Going Solo

Solo backpacking can be extremely intimidating, and this was the number one thing several of you asked for when polled about what topics you’d like to see me cover. While there are plenty of ladies out there who jumped straight into it without ever having gone before (even in a group!), that’s not for everyone— and that’s okay!

outdoorsJesslyn MarieAugust 3, 2021active & outdoor, Jesslyn Marie, backpacking, outdoor education, wilderness, Issue 5, march/april, March/April 2020, going solo, solo backpacking, hikingComment

The Art of Disconnecting and Reconnecting

One of the most frequently asked questions I get about solo backpacking is how to keep from getting bored. It comes up a lot in online forums, and the most common answers I see from others are podcasts, audiobooks, e-books, phone games, etc. My own answer is simple: be bored.

outdoorsJesslyn MarieNovember 14, 2020active & outdoor, Jesslyn Marie, backpacking, outdoor education, January/february, wildernessComment

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