 months ago
Ep 032. 4 Outdoor Skills Every Woman Should Master Before a Solo Trip
Episode 32
🎉 Registration is officially OPEN for the 2025 Solo Adventure Summit! Join us June 5th-6th for a free two-day virtual event all about building confid…
1 year, 4 months ago
Ep 031. Self-Defense for Solo Adventurers with Nicole Snell from Girls Fight Back
Episode 31
What if the thing holding you back from solo adventuring isn’t lack of skills—but the feeling of safety?
In this powerful episode, Allison sits down w…
1 year, 4 months ago
Ep 030. Adventures that Made Me: My First Solo Backpacking Trip (Mount Langley)
Episode 30
In today’s episode, I’m taking you back to the solo backpacking trip that shaped me in all the best ways—my very first overnight alone on the trail.
I…
1 year, 4 months ago
Ep 029. Hot Topics in Our Backpacking Badass Community: Solo Confidence, Wilderness Safety & Building Your Adventure Circle
Episode 29
We’re back with another Hot Topics episode—and this time, it’s all about solo adventure season.
Allison is joined by Team Alpine’s Kellie Adkins (our …
1 year, 5 months ago
Ep 028. Should You Visit Parks This Year? A Former Park Manager's Take
Episode 28
In this episode, Team She Dreams of Alpine’s own Kellie Adkins—former park manager and field ecologist—dives into a hot topic that’s come up in our B…
1 year, 5 months ago