Sometimes I’m the only woman at the trailhead. Or the only one on a guided trip. Or the only one pitching a tent solo. At first, it made me hesitate—but now, it fuels me. There’s power in showing up anyway. In being visible. In carving space. This post is for the women who wonder if […]

You don’t need to summit a mountain to call it an adventure. Some of my favorite memories come from one-hour hikes, unexpected detours, and local trails just outside town. This week I hit a nearby path I’ve passed a hundred times—and found more peace than I did on last month’s big trip. Micro-adventures are my […]

Let’s be real: gear lists can get overwhelming. But after years of trial, error, and forgetting things I swore I packed, I’ve narrowed down the 10 items I always bring—whether it’s a short day hike or a long backcountry trek. Here’s my no-fluff list: Remember: you don’t need all the gear to get started—just the […]