The Adventurous Reinvention

This bonus episode is a fired-up pep talk for the woman who's been saying someday + and a sneak peek at everything happening at the free Solo Hiker Summit, June 3–5, 2026.✨ The FREE Solo Hiker Summit — Registration is NOW OPEN at shedreamsofalpine.com/summit📅 June 3–5, 2026 | Starts 10am Pacific Daily | Replays 24 HoursIf you've been dreaming about hiking solo, spending a night in the backcountry, or just becoming the kind of woman who trusts herself out there — but you keep saying someday, waiting to feel ready, or wondering if this is even for someone like you — this summit is for you.Over three days, we're going to help you stop waiting and start going.🗓️ Here's what we're covering:Day 1 — Decide You're the Kind of Woman Who Goes: Bust the myths, reclaim your identity, and stop waiting for permissionDay 2 — See What's Actually Possible for You: Real women, real trails, real evidence that changes everythingDay 3 — Make It Real: Your first solo trip isn't someday. It's this summer.👩‍🏫 Featuring 13 sessions with expert speakers including:Nicole Snell (Girls Fight Back) — realistic self-defense skills for solo hikersLauren Hronek — solo hiking safety truths from a former law enforcement professionalKim Titchener (Bear Safety and More) — wildlife safety for solo hikersMeg Atteberry — finding time for solo adventures as a busy mom or caregiverKellie Adkins, Team Alpine — handling the people in your life who don't get itAllison Boyle, Summit Host — across multiple sessions on identity, fear, and making it real🎉 You'll walk away with:A clear picture of what's actually standing between you and the trailReal safety knowledge that builds confidence instead of fearA community of women deciding the same thing you're decidingA direction and a date for your summer adventure👉 Save your free spot at shedreamsofalpine.com/summit🥾 Want to go even deeper? Join the Backpacking Badass Program Waitlist at shedreamsofalpine.com/waitlist

By now you've seen it. Some version of this plays out in every solo hiking forum, every Facebook group, every comment section where a woman dares to ask about going outside alone.👉 "Just bring a gun."This advice is lazy. It's often irresponsible. And it completely misses what women are actually asking.Because the question underneath the gun question? It's not really about firearms at all. It's: Am I safe enough to do this alone?In this episode, I'm answering that, for real. With expert-backed research, actual statistics, and the reframe that I think changes everything about how women approach safety on trail.In this episode, I share:Why "just bring a gun" is the outdoor version of a get-rich-quick scheme, and what the research actually shows about firearms and personal safety for womenThe data Nicole Snell (Girls Fight Back) brought to our conversation that stopped me in my tracksWhat wildlife safety expert Kim Titchener found when researchers studied hundreds of firearms-in-bear-encounters casesWhy both Nicole and Kim (independently, from completely different fields) landed on the exact same answer for what actually keeps solo women safeThe "don't outsource your safety" philosophy and what building real safety from the inside out actually looks like in practiceWhat's coming at the free 2026 Solo Hiker Summit, June 3–5 — and why Nicole and Kim are both presenting there this yearThis one is for you. For your hiking partner. And for every Todd in your comment section.Resources mentioned:Free guide: "Should I Carry?" → https://www.shedreamsofalpine.co/download-firearm-factsGrab your free Summit seat → shedreamsofalpine.com/summitEpisode 31 Interview with Nicole SnellEpisode 33 Interview with Kim Titchener🗓️ PS—Registration is NOW OPEN for our upcoming Solo Hiker Summit! It’s happening June 3-5, 2026.This virtual summit is for women who are done waiting for the right person, the right conditions, or the right version of themselves — and are ready to finally hike alone, go confidently, and maybe even spend a night or two in the backcountry. 😉👉 Register NOW at <a hr

This bonus episode is your personal invitation to something I've been building for you — and I cannot wait for you to be there.✨ The FREE Solo Hiker Summit — Registration is NOW OPEN at shedreamsofalpine.com/summit📅 June 3–5, 2026 | Starts 10am Pacific Daily | Replays 24 HoursIf you've been dreaming about hiking solo, spending a night in the backcountry, or just becoming the kind of woman who trusts herself out there — but you keep saying someday, waiting to feel ready, or wondering if this is even for someone like you — this summit is for you.Over three days, we're going to help you stop waiting and start going.🗓️ Here's what we're covering:Day 1 — Decide You're the Kind of Woman Who Goes: Bust the myths, reclaim your identity, and stop waiting for permissionDay 2 — See What's Actually Possible for You: Real women, real trails, real evidence that changes everythingDay 3 — Make It Real: Your first solo trip isn't someday. It's this summer.👩‍🏫 Featuring 13 sessions with expert speakers including:Nicole Snell (Girls Fight Back) — realistic self-defense skills for solo hikersLauren Hronek — solo hiking safety truths from a former law enforcement professionalKim Titchener (Bear Safety and More) — wildlife safety for solo hikersMeg Atteberry — finding time for solo adventures as a busy mom or caregiverKellie Adkins, Team Alpine — handling the people in your life who don't get itAllison Boyle, Summit Host — across multiple sessions on identity, fear, and making it real🎉 You'll walk away with:A clear picture of what's actually standing between you and the trailReal safety knowledge that builds confidence instead of fearA community of women deciding the same thing you're decidingA direction and a date for your summer adventure👉 Save your free spot at shedreamsofalpine.com/summit🥾 Want to go even deeper? Join the Backpacking Badass Program Waitlist at shedreamsofalpine.com/waitlist — our signature course that teaches

By now you've probably seen it. The TikTok videos. The comments flooding in. Women sharing their own versions of being left behind on a trail by someone they trusted. Alpine Divorce is real. But here's what nobody in that conversation is actually saying, and it's the thing I've been talking about since the very beginning of She Dreams of Alpine.Every single one of those stories has one thing in common. And it is not only about having a bad boyfriend...In this episode, I'm giving you the reframe that changes everything, and the answer that makes you immune to this. Not just Alpine Divorce, but the much bigger story women have been told about who the outdoors is and isn't safe for.In this episode, I share:What Alpine Divorce actually is and why women's fear response to this trend makes complete senseThe powerful reframe and answer that changes everything and that makes you immune to Alpine DivorceA personal story from 2015: the 43-mile trip I took as the only woman in a group of four guys, why I was terrified going in, and what actually happened out thereWhy the "choose the bear" conversation and Alpine Divorce are really the same conversation, and what both of them are pointing to underneathThe story we've been told as women about the outdoors, who it's safe for, and why I think it's time we rewrite itWhat's coming at the free Solo Hiker Summit, June 3–5 — and why this episode is a preview of exactly what we're going to dig into there🗓️ PS—Registration is NOW OPEN for our upcoming Solo Hiker Summit! It’s happening June 3-5, 2026.This virtual summit is for women who are done waiting for the right person, the right conditions, or the right version of themselves — and are ready to finally hike alone, go confidently, and maybe even spend a night or two in the backcountry. 😉👉 Register NOW at shedreamsofalpine.com/summitWhere to learn more about Allison:She Dreams of Alpine Blog (shedreamsofalpine.com)Instagram @shedreamsofalpine🎁 FREE GIFT: Grab the Outdoor Backpacker Starter Kit for FREE here to get started on your journey with backpacking. (shedreamsofalpine.com/adventure)🥾 BACKPACK

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 share what inspired me to go solo in the first place, how I handled the fear, the unexpected snow that changed my plans, and the plot twist at the trailhead that almost stranded me.This trip wasn’t perfect, but it gave me huge confidence in myself, my decision-making, and my leadership skills.If you’ve been wondering whether you can really do this solo backpacking thing... this episode is for you.In this episode, you’ll hear about:Why I felt called to go solo—and how that decision changed meThe exact fears I faced leading up to the trip (and what helped me push through)How I rerouted my trip plan on the fly—and felt confident making safety decisions soloWhat I learned from choosing not to summit the peak I had plannedThe mindset shifts that helped me feel safe alone at night4 key takeaways for anyone dreaming of their first solo backpacking adventureRead on our Blog: Trail Guide to Hiking Mount Langley🗓️ PS—Don’t forget to save the date for our upcoming Solo Hiker Summit! It’s happening June 3-5, 2026.This virtual summit is for women who are done waiting for the right person, the right conditions, or the right version of themselves — and are ready to finally hike alone, go confidently, and maybe even spend a night or two in the backcountry. 😉Registration opens at the end of May. Join our newsletter here (shedreamsofalpine.com/email) to be FIRST to know when registration opens for the Solo Hiker Summit.Where to learn more about Allison:She Dreams of Alpine Blog (shedreamsofalpine.com)Instagram @shedreamsofalpine🎁 FREE GIFT: Grab the Outdoor Backpacker Starter Kit for FREE here to get started on your journey with backpacking. (shedreamsofalpine.com/adventure)🥾 BACKPACKING COURSE WAITLIST (shedreamsofalpine.com/waitlist)

