Ridge Raven Freedom Seeker A woman bought a Wayfinder bracelet at a market. Two months later, she messaged me this: “I haven’t taken it off since the day I finally left.” She had been in a stagnant, soul-draining relationship for years. When she saw the bracelet engraved with mountain ridges, she told me it felt like a sign. She called it her “quiet permission slip.” It wasn’t the bracelet that changed her life — she did that. But having something tangible, something tied to courage and trail...

Ridge Raven Freedom Seeker If you ever worry about getting lost, this free app is your new best friend. I use AllTrails+ for offline maps, but even the free version is helpful. It can be off on mileage a but so be ware. It lets you: Preview elevation and trail conditions Read recent hiker reviews (super helpful after storms) Filter by distance, difficulty, or dog-friendliness Before I used it, I relied on hope and half-faded trail signs. Now, I head out with way more confidence, especially on...

Ridge Raven Freedom Seeker I always carry three things in my backpack — even on short hikes. Two are obvious. One might surprise you. The obvious ones: water and snacks (because trail hangry is real). The surprising one? A burned wooden token with the word steady carved into it. It’s part ritual, part reminder. When I’m doubting myself or losing steam, I hold it for a few seconds. It helps me recalibrate. That little piece of wood has seen waterfalls, thunderstorms, and breakdowns. And every...