What’s better, hiking alone or with other people? “Depends how many bears are involved,” is one quip. Perhaps it depends on what kind of person you are. Hiking solo is a markedly different experience ...

Solo backpacking is an exciting way to explore the world, providing freedom and adventure in spades. But with that independence comes responsibility—prioritizing safety when navigating unfamiliar ...

Melissa Hart finds joy in running alone. “It is just magical,” she said. A few times a week, the 54-year-old takes to the trails near her home in Eugene, Ore. Solo. “I’m really busy, and I don’t have ...

In my experience, the people most eager to tell you the outdoors aren’t safe for a solo woman are those who haven’t spent much time in the backcountry. I’ve backpacked about 3,000 miles alone, and ...

While hiking from Portugal to Spain on the Camino de Santiago, TikTok creator Bailey Dean shared a video of herself reflecting on travel safety, especially when traveling alone. Dean said she felt ...

A bear sighting on a backpacking trip can be a truly memorable experience, especially when said bear is far away and moving in the opposite direction. When you’re walking, eating and sleeping in a ...