This week's episode is a takeover — and a good one.Kellie, community manager at She Dreams of Alpine and coach inside the Backpacking Badass Program, steps in (while Allison is off with clients on a rock climbing retreat in Greece) to share something we think is one of the most important episodes we've published.A few years ago, we surveyed over 300 women about what was actually stopping them from solo hiking and backpacking. We didn't just skim the data, we read every single response. And what we found stopped us cold.This episode isn't tips. It's a mirror. It's for the woman who has been saying "someday" for years and just needs to know she's not alone.In this episode, Kellie covers:The fear nobody in the outdoor industry is openly addressing, and why it's time that changesWhat the real statistics say about safety for women on the trail (it's not what you've been told)Why solo hiking and backpacking are acts of reclamation for so many women, and what word showed up again and again in survey responses that says everythingThe loneliness piece... and how it's not just about being alone on the trail, it's about having no one who gets itAnd so much more!🗓️ PS—Don’t forget to save the date for our upcoming Solo Hiker Summit! It’s happening June 3-5, 2026.This virtual summit is for women who are done waiting for the right person, the right conditions, or the right version of themselves — and are ready to finally hike alone, go confidently, and maybe even spend a night or two in the backcountry. 😉Registration opens at the end of May. Join our newsletter here (shedreamsofalpine.com/email) to be FIRST to know when registration opens for the Solo Hiker Summit.Where to learn more about Allison:She Dreams of Alpine Blog (shedreamsofalpine.com)Instagram @shedreamsofalpine🎁 FREE GIFT: Grab the Outdoor Backpacker Starter Kit for FREE here to get started on your journey with backpacking. (shedreamsofalpine.com/adventure)🥾 BACKPACKING COURSE WAITLIST (shedreamsofalpine.com/waitlist): This is our signature program where women who are done waiting finally

You had a goal. You were fired up. And somewhere between January and now… the momentum quietly disappeared.In this mid-year check-in episode, I'm breaking down the six real reasons women stall on their adventure goals, and none of them are what your brain is currently telling you.Whether you're stuck before you've started or losing steam mid-pursuit, this one's for you.In this episode, I share:The coaching conversation that opened this episode, and why "I have no motivation" is almost never the real problemWhat's really happening when outside voices, scary news stories, or a worried partner start to drown out your own inner knowingHow to move your goal from the "I'd love to" category into the "this is already decided" categoryA real story from inside the Backpacking Badass community: a client who almost didn't go on her first solo trip, and what happened when she didWhy identity has to come before the adventures (not after), and what it looks like to start acting as the woman you're becoming right nowWhat pre-trip resistance actually means (hint: it's not a sign you should back out)A mid-year invitation: what's coming in June that could change everything for your summer adventure goalsWhere to learn more about Allison:She Dreams of Alpine Blog (shedreamsofalpine.com)Instagram @shedreamsofalpine🎁 FREE GIFT: Grab the Outdoor Backpacker Starter Kit for FREE here to get started on your journey with backpacking. (shedreamsofalpine.com/adventure)🥾 BACKPACKING COURSE WAITLIST (shedreamsofalpine.com/waitlist): This is our signature program where women who are done waiting finally get the skills, the plan, the coaching, and the community to make backpacking real. You'll learn everything you need to get out there safely and confidently — and you'll do it surrounded by 2,000+ women who are right there in the trenches with you, cheering you on every step of the way. If you've been circling this goal for a while, this is the place to finally land.Learn more and join our waitlists for these programs here:BACKPACKING COURSE WAITLIST (shedreamsofalpine.com/waitlist)<

In this episode, I’m sitting down with Marissa, a past student of the Adventurous Reinvention Experience, to talk about what it looked like for her to navigate that really common (but rarely talked about) season of life… The “what’s next?” phase.Marissa wasn’t unhappy with her life. She had a solid career, a stable path, and had checked a lot of the boxes she thought she was supposed to check.But underneath that, there was this growing sense of curiosity… mixed with a lot of overthinking… about what she actually wanted her life to look like moving forward.And instead of waiting for clarity to magically appear… she chose to step into the process anyway.Inside this conversation, we talk about:What it actually feels like to be in the “what’s next?” phase of lifeHow overthinking can keep you stuck (and how to start moving through it)The power of giving yourself space to explore new possibilities—without needing a perfect planWhat she learned through the coaching process inside AREBuilding confidence and competence in the outdoors (even without growing up with it)How surrounding yourself with the right community can completely shift your perspectiveAnd what it looks like to start taking aligned action… even when things still feel uncertainThis episode is such a real, honest look at what it means to feel the pull for something more—and to start exploring that, even before you have it all figured out.💛 If You’re Craving Something More…If you’ve been feeling the pull for more connection, more adventure, or a different kind of summer… The Adventurous Reinvention Experience is exactly where we explore that.It’s a 4-month experience where we blend:Personal growth + reinvention coachingOutdoor skills + physical trainingDeep community with other womenAnd a life-changing backpacking adventure to bring it all together👉 Learn more at shedreamsofalpine.com/areConnect with Marissa:You can follow Marissa along her JMT adventures (and MORE) on her Substack: https://lifeofmarchi.substack.com/Where to learn more about Allison:She Dreams of Alpine Blog (shedreamsofalpine.com)Instagram @shedreamsofalpine

In this episode, I’m sitting down with Nancie, a past student of the Adventurous Reinvention Experience, to talk about what it looked like for her to start backpacking at 58… and completely shift how she sees herself and what she’s capable of.Nancie didn’t grow up as a “backpacker,” and she didn’t come into this experience feeling fully confident or ready.She came in with curiosity, a deep pull toward adventure, and a quiet question so many women ask themselves at some point: Is it too late for me to start something like this?And instead of waiting to feel ready… she chose to begin anyway.Inside this conversation, we talk about:What her first solo backpacking trip was really like (including not sleeping at all 😅)Starting something new in your late 50s and navigating the fear that comes with itWhat she learned about resilience, adaptability, and thinking on her feetThe power of surrounding yourself with women who get itHow doing hard things on the trail translated into more confidence in everyday lifeWhy it’s never too late to choose yourself and go after what you really wantThis is such a powerful example of what becomes possible when you stop waiting for the “perfect time”… and start where you are.💛 If You’re Craving Something More…If you’ve been feeling the pull for more connection, more adventure, or a different kind of summer… The Adventurous Reinvention Experience is exactly where we explore that.It’s a 4-month experience where we blend:Personal growth + reinvention coachingOutdoor skills + physical trainingDeep community with other womenAnd a life-changing backpacking adventure to bring it all togetherThere are only 36 spots available in the 2026 cohort.👉 NOW ENROLLING, Learn more at shedreamsofalpine.com/areWhere to learn more about Allison:She Dreams of Alpine Blog (shedreamsofalpine.com)Instagram @shedreamsofalpine

In this episode, I’m sitting down with Sunny, a past student of the Adventurous Reinvention Experience, to talk about what it looked like for her to step into leadership in the outdoors and become the kind of woman she didn’t always see represented there.Sunny didn’t come into this experience feeling like she fully belonged in the outdoor space. She came in with curiosity, a desire to grow, and a deeper calling to build community and lead in a way that felt aligned with who she is.And instead of waiting to feel ready… she chose to step forward anyway.Inside this conversation, we talk about:What her first backpacking experience was really like (and why it pushed her to want more)The desire to become a leader and what that actually means in the outdoorsNavigating the fear of not belonging and choosing to show up anywayHow pushing herself physically on the trail unlocked a deeper level of self-trustThe power of community, vulnerability, and collective support in hard momentsWhat it looks like to trust your intuition and honor your own paceHow this experience shaped the way she leads and shows up in her life nowThis is such a powerful example of what becomes possible when you stop waiting to feel ready… and start becoming the person you needed.💛 If You’re Craving Something More…If you’ve been feeling the pull for more connection, more adventure, or a different kind of summer… The Adventurous Reinvention Experience is exactly where we explore that.It’s a 4-month experience where we blend:Personal growth + reinvention coachingOutdoor skills + physical trainingDeep community with other womenAnd a life-changing backpacking adventure to bring it all togetherIf something in this episode resonated with you, you can learn more and join the waitlist for our next experience, which opens SOON!There are only 36 spots available in the 2026 cohort.👉 NOW ENROLLING, Learn more at shedreamsofalpine.com/areWhere to learn more about Allison:She Dreams of Alpine Blog (shedreamsofalpine.com)Instagram @shedreamsofalpine

In this episode, I’m joined by Kellie from the She Dreams of Alpine team for a raw, honest, and deeply personal conversation about what it actually looks like to reinvent yourself, again and again.We’re pulling back the curtain on our own reinvention journeys… not just the highlight reel, but the messy, uncomfortable, and transformative moments that shaped who we are today.Because reinvention isn’t just one big life overhaul. It’s a practice, a way of living, and a decision about your life that you get to make over and over again.Inside this conversation, we explore:What reinvention really means (and why it doesn’t have to be dramatic to be powerful)The difference between big life pivots and subtle identity shiftsWhy resistance is actually a sign you’re on the edge of growthHow reinvention compounds over time (and why doing it again matters)Real-life examples of navigating grief, relationships, fear, and identity evolutionHow curiosity (not clarity) is often the starting pointThe role of community in accelerating growth and healingWhat it looks like to actively choose your life instead of living on autopilotThis episode is a reminder that you are not a fixed version of yourself. You are allowed to evolve. To change your mind. To want something different. To become someone new, again and again. And maybe most importantly… you don’t have to do it alone.💛 If You’re Craving Something More…If you’ve been feeling the pull for more connection, more adventure, or a different kind of summer… The Adventurous Reinvention Experience is exactly where we explore that.It’s a 4-month experience where we blend:Personal growth + reinvention coachingOutdoor skills + physical trainingDeep community with other womenAnd a life-changing backpacking adventure to bring it all togetherIf something in this episode resonated with you, you can learn more and join the waitlist for our next experience, which opens SOON!There are only 36 spots available in the 2026 cohort.👉 Join the Waitlist at shedreamsofalpine.com/are so you don't miss a single update when doors open in April.Where to learn more about Allison:She Dreams of Alpine Blog (shedreamsofalpine.com)Instagram @shedreamsofalpine

