Dani Wiesenthal
Dani Wiesenthal

Dani was born and raised in Sacramento, California. In May of 2024, she received her BA in theatre from Sacramento State. Dani spends half her time working at a local golf course and the other half as a promo team member for both the Sacramento Rivercats and the A’s during their Sacramento stay. During her free time, Dani enjoys hanging out with her friends and exploring local coffee shops and thrift stores. Her love of the outdoors blossomed from hiking with her mom across Northern California as well as their most recent Backroads trip through the Canadian Rockies. 

Articles Written

Mom and daughter smiling in front of a large lake
May 6, 2025

Doing Hard Things with a View: Lessons from a Canadian Rockies Hiking Adventure with My Mom

Adventure travel isn’t always about peak performance or picture-perfect moments—it’s about pushing boundaries, embracing discomfort and discovering strength in unexpected places. In this heartfelt personal essay, guest blogger Dani Wiesenthal shares her transformative experience on an all-women’s hiking trip through the Canadian Rockies with Backroads. From sore muscles and self-doubt to breathtaking vistas and connections with the other women travelers, this story captures the raw, real magic of venturing into the wild—especially when shared with someone you love.

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