Woman standing at the start of a trail, ready to begin her adventure

Welcome, I'm glad you're here

Not Sure Where to Start? Start Here.

This page is for you if you've been thinking about getting outside but don't know where to begin — or if you've been waiting for a sign that it's not too late. It's not too late to start.

Is This You?

This Is For You If…

You've been watching other people adventure and thinking, "I want to do that too.

You're wondering if maybe you've missed your window to start something new.

Life has changed, and you're figuring out what you want this next chapter to look like.

You want to try something new but don't always have someone to go with.

You're excited to try hiking, paddling, camping, traveling— or something completely new—but you're not sure where to start.

You just need to see someone else figuring it out as she goes and think, "Maybe I can do this too."

What You'll Find Here

I share honest, beginner-friendly guides, stories, and resources for women who are ready to try something new—whether that means getting outdoors, traveling somewhere new, or learning to do more on their own. No gatekeeping, no pretending I've got it all figured out. Just real accounts of what it's actually like to start from zero, plus the practical information you need to do it yourself.

Choose Your Path

Explore

Pick wherever you are right now — inspired, overwhelmed, or just curious.

Best First Stop

The Brave Beginner Series

A collection of step-by-step guides for anyone who's ready to start. Paddle boarding, hiking, rappelling, road trips, and more. Each guide assumes you're a complete beginner and walks you through the process with confidence. The first guide — Brave Beginner Paddle Boarding — is available now, with more guides on the way.

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Get Inspired

Adventures & Stories

Real trip reports, videos, and stories from along the way. Read these when you need proof that it's possible — and want to see what adventure actually looks like in real life.

See the Adventures

What I Actually Use

Gear I've Tried, Tested & Kept

I've spent plenty of money on gear that didn't work before figuring out what actually does. Here I share the gear I really use for paddling, hiking, road trips, camping, and adventures—what I love, what I'd skip, and what I think is actually worth your money.

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My Story

About Me

I started all of this at 53, after my children left to begin their own careers. If you want o know who's behind Her Off Trail Adventures, why I started, and what I've learned along the way, this is the place.

Read My Story

Ready to Move?

Your First Three Steps

Pick One Thing

Don't try to plan a whole new life. Just pick one thing that sounds interesting — even if it also sounds scary. Paddle boarding? Hiking? A road trip alone? Start there.

Read the Beginner Guide

Head to the Brave Beginner Series and start with the guides and resources available now. I created them for exactly where you are right now— at the beginning.

Book the Thing

Don't wait until you feel ready. You won't feel ready. Book the lesson, reserve the rental, put the date on the calendar. Readiness comes from doing, not from planning.

Woman planning her outdoor adventure with a map

You don't have to be brave to start. You just have to start — the brave part comes after.

— From the journal, month two

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