Bonus. A Pep Talk for the Woman Who's Been Waiting Long Enough (Solo Hiker Summit Starts Today)

This bonus episode is a fired-up pep talk for the woman who's been saying someday + and a sneak peek at everything happening at the free Solo Hiker Summit, June 3–5, 2026.

✨ The FREE Solo Hiker Summit — Registration is NOW OPEN at shedreamsofalpine.com/summit

📅 June 3–5, 2026 | Starts 10am Pacific Daily | Replays 24 Hours

If you've been dreaming about hiking solo, spending a night in the backcountry, or just becoming the kind of woman who trusts herself out there — but you keep saying someday, waiting to feel ready, or wondering if this is even for someone like you — this summit is for you.

Over three days, we're going to help you stop waiting and start going.

🗓️ Here's what we're covering:

• Day 1 — Decide You're the Kind of Woman Who Goes: Bust the myths, reclaim your identity, and stop waiting for permission
• Day 2 — See What's Actually Possible for You: Real women, real trails, real evidence that changes everything
• Day 3 — Make It Real: Your first solo trip isn't someday. It's this summer.

👩‍🏫 Featuring 13 sessions with expert speakers including:

• Nicole Snell (Girls Fight Back) — realistic self-defense skills for solo hikers
• Lauren Hronek — solo hiking safety truths from a former law enforcement professional
• Kim Titchener (Bear Safety and More) — wildlife safety for solo hikers
• Meg Atteberry — finding time for solo adventures as a busy mom or caregiver
• Kellie Adkins, Team Alpine — handling the people in your life who don't get it
• Allison Boyle, Summit Host — across multiple sessions on identity, fear, and making it real

🎉 You'll walk away with:

• A clear picture of what's actually standing between you and the trail
• Real safety knowledge that builds confidence instead of fear
• A community of women deciding the same thing you're deciding
• A direction and a date for your summer adventure

👉 Save your free spot at shedreamsofalpine.com/summit

🥾 Want to go even deeper? Join the Backpacking Badass Program Waitlist at shedreamsofalpine.com/waitlist — our signature course that teaches women how to become safe, confident, and self-sufficient backpackers through step-by-step education, coaching, and community support.