Our ultimate adventure traveler goes off-road. Read her column at AA.com/Women.

When planning an adventure, it’s easy to focus on what you’re going to do and forget to focus on all the little pieces that are pertinent to having a successful excursion. Recently, while thinking back on trips from days past, I realized it was time to approach these life experiences with a plan, to be more prepared for whatever comes my way. The first step? Learning how to handle the off-road.

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