A self-proclaimed late outdoor bloomer, Kimberly began exploring life outdoors after purchasing a folding kayak, which she credits with changing her life.
What started as an impulse purchase put her on a path of adventure, and she now travels around the world with her dog (Bentley), camping, kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding.
Learning as she goes along, she documents her travels on her instagram page, in hopes of inspiring and empowering other women to have solo adventures.
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Show notes
Who is Kimberly and what does she do
Kimberly's happy place
Always being drawn to water, even as a child
Learning to swim at a young age
Discovery of her passion for kayaking
Going on a 6-day kayaking trip in Canada
Not having her own kayak
Obtaining a folding kayak and practising in her living room
Overcoming barriers, pursuing her goal of spending time on the water
Solo kayaking safely
Being a very introverted person
Kayaking as therapy
Mountain lakes kayaking
Disconnecting from the world while connecting with nature
Giving peace of mind to friends and family
Bently, her little adventure buddy
Describing Bentley and matching hats with him
Not going into the same place twice
Using Google Maps to see where she can go
Paddling for hours without feeling hungry
Usually kayaking with canned wine
Naming her kayaks and their stories
Feeling judged for paddling alone
Having fears and concerns all the time
The struggle of being a woman of colour
Safety measures while camping
Solo kayaking experience in Norway
Insights on solo outdoor adventures, gear choices, and safety planning
Finding like-minded people for outdoor adventures
Final words of advice
Social Media
Instagram: @paddlingwithbae
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