In this deeply personal and quietly wild minisode, Lauren Wooster shares the story of her first solo camping trip gone sideways in the New Zealand backcountry. What began as an impulsive winter getaway turned into a full-on survival moment—complete with a raging river, a cozy hut, a sleepless night, and a search and rescue team shouting across the valley. It’s a tale of independence, loneliness, resilience, and the sharp clarity that only comes from being truly stuck—with the land, the weather, and yourself.

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