Solo hiking

Unpacking my day pack after a solo hike up the Colorado Springs area’s go-to fitness challenge: the Manitou Incline in Manitou Springs.! Over 2,700 stairs up the former railroad in less than a mile and a bit over 2.5 miles down on trail. It’s definitely a challenge, but a fun one. Here’s exactly what I…

As a solo female traveler, I frequently find myself hiking alone. People often ask me how I do it, am I ever scared, what if something happens, don’t you get lonely? All very similar questions I get about simply travelling alone. The trend of solo travel is on a dramatic increase, and so is solo

Solo hiking can be intimidating for ANYBODY, whether you’re a man or a woman. Here are 10 mistakes to avoid when hiking alone that will help you stay safe while solo hiking.

I’m a 5’ 4” petite female and I hike and trail run solo. Why do I do it? Do I get scared? Is it safe? Should you do it? My honest answers to those questions.

If you’re a female and you’ve never thought of hiking solo….you need to read this! With countless documentaries, books, movies, etc. of horror stories of women in the wilderness, it’s easy to see why many females don’t attempt to hike solo. It can feel terrifying and the world definitely tells you it is. But, as a female solo traveler and solo hiker who has gone on hundreds of hikes solo, I’m here to tell you there are ways to safely get over your fear of hiking solo!

Why do people put themselves through the pain and suffering of long distance hiking?? There is a method to the madness, I promise. #backpacking