One-on-One Backpacking Mentorship
I accidentally started a backpacking mentorship program in 2025 when I was approached by someone at an art festival and asked if I could teach them everything they need to know to safely thru-hike the Appalachian Trail. Not only do I really enjoy teaching responsible outdoor recreation, but it feeds my soul to help others get on a long trail and create their own stories of strength and healing.
I now offer in-person and virtual one-on-one backpacking trip consulting.
The initial 30-minute consultation is free. After that, each one-hour session is $75.
Meetings are customized to each specific individual and trip, but key topics generally include trip planning, gear selection, safety/etiquette, risk management, trail/wilderness skills, and skill confidence, and will include a PDF overview for reference.
Trip Planning
Route planning, navigation, and logistics for a specific trip
Gear Selection
Acquisition of and education about appropriate gear and attire for a specific trip
Safety/Etiquette
Leave No Trace, "hike your own hike" with awareness & consideration of the land and all who share it
Risk Management
How to identify, analyze and mitigate risk in wilderness areas
Trail/Wilderness Skills
Techniques specific to life on trail and/or in wilderness areas
Skill Confidence
Building confidence to decrease fear of the unknown
Solvitur Ambulando
"It is solved by walking."