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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