In this episode, I’m sitting down with Carey, a past student of the Adventurous Reinvention Experience, to talk about what it looked like for her to go all in on building community during a major life transition, and how that decision changed everything.Carey didn’t come into this experience needing backpacking skills. She came in craving connection, friendship, and a sense of belonging during a season where everything in her life felt uncertain.And instead of waiting for that community to magically appear… She created it.Inside this conversation, we talk about:What it looked like to navigate a major life transition and choose something newThe fear of not belonging (and what actually happened instead)How she built real, meaningful friendships before the backpacking trip even startedThe unexpected ways adventure can accelerate connection and growthWhat happened after the experience—new friendships, new adventures, and even a new identity as a climberThis is such a powerful example of what becomes possible when you stop waiting… and start saying yes to the life you actually want.💛 If You’re Craving Something More…If you’ve been feeling the pull for more connection, more adventure, or a different kind of summer… The Adventurous Reinvention Experience is exactly where we explore that.It’s a 4-month experience where we blend:Personal growth + reinvention coachingOutdoor skills + physical trainingDeep community with other womenAnd a life-changing backpacking adventure to bring it all togetherIf something in this episode resonated with you, you can learn more and join the waitlist for our next experience, which opens SOON!There are only 36 spots available in the 2026 cohort.👉 Join the Waitlist at shedreamsofalpine.com/are so you don't miss a single update when doors open in April.Connect with Carey:You can connect with Carey through her website at wellnessworthliving.com and reach out via her contact page.She also shares her story of hiking the John Muir Trail with her daughter at parentingoffthegrid.net.Where to learn more about the host, Allison:She Dreams of Alpine Blog (shedreamsofalpine.com)<strong

If you’ve been following along with the Aliveness Series this week and something in you has been stirring… this episode is for you.That feeling of restlessness.That quiet pull toward something more.That question of “what do I actually do with this now?”In this episode, I’m helping you bridge the gap between awareness and action. Because at some point, this stops being about journaling, mindset shifts, or thinking about your life differently... and becomes about making a decision.I also share a deeply personal story about a time in my life when I stayed stuck in limbo for far too long, and what finally helped me break out of it.And if you’ve been wondering whether you’re ready for something bigger, I walk you through 5 clear signs you might be ready for your own Adventurous Reinvention.🔥 The 2026 Adventurous Reinvention Experience is opening soon! This is our once-a-year, four-month intimate coaching container where we work on identity evolution, self-trust, and embodied courage — and then take it into the mountains together in the Eastern Sierra. Only 36 spots are available in the 2026 cohort.👉 Join the Waitlist at shedreamsofalpine.com/are so you don't miss a single update when doors open in April.Where to learn more about Allison:She Dreams of Alpine Blog (shedreamsofalpine.com)Instagram @shedreamsofalpine

This episode is part of the Aliveness Series: a limited-time 5-day email (turned audio) experience designed to help you reconnect with your desire, curiosity, and what it actually feels like to be fully alive.In this final episode of the Aliveness Series, we’re bringing it all together—and asking the question that matters most:What do you want this summer to be remembered for?Because you can keep living on autopilot… or you can choose something different.This episode is about getting honest about what you want, imagining what’s possible, and deciding whether you’re ready to step into a more alive, engaged version of your life—starting now.If something in this resonates, this series is leading into the opening of my Adventurous Reinvention Experience—a 4-month journey that blends coaching, outdoor skill-building, and a backpacking adventure to help you step into a more confident, capable, and fully alive version of yourself.🔥 The 2026 Adventurous Reinvention Experience is opening soon! This is our once-a-year, four-month intimate coaching container where we work on identity evolution, self-trust, and embodied courage — and then take it into the mountains together in the Eastern Sierra. Only 36 spots are available in the 2026 cohort.👉 Join the Waitlist at shedreamsofalpine.com/are so you don't miss a single update when doors open in April.Where to learn more about Allison:She Dreams of Alpine Blog (shedreamsofalpine.com)Instagram @shedreamsofalpine

This episode is part of the Aliveness Series: a limited-time 5-day email (turned audio) experience designed to help you reconnect with your desire, curiosity, and what it actually feels like to be fully alive.In this episode of the Aliveness Series, we’re exploring why stepping into the unknown feels so uncomfortable, and what it actually means.Because if you’ve ever felt that pull toward something more… and immediately followed it with fear, doubt, or overthinking, you’re not alone.This episode is about understanding that fear isn’t a sign to stop. It’s often a sign you’re stepping into something that matters.And more importantly… how to build the kind of self-trust that allows you to move forward anyway.If something in this resonates, this series is leading into the opening of my Adventurous Reinvention Experience—a 4-month journey that blends coaching, outdoor skill-building, and a backpacking adventure to help you step into a more confident, capable, and fully alive version of yourself.🔥 The 2026 Adventurous Reinvention Experience is opening soon! This is our once-a-year, four-month intimate coaching container where we work on identity evolution, self-trust, and embodied courage — and then take it into the mountains together in the Eastern Sierra. Only 36 spots are available in the 2026 cohort.👉 Join the Waitlist at shedreamsofalpine.com/are so you don't miss a single update when doors open in April.Where to learn more about Allison:She Dreams of Alpine Blog (shedreamsofalpine.com)Instagram @shedreamsofalpine

This episode is part of the Aliveness Series: a limited-time 5-day email (turned audio) experience designed to help you reconnect with your desire, curiosity, and what it actually feels like to be fully alive.In this episode of the Aliveness Series, we’re exploring what your aliveness is trying to show you—and where it might be leading you next.Because if you’ve ever felt that quiet pull toward something more… you’ve already experienced what this is about.This episode is about learning how to trust that pull, follow your curiosity, and start moving toward a life that feels more aligned, engaged, and fully alive.If something in this resonates, this series is leading into the opening of my Adventurous Reinvention Experience—a 4-month journey that blends coaching, outdoor skill-building, and a backpacking adventure to help you step into a more confident, capable, and fully alive version of yourself.🔥 The 2026 Adventurous Reinvention Experience is opening soon! This is our once-a-year, four-month intimate coaching container where we work on identity evolution, self-trust, and embodied courage — and then take it into the mountains together in the Eastern Sierra. Only 36 spots are available in the 2026 cohort.👉 Join the Waitlist at shedreamsofalpine.com/are so you don't miss a single update when doors open in April.Where to learn more about Allison:She Dreams of Alpine Blog (shedreamsofalpine.com)Instagram @shedreamsofalpine

This episode is part of the Aliveness Series: a limited-time 5-day email (turned audio) experience designed to help you reconnect with your desire, curiosity, and what it actually feels like to be fully alive.In this first episode of the Aliveness Series, we’re exploring the difference between chasing happiness… and truly feeling alive.Because if you’ve ever come back from time in the mountains feeling more like yourself. More present, more engaged, more you. Then you’ve already experienced what this is about.This episode is about understanding that aliveness feeling on an even more personal level, and learning how to bring more of it into your everyday life, not just on your next adventure.If something in this resonates, this series is leading into the opening of my Adventurous Reinvention Experience—a 4-month journey that blends coaching, outdoor skill-building, and a backpacking adventure to help you step into a more confident, capable, and fully alive version of yourself.🔥 The 2026 Adventurous Reinvention Experience is opening soon! This is our once-a-year, four-month intimate coaching container where we work on identity evolution, self-trust, and embodied courage — and then take it into the mountains together in the Eastern Sierra. Only 36 spots are available in the 2026 cohort.👉 Join the Waitlist at shedreamsofalpine.com/are so you don't miss a single update when doors open in April.Where to learn more about Allison:She Dreams of Alpine Blog (shedreamsofalpine.com)Instagram @shedreamsofalpine

This episode is part of the Aliveness Series: a limited-time 5-day email (turned audio) experience designed to help you reconnect with your desire, curiosity, and what it actually feels like to be fully alive.In this first episode of the Aliveness Series, we’re exploring the difference between chasing happiness… and truly feeling alive.Because if you’ve ever come back from time in the mountains feeling more like yourself. More present, more engaged, more you. Then you’ve already experienced what this is about.This episode is about understanding that feeling, and learning how to bring more of it into your everyday life, not just on your next adventure.If something in this resonates, this series is leading into the opening of my Adventurous Reinvention Experience—a 4-month journey that blends coaching, outdoor skill-building, and a backpacking adventure to help you step into a more confident, capable, and fully alive version of yourself.🔥 The 2026 Adventurous Reinvention Experience is opening soon! This is our once-a-year, four-month intimate coaching container where we work on identity evolution, self-trust, and embodied courage — and then take it into the mountains together in the Eastern Sierra. Only 36 spots are available in the 2026 cohort.👉 Join the Waitlist at shedreamsofalpine.com/are so you don't miss a single update when doors open in April.Where to learn more about Allison:She Dreams of Alpine Blog (shedreamsofalpine.com)Instagram @shedreamsofalpine

