Ep 084. Starting Her Adventure Era After Everything Fell Apart: Sarah’s Journey from Beginner to Backpacking Leader

In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Sarah, a Backpacking Badass client whose story perfectly captures what it looks like to step into an Adventure Era after everything changes.Sarah didn’t grow up loving the outdoors. In fact, she openly admits she despised it. But after a major life upheaval, nature became a place of healing, and eventually, a doorway into something much bigger.Since joining the Backpacking Badass Program, Sarah has gone from total beginner to:Leading her very first backpacking trip within monthsBuilding a real adventure community of women she met through the programStepping into leadership on trail — and in her lifeUsing adventure as a catalyst for reinvention, confidence, and self-trustIf you’re in a season of rebuilding…If you’re craving adventure but unsure where to start…If you feel the pull toward something bigger, braver, and more alive…This episode is for you.Where to connect with Sarah: @sarahlouiseschmidt🥾 Ready to Start Your Adventure Era? Enrollment for the Backpacking Badass Program is officially OPEN January 19-23, 2026.Inside the program, you’ll learn how to:Plan backpacking trips you actually feel ready forBuild physical, mental, and emotional trail confidenceMaster essential safety and navigation skillsAnd become a safe, self-sufficient backpacker without waiting on others👉 Join us at: shedreamsofalpine.com/enrollWhether you’re dreaming about your first backpacking trip, your first solo trip, or your boldest adventure yet... you don’t have to figure it out alone. We’ve got you.Where to learn more about Allison:She Dreams of Alpine BlogInstagram @shedreamsofalpine