The Trail Dames Podcast
268 episodes - English - Latest episode: 15 days ago - ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsIn the Trail Dames Podcast we speak with "women who like to dance upon this earth." We are a supportive group of women hikers. Some will make you laugh, some may make you cry, but all will inspire you to join us and dance upon this earth.
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Episode #118 - Ashley Manning (Yardsale)
August 24, 2021 07:00 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBAshley Manning, whose trail name is Yardsale, has become a well-known advocate for plus-size adventuring. She has made it to around mile 950 on the Appalachian Trail and plans on finishing it within the next year and a half. She attended another expedition down the Grand Canyon in November 2019, and has plans to hike the John Muir trail in the next couple of years. Currently, she is raft guiding on the Chattooga River. Ashley grew up hiking around the North Georgia mountains with her Father...
Episode #117 - Ronelle Baker (a Trail Dames story)
August 17, 2021 07:00 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBRonelle lives in Oklahoma and is 59 years old. She retired 2 years ago from a 30-year federal government career working for our service members, veterans, and their families. She has always loved the outdoors. She and her husband spent a lot of time outdoors while raising their two boys that included camping and hiking around their acreage. As Ronelle approached her 50th birthday, she decided she needed to get more active. She started running, riding bicycles, going kayaking and hiking. Thro...
Episode #116 Lagniappe - Amanda Aguillard
August 10, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBAmanda Aguillard was only 16 years old when she realized she wanted to become a CPA, and she’s used that passion ever since to encourage innovation in the industry she loves. That commitment lives on through her work as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Padgett Business Services, one of North America’s largest accounting service and business consulting providers. Amanda, who was named one of the Top 50 Women in Accounting in 2018 and 2019, is the author of Xero: A Comprehensive Guide for...
Episode #115 - Anna Huthmaker (a Trail Dames story)
August 03, 2021 07:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBAnna is the host of the Trail Dames Podcast and when not interviewing amazing women for the podcast, can be found running her family violins shop, Huthmaker Violins, in Atlanta, GA, as well as running Trail Dames, Inc, and the Trail Dames Charitable Foundation. Here she shares her story of visiting Lula Lake Land Trust with its spectacular waterfall. She was able to join her fellow Trail Dame Pam, or Purple Haze, on a memorable July 4 morning earlier this year. Links: https://www.lulalake...
Episode #114 - Christine Reed
July 27, 2021 07:00 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBChristine discovered long-distance backpacking while surfing the internet at work. She decided that day to attempt to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail. One adventure led to another, and a few years later she set out on the Wonderland Trail in Mt Rainier National Park. Her Rugged Outdoors Woman persona started as a joke, a nod to the outdoor adventurer that she wished to be. But in the years since, she has come into her own as a backpacker, rock climber, and trail runner. Her debut memoir, Al...
Episode #113 - Lauralee Bliss #3 (a Trail Days story)
July 20, 2021 07:00 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBLauralee Bliss, trail name "Blissful," is a two-time Appalachian Trail long-distance hiker north and south including a thru hike with her teen son, and is currently section hiking the trail for a third time. She has completed other long distance trails in multiple states including the Florida Trail, the Colorado Trail, the Foothills Trail, the Long Trail, and the Allegheny Trail. She also served six years as the ridgerunner in Maryland and Shenandoah National Park. Lauralee is a published a...
Episode #112 Lagniappe - Gear Talk with Tanya Bowers-Dean
July 13, 2021 07:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBTanya Bowers-Dean is an enthusiastic if extremely slow hiker and backpacker whose trail name is Caboose. She started hiking and backpacking about 6 years ago and is taking on small sections of the Appalachian Trail in hopes of completing it before she turns 100. She loves gear and talking about gear, but tries not to annoy others by going on and on about it. In her life off the trail, Tanya is an Executive Assistant in the Marketing department of an Atlanta-based technology company. She als...
Episode #111 - Colleen Drake #1 (a Trail Dames story)
July 06, 2021 07:00 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBGrowing up in the northwest in a family that camped every summer, Colleen Drake, also known as Teacup, has been hiking for more than 60 years, since she was old enough to walk. Her hiking accomplishments include the Wonderland Trail around Mt. Rainier, the Washington section of the PCT, most of the Washington section of the PNT, the southern Oregon section of the PCT, the Wind River Mountains and Bighorns of Wyoming, many of the National Parks of the southwest, and all the trails of Olympic...
Episode #110 - 5th Tuesday-Ankle Health and Hiking with Lindsay Wenndt of Break Free Fitness
June 29, 2021 07:00 - 54 minutes - 50.4 MBLindsay Wenndt is a nationally certified health coach and fitness instructor, with specialty certifications in weight management and orthopedic health (a.k.a. joint pain). She’s the founder of Break Free Fitness, a curvy women’s health and fitness company that reserves 10% of its membership and coaching packages as scholarships for low-income women. Lindsay has taught more than 10,000 classes to women on topics such as reversing arthritis, exercise modifications for curvy women, and staying...
