On this episode I have SoCal based trekker, outdoor adventurer, solo world traveler, award winning international speaker, self defense expert, creator of Outdoor Defense, and CEO of Girls Fight Back, Nicole Snell aka Adventures of Nik, join me on the show. We chat about her relationship with nature growing up in the desert, the origin stories to creating Outdoor defense and Girls Fight Back, the importance of solo adventures, her top California hikes, outdoor safety strategies & defense tactics, thru-hiking Mt. Whitney, Exploring New Zealand, her Yellowstone National park adventure, and the one outdoor experience she would re-live all over again.  Episode Sponsor: Cotopaxi is an outdoor apparel brand known for their high quality outdoor essentials. They create sustainable products to fight extreme poverty, inspire adventure, and move people to do good. Their social impact strategy focuses on global poverty alleviation, and they strive to employ responsible sourcing and manufacturing practices throughout their supply chains. Check out their gear & outdoor apparel more on ⁠https://www.cotopaxi.com/⁠ Follow Nicole Snell on https://www.instagram.com/adventuresofnik/ Follow & Visit Girls Fight Back on ⁠https://www.instagram.com/girlsfightback ; https://www.girlsfightback.com/ Support Just Trek on Patreon ⁠https://www.patreon.com/justtrek⁠ Shop Just Trek merch on ⁠https://www.justtrek.net/shop⁠ Listen to more podcast episodes on ⁠https://www.justtrek.net⁠ Want to send me a message? Email me at [email protected] or DM on Instagram @just.trek --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justtrek/message