She Explores

Sirena Rana Dufault is an expert on trails, but that hasn't always been the case: hers is a hard-won expertise born of patience. Trails inspired her to persevere through the chronic pain of fibromyalgia, develop an intimate relationship with her newfound home state of Arizona, and change the course of her career. Women featured in this episode: Sirena Rana Dufault, founder of Trails Inspire. Hosted by Gale Straub Learn more about Sirena in an editorial feature, Blaze Your Own Trail, on She-Explores.com earlier this year. In this episode, you'll hear: How Sirena started hiking at the age of 19 The impact a car accident and the onset of Fibromyalgia, a chronic pain condition, had on her life and hiking Tips for women whose romantic partners aren't as interested in hiking or backpacking The benefits for Sirena of hiking solo How to stay connected when you're off the grid What fibromyalgia feels like for Sirena and why she chooses to hike through the pain when she can Why section hiking a long trail is a great a