She Explores

Something New

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What’s up with the over-the-top uncertainty we sometimes feel when we try something new? We share two women’s stories of trying new things in the outdoors in spite of self-doubt or feeling like they won’t measure up.

Women Featured in this Episode: Locke Hughes and Laura Hughes

Hosted by Gale Straub

In this episode, you'll hear:

  • How Gale sometimes struggles with not feeling "outdoorsy" enough
  • Why Gale felt a bit apprehensive about some new high-altitude activities in Winter Park, Colorado
  • What being outdoorsy in Florida meant to Locke growing up vs. what it means today
  • Why Locke loved mountain biking so much her first time that she decided to move to Utah
  • The benefit of trusting your mountain bike and other lessons that translate to everyday life
  • Why trying new things is rarely as scary as it sounds in your head
  • Why Laura Hughes took the opportunity to take a two week trip rafting and hiking the Alsek River in Alaska
  • How Laura felt before she left
  • Why comparing herself with others makes Laura doubt her abilities in the outdoors
  • What Alaska taught Laura about herself
  • The camera gear Laura brought with her to Alaska
  • The bright spots of challenging weather on a long trip
  • Why Laura thinks we create mental blocks to trying new things at the outdoors at time

    • Sponsored by Escape Campervans and Victorious

    Resources:

    • Locke Hughes: Instagram and Portfolio
    • Laura Hughes: Instagram and Women on the Road
    • Learn more about Laura's Alaska Experience
    • This is the trip Laura went on with MT Sobek
    • Learn about Winter Park Resort

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        Music is by Jason Shaw and Kai Engel via Free Music Archive (CC by A license)

        Music is also by Mree.

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