S09 - Episode #03 - Laura aka "Wild Wanderer"
Laura aka Wild Wanderer, @laura_m_clark
In this episode we're joined by Laura Clark, also known as Wild Wanderer—a mountaineer, author, and solo adventurer who has summited over 600 peaks above 13,000 feet! Laura shares her journey from hiking in SoCal to conquering Colorado’s toughest 13ers and 14ers, the lessons she’s learned along the way, and her passion for inspiring more people—especially solo hikers—to embrace the mountains.
We also dive into her craziest trail encounters, from marmots stowing away in her truck to surviving unexpected snowstorms. Plus, she reveals insights from her book Wild Wanderer: Soloing Colorado’s 200 Highest Peaks and her mission to help hikers stay safe through her trip reports and wilderness first aid training.
If you’ve ever considered hiking solo, tackling a major peak, or just love a good adventure story, this episode is for you!
Episode Links:
Laura on Instagram
Laura's Website
Buy her book - Wild Wanderer: Soloing Colorado’s 200 Highest Peaks
Follow us on Instagram, @Hikesandmics
This episode's music was created by Ketsa, follow him on Instagram @Ketsamusic
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