Heidi Bonner

Heidi Bonner is a late-blooming adventurer who believes it’s never too late to start something new—or start outside. She is the founder of Rookie Outdoor Woman, a writing and lifestyle platform that helps women over 40 rediscover confidence, curiosity, and humor through outdoor adventures. Her essays and guides remind readers that perfection isn’t required to begin—only courage and curiosity.

Heidi lives in North Carolina, where she tests her own “rookie” advice on every body of water and trail she finds.