Ep 029. Hot Topics in Our Backpacking Badass Community: Solo Confidence, Wilderness Safety & Building Your Adventure Circle

We’re back with another Hot Topics episode—and this time, it’s all about solo adventure season.

Allison is joined by Team Alpine’s Kellie Adkins (our social media and community manager) for a deep dive into what’s coming up most inside the Backpacking Badass Program right now: solo backpacking celebrations, pre-trip panic moments, wilderness medicine education, and the magic of building an adventure community from the inside out.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What “solo confidence” really looks like (and how students are building it, step by step)
• Real client stories of first-time solo hikes and backpacking trips—plus how they overcame fear and self-doubt
• The importance of wilderness medicine training and how to choose the right certification for your goals
• How solo adventure skills translate into group confidence and leadership
• Using solo goals to attract your dream hiking and adventure crew
• Why mindset matters just as much as miles—and how our clients are shifting the story

Whether you’re planning your first solo trip or looking to lead more confidently in the outdoors, this episode will give you honest reflections, client celebrations, and grounded inspiration to fuel your next adventure.

Read on our Blog: 7 Reasons Why You Should Learn Wilderness First Aid

🗓️ PS—Don’t forget to save the date for our annual Solo Adventure Summit! It’s happening June 5–6, 2025. You’ll get practical tools, inspiration, and community support to help you take your solo adventure dreams to the next level. Details coming soon. Join our newsletter here to be FIRST to know when registration opens for the Solo Adventure Summit.

Learn more about your host, Allison (aka She Dreams of Alpine):

• She Dreams of Alpine Blog
• Instagram @shedreamsofalpine

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