Confident Solo Female Backpacking Program: Step-by-Step Training & Support
Learn how to plan, prepare and confidently hit the trail with expert guidance, practical training and a supportive community of women hikers
Feel Confident Backpacking Solo (Without Waiting on the Right Partner or More Experience)
Feeling overwhelmed by planning, gear and logistics for solo backpacking? Unsure where to start or what you actually need? Worried about safety, confidence or “doing it wrong”? You’re not alone and you don’t have to figure it out on your own.
The Confident Solo Female Backpacker System is a step-by-step online program for women that teaches everything you need to plan, prepare and confidently hit the trail solo. With expert guidance, practical training and a supportive community, you’ll stop waiting for the “right time” and start feeling capable, confident and prepared for your backpacking adventures.
Why Most Women Never Feel “Ready” to Backpack Alone
More Than a Course: A Complete Solo Backpacking Program for Women
This isn’t just another backpacking course or collection of YouTube videos. The Confident Solo Female Backpacker System is a proven framework designed to help women build real confidence – mentally, physically and practically – for solo backpacking.
You’ll learn how to plan trips, choose gear, manage fear, stay safe and actually believe you can do this…because you can.
This Program Is for You If:
- You want to go backpacking solo but feel stuck in fear, overwhelm or self-doubt
- You’re tired of waiting for a partner, perfect conditions or “more experience”
- You want clear, step-by-step guidance from a woman who has backpacked solo for thousands of miles
- You crave community and support from other women who get it
- You want to feel confident, prepared, and excited – not anxious – about your trips
What You Get Inside The Confident Solo Female Backpacker System
This comprehensive solo backpacking training includes everything you need to go from “I wish I could” to “I’m actually doing this.”
- Self-paced online training covering planning, gear, safety, mindset and logistics
- Live group coaching calls for guidance, accountability and real-time support
- Private community of women backpackers for connection, encouragement and shared wins
- Lifetime access so you can revisit lessons as you grow and take on new adventures
- Exclusive in-person group trips (optional) to build confidence in a supportive environment
What You’ll Learn: Skills, Planning, and Confidence for Solo Backpacking
Inside the program, you’ll learn how to:
- Plan solo backpacking trips from start to finish
- Choose the right gear without overwhelm or overspending
- Navigate safety concerns and feel prepared on the trail
- Manage fear, anxiety and self-doubt before and during trips
- Build confidence through practical systems and mindset shifts
- Trust yourself and your decisions while hiking alone
Why Learn From Me?
I’m Kathleen – a solo backpacker, backpacking coach for women and the creator of The Confident Solo Female Backpacker System. I’ve thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail solo and completed countless solo and group backpacking trips around the world.
I know what it feels like to want this deeply and to wonder if you’re really capable. This program exists because I believe women deserve the tools, confidence and support to experience the freedom of backpacking on their own terms.
Don’t Just Take My Word For It
Women in this program have gone from hesitant and unsure to confidently planning and completing solo backpacking trips, many for the very first time.
“The Confident Solo Female Backpacker System far exceeded my expectations. Kathleen is an incredibly knowledgeable, fun and detailed instructor. The content went into incredible depth so even though I went into the program feeling like I knew a thing or two about backpacking, I learned so much more than I thought I could. I am working towards big hiking goals and I know without a doubt that I am far better prepared than I could ever have been without the program.”
“The Confident Solo Female Backpacker System is the best investment in myself I’ve made in a long time! I’ve day hiked for years and been on a few backpacking trips, but never alone. Kathleen’s program has made me feel so confident, inspired and empowered to get out and hike on my own! There’s so much valuable information, firsthand experience from her own backpacking, tips & tricks and homework items to put it all into action. The Confident Solo Female Backpacker System gives you the tools to make your goals happen in a way that feels super achievable. Beginner hikers & experienced hikers will find value here. I loved it, 10/10 would recommend!”
“The Confident Solo Female Backpacker System was amazing. Not only did I get to build community, but I am also way more confident out on the trail and ready to do my first solo backpacking trip. I feel very prepared on all aspects! Kathleen is extremely knowledgeable, really cares about your and your goals, and provides such a well-rounded program! Excited to have my first backpacking trip in only a few weeks!”
Hiking My Way Through 2024 in 10 Minutes
Getting to go hiking and backpacking with students in my program is one of my most favorite parts about creating The Confident Solo Female Backpacker System.
Ready to See If This Is Right for You?
If you’re craving confidence, clarity and support for your backpacking journey, the Confident Solo Female Backpacker System may be exactly what you’ve been looking for.
The first step is a free, no-pressure enrollment call to see if the program is a good fit for you.
You don’t need to be fearless. You just need the right support and you’re in the right place.