“I live for this. I just am a dirt gremlin. I love to be out in the desert. I love to be behind the wheel. I love maps and compasses and getting from point A to point B.” – Adriana Stovall

Adriana Stovall is an environmental scientist, off-roader, surfer, snowboarder, dispersed camper, and solo backpacker. She is also a member of Team Pivot + Persist and is competing in this year’s Rebelle Rally, the longest competitive off-road race in the United States that just happens to be entirely for women.

Adriana’s enthusiasm for the outdoors began after giving birth to her son who has been “a whirlwind of dirt and boogers since the day he popped out of the womb.”  Adriana quickly realized the outdoors was the only place her kid belonged, and so the adventures began.  Her love for the outdoors has grown and grown and now she is also using her voice to encourage women and women of color to embrace the outdoors and start exploring.

In this episode, she’ll talk about her preparation for the Rebelle Rally, some of her favorite hikes, how nature heals and builds inner strength, and the confidence and comradery that comes from stepping out of your comfort zone and finding your tribe.