In this episode, Allison and her team member Kellie sit down fresh off the trail in Allison’s van to recap the 2025 Adventurous Reinvention Experience Intermediate Backpacking Trip in the Eastern Sierra.After spending nearly two weeks in the mountains guiding both beginner and intermediate groups, they recorded this conversation while the memories were still fresh — sharing what actually happens on these trips beyond the highlight photos.From gear shakedowns and acclimatization days to alpine lake swims, big climbs, and late-night conversations under the stars, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at the adventure, challenge, and connection that unfolds when a group of women spend several days together in the wilderness.Because the Adventurous Reinvention Experience isn’t just a backpacking trip. It’s a summer-long container for personal reinvention, confidence building, and community, with the backpacking adventure becoming the physical expression of that growth.In this episode, we talk about:What a typical ARE backpacking retreat itinerary looks likeThe 5-day route last year's group took through the Eastern Sierra lake basinWhy alpine lake swims became a theme of this year’s tripHow a group of women who met on the internet became adventure friends in a few daysThe powerful conversations that happen when women unplug and spend time in the mountainsAnd so much more...By the end of the trip, these women didn’t just finish a backpacking route.They walked away with new confidence, new friendships, and a deeper sense of what they’re capable of.If you've ever wondered what it's really like to join the Adventurous Reinvention Experience, this episode gives you a candid, fresh-off-the-trail look inside.🔥 The 2026 Adventurous Reinvention Experience is opening soon! This is our once-a-year, four-month intimate coaching container where we work on identity evolution, self-trust, and embodied courage — and then take it into the mountains together in the Eastern Sierra. Only 36 spots are available in the 2026 cohort.👉 Join the Waitlist at shedreamsofalpine.com/are so you don't miss a single update when doors open in April.Where to learn more about Allison:<o

Sometimes the most valuable adventures are the ones that don’t go according to plan.In this episode, Allison shares the story of a 2023 Adventurous Reinvention Experience backpacking trip that was supposed to summit Mount Whitney… until a powerful storm forced the group to pivot.What could have felt like a “failed” adventure ended up becoming one of the most valuable mountain experiences her clients have ever had: teaching lessons about resilience, leadership, self-trust, and learning how to make safety decisions in the backcountry.In this episode, we explore:Why adventure (and reinvention) requires the willingness to failWhat really happens when a big outdoor goal doesn’t go according to planHow making safety calls and pivots in the mountains builds real confidenceWhy the most meaningful growth often comes from the hardest momentsHow the lessons we learn on the trail translate directly into our livesThe goal of adventure isn’t perfection.It’s growth. It’s courage. It’s discovering what you’re capable of, even when things don’t unfold the way you expected.Sometimes the adventure that “fails” ends up being the one that changes you the most.🔥 The 2026 Adventurous Reinvention Experience is opening soon! This is our once-a-year, four-month intimate coaching container where we work on identity evolution, self-trust, and embodied courage — and then take it into the mountains together in the Eastern Sierra. Only 36 spots are available in the 2026 cohort.👉 Join the Waitlist at shedreamsofalpine.com/are so you don't miss a single update when doors open in April.Where to learn more about Allison:She Dreams of Alpine Blog (shedreamsofalpine.com)Instagram @shedreamsofalpine🎁 FREE GIFT: Grab the Outdoor Backpacker Starter Kit for FREE here to get started on your jo

If you've been doom-scrolling, feeling frozen, or wondering whether it's still okay to care about adventure and joy, this episode is for you.In this episode, Allison shares why aliveness isn't a luxury or an escape, it's actually how we stay strong, grounded, and capable of showing up powerfully in our lives and in the world.In this episode, we explore:Why doom-scrolling and freezing your life doesn't make you more informed, it just disconnects you from your powerHow building strength, self-trust, and outdoor skills is a form of everyday courageWhy shrinking has never made us safer, and what actually doesHow adventure builds the resilience to think clearly, lead, and stand in your values under pressureWhy aliveness is not about pretending things aren't hard... it's about staying connected to yourself inside the hardIf adventure has felt frivolous lately… maybe it's not. Maybe it's training. Maybe it's exactly how you refuse to shrink.🔥 The 2026 Adventurous Reinvention Experience is opening soon! This is our once-a-year, four-month intimate coaching container where we work on identity evolution, self-trust, and embodied courage — and then take it into the mountains together in the Eastern Sierra. Only 36 spots are available in the 2026 cohort.👉 Join the Waitlist at shedreamsofalpine.com/are so you don't miss a single update when doors open in April.Where to learn more about Allison:She Dreams of Alpine Blog (shedreamsofalpine.com)Instagram @shedreamsofalpine🎁 FREE GIFT: Grab the Outdoor Backpacker Starter Kit for FREE here to get started on your journey with backpacking. (shedreamsofalpine.com/adventure)🥾 BACKPACKING COURSE WAITLIST</

This final episode of the Escalante Route Trail Series comes to you from a hotel room—because we climbed all the way out of the Grand Canyon today.After a very early wake-up, we started hiking in the dark to avoid the heat, stopping for water and breakfast before committing to the long climb out.What followed was roughly 4,000 feet of elevation gain, endless switchbacks, Redwall crossings, and some of the steepest trail of the entire route.The climb was shaded, rugged, and relentless—but also deeply satisfying. Along the way, we passed mining relics, encountered a tarantula, exchanged trail banter with other hikers, and slowly gained a full perspective of everything we had just traveled through.We topped out tired, proud, and already nostalgic.In this episode:A pre-dawn start to beat the heatClimbing through the Redwall and Horseshoe MesaSteep switchbacks and relentless elevation gainWildlife sightings and trail humorReflections on finishing the Escalante Route🎧 Hit play for the final push—4,000 feet up, one last grind, and the quiet satisfaction of completing the Escalante Route.Where to learn more about Allison:She Dreams of Alpine BlogInstagram @shedreamsofalpine🎁 FREE GIFT: Grab the Outdoor Backpacker Starter Kit for FREE here to get started on your journey with backpacking.🥾 BACKPACKING COURSE WAITLIST: This is our signature program where we teach you how to become a safe, confident, and self-sufficient backpacker. It's an online course, coaching program, and community to support you in your journey to becoming a confident backpacker and step into your adventurous identity.Learn more and join our waitlists for these programs here:<a href="https://www.shedreamsofalpine.co

This is Day 3 of the Escalante Route Trail Series, recorded under the stars at a dry camp high above the river.Today was a shorter-mileage day that packed in a lot of technical terrain. We left our beach paradise behind and made our way into 75 Mile Canyon, hiking high above towering walls before dropping down into the slot itself—a highlight for all of us.From there, the day became a series of decisions: choosing a low route, navigating route-finding terrain, scrambling short but consequential rock sections, and finally facing the infamous Papago Slide—a steep, loose gully that demanded focus and patience.After timing heat and shade carefully, we hauled water up to the Tonto Platform and settled into a dry camp with sweeping canyon views and one of the most colorful sunsets of the trip.In this episode:Slot canyon travel in 75 Mile CanyonChoosing low routes and navigating off-trail terrainScrambling with packs and managing exposureDescending the Papago SlideWater hauling and camping high on the Tonto🎧 Hit play for a technical canyon day full of big decisions, steep terrain, and expansive views from a quiet dry camp.Where to learn more about Allison:She Dreams of Alpine BlogInstagram @shedreamsofalpine🎁 FREE GIFT: Grab the Outdoor Backpacker Starter Kit for FREE here to get started on your journey with backpacking.🥾 BACKPACKING COURSE WAITLIST: This is our signature program where we teach you how to become a safe, confident, and self-sufficient backpacker. It's an online course, coaching program, and community to support you in your journey to becoming a confident backpacker and step into your adventurous identity.Learn more and join our waitlists for these programs here:<a href="htt

Welcome back to the Escalante Route Trail Series—daily trail dispatches from our backpacking trip through the Grand Canyon.Day 2 delivered everything we love about canyon travel: mellow morning miles, ambitious side quests, and terrain that looks impossible until the route reveals itself.We eased out of camp through shaded river walking before climbing up toward Unkar Hill and the ruins, detouring in true Grand Canyon fashion to chase pottery dreams and expansive viewpoints. From there, we tackled long, off-camber traverses and an unrelenting descent back toward the river.And then... reward. We landed at one of the most unexpectedly luxurious campsites imaginable: a private-feeling river beach complete with swimming, sunbathing, yoga, and the sound of rapids in the background.In this episode:Side quests to ruins and canyon overlooksRoute finding across improbable terrainLong traverses and knee-testing descentsSwimming and lounging at a dream river campReflections on luxury, solitude, and desert magic🎧 Hit play for side quests, classic Grand Canyon route-finding, and one of the best campsites of the entire trip.Where to learn more about Allison:She Dreams of Alpine BlogInstagram @shedreamsofalpine🎁 FREE GIFT: Grab the Outdoor Backpacker Starter Kit for FREE here to get started on your journey with backpacking.🥾 BACKPACKING COURSE WAITLIST: This is our signature program where we teach you how to become a safe, confident, and self-sufficient backpacker. It's an online course, coaching program, and community to support you in your journey to becoming a confident backpacker and step into your adventurous identity.Learn more and join our waitlists for these programs here:<a href="https://

Welcome to the Escalante Route Trail Series—a special set of episodes recorded on-trail during a backpacking trip deep in the Grand Canyon.In this series, I’m bringing you along day by day as my friends and I hike the Escalante Route, sharing the real-time experiences, trail conversations, and behind-the-scenes moments from camp each night.Day 1 was all about the descent.After a shuttle shuffle and a later-than-ideal start, we dropped nearly 5,000 feet from the rim down to the Colorado River via the Tanner Trail.The miles were straightforward but steep, with barking knees, tired ankles, and a whole lot of anticipation as the canyon opened up below us.We were blessed with cloud cover, cooler-than-expected temps, and an early arrival at camp Tanner Beach where we celebrated birthdays, stood knee-deep in the river, and leaned fully into Type 1 fun.In this episode:A downhill-heavy first day into the Grand CanyonManaging heat, water, and expectationsBirthday cake in the backcountryFirst impressions of canyon scale and desert vibesSettling into camp early and watching the light fade🎧 Hit play to kick off the Escalante Route with a big descent, good weather luck, and a sandy riverside camp.Where to learn more about Allison:She Dreams of Alpine BlogInstagram @shedreamsofalpine🎁 FREE GIFT: Grab the Outdoor Backpacker Starter Kit for FREE here to get started on your journey with backpacking.🥾 BACKPACKING COURSE WAITLIST: This is our signature program where we teach you how to become a safe, confident, and self-sufficient backpacker. It's an online course, coaching program, and community to support you in your journey to becoming a confident backpacker and step into your adventurous identity.Learn more and join our waitlists for these programs here:<

