What We Get—and Don’t—from Adventuring Alone

Outside Podcast

Wilderness, Sports

4.3 • 2.2K Ratings

🗓️ 29 March 2023

⏱️ 46 minutes

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Summary

Challenging solo trips can be immensely rewarding. Just ask competitive bikepackers, who ride grueling courses through the backcountry carrying everything they need to survive. Completing these multiday journeys requires embracing solitude; in fact, for many riders, that’s the appeal. This week we present an episode from the talented team at Radiolab that features one of the stars of the sport, Lael Wilcox, plus an everyday athlete who latched onto bikepacking at what was already the loneliest moment in her life. The Outside Podcast is made possible by Outside+ subscribers. Learn about the many benefits of a subscription and sign up now at outsideonline.com/podplus.

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0:00.0	This episode is brought to you by REI Co-op, which believes that life outside is essential.
0:09.0	Research demonstrates numerous physical and mental benefits to heading out your door.
0:13.9	Unfortunately, one in three Americans simply don't have outside spaces close to where
0:19.4	they live.
0:20.7	Challenges range from a lack of public transportation to a highway that cuts off a neighborhood
0:25.3	from a park to systemic issues.
0:27.9	It's a problem that affects the entire country, which is why REI is on a mission to get every
0:33.6	American outside in five minutes or less.
0:37.2	The movement is called outside in five, and it includes a combination of support for
0:42.2	local community-led organizations and a national campaign to pass the outdoors for all act.
0:49.2	Whether it's re-greening city blocks, creating safe bike lanes, or simply making our outdoor
0:54.0	spaces more equitable, together we can make getting to the park, a walk in the park.
1:00.2	Learn more and take action at REI.com-forward-slash-outside-in-five.
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1:24.2	If you're a regular listener to this show, chances are you've heard that the team at outside
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