Safety For Women Alone in the Backcountry

Hi Steph, I've been hiking alone for eight years. A few weeks ago, for the first time ever, I had a man threaten and chase me while I was on a hike. Luckily I had cell phone service and was close enough to the parking lot that I could run to safety, but I am still traumatized by the event. What do you bring/do to protect yourself and give yourself the confidence to travel and explore alone?

Hello, From Germany

My name is Anke and I am 43 and from Hamburg in Northern Germany. My passions are running & writing & dogs (and all other furry creatures on this planet) & being in the outdoors and livin` the simple life, too.

Wilderness Therapy and Change

Hi Steph, In the field of wilderness therapy, which I have been immersed in over the past four years, there is an intense amount of work placed on dealing with change and your story has provided me with a backdrop to use as an allusion for these guys to think about when they feel like they can't go on.

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