In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Sarah, a Backpacking Badass client whose story perfectly captures what it looks like to step into an Adventure Era after everything changes.Sarah didn’t grow up loving the outdoors. In fact, she openly admits she despised it. But after a major life upheaval, nature became a place of healing, and eventually, a doorway into something much bigger.Since joining the Backpacking Badass Program, Sarah has gone from total beginner to:Leading her very first backpacking trip within monthsBuilding a real adventure community of women she met through the programStepping into leadership on trail — and in her lifeUsing adventure as a catalyst for reinvention, confidence, and self-trustIf you’re in a season of rebuilding…If you’re craving adventure but unsure where to start…If you feel the pull toward something bigger, braver, and more alive…This episode is for you.Where to connect with Sarah: @sarahlouiseschmidt🥾 Ready to Start Your Adventure Era? Enrollment for the Backpacking Badass Program is officially OPEN January 19-23, 2026.Inside the program, you’ll learn how to:Plan backpacking trips you actually feel ready forBuild physical, mental, and emotional trail confidenceMaster essential safety and navigation skillsAnd become a safe, self-sufficient backpacker without waiting on others👉 Join us at: shedreamsofalpine.com/enrollWhether you’re dreaming about your first backpacking trip, your first solo trip, or your boldest adventure yet... you don’t have to figure it out alone. We’ve got you.Where to learn more about Allison:She Dreams of Alpine BlogInst

This bonus podcast episode is a special audio replay of the Your Adventure Era Challenge After Party — created so you can listen on the go and revisit the momentum whenever you need it.If the Your Adventure Era Challenge lit something up in you…If you’ve been feeling the pull toward backpacking, self-trust, and a more adventurous life…And if you’re wondering how to actually keep going after the inspiration fades…This episode is for you.Inside this After Party replay, I walk you through:The 3 biggest reasons women stall out when trying to step into an adventurous lifeThe exact 5-Step Backpacking Badass Framework I’ve used with 2,000+ womenThe ripple effect backpacking can have on your identity, energy, and everyday lifeI also officially open enrollment for the Backpacking Badass Program and walk through:Who the program is for (and who it’s not for)How women go from “I don’t know where to start” to confidently planning and leading tripsWhat support, coaching, and community actually look like inside the programSpecial enrollment bonuses available right nowThis episode is equal parts training, mindset shift, and invitation — designed to help you stop waiting, stop outsourcing your confidence, and start building a life that feels bold, capable, and fully alive.🎧 Listen now, and if your Adventure Era is calling… this might be the moment you answer it.👉 Backpacking Badass Program enrollment is officially OPENLearn more + join us here: shedreamsofalpine.com/enrollNew Year's open enrollment is happening from January 19th-23rd!

The Your Adventure Era Challenge may be ending, but your Adventure Era doesn’t stop here.In this bonus episode, I’m wrapping up our 5-day challenge and talking honestly about the moment you’re probably in right now:You’re feeling inspired.You’re seeing what’s possible.And you’re asking… okay, now what?Inside this episode, we’ll talk about:Why momentum fades for so many women after events like this, and how to keep yours goingWhy I always encourage setting a backpacking goal (even if you see yourself as “just” a day hiker)How backpacking becomes the foundation for confidence, self-trust, and bigger adventuresThe compounding impact that learning outdoor skills has had on my life over the last 12+ yearsWhat it actually takes to turn a “feel-good week” into real action on the trailI’ll also share what’s coming next after the challenge, including:Our Your Adventure Era After Party (Monday, January 19th at 3:30 PM PT)And details about Backpacking Badass enrollment, opening January 19–23If this week lit something up in you (and you don’t want to lose that spark), this episode is for you.👉 Join the Backpacking Badass enrollment waitlist: shedreamsofalpine.com/backpackThanks for being here. Thanks for dreaming with me.And I can’t wait to see what you do next. 💛

My client Sherry didn’t grow up calling herself “adventurous.”She started backpacking in her mid-50s with borrowed gear, a lot of nerves, and a quiet pull toward doing something more for herself.After her first challenging trips, she realized she didn’t just want more adventure... she wanted to feel calm, capable, and confident doing it. That’s when she found the Backpacking Badass Program, began building real skills, and took her very first solo backpacking trip.Five years later, Sherry has completed solo backpacking trips, section-hiked long trails, trekked in Patagonia, volunteered in remote wilderness settings, and become a mentor to other women starting later in life.In this episode, we talk about what it actually looks like to build confidence over time, and why it’s never too late to start.In this episode, we talk about:Starting backpacking in your 50s (and why it’s not “too late”)How building skills changed Sherry’s confidence on solo tripsThe mindset shifts that made solo backpacking feel saferLearning to trust yourself in both solo and group adventuresWhy small, local adventures can create big momentumLetting your adventure era evolve as your life and priorities changeIf you’ve ever felt the pull toward adventure... but wondered if you missed your chance, this episode is for you.Where to connect with Sherry:Instagram @sherryj402The 52 Hike ChallengeWhere to learn more about Allison:She Dreams of Alpine BlogInstagram @shedreamsofalpine🎉 <a href="https://www.shedreamsofalpine.co/register-yae-challenge-pod" rel="noopener noreferrer" ta

This bonus episode gives you a behind-the-scenes sneak peek at an epic event I’m hosting in January…✨ The FREE 5-Day Your Adventure Era Challenge📅 January 12–16, 2026If you’ve been craving more hiking, backpacking, and adventure in 2026—but keep putting it off, second-guessing yourself, or waiting for “someday”—this challenge is for you.Over five days, we’ll help you stop overthinking and start actually doing the adventures you’ve been dreaming about.To boldly step into your Adventure Era, you need five things:A confident adventure mindsetA clear, realistic adventure planA supportive community that gets itA strong, capable bodyThe skills to keep yourself safe outdoors👉 And we’re covering all of it in this challenge.🎉 What You’ll Walk Away With:A clear plan for your 2026 adventuresMore confidence saying “yes” to trips you want to takeTools to prepare your body and skills (without overwhelm)Momentum to finally check adventures off your bucket listClick here to register for the free challenge (shedreamsofalpine.com/challenge)⭐️ Upgrade Option: You can also grab the Challenge All-Access Pass (shedreamsofalpine.com/upgrade) for extended replay access plus exclusive Adventure Era bonus resources.🥾 Want to Go Even Deeper? Join the Backpacking Course Waitlist (shedreamsofalpine.com/waitlist)—our signature program that teaches women how to become safe, confident, and self-sufficient backpackers through step-by-step education, coaching, and community su

What does it really mean to be a Backpacking Badass?In this episode, Allison breaks down why being a Backpacking Badass has nothing to do with being fearless, extreme, or summiting at all costs—and everything to do with self-trust, decision-making, and knowing you have your own back on trail and in life.If you’ve ever loved the idea of being “badass” but thought, that’s not me, this episode is for you.In this episode, we cover:Why the word “badass” is worth reclaiming—especially for women in the outdoorsThe difference between being reckless vs. self-trusting on trailWhat a Backpacking Badass is not (and why that definition keeps women stuck)Why your power comes from making decisions, even when failure is possibleHow to start stepping into your Adventure Era in 2026 with intentionThis episode is a grounded redefinition of what badassery really looks like, and an invitation to step into it for yourself.Ready to take the next step?🎉 Register for our FREE 5-DAY CHALLENGE (shedreamsofalpine.com/challenge)- Your Adventure Era Challenge - January 12-16th, 2026 - If you want to go on MORE hiking and backpacking adventures in 2026, in this 5-day challenge, you'll make sure you finally check those trips off your bucket list!Learn more and join our waitlists for these programs here:BACKPACKING COURSE WAITLIST (shedreamsofalpine.com/waitlist)THE ADVENTUROUS REINVENTION EXPERIENCE WAITLIST (shedreamsofalpine.com/are)ROCK CLIMBING RETREATS WAITLIST (shedreamsofalpine.com/climb)Want to see some testimonials about the Backp

In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of how I’m planning my adventures in 2026. From big trips to mini getaways, client adventures, and everyday ways to keep the outdoors part of my life, this episode is all about setting the stage for a year filled with exploration.In this episode, you’ll hear:How I reflect on past adventures to shape my future plansThe exciting client trips and retreats we’ve got lined up for 2026Creative ways I’m integrating adventure into my weekly routinesWhat’s inspiring me to step out of my comfort zone this yearThe BIG adventure goal I’ve set for 2026And how I’m continuing to incorporate adventure with my puppy (Oliver 🐶) into my yearly planI hope it inspires you to dream big and start crafting your own adventurous vision for 2026.🎉 Register for our FREE 5-DAY CHALLENGE - Your Adventure Era Challenge - January 12-16th, 2026 - If you want to go on MORE hiking and backpacking adventures in 2026, in this 5-day challenge, you'll make sure you finally check those trips off your bucket list!Learn more and join our waitlists for these programs here:BACKPACKING COURSE WAITLISTTHE ADVENTUROUS REINVENTION EXPERIENCE WAITLISTROCK CLIMBING RETREATS WAITLISTWant to see some testimonials about the Backpacking Badass Program? Read our student stories here.Where to learn more about Allison:</st

