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Hiking alone: A Heatwave, a Desert, and the Fight for Women’s Safety

Author(s): LUCY + WOMBAT: Walking the Americas
Video Release Date: May 25, 2025
Video Source: YouTube

When Australian adventurer Lucy Barnard reaches northern Mexico on her record-breaking quest to walk from Argentina to Alaska, her journey is pushed to the brink. Facing extreme summer heat, record-breaking temperatures, and months of isolation across desert terrain, she must summon every ounce of strength to keep going. Joined by fellow adventurer Bailey Seamer, the two women confront not only the elements—but the harsh reality of violence against women in remote communities. Deep in the Sierra Tarahumara, they meet members of the Rarámuri people, where local women share stories of fear, resilience, and courage. This powerful chapter of the expedition reveals the strength of female solidarity—a testament to what happens when women support women, not just in developed countries, but in places where the fight for safety and equality is still in its infancy. This is more than a walk—it’s a movement.

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