Episode #109 - Collin Chambers
June 22, 2021 07:00 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBCollin Chambers is the founder of WildWood Magic and is widely recognized for encouraging people to take walks in nature. After losing 100 pounds by adding a daily walk to her life, she now inspires people to find health and happiness through the simple act of walking. She teaches personal transformation through enchanted journeys in a magical union of Walking as a Sacred Practice, Rituals & Ceremony, and Self-Empowering Hiking & Backpacking Programs. Since beginning her career as a hiking ...
Episode #108 - Shadi Ganjavian Connor #2 (a Trail Dames story)
June 15, 2021 07:00 - 10 minutes - 9.23 MBShadi Ganjavian-Connor has an extraordinary talent for inspiring others, fueled quite simply by her sole desire to help the world in any way she can. Shadi has extensive and diverse marketing experience working with companies such as Marks & Spencer, Harrods, B&Q and ID Technology Group leading the marketing strategy, communication and project management for several successful high-profile campaigns. Shadi is also co-founder of the community interest company, SHAPE Hampshire, which has been ...
Episode #107 Lagniappe - Lisa Best (Savor Life)
June 08, 2021 07:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBWe've all had to do it. Our very first time, by ourselves, in the middle of the woods. Lisa Best decided it was time that she got out there and tested herself. In this month's Lagniappe, she tells Anna the impact it had on her and why her trail name is now "Savor Life." Lisa has been in education for over 30 years serving in private schools and public schools in the roles of teacher, administrator, and consultant. In October 2020, she was named a Postulant for Holy Orders to the Priesthood ...
Episode #106 - Miranda Peterson (a Trail Dames story)
June 01, 2021 07:00 - 9 minutes - 8.51 MBMiranda was burnt out from a successful yet stressful corporate career, ending a toxic long-term relationship and struggling with an autoimmune disease when she quit her job in 2015. She spent the rest of that year living out of a backpack while: • completing her yoga teacher training in India, • meditating with Buddhist monks in Thailand/Myanmar and • hiking through the Himalayas, Alps and Andes mountains. After that, she felt drawn to Asheville, NC; about an hour from where she grew up...
Episode #105 - Miranda Peterson (Namaste in Nature)
May 25, 2021 07:00 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBMiranda Peterson was burnt out from a successful, yet stressful, corporate career, ending a toxic long-term relationship, and struggling with an autoimmune disease when she quit her job in 2015. She spent the rest of that year living out of a backpack while: • completing her yoga teacher training in India • meditating with Buddhist monks in Thailand/Myanmar • hiking through the Himalayas, Alps, and Andes mountains. After that, she felt drawn to Asheville, NC; about an hour from where sh...
Episode #104 - Lauralee Bliss #2 (a Trail Dames story)
May 18, 2021 07:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MBLauralee Bliss, trail name "Blissful," is a two-time Appalachian Trail long-distance hiker north and south including a thru hike with her teen son, and is currently section hiking the trail for a third time. She has completed other long-distance trails in multiple states including the Florida Trail, the Colorado Trail, the Foothills Trail, the Long Trail, and the Allegheny Trail. She also served six years as the ridgerunner in Maryland and Shenandoah National Park. Lauralee is a published a...
Episode #103 Lagniappe - Campground Etiquette
May 11, 2021 07:00 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBYour host, Anna aka Mud Butt, shares some important campground etiquette for the next time you head out to do some camping! Guest Links- Basic Camping Etiquitte- https://www.theoutbound.com/tara-schatz/basic-campground-etiquette-for-camping-beginners KOA Guide to Campground Etiquitte- https://koa.com/blog/guide-to-camping-ettiquette/ Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at [email protected] You can find the Trail Dames at: Our website: https://www.traildames.com The Summit: https://w...
Episode #102 - Christine Reed (a Trail Dames story)
May 04, 2021 07:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBChristine Reed discovered long-distance backpacking while surfing the internet at work. She decided that day to attempt to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail. One adventure led to another, and a few years later she set out on the Wonderland Trail in Mt Rainier National Park. Her Rugged Outdoors Woman persona started as a joke, a nod to the outdoor adventurer that she wished to be. But in the years since, she has come into her own as a backpacker, rock climber, and trail runner. Her debut memoi...
Episode #101 - Shadi Ganjavian Connor
April 27, 2021 07:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBShadi Ganjavian-Connor has an extraordinary talent for inspiring others, fueled quite simply by her sole desire to help the world in any way she can. Shadi has extensive and diverse marketing experience working with companies such as Marks & Spencer, Harrods, B&Q, and ID Technology Group, leading the marketing strategy, communication and project management for several successful high-profile campaigns. Shadi is also co-founder of the community interest company, SHAPE Hampshire, which has bee...
