11/05/2025
It’s Wild Woman Wednesday!
Today, we’re going wayyy North! Y’all meet Laura, from Minnesota! (I know you said that in your best Minnesota accent)🤣
I live in central Minnesota with my husband, Cy, and son, Darrin. Currently working in a cash vault while building the foundation of my quilting business.
I started my outdoor adventures as a baby, my first camping and hiking experience was at Glacier NP, although I obviously have no memories of that! Growing up, my family went camping and hiking frequently during the warm months. As I got older I was able to join my dad and brothers on some of their backpacking trips as well. My favorite place to traverse was out in the Rockies.
Fast forward to becoming a mom and I’ve tried to give my son the same experiences. I took him out hiking and camping all around MN frequently when it was just the two of us.
Cy started researching and preparing us for overlanding in 2020/2021 when we went out on some trails with his brother in CO. Due to life, it’s been a slow start with my first jeep camping being at Jasper Jeep Jam this year-where I first met the amazing Feral Chicks. And I just knew that I wanted to actually get to know those women better. So I’ve jumped at every opportunity I’ve been able to so far.
I’ve never had many female friends and even less that enjoyed the outdoors as much as I do. Despite the distance from the home base of our Feral Chick leader, I feel like I’ve found my tribe. A group of women from various backgrounds, all with hearts of adventure. They’ve been welcoming, helpful and kind, and possibly the best daily connection I’ve ever had. I’m so excited to see what memories I’ll get to create with these women going forward!