Tough Girl Podcast Kimberly Wheatley - Solo kayaker, SUP’er, and camper. Diversifying the outdoors one lake at a time, hoping to inspire some outdoor joy.
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