The Adventurous Reinvention

As we head toward a new year, many of us start thinking about goals, but not all goals are created equal. In this episode, Allison shares 5 powerful reasons backpacking might be one of the most important goals you set for 2026 , whether you’re brand new to backpacking or already love spending time on trail. This conversation goes beyond backpacking as a hobby and explores how backpacking can becom...

Join host Allison Boyle as she dives into an inspiring conversation with Marie Pier Tremblay about the transformative power of adventure and personal reinvention through the lens of hiking the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). Key Points Discussed: What inspired Marie to say YES to hiking the Pacific Crest Trail The courage to advocate for your big dreams Discussions on exploring options like sabbaticals...

This week, I’m joined by outdoor writer and long-time mountain adventurer Meg Atteberry for a raw, behind-the-scenes look at what really happens when you have to hit the SOS button in the backcountry. On day six of a seven-day high route in Wyoming’s Wind River Range , Meg and her friend found themselves in a true emergency — an injury miles from any trail, shifting weather, complex alpine terrain...

Inside today’s episode, I’m sharing a special replay of a live Q&A session I hosted with Kellie from my team— all about what it actually looks like to become a Backpacking Badass. If you’ve been dreaming about leveling up your backpacking skills, craving more confidence on the trail, or wondering what it’s like inside the Backpacking Badass Program… this episode will give you the real, honest,...

Today’s episode is a special one because we’re celebrating what’s possible in your very first year of backpacking. I’m joined by one of our Backpacking Badass students, Victoria , who joined the program during last year’s Black Friday enrollment … and since then, has completely transformed her outdoor life. Before the program, Victoria had only gone on one beginner overnight with her husband. One...

What if your life was the greatest adventure story you ever told? In this reflective episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on how I live (and teach) an adventurous life, not just on the trail, but every damn day. These are the 3 personal rules I come back to again and again, whether I’m navigating a rainstorm in Scotland, reworking a route mid-backpacking trip, or chasing a goal that is outside my...

Before She Dreams of Alpine ever existed… Before I called myself a backpacker, an outdoor educator, or a coach There was one wild, barely-planned backpacking trip that changed the course of my life: Backpacking to Half Dome with zero experience. In this episode, I’m taking you back to the very beginning—when I said “yes” to a 3-day trip with an overstuffed 45 lb pack and no idea what I was doing....

Feeling the end-of-year swirl of chaos, reflection, or “where did the time go” energy? In this bonus episode, I’m giving you a loving but fire-lit pep talk—whether you’re wrapping up a huge year of adventure or still dreaming about what’s possible for you on the trail. Because here’s the truth: Backpacking changed my life. And I know it can do the same for you. This episode is your invitation to s...

Welcome to the West Highland Way Trail Series —a special set of episodes from my latest long-distance hike across the Scottish Highlands. I’ll be bringing you along day by day as I hike 100 miles from Milngavie to Fort William, sharing the real-time feels, stories, and behind-the-scenes moments from the trail. Day 8 brought this West Highland Way journey to a close—and it was everything I wanted i...

Welcome to the West Highland Way Trail Series —a special set of episodes from my latest long-distance hike across the Scottish Highlands. I’ll be bringing you along day by day as I hike 100 miles from Milngavie to Fort William, sharing the real-time feels, stories, and behind-the-scenes moments from the trail. Day 7 was short, scenic, and surprisingly dry. I left Kingshouse late after a slow morni...

Welcome to the West Highland Way Trail Series —a special set of episodes from my latest long-distance hike across the Scottish Highlands. I’ll be bringing you along day by day as I hike 100 miles from Milngavie to Fort William, sharing the real-time feels, stories, and behind-the-scenes moments from the trail. Day 6 was full of unexpected ease and connection. I hiked 12 miles from Bridge of Orchy...

Welcome to the West Highland Way Trail Series —a special set of episodes from my latest long-distance hike across the Scottish Highlands. I’ll be bringing you along day by day as I hike 100 miles from Milngavie to Fort William, sharing the real-time feels, stories, and behind-the-scenes moments from the trail. Day 5 marked the start of the solo stretch on the West Highland Way. Ashima headed back...

Welcome to the West Highland Way Trail Series —a special set of episodes from my latest long-distance hike across the Scottish Highlands. I’ll be bringing you along day by day as I hike 100 miles from Milngavie to Fort William, sharing the real-time feels, stories, and behind-the-scenes moments from the trail. Day 4 of the West Highland Way was wet, winding, and emotionally full. We left our cozy...

