Venturing outdoors on your own can be a liberating experience, albeit a daunting one at first. In light of the current pandemic and restrictions on indoor activities, many of us are continuing to turn to the outdoors for tranquil escapes, despite the increasingly frigid winter temperatures. Whether you’re finally venturing out alone because you’ve always been curious about going solo, or because your buddy ditched at the last minute, you’ll discover that there’s a huge sense of accomplishment in experiencing the outdoors by yourself. The key to mitigating those fears of hiking, snowshoeing, or camping alone is to show up prepared.