Episode 27
Ep 027. From Sea Level to 14K: Kahla’s Journey into Backpacking & Bravery (Inside the Adventurous Reinvention Experience)
In this episode, I’m joined by my client Kahla, who went from Florida flatlands to summiting a 14er on her very first backpacking trip inside the Adventurous Reinvention Experience.
We talk about what inspired her to join the program, how she worked through altitude fears and self-doubt, and what it was really like to take on a major challenge with a group of supportive women.
Kahla’s story is real, emotional, and packed with the kind of quiet bravery that so many of us can relate to.
What We Cover:
- What drew Kahla to ARE as a first-time backpacker
- How she trained and prepared coming from sea level
- The real challenges she faced on summit day — including tears and triumph
- Why the coaching work helped her question what’s really possible
- How the trip reshaped her confidence — on and off the trail
A huge thank-you to Kahla for sharing her journey so honestly. Her story is such a powerful example of saying yes to adventure before you're “ready.”
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