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Adventure doesn’t always require plane tickets and summit selfies. Sometimes it starts with a ferry, a friend, and the commitment to pass on what you’ve learned. In this episode, adventurer, author, and advocate Lauren Roerick shares what happens when you stay local, go slow, and share the wild with someone new.
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Lauren’s call to adventure isn’t about solo quests or exotic destinations. It’s about mentorship and proximity. When she took a friend on her first backpacking trip along British Columbia’s Juan de Fuca Trail, it became more than a hike—it was a lesson in resilience, gear, and joyful struggle. Sharing what you know, she reminds us, is one of the most powerful things you can do in the outdoors.
And when it comes to her pay-it-forward, Lauren speaks from the heart:
Women’s health—especially issues like period poverty—are historically underfunded and misunderstood. Through regular donations to the BC Women’s Health Foundation and Canadian Women’s Health Foundation, and by supporting projects that deliver menstrual products to underserved communities, Lauren advocates for dignity, access, and equality—values that extend far beyond the trail.
Your adventure doesn’t need to be far. It needs to be shared. Look around. Invite someone in. And while you’re at it, consider the quiet, ongoing battles many face just to get outside—especially those affected by health inequality. As Lauren puts it, “Period poverty doesn’t just affect school and work—it can affect your ability to adventure, too.”
Resources & Guest Links:
- Lauren Roerick
- Website: laurenroerick.com
- Instagram: @laurenroerick
- YouTube: @laurenroerick
- TikTok: @laurenexplores
- Referenced Charities:
- Trail Mentioned:
- Juan de Fuca Trail – BC Parks
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