Episode 126: If You Want to Try Backpacking, You’re in Good Company

,

Episode 126: If You Want to Try Backpacking,

You’re in Good Company

Sponsored by Merrell, Deuter, and Rooted

Join us in our She Explores Podcast Facebook Group!

Beginner backpacking can be transformative – hiking out with everything you need on your own two feet is empowering. But it can be intimidating when you first get started, especially if you’re the first in your family or friend group to get out there. So we turned to our She Explores community for their advice.

With the help of listeners and Backpacking 101 author Heather Balogh Rochfort, we share stories of first-time backpackers, what they learned, and what they’d recommend you do differently your first-time overnight on the trail.

Whether you’re a seasoned backpacker or a beginner, there’s inspiration and a little magic to be found in this episode.

Banner Image courtesy of Laura Navar

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts

Find the episode below, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you stream podcasts.

 

Featured in this episode: 

Voice memos: Maggie Rehberg, Holly Bullis, Jennifer Jansen, Lindsey Falkenburg, Victoria Wang, Laura Navar, Tori Morrison, Marie Vanderpool, Lori O’Connell, Sarah Grothjan, Alexandra Goldman, Meg Dagon, and Julie Hotz.

Interview with Heather Balogh Rochfort on getting started backpacking.

Hosted by Gale Straub

Music is by Lee Rosevere, Kai Engel, Josh Woodward, and Meydän using CC by A license. 

In this episode, you’ll hear:

  • Stories of listeners’ first time out backpacking
  • The story of host Gale Straub’s first backpacking trip
  • Conversation with Heather Balogh Rochfort, author of Backpacking 101, about practical advice for women who are new to backpacking, including:
    • Safety
    • Hygiene
    • What to pack
    • Leave No Trace
  • Advice from listeners about what they wish they knew as beginner backpackers, as well as specific advice for fellow solo backpackers
  • A bit of cheerleading you didn’t know you needed to take the final step towards your first backpacking trip!

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Sponsor Websites & Promotions

Featured in the Episode

Victoria Wang, who believes there’s no one right way to do your first backpacking trip

Marie Vanderpool thinks you shouldn’t let anyone tell you you’re not prepared

Sarah Grothjan started out solo, but has made good friends by pursuing her interests in heading to the backcountry

Maggie Rehberg is slowly unlearning the things she believes she can’t do

Julie Hotz wants to be your backpacking cheerleader

Laura Navar assures us that backpacking doesn’t have to be ‘extreme’ to be backpacking

Meg Dagon feels safer backpacking than hiking – she knows she has all her gear with her to stay warm and safe!

Jennifer Jansen was inspired to start a new creative venture after her first solo backpacking trip.

Lori O’Connell doesn’t let naysayers get in her way

Holly Bullis went on her first trip in middle school, and she’s been backpacking ever since

Heather Balogh Rochfort shares her advice from almost 20 years of backpacking (and writing about it!)

Enjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It’ll help other people find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!

Episodes air weekly on Wednesdays – subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. 

 

Be the first to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

CONTACT
NEWSLETTER
BOOK: SHE EXPLORES
BOOK: WOMEN & WATER
BLOG
PODCAST
About
HOME
X