Many of the most impactful moments in my life have come when I've chosen to let go and embark on a journey on my own. Pedaling my bike for the first time without my father’s hands on my shoulders.

In the week leading up to her first solo backpacking trip—a one-night adventure through California’s Cottonwood Lakes wilderness—Allison Boyle came up with a million and one reasons why she shouldn’t ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." In the week leading up to her first solo backpacking trip—a one-night adventure through California’s ...

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“It's given me so much self-trust in myself in other areas of my life that I didn't have before," the 30-year-old tells PEOPLE ...

We’ve crossed deserts, mountains, and swamps together. But nothing prepared me for what my first solo backpacking trek would feel like. Enjoy coverage of racing, history, food, culture, travel, and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kaeli Conforti covers solo, family and budget travel, and travel news. In January 2018, I set off on the epic solo backpacking ...

While America’s long-distance treks top adventure bucket lists, months-long stints on the Appalachian, Continental Divide, or Pacific Crest trails may not go over well with your day job. That’s where ...