Brave Your Way Out of That Box: Paige Emerson of Chubby Hiker Reviews

Guides Gone Wild

Long time listeners, first time callers might remember a conversation I had with Paige Emerson of Chubby Hiker Reviews, back in June 2021.
At the time, Paige seemed to be on the cusp of absolutely blowing up on social media with her inspiring and relatable posts about hiking, and her trail reviews that highlighted things most of us care about, like bathroom access, parking, whether our butts would get totally kicked or just partially kicked.
But with social media, sometimes you have to be careful what you wish for - all the attention Paige was getting kind of brought her down for a bit, and she fell off the radar.
Never fear! As of summer 2023, Paige is back with a VENGEANCE, with all kinds of activities on offer AND the beginnings of a structure that will (hopefully!) allow Chubby Hikers to blow up without taking her down again.
You can be part of Chubby Hiker's growth and get to know Paige and her team in a bunch of ways -

• Follow @ChubbyHikerReviews on Instagram
• Join the Chubby Hikers of Maine Facebook Group
• Check out the new Chubby Hiker chapters in Waldo County, Cumberland County, Androscoggin County (Maine), plus now Connecticut
• Sign up for the Chubby Hiker Email List to keep up with all the fun!

If you haven't heard Paige's story, check out our first Guides Gone Wild conversation here: https://www.guidesgonewild.com/podcast/paige-emerson-chubby-hiker-reviews-ggw056
Read about Paige and Chubby Hiker Reviews in the Portland Press Herald: https://www.pressherald.com/2022/06/05/just-because-youre-bigger-you-can-still-be-a-hiker-there-shouldnt-be-barriers/
Join the July 30th Kindling Collective x Chubby Hikers Portland (ME) hike here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kindling-collective-x-chubby-hiker-tickets-608730849357
Join Paige, Tori Gray and Greg Sarnacki on their All Bodies Canoe Trip (Baxter State Park, ME - August 3rd): https://thewildernessguru.com/shop/ols/products/chubby-hiker-reviews---all-bodies-canoe-trip

And a enjoy a few more bonus links from this episode:

• Kindling Collective (queer-centered gear library)
• The Wilderness Guru (and Tori Gray's episode of Guides Gone Wild!)
• Forage River Outfitters - Greg Sarnacki

Chapter

1. Chubby Hiker Reviews (00:00:00)

2. Journey to Pursuing a Guide License (00:03:32)

3. Expanding a Hiking Community Partnership (00:09:03)

4. Motivation and Inspiration With Paige (00:22:22)