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Safety fears don't have to hold you back from enjoying the outdoors solo!
Taught by award-winning International Speaker, TEDx Speaker and Self-Defense Expert
Empowering YOU with
Self-Defense Skills to Hike Solo With Confidence!
Nicole Snell
LIVE CONFIDENTLY with
SELF-DEFENSE skills for the outdoors and BEYOND!
Fear is the main barrier that keeps women from hiking solo.
Learn empowerment-based self-defense skills to reduce fear, increase your confidence, and reduce anxiety! You'll carry valuable safety strategies with you on AND off the trails!
Do Safety Concerns Limit Your Outdoor Activities?
Want the skills to feel confident and independent?
You are your own best protector!
Have you been told you need a weapon to be safe while solo?
You don't! Let's debunk the myths!
Want to know your options if you run into a creeper?
You are not helpless or weak!
Crush the safety myths holding you back!
Wondering how to handle uncomfortable conversations?
You CAN set confident boundaries with anyone!
Want to learn how to use your body to protect yourself?
Your body is your best tool & weapon and you'll have it ANYWHERE!
Concerned about animal encounters?
Learn your options!
Worried about what if you're being followed?
Reclaim your power and take control of situations.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
"This was the best, most affirming, and positive program I’ve seen. Your approach is very empowering!"
@brieoutside, Adventurus Women Summer Solstice Workshop
THE PROBLEMS
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Women often say they are afraid of running into a creeper while solo and not knowing what to do.
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Fear based myths tell women that they're not safe unless they go with someone else or carry a handful of gadgets/tools/
weapons.
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Schedules don't always align and if you can't find a hiking buddy, you may think it's not safe to go alone.
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Years of negative societal programming telling women that we are weak, helpless, or incapable of defending ourselves.
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Feeling like you don't have the skills needed to protect yourself in an uncomfortable or dangerous encounter.
WHAT IF WE ADDRESSED THOSE PROBLEMS?
Equip Yourself
Your body and your mind are the tools that can go with you anywhere! Learn how to sharpen your mind and feel confident in your body’s ability to recognize danger, protect you, and get you to safety.
Simple & Practical
You don’t have to be a black belt or spend years training in order to learn the basics of how to defend yourself for your next hike! These skills are meant to be extremely simple and empowering. Nothing complicated here!
Be Empowered
Self-Defense is a life skill that can help you live freely and open up opportunities to explore the world! Realizing that you are capable and have options for defending yourself can relieve anxiety, reduce stress, increase self-esteem and elevate confidence.
Add this course to your 10 essentials hiking list!
I created Yes, I'm Hiking Solo©: Self-Defense for the Outdoors THE COURSE because I'm a solo hiker who explores the world without limits and I want others to be able to confidently do the same.
Nature is healing! We shouldn't have to deny ourselves the mental and physical health benefits of spending time outside.
What if you felt confident in your ability to defend yourself and manage your safety in a variety of situations while solo hiking? What if you felt prepared to set a boundary, identify a potential problem, or handle a worst-case scenario?
You don't have to restrict your life or outdoor activities from fear!
You don't have to wait for someone to go with you!
You don't have to listen to the safety myths!
You don't need years of training or external tools to be safe outdoors!
In this On-Demand online course you'll learn simple and effective verbal and physical skills for managing your safety and outdoor self-defense. Until we live in a world where violence no longer exists, learning strategies for defending ourselves on or off the trails is a life-saving gift.
No complicated moves, scare tactics, or mansplaining!
I will help you make informed decisions about your safety.
This course centers the experience of women and can also be useful for anyone who feels they can benefit from these skills.
Self-Defense is about more than physical skills. It's a Life Skill.
It's about claiming personal power and developing confidence in your own ability to protect yourself.
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Speaker. Self-Defense Expert. Survivor Advocate. Trainer. Solo Adventurer.
Over a decade of experience in violence prevention, self-defense and safety education.
Over 30+ years of experience as a solo hiker, traveler, adventurer!
34 countries visited!
14 countries I've worked in!
My company and I have trained Millions of people globally!
WHY I CREATED THIS COURSE
I designed my original live program, Yes I'm Hiking Solo©, in 2020 as part of my Girls Fight Back training catalog due to the demand for safety education specifically for the outdoors. I speak from the experience of navigating my safety in the outdoors (and world) as a woman.
When we are empowered to live our lives freely and confidently, there is no limit to what we can do!
I am an award-winning International Speaker and violence prevention educator specializing in sexual assault prevention education, gender-based violence prevention, outdoor safety and empowerment. I am the CEO of Girls Fight Back, Founder of Outdoor Defense and Lead Instructor for IMPACT Personal Safety. I speak to gender inclusive groups at colleges, high schools, Fortune 500 companies, corporations, the US Military, outdoor groups, women's retreats, tribal nations, and more both domestically and abroad. I have provided sexual assault prevention trainings for every branch of the US Military at hundreds of military installations around the world.