This bonus episode gives you a behind-the-scenes sneak peek at an epic event I’m hosting in January…✨ The FREE 5-Day Your Adventure Era Challenge📅 January 12–16, 2026If you’ve been craving more hiking, backpacking, and adventure in 2026—but keep putting it off, second-guessing yourself, or waiting for “someday”—this challenge is for you.Over five days, we’ll help you stop overthinking and start actually doing the adventures you’ve been dreaming about.To boldly step into your Adventure Era, you need five things:A confident adventure mindsetA clear, realistic adventure planA supportive community that gets itA strong, capable bodyThe skills to keep yourself safe outdoors👉 And we’re covering all of it in this challenge.🎉 What You’ll Walk Away With:A clear plan for your 2026 adventuresMore confidence saying “yes” to trips you want to takeTools to prepare your body and skills (without overwhelm)Momentum to finally check adventures off your bucket listClick here to register for the free challenge⭐️ Upgrade Option: You can also grab the Challenge All-Access Pass for extended replay access plus exclusive Adventure Era bonus resources.🥾 Want to Go Even Deeper? Join the Backpacking Course Waitlist—our signature program that teaches women how to become safe, confident, and self-sufficient backpackers through step-by-step education, coaching, and community support.

In this reflective end-of-year episode, Allison reframes why so many women experienced 2025 as a season of closure, identity shedding, and quiet endings, and why that space matters.Allison then explores why 2026 is uniquely positioned as a fresh start, a new cycle, and an invitation to step into your next adventurous identity with clarity, courage, and momentum.In this episode, you’ll hear:Why feeling slower or more inward in 2025 doesn’t mean you fell behindHow “ending” years often create the runway for reinventionWhat a true “new beginning” year supports (and what it doesn’t require)Why adventure is one of the most powerful containers for stepping into a new version of yourselfHow to intentionally step into your 2026 Adventure Era, without waiting or outsourcing confidence🔥 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for the Your Adventure Era Challenge (Jan 12–16). Our free Your Adventure Era Challenge is BACK, and this year, we’re going deeper than ever.Inside the challenge, we’ll work on:✨ Building self-trust and adventurous identity✨ Learning how to stop waiting and start leading✨ Finding (and creating) your adventure community✨ Turning “someday” dreams into real momentum✨ Plus… a few surprises I’ve never taught before 👀Register for the free here :👉 shedreamsofalpine.com/challengeAnd right after Challenge Week, we open enrollment for our New Year cohort of the Backpacking Badass Program, where this kind of transformation becomes your lived reality. 👉 Join the Backpacking Badass Waitlist so you don’t miss a single January update.Where to learn more about Allison:She Dreams of Alpine BlogInstagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shedreamsofalpine/" rel="noopener norefer

As we head toward a new year, many of us start thinking about goals, but not all goals are created equal.In this episode, Allison shares 5 powerful reasons backpacking might be one of the most important goals you set for 2026, whether you’re brand new to backpacking or already love spending time on trail.This conversation goes beyond backpacking as a hobby and explores how backpacking can become a tool for reinvention, confidence, aliveness, and building a life that feels deeply lived — especially in a world that’s becoming more digital, automated, and optimized by the day. In this episode, we explore:How backpacking unlocks access to quieter places, deeper wilderness, and new versions of yourselfWhy backpacking creates real experiences that can’t be automated or simulated by AIHow backpacking acts as an identity reset buttonWhy time in the backcountry wakes you back up and reconnects you with presence and alivenessHow backpacking builds the foundational skill stack for bigger, bolder adventuresIf this episode stirred something in you, consider what kind of year you want 2026 to be... not just productive or optimized, but alive.🔥 Save the Dates: Your Adventure Era Challenge (Jan 12–16). Our free Your Adventure Era Challenge is coming back, and this year, we’re going deeper than ever.Inside the challenge, we’ll work on:✨ Building self-trust and adventurous identity✨ Learning how to stop waiting and start leading✨ Finding (and creating) your adventure community✨ Turning “someday” dreams into real momentum✨ Plus… a few surprises I’ve never taught before 👀Registration will open at the end of December. And right after Challenge Week, we open enrollment for our New Year cohort of the Backpacking Badass Program, where this kind of transformation becomes your lived reality. 👉 Join the Backpacking Badass Waitlist so you don’t miss a single January update.Important Upcoming Dates:Your Adventure Era Challenge: January 12–16, 2026 (registration opening end of December 2025)Backpacking Badass Program Enrollment: New Year's enrollment opens January 19–23, 2026Where to learn more about Allison:She Dreams of Alpine BlogInstagram @shedreamsofalpine🎁 FREE GIFT: Grab the <a href="https://www.shedreamsofalpine.c

Join host Allison Boyle as she dives into an inspiring conversation with Marie Pier Tremblay about the transformative power of adventure and personal reinvention through the lens of hiking the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT).Key Points Discussed:What inspired Marie to say YES to hiking the Pacific Crest TrailThe courage to advocate for your big dreamsDiscussions on exploring options like sabbaticals and remote work before quitting your job for a thru-hikeNavigating relationships when taking 6 months off to do a thru hike like the PCTHer remarkable personal growth, connections, and the joy of forming a 'trail family' during the PCT adventurePost-PCT reflections leading to career shiftsMarie’s personal reinvention journey, encompassing explorations in relationships and embracing her true selfThe significance of self-talk, self-trust, and the art of knowing when to persist or change directionAnd SO much moreTune in to hear how Marie’s adventurous leap of faith led to profound life changes and a newfound purpose in guiding others. Where to learn more about Marie:Marie's InstagramMarie's Website Marie's Podcast (Self Growth Nerds)Where to learn more about Allison:She Dreams of Alpine BlogInstagram @shedreamsofalpine🎁 FREE GIFT: Grab the Outdoor Backpacker Starter Kit for FREE here to get started on your journey with backpacking.🥾 BACKPACKING COURSE WAITLIST: This is our signature program where we teach you how to become a safe, confident, and self-sufficient backpacker. It's an online course, coaching program, and community to support you in your journey to becoming a confident backpacker and step into your adventurous identity.

This week, I’m joined by outdoor writer and long-time mountain adventurer Meg Atteberry for a raw, behind-the-scenes look at what really happens when you have to hit the SOS button in the backcountry.On day six of a seven-day high route in Wyoming’s Wind River Range, Meg and her friend found themselves in a true emergency — an injury miles from any trail, shifting weather, complex alpine terrain, and a 20-hour Search and Rescue operation that forced them to rely on every ounce of their experience, preparation, and mental steadiness.This conversation is honest, gripping, and packed with trail-tested insight. If you’ve ever wondered “How would I actually handle something like this?” — or you want to feel more prepared and self-reliant on your own trips — this episode is a must-listen.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:The exact moment Meg realized they needed Search & RescueHow she made the call early and why that decision matteredWhat the terrain, weather, and rescue logistics were really likeHow they chose a safe camp to overnight during the emergencyThe mental rollercoaster of staying calm when adrenaline crashesWhy preparation beats “toughing it out” every timeThe gear, systems, and decisions that made a real differenceWhat most people don’t understand about wilderness rescuesMeg’s biggest takeaways now that she’s had time to reflectHow to Connect with Meg:Connect with Meg Atteberry on Instagram and TikTok @megintheforestResources Mentioned:YouTube Video: I hit the Garmin InReach SOS Button and here's what I learnedYouTube Video: How I Was Rescued by Helicopter on the Wind River High Route (4k)YouTube Video: I hit the Garmin InReach SOS Button and here's what I learnedYouTube Video: What Happens When You Push the SOS Button on Your Garmin InReach MiniWhere to learn more about Allison:She Dreams of Alpine BlogInstagram @shedreamsofalpine</

Inside today’s episode, I’m sharing a special replay of a live Q&A session I hosted with Kellie from my team—all about what it actually looks like to become a Backpacking Badass.If you’ve been dreaming about leveling up your backpacking skills, craving more confidence on the trail, or wondering what it’s like inside the Backpacking Badass Program… this episode will give you the real, honest, behind-the-scenes scoop.We dig into:The energy behind Black Friday + why it’s such a powerful time to lock in your Adventure EraWho the program is really for (and who it’s not for)How to get started even if you feel too busy, too new, not fit enough, or like you have “no one to go with”What lifetime access + coaching support actually looks likeThe mindset shifts our students experience on and off the trailAnd the most common questions that pop up every single enrollmentIf you’ve been sitting on the fence or wondering if this is your year to go all-in on your first (or next!) backpacking adventure… this conversation will help you make that decision with clarity and confidence.✨ Backpacking Badass Black Friday Enrollment is NOW OPEN but enrollment closes Friday, November 21, 2025!If you’re ready to become a confident, self-sufficient backpacker in 2026—this is the moment. These are our biggest deals of the entire year.👉 Join us at: shedreamsofalpine.com/blackfridayWhere to learn more about Allison:She Dreams of Alpine BlogInstagram @shedreamsofalpine