Welcome to the West Highland Way Trail Series —a special set of episodes from my latest long-distance hike across the Scottish Highlands. I’ll be bringing you along day by day as I hike 100 miles from Milngavie to Fort William, sharing the real-time feels, stories, and behind-the-scenes moments from the trail. Day 3 was long, beautiful, and a little boggy. We followed the trail along Loch Lomond—t...

Welcome to the West Highland Way Trail Series —a special set of episodes from my latest long-distance hike across the Scottish Highlands. I’ll be bringing you along day by day as I hike 100 miles from Milngavie to Fort William, sharing the real-time feels, stories, and behind-the-scenes moments from the trail. Day 2 was a big one —big miles over some rugged, windy terrain… and minimal breaks. We c...

Welcome to the West Highland Way Trail Series —a special set of episodes from my latest long-distance hike across the Scottish Highlands. I’ll be bringing you along day by day as I hike 100 miles from Milngavie to Fort William, sharing the real-time feels, stories, and behind-the-scenes moments from the trail. Day 1 on the West Highland Way started strong. We kicked off our hike with pink sunrises...

Welcome to the West Highland Way Trail Series —a special set of episodes from my latest long-distance hike across the Scottish Highlands. I’ll be bringing you along day by day as I hike 100 miles from Milngavie to Fort William, sharing the real-time feels, stories, and behind-the-scenes moments from the trail. Day 0 kicks off in Glasgow. Jet-lagged, rain-soaked, and reunited with my best friend As...

Ever wondered what it’s actually like to try rock climbing for the first time—or join a women’s rock climbing retreat? In this episode, I’m joined by Kate , our longtime Team Alpine coach and certified AMGA Single Pitch Instructor, to talk all about our Joshua Tree Women's Rock Climbing Retreat and why this kind of guided outdoor experience can be a total game-changer. Whether you’re climbing-curi...

In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my real-life pre-trip mind drama. What started as a dream girls trip to hike the West Highland Way in Scotland slowly unraveled… and now it’s a half-solo, half-not. It's an adventure with some packing anxiety, trail runner debates, and awkward pub meal fears thrown in. I’m walking you through the exact pre-trip resistance I’m feeling—yes, even a...

In this week’s episode of The Adventurous Reinvention Podcast , I’m bringing back one of your favorite series—Hot Topics in Our Backpacking Badass Community—with my teammate Kellie. Together, we’re pulling back the curtain on what’s been buzzing in the community this season, from celebrating badass student graduations to practical tips for hitting the trail with confidence. Here’s what we cover: G...

In this week’s episode of The Adventurous Reinvention Podcast , I’m sharing something a little more personal: the bold climbing goal I’ve set for myself in 2025. Last year, I worked on rewriting my relationship with fear in lead climbing. This year, I’m chasing my boldest climbing goal yet—leading 5.12 outdoors. In this episode, I talk about: How the Adventurous Reinvention Experience opened me up...

What happens when you actually listen to that inner whisper telling you something in your life isn’t aligned? In this episode, I sit down with my friend and returning guest Marie-Pier Tremblay —coach, creator of Self Growth Nerds , and long-distance adventurer—to talk about the big leaps of courage she’s taken in both love and the outdoors. Marie-Pier shares how leaving a long-term relationship le...

Ever stared up at a steep climb on trail and felt that sinking sense of dread? You’re not alone. For many new (and even experienced) hikers and backpackers, uphills can feel like the toughest part of the journey. But here’s the truth: it’s not just about stronger legs or more training, it’s about the mindset you bring to the climb. In this episode, I’m sharing the exact mental shifts and trail-tes...

Welcome to the John Muir Trail Podcast Series - I'm taking a little summer break from the podcast while I head off on some new adventures (and guide some epic client trips too!). But I didn’t want to leave you hanging—so I’m sharing something special: a never-before-released Trail Series from our John Muir Trail thru-hike. Today was our final full day on trail—and the emotion is starting to hit. W...

Welcome to the John Muir Trail Podcast Series - I'm taking a little summer break from the podcast while I head off on some new adventures (and guide some epic client trips too!). But I didn’t want to leave you hanging—so I’m sharing something special: a never-before-released Trail Series from our John Muir Trail thru-hike. Today was what trail dreams are made of: sleeping in, resupply snacks, stun...