Kara Folkerts is a nomadic trail running guide, bikepacker, and yoga teacher who has spent the last eight years leading adventures across the globe. From solo hiking the length of Iceland to bikepacking over 10,000 km across Canada, Russia, and Mongolia, Kara has built a life rooted in movement, mindfulness, and curiosity.
In this episode, we dive into her work guiding trail running trips on five continents, the joys and challenges of unconventional living, and how yoga and mindfulness fuel her approach to endurance, community, and connection—on and off the trail.
Follow Kara: @karafolkertsExplore her blog: karafolkerts.com