My compassionate and direct approach to safety inspires confidence! Knowing how to handle different situations from a place of power means that you get to enjoy the outdoors on your own terms.
“Your energy and confidence is infectious. I feel like you gave a piece of it to each of us, lit our candles with your flame, and that we're all walking away more empowered.”
--Student, Yes I’m Hiking Solo, Kula Cloth
MY WORK IS:
Evidence-based
Trauma-informed
Interactive
Inclusive
Featured on 40+ podcasts!
I'm a survivor and I am committed to ending violence in all of its forms while empowering you with the skills to live confidently, safely, and freely. I want to help you alleviate fear, explore the world on YOUR terms, and live without limits. I am dedicated to helping women adventure with confidence through self-defense education.
Unleash Your Inner Badass!
My passion and experience for helping others feel safe is why I created the original Yes I'm Hiking Solo© live program for organizations in 2020. By popular demand, I created this on-demand online course for individuals.
NOW ANYONE WHO WANTS THESE SKILLS CAN LEARN AT THEIR OWN PACE!
Self-defense is about so much more than physical skills or carrying "self-defense tools".
The non-physical aspects of self-defense are what we use EVERYDAY to keep ourselves safe.
“I have to say that Nicole's class was AMAZING. It was engaging, empowering, and impactful. Nicole is SUCH A TRUE GIFT to this world - so thank you!"
-ANASTASIA ALLISON, FOUNDER, KULA CLOTH
Invest in your safety.
Invest in yourSELF.
YOU'RE WORTH IT!
Photo: Imageri by Indi
Feel confident in your ability to protect yourself.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
Women + femme (cis/trans/nonbinary/ gender expansive) & anyone tired of fear holding them back from solo hiking or other solo activities.
BIPOC folks who worry about experiencing racism or microaggressions while hiking.
Hikers of any skill level who want to learn applicable self-defense strategies to increase your confidence on the trails.
Hikers who want to feel safe and comfortable venturing out on their own.
Be empowered with simple skills you can take anywhere!
What You'll Learn:
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Self-defense for women- taught by a woman!
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How to reduce fear through education.
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Empowerment for solo hiking or any outdoor activity.
- Simple self-defense skills that are evidence-based!
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Verbal strategies for a variety of situations.
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How to trust your intuition
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Harnessing your situational awareness.
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How to set boundaries.
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The Badass Basics© of physical self-defense!
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How to recognize manipulation & take back control.
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The power of your voice!
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Animal safety considerations.
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How to deal with outdoor specific scenarios.
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Answers to top questions about outdoor safety!
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That you have everything you need on your body!
- No fear tactics or long lists of "do's and don'ts".
- Your body and voice are weapons!
These empowerment-based self-defense skills can help you confidently enjoy your outdoor solo adventures!
You Are Your Own Best Protector!
Safety strategies & skills you can use in the outdoors AND BEYOND!
Give the Gift of Safety!
Yes I'm Hiking Solo©: Self-Defense for the Outdoors
THE COURSE includes:
25+ Modules On Demand
Learn from a globally renowned self-defense & hiking expert with over 2 hours of on-demand content in bite-sized layered modules that allows you to go at your own pace. Clear video demos included!
Empowerment Audio
Keep Nicole with you as you prepare for your solo hikes with exclusive downloadable empowerment audio to inspire and support you on your journey!
Exclusive FB Group
Get access to an exclusive Facebook Group only for those who have purchased this course! Join the community to share your hiking experiences, ask questions and connect with Nicole!
Sneak Peek
You'll get a sneak peek at the newest episodes of Outdoor Defense Season 4 before they go live on YouTube!
PDF Downloads
You'll get 2 PDF downloads: Solo Hiking Guidelines and a Course Handout!
Lifetime Access
You will have lifetime, on-demand access to this course online!
Refresh before any hike or anytime you need a boost of confidence!
Equip yourself with the tools you can take anywhere...
your mind and your body!
Student
WA Council of Trout Unlimited
"You’ve touched on a subject every person who recreates in the outdoors should know … the basics of self defense strategies."
Malire Lozada
Product Marketing Manager, Strava
“Nicole's seminar was empowering, effective, and approachable. Nicole is able to transform any fears or anxieties her audience has towards personal safety into feelings of confidence and trust in oneself. What's even more impressive, is that she is able to do this with a mixture of warmth and compassion, that speaks from reason and credibility but does not invalidate any fears or anxieties her audience may have had about personal safety."
McKenna
Yes I'm Hiking Solo, HOKA
Thank you so much for teaching the self-defense class with HOKA! I also felt empowered by your practical, compassionate, affirming approach."
Self-Defense is about being prepared and having options.
The best fight is the one never fought!
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You Are Worth Fighting For!
Purchase the course now and take the first step
in being the boss of your own safety!
