How a sex trafficking survivor finds healing in the wild
Jenna McKaye, a sex trafficking survivor, finds mental healing and pain relief through backpacking and wilderness therapy.
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Trail Mishaps- 5 Lessons Learned by an Amateur Hiker
Over the last couple of years, I have read many adventurous tales of hikes worldwide. The stories inspired me to be more confident as a hiker. I’ve had some incredible…
Winging it on the Sunshine Coast Trail
I furiously slung my poles on the ground and unshouldered my bag. It flopped dejectedly. Cold mist steamed up my glasses as I sat and cried bitterly on an uncomfortable,…
In the Shoes of a Woman–Fear and Freedom on the Trail
It is eight o’clock on an August evening, and it is too hot. The air hangs tired and damp from my skin. Sweat trickles and stings my eye despite the…
Hiking the Via Alpina
The boots: seams fraying, insoles permanently stinky, and every square inch of the outside covered in cow poo, goat muck and sheep s$%t – yup it was time to trade…
Hiking with Ancestors at McAfee Knob
I looked out the window of the prop plane, jostled by turbulence, and felt a thrill at my first sight of the brick-red soil, rich with iron. My brother and…
What doesn’t Steff Gardner do?
Steff Gardner enjoys a lot of adrenaline-inducing activities. Despite the intensity of her outdoor pursuits, she says she hates the adrenaline. Why? It makes her feel like she has to…