Today’s episode is a special one because we’re celebrating what’s possible in your very first year of backpacking. I’m joined by one of our Backpacking Badass students, Victoria, who joined the program during last year’s Black Friday enrollment… and since then, has completely transformed her outdoor life.Before the program, Victoria had only gone on one beginner overnight with her husband. One year later, she’s planned and led her own 3-day trip in the Eastern Sierra, gone on multiple solo backpacking adventures in Yosemite, the Eastern Sierra, and Zion, and built a brand-new identity around bravery, self-trust, and capability.In this episode, we talk about:What it was like to begin backpacking at 48The moment she realized she could camp and backpack aloneHow she navigated pre-trip anxiety, fear, and “what ifs”What surprised her most on her first big tripThe mindset tools that helped her keep going when things got toughHow her confidence has grown through both summit moments and turnaround momentsHer plans for future adventures (including the JMT!)Victoria’s story shows how much is possible when you stop waiting for the perfect circumstances and start building the skills, confidence, and self-trust to create your own adventures.Backpacking Badass Black Friday Enrollment is NOW OPEN! If you’re ready to become a confident, self-sufficient backpacker in 2026—this is the moment. These are our biggest deals of the entire year.👉 Join us at: shedreamsofalpine.com/blackfridayWhether you’re dreaming about your first backpacking trip, your first solo trip, or your boldest adventure yet... you don’t have to figure it out alone. We’ve got you.Where to learn more about Allison:She Dreams of Alpine BlogInstagram @shedreamsofalpine

What if your life was the greatest adventure story you ever told?In this reflective episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on how I live (and teach) an adventurous life, not just on the trail, but every damn day.These are the 3 personal rules I come back to again and again, whether I’m navigating a rainstorm in Scotland, reworking a route mid-backpacking trip, or chasing a goal that is outside my comfort zone.In this episode, I share:Why “Do it for the plot” is one of my favorite life mantrasThe mindset shift that helps me embrace plot twists on the trail and in lifeReal examples from my own adventures How chasing a wild climbing goal transformed my confidence, joy, and identityA reminder that your adventures are about trust—not controlWhy growth (not perfection) is the point of it allWhether you’re craving more adventure in your life—or just want to feel more alive and self-trusting again—this episode is for you.Have you joined our Black Friday Early Bird Waitlist yet? From November 17–21, we’re opening enrollment for The Backpacking Badass Program — our signature online course, community, and coaching experience that teaches women how to become safe, confident, and self-sufficient backpackers. For so many of our students, this program was the difference between “maybe one day” and 👉 actually hitting the trail on their first (of many) backpacking trips.This is our final big enrollment of the year, and we’re going BIG with our best deals, daily bonus reveals, and epic giveaways.Here’s why you’ll want to be on our Early Bird Waitlist:→ You’ll get 2-hour early access when doors open.→ You’ll snag limited gifts + exclusive bonuses before they disappear.→ You’ll receive a Sneak Peek Guide of all our prizes + bonuses as soon as you join.And the best part? You’ll wrap up 2025 already locked into your 2026 Adventure Era — so when January hits, you won’t just be dreaming about adventure… you’ll be living it.👉 Join the Early Bird Waitlist NOW: shedreamsofalpine.com/birdWhere to learn more about Allison:She Dreams of Alpine BlogInstagram @shedreamsofalpine🎁 FREE GIFT: Grab the <a href="https://www.shedreamsofalpine.co/starter-kit-p"

Before She Dreams of Alpine ever existed…Before I called myself a backpacker, an outdoor educator, or a coachThere was one wild, barely-planned backpacking trip that changed the course of my life: Backpacking to Half Dome with zero experience.In this episode, I’m taking you back to the very beginning—when I said “yes” to a 3-day trip with an overstuffed 45 lb pack and no idea what I was doing. It wasn’t pretty. It wasn’t perfect. But it was the spark that lit the fire.In this episode, I share:The accidental invite that started it allHow it felt to hike with no clue what I was doingWhy this trip made me fall in love with backpacking, even though it was the hardest thing I had ever doneThe moment I realized: I want more of this in my lifeAnd how it changed everythingIf you’ve ever wondered how I got started... or if you’re standing at the edge of your own first “yes”, this story is for you.-----------Have you joined our Black Friday Early Bird Waitlist yet? From November 17–21, we’re opening enrollment for The Backpacking Badass Program — our signature online course, community, and coaching experience that teaches women how to become safe, confident, and self-sufficient backpackers. For so many of our students, this program was the difference between “maybe one day” and 👉 actually hitting the trail on their first (of many) backpacking trips.This is our final big enrollment of the year, and we’re going BIG with our best deals, daily bonus reveals, and epic giveaways.Here’s why you’ll want to be on our Early Bird Waitlist:→ You’ll get 2-hour early access when doors open.→ You’ll snag limited gifts + exclusive bonuses before they disappear.→ You’ll receive a Sneak Peek Guide of all our prizes + bonuses as soon as you join.And the best part? You’ll wrap up 2025 already locked into your 2026 Adventure Era — so when January hits, you won’t just be dreaming about adventure… you’ll be living it.👉 Join the Early Bird Waitlist NOW: shedreamsofalpine.com/bird-----------Where to learn more about Allison:She Dreams of Alpine BlogInstagram @shedreamsofalpine🎁 FREE GIFT: Grab the <a hre

Feeling the end-of-year swirl of chaos, reflection, or “where did the time go” energy?In this bonus episode, I’m giving you a loving but fire-lit pep talk—whether you’re wrapping up a huge year of adventure or still dreaming about what’s possible for you on the trail.Because here’s the truth: Backpacking changed my life.And I know it can do the same for you.This episode is your invitation to stop waiting for “someday” and say yes to the next version of yourself... one that’s bold, confident, and wildly self-sufficient.In this episode, I share:The real reason backpacking isn’t just about trails and viewsWhat’s possible when you decide to trust yourselfWhat makes this final 2025 enrollment of the Backpacking Badass Program so specialA direct invitation into your 2026 Adventure EraHave you joined our Black Friday Early Bird Waitlist yet? From November 17–21, we’re opening enrollment for The Backpacking Badass Program — our signature online course, community, and coaching experience that teaches women how to become safe, confident, and self-sufficient backpackers. For so many of our students, this program was the difference between “maybe one day” and 👉 actually hitting the trail on their first (of many) backpacking trips.This is our final big enrollment of the year, and we’re going BIG with our best deals, daily bonus reveals, and epic giveaways.Here’s why you’ll want to be on our Early Bird Waitlist:→ You’ll get 2-hour early access when doors open.→ You’ll snag limited gifts + exclusive bonuses before they disappear.→ You’ll receive a Sneak Peek Guide of all our prizes + bonuses as soon as you join.And the best part? You’ll wrap up 2025 already locked into your 2026 Adventure Era — so when January hits, you won’t just be dreaming about adventure… you’ll be living it.👉 Join the Early Bird Waitlist NOW: shedreamsofalpine.com/bird

Welcome to the West Highland Way Trail Series—a special set of episodes from my latest long-distance hike across the Scottish Highlands.I’ll be bringing you along day by day as I hike 100 miles from Milngavie to Fort William, sharing the real-time feels, stories, and behind-the-scenes moments from the trail.Day 8 brought this West Highland Way journey to a close—and it was everything I wanted it to be.I hiked the final 15 miles from Kinlochleven to Fort William through mist, muddy trails, and dramatic fall colors. My calves were tight, but my heart was full. From solo stretches to a short chat with a couple from Utah, the day was both reflective and beautiful.I ended the trip with a cozy hotel stay, a solo seafood dinner, and a bittersweet sense of completion.In this episode:Misty, moody miles through the Scottish HighlandsCalf pain, color-drenched views & trail reflectionsWalking the final sidewalk stretch into Fort WilliamA solo dinner, final thoughts, and ideas for next time🎧 Hit play to join me for the final leg of a trail I’d absolutely do again.Where to learn more about Allison:She Dreams of Alpine BlogInstagram @shedreamsofalpine🎁 FREE GIFT: Grab the Outdoor Backpacker Starter Kit for FREE here to get started on your journey with backpacking.🥾 BACKPACKING COURSE WAITLIST: This is our signature program where we teach you how to become a safe, confident, and self-sufficient backpacker. It's an online course, coaching program, and community to support you in your journey to becoming a confident backpacker and step into your adventurous identity.Learn more and join our waitlists for these programs here:BACKPACKING COURSE WAITLISTTHE ADVENTUROUS REINVENTION EXPERIENCE WAITLISTROCK CLIMBING RETREATS WAITLIST

Welcome to the West Highland Way Trail Series—a special set of episodes from my latest long-distance hike across the Scottish Highlands.I’ll be bringing you along day by day as I hike 100 miles from Milngavie to Fort William, sharing the real-time feels, stories, and behind-the-scenes moments from the trail.Day 7 was short, scenic, and surprisingly dry.I left Kingshouse late after a slow morning, expecting wind and rain—but instead got blue skies and big views through one of the most iconic stretches of the West Highland Way. After climbing the Devil’s Staircase and descending into Kinlochleven, I landed in the cutest Airbnb pod, treated myself to Chinese takeaway, and enjoyed a quiet, solo night in.In this episode:Big views and blue skies in the Glencoe regionThe Devil’s Staircase climb and calf pain realitiesHiking solo (but leapfrogging with lots of trail friends)A cozy Airbnb, sour candy resupply, and dinner from Rice & Chips🎧 Hit play for one of the most beautiful—and mentally recharging—days of the hike.Where to learn more about Allison:She Dreams of Alpine BlogInstagram @shedreamsofalpine🎁 FREE GIFT: Grab the Outdoor Backpacker Starter Kit for FREE here to get started on your journey with backpacking.🥾 BACKPACKING COURSE WAITLIST: This is our signature program where we teach you how to become a safe, confident, and self-sufficient backpacker. It's an online course, coaching program, and community to support you in your journey to becoming a confident backpacker and step into your adventurous identity.Learn more and join our waitlists for these programs here:BACKPACKING COURSE WAITLISTTHE ADVENTUROUS REINVENTION EXPERIENCE WAITLISTROCK CLIMBING RETREATS WAITLIST

