414 Rebecca Walsh ~ Solo Hiking for Women
- Author
- Holly Worton
- Published
- Mon 28 Jun 2021
- Episode Link
- https://sociallyholistic.libsyn.com/414-rebecca-walsh-solo-hiking-for-women
I'm excited to introduce this week's guest, Rebecca Walsh from Hike Like a Woman. I can’t remember where I first discovered her, but I’ve been following her on Instagram for ages, and I love what she does. In this episode, we talk about solo hiking for women, and why women should give it a try—and how to manage anxiety and fears about getting things wrong or making mistakes along the way.
This episode isn’t just for women, and it’s not just for hikers—it’s for everyone who may have fears about getting outdoors and doing something new.
About Rebecca
Rebecca Walsh is a former Army officer, the founder of Hike Like A Woman, and owner of Laramie’s Basecamp, an outdoor retail store, guiding and outfitting company in Laramie, Wyoming. She’s also the author of the e-books, How To Hike When You’re Pregnant and How To Hike With Kids.
Rebecca has appeared on the PBS television show Travels With Darley. Her work with Hike Like a Woman has been mentioned in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, The New York Times, Real Simple Magazine, The Dyrt, The National Park Journal (Colorado) and Visit Wyoming. Rebecca has been featured on various podcasts and radio shows to include Minnesota Public Radio and as a speaker at the Outdoor Blogger Summit.
In 2014 Rebecca started a local hiking group, Little Laramie Hikers with the goal to connect children with the outdoors, the group hikes weekly rain or shine and serves over 600 families in the community. Rebecca is also a professional cross-country ski instructor.
Rebecca’s true passion, however, is helping break down barriers to entry in the outdoors and helping women explore with confidence. She does this through events, both in-person and online, workshops and guided trips.
Listen To This Episode
What You'll Learn
- Some of the biggest fears women have about solo hiking
- How we can feel safe when we venture into the outdoors
- What we need to know before we go outdoors
- How we can manage anxiety and fears once we get out there
- Recommended safety tips and tools
Things We Discussed
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