Why We Seek Community in the Wild — with Sophie Nolan

Why do people sign up for group adventures with complete strangers? In this short segment, Sophie talks about the unexpected community that grows on Sidetracked trips — how shared effort, simplicity, and the Arctic cold can bring people closer than they expect. She explains why these connections form so quickly, what people are really searching for, and why returning to the outdoors often feels like returning to ourselves.

It’s a reflection on belonging, challenge, and the surprising ways people reconnect when the noise of everyday life falls away.

Check out Sophie’s stuff:

• Instagram @soph_nolan_ and @sidetracked_adventure

• Website sidetrackedadventures.co.uk

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