Welcome to the West Highland Way Trail Series—a special set of episodes from my latest long-distance hike across the Scottish Highlands.I’ll be bringing you along day by day as I hike 100 miles from Milngavie to Fort William, sharing the real-time feels, stories, and behind-the-scenes moments from the trail.Day 6 was full of unexpected ease and connection.I hiked 12 miles from Bridge of Orchy to Kingshouse on a surprisingly smooth military road, powered by good trail conversation with a fellow solo hiker named Jane. The moody weather made the Scottish highlands feel extra dramatic, but the miles flew by—until a final soaking just before check-in.Then it was time to lean into hotel luxury: a hot meal, a robe, a surprise gin and tonic setup, and yes, the awkward joy of eating dinner solo in a fancy restaurant.In this episode:Easy trail miles and good conversationMisty mountain views and a final mile downpourChecking into a posh hotel with hiker funkReflections on solo dinners, wet clothes & cultural quirks🎧 Hit play for a soft landing after a fast solo hiking day on the West Highland Way.Where to learn more about Allison:She Dreams of Alpine BlogInstagram @shedreamsofalpine🎁 FREE GIFT: Grab the Outdoor Backpacker Starter Kit for FREE here to get started on your journey with backpacking.🥾 BACKPACKING COURSE WAITLIST: This is our signature program where we teach you how to become a safe, confident, and self-sufficient backpacker. It's an online course, coaching program, and community to support you in your journey to becoming a confident backpacker and step into your adventurous identity.Learn more and join our waitlists for these programs here:BACKPACKING COURSE WAITLISTTHE ADVENTUROUS REINVENTION EXPERIENCE WAITLISTROCK CLIMBING RETREATS WAITLIST

Welcome to the West Highland Way Trail Series—a special set of episodes from my latest long-distance hike across the Scottish Highlands.I’ll be bringing you along day by day as I hike 100 miles from Milngavie to Fort William, sharing the real-time feels, stories, and behind-the-scenes moments from the trail.Day 5 marked the start of the solo stretch on the West Highland Way.Ashima headed back to Glasgow, and I made the short hike from Tyndrum to Bridge of Orchy—just seven miles, but a welcome active rest day after four bigger-mileage days in a row.There was morning rain, a poncho-on-poncho moment, and some quiet, reflective miles through beautiful valleys. I finished the day doing laptop work at the Bridge of Orchy hotel bar, staying in a cozy hiking pod, and taking myself out to dinner—something I’d been a little nervous about pre-trip.In this episode:Morning rain and a layered poncho strategyFirst solo miles and a soft hiking dayCozy hiking pods and a working pub stopFacing the solo dinner nerves—and sticky toffee wins🎧 Hit play for a short-and-sweet reset day before the big solo stretch continues.Where to learn more about Allison:She Dreams of Alpine BlogInstagram @shedreamsofalpine🎁 FREE GIFT: Grab the Outdoor Backpacker Starter Kit for FREE here to get started on your journey with backpacking.🥾 BACKPACKING COURSE WAITLIST: This is our signature program where we teach you how to become a safe, confident, and self-sufficient backpacker. It's an online course, coaching program, and community to support you in your journey to becoming a confident backpacker and step into your adventurous identity.Learn more and join our waitlists for these programs here:BACKPACKING COURSE WAITLISTTHE ADVENTUROUS REINVENTION EXPERIENCE WAITLISTROCK CLIMBING RETREATS WAITLIST

Welcome to the West Highland Way Trail Series—a special set of episodes from my latest long-distance hike across the Scottish Highlands.I’ll be bringing you along day by day as I hike 100 miles from Milngavie to Fort William, sharing the real-time feels, stories, and behind-the-scenes moments from the trail.Day 4 of the West Highland Way was wet, winding, and emotionally full.We left our cozy luxury cabin after a no-modifications-allowed Scottish breakfast, tackled 12+ miles of soggy trail (complete with surprise detours), and landed in Tyndrum with muddy feet and grateful hearts.It was Ashima’s final day on trail, and while the hike itself was a blur of rain and wet shoes, the conversations, laughter, and Real Food Cafe dinner made it one to remember.In this episode:Rainy miles and the return of the ponchosSilly breakfast stories and trail detoursFoot pain, wet feet, and Real Food Cafe luxurySaying goodbye to Ashima and preparing to go solo🎧 Hit play for one last day of trail banter before the solo stretch begins.Where to learn more about Allison:She Dreams of Alpine BlogInstagram @shedreamsofalpine🎁 FREE GIFT: Grab the Outdoor Backpacker Starter Kit for FREE here to get started on your journey with backpacking.🥾 BACKPACKING COURSE WAITLIST: This is our signature program where we teach you how to become a safe, confident, and self-sufficient backpacker. It's an online course, coaching program, and community to support you in your journey to becoming a confident backpacker and step into your adventurous identity.Learn more and join our waitlists for these programs here:BACKPACKING COURSE WAITLISTTHE ADVENTUROUS REINVENTION EXPERIENCE WAITLISTROCK CLIMBING RETREATS WAITLIST

Welcome to the West Highland Way Trail Series—a special set of episodes from my latest long-distance hike across the Scottish Highlands.I’ll be bringing you along day by day as I hike 100 miles from Milngavie to Fort William, sharing the real-time feels, stories, and behind-the-scenes moments from the trail.Day 3 was long, beautiful, and a little boggy.We followed the trail along Loch Lomond—through ferns, mud, technical terrain, and glimpses of gorgeous water. The trail challenged us physically but felt easier mentally than Day 2, even with tired legs and wet boots.In this episode:The rugged beauty of the Loch Lomond shorelineSnack wins, foot fatigue, and trail mood shiftsAn honesty box surprise that changed the whole day🎧 Hit play to join us for one of the most iconic stretches of the West Highland Way.Where to learn more about Allison:She Dreams of Alpine BlogInstagram @shedreamsofalpine🎁 FREE GIFT: Grab the Outdoor Backpacker Starter Kit for FREE here to get started on your journey with backpacking.🥾 BACKPACKING COURSE WAITLIST: This is our signature program where we teach you how to become a safe, confident, and self-sufficient backpacker. It's an online course, coaching program, and community to support you in your journey to becoming a confident backpacker and step into your adventurous identity.Learn more and join our waitlists for these programs here:BACKPACKING COURSE WAITLISTTHE ADVENTUROUS REINVENTION EXPERIENCE WAITLISTROCK CLIMBING RETREATS WAITLIST

Welcome to the West Highland Way Trail Series—a special set of episodes from my latest long-distance hike across the Scottish Highlands.I’ll be bringing you along day by day as I hike 100 miles from Milngavie to Fort William, sharing the real-time feels, stories, and behind-the-scenes moments from the trail.Day 2 was a big one—big miles over some rugged, windy terrain… and minimal breaks.We conquered Conic Hill, found heaven in a hot chocolate, and then hit the wall hard. This was the day the trail reminded us we’re carrying everything on our backs, and that Beyoncé is sometimes the only thing keeping morale alive.In this episode:Conic Hill was Iconic and beautiful and windy, but made us feel ALIVEMood-boosting hot chocolate at St. MochasLong miles along the Loch Lomond🎧 Hit play for a real-deal day on the West Highland Way.Where to learn more about Allison:She Dreams of Alpine BlogInstagram @shedreamsofalpine🎁 FREE GIFT: Grab the Outdoor Backpacker Starter Kit for FREE here to get started on your journey with backpacking.🥾 BACKPACKING COURSE WAITLIST: This is our signature program where we teach you how to become a safe, confident, and self-sufficient backpacker. It's an online course, coaching program, and community to support you in your journey to becoming a confident backpacker and step into your adventurous identity.Learn more and join our waitlists for these programs here:BACKPACKING COURSE WAITLISTTHE ADVENTUROUS REINVENTION EXPERIENCE WAITLISTROCK CLIMBING RETREATS WAITLIST

Welcome to the West Highland Way Trail Series—a special set of episodes from my latest long-distance hike across the Scottish Highlands.I’ll be bringing you along day by day as I hike 100 miles from Milngavie to Fort William, sharing the real-time feels, stories, and behind-the-scenes moments from the trail.Day 1 on the West Highland Way started strong. We kicked off our hike with pink sunrises, dog chaos (Tilly, tea time!), and sideways rain—powered by pure giggles and sticky toffee dreams. Locals warned us it was “a miserable day,” but honestly? We were thriving.In this episode:Scottish countryside, ponies, and dog chaosTrail magic: dry socks and warm bedsStormy miles, soaked shoes & a warm pub vibes🎧 Hit play for rain, laughter, and the real Day 1 feels.Where to learn more about Allison:She Dreams of Alpine BlogInstagram @shedreamsofalpine🎁 FREE GIFT: Grab the Outdoor Backpacker Starter Kit for FREE here to get started on your journey with backpacking.🥾 BACKPACKING COURSE WAITLIST: This is our signature program where we teach you how to become a safe, confident, and self-sufficient backpacker. It's an online course, coaching program, and community to support you in your journey to becoming a confident backpacker and step into your adventurous identity.Learn more and join our waitlists for these programs here:BACKPACKING COURSE WAITLISTTHE ADVENTUROUS REINVENTION EXPERIENCE WAITLISTROCK CLIMBING RETREATS WAITLIST