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Helping women chase outdoor adventure & live stoke-filled lives with confidence through education, community, and group trips.

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I’m Bethany, your resident overly-caffeinated hype woman and Iron Soul Trailblazers Founder, reporting for duty.

Stoked you’re here! If you love the outdoors and learning – grab a coffee and settle right in. I’m an adventure enthusiast ready to help you take up space on trail, dream BIG, see what you’re capable of, and live a rad freakin’ life.

Recent Blog Posts

Camping / Backpacking

Camping Progressions To Get You Started

POV You want to start camping or try it out but you don t really know where to begin Is that you Heck yeah you re in the right place 🤘 Let s being with YOU get to define what

Nutrition / Meals

What and How Much to Eat During Long Runs

It s important to eat during long runs to keep you from cramping dropping blood sugar or losing energy Here s some ideas and tips to keep you energized

Nutrition / Meals

Easy Snacks for Hiking & Adventures

We all know the real reason why I love hiking backpacking and outdoor adventure because I get not only to spend time outside and on trail but that time includes MANY MANY SNACKS What more could a gal want All

Training / Fitness

How to Train for Vert Without Mountains

You can still train for vert and to play BIG in the mountains even if you don t live near the mountains I promise 😉 Not everyone has easy access to varying elevation profiles and stout summits but need to

Trail Safety

Trail and Hiking Safety Tips

I am a HUGE playing outdoors exploring new trails and spending time away from screens I do not think we do this enough nudge nudge Not only do I love seeing more people with dirt under their feet and eating

Hiking / Trail Running

How to Use the Bathroom in the Woods and What the Heck to Bring

Outside of wildlife encounters and getting lost how to use the bathroom while hiking trail running and backpacking is a common concern And it is the topic that no one reallllllly wants to talk about but is important TO talk

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Solo Summits Blueprint

Solo Summits Blueprint is a rad 6-week course (led by yours truly each week) that will empower you with essential knowledge and skills to help you feel safe, badass, capable, and confident sending it SOLO.

Let's Travel Together

All-Women Group Adventure Trips

You bring the stoke — we will take care of the rest. Literally. ALL ARE WELCOME! This could be your first time ever visiting a National Park or sleeping in a tent. This could be your 5th hiking trip and your 100th time sleeping in a tent. It doesn’t matter. Join us!

Yellowstone

June 2024

Colorado

September 2024

Iceland

December 2024

Come hang with us at Stoke Central

Trailblazers: Stoke Central is a vibrant online community for women (cis + non-cis) and non-binary individuals aged 18 and above, united by a passion for the outdoors. Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer, weekend warrior, or just starting to explore, this is a space to connect with like-minded women, ask questions, plan meet-ups, and share the stoke of outdoor living.

The Stoke Store

Resources to help you chase a big life.

Chasing Summits

Are you a trail runner, day hiker or backpacker (beginner or experienced) and want to get stronger on trail? Specifically, going UP? If you are nodding your head yes, Chasing Summits is for YOU!

Down and In

This book of quotes is not necessarily intended to be a self-help book, but more of a “let’s settle in and dig in” type book that leads you through the darkness of societal “shoulds” and bullshit glass ceilings towards the light.

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