Episode #100 - Shadi Ganjavian Connor (a Trail Dames Story)
April 20, 2021 07:00 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBShadi Ganjavian-Connor has an extraordinary talent for inspiring others, fueled quite simply by her sole desire to help the world in any way she can. Shadi has extensive and diverse marketing experience working with companies such as Marks & Spencer, Harrods, B&Q and ID Technology Group leading the marketing strategy, communication, and project management for several successful high-profile campaigns. Shadi is also co-founder of the community interest company, SHAPE Hampshire, which has been...
Episode #99 Lagniappe - You Tube Channels to Follow!
April 13, 2021 07:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBYour host, Anna aka Mud Butt, shares some of the best You Tube channels to follow. Guest Links- Jessica “Dixie” Mills Homemade Wanderlust- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQhqmV26773qZhzqJz4VFcw Hike Oregon- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClmtRlQX9GvG6vQohRcRoSg Daisy Hikes- https://www.youtube.com/user/kirbsidex Lostgirl Hikes- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCswSlpI_JvSK9C-3p-NnNsg/featured Namaste in Nature- Miranda Peterson- https://www.youtube.com/user/mirandomology Old ...
Episode #98 - Lauralee Bliss (Trail Dames story #1)
April 06, 2021 07:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBLauralee Bliss–trail name "Blissful"–is a two-time Appalachian Trail long-distance hiker, north and south, including a thru hike with her teen son. She is currently section hiking the trail for a third time. She has completed other long-distance trails in multiple states, including the Florida Trail, the Colorado Trail, the Foothills Trail, the Long Trail, and the Allegheny Trail. She also served six years as the ridgerunner in Maryland and Shenandoah National Park. Lauralee is a published a...
Episode #97 - Gear Gab with Judy Gross of Lightheart Gear
March 30, 2021 07:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBJudy “HeartFire” Gross is the owner of LightHeart Gear. She lives in the Beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina (a few feet south of the city of Asheville). Judy has been making tents and other ultralight backpacking gear since 2009. She started out just planning on making a tent for herself, but a friend suggested she make kits and sell them. ‘After all, hikers like to make their own gear’. Well, she decided to make the tent and sell it- and thus a business was born. Now ...
Episode #96 - Lisa Work and Audrey Scanlan
March 23, 2021 07:00 - 55 minutes - 51 MBLisa Work: Lisa has been in education for over 30 years serving in private schools and public schools in theroles of teacher, administrator, and consultant. In October 2020, she was named a Postulant for Holy Orders to the Priesthood in the Diocese of Central Pennsylvania. Lisa has always loved doing things in nature. Growing up, her family spent vacations car camping. That tradition continued as her daughters were born and grew up and, as a single mom, she continued car-camping and day h...
Episode #95 - Anna: A Multitude of Thanks (a Trail Dames story)
March 16, 2021 07:00 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBAnna is the host of the Trail Dames Podcast, and when not interviewing amazing women for the podcast, can be found running her family violins shop, Huthmaker Violins, in Atlanta, GA, as well as running Trail Dames, Inc, and the Trail Dames Charitable Foundation. Guest Links: http://bettleslodge.com/ Time Lapse video of Lights at Bettles Lodge - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RemFI0G1kCU Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at [email protected] You can find the Trail Dames at: Our websit...
Episode #94 Lagniappe - "630 Miles Braver" by Zoe Langley-Wathen
March 09, 2021 08:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBZoe describes herself as a mid-life blogger, speaker, and adventure seeker. She set off to walk the UK's longest national trail in 2011–solo–and soon realised that despite her many fears of going alone or not being fit enough, she had, in fact, left it way too long. Realising that many women experience the same anxieties and doubts as her, Zoe is now on a mission to encourage more women to head out of their comfort zone and do something that scares them every day. Zoe has written about her...
Episode #93 - Audrey and Lisa (a Trail Dames story)
March 02, 2021 08:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBAudrey Scanlan: Audrey serves as the Bishop of the Episcopal Church in Central Pennsylvania - an elected position that gives her oversight of 60 churches and 11,000 folks who belong to the Episcopal Church in the region. Conveniently, the AT runs right through the middle of the area that she oversees! She lives just 4 miles from a trailhead in the middle of the Cumberland Valley (PA) which is one of the most gentle (read: flat) sections of the entire AT! Audrey tries to get out on the trail...
Episode #92 - Jaunting Jan (aka BeeKeeper)
February 23, 2021 08:00 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBJan (aka BeeKeeper aka Jaunting Jan) adopted an unconventional lifestyle when she "retired." She'd rediscovered hiking around age 50, was deep into backpacking by the time she turned 55 and began her nomadic chapter. Hiking is her life! She likes to say she visits her home in far Northern California occasionally, but spends as much time as possible traveling between trailheads. Jan prefers cherry-picking highlight sections of trails but has hiked large chunks of the PCT and AZT, smaller sec...
Episode #91 - Anna aka Mud Butt (a Trail Dames story)
February 16, 2021 08:00 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBAnna is the host of the Trail Dames Podcast and when not interviewing amazing women for the podcast, can be found running her family violins shop, Huthmaker Violins, in Atlanta, GA, as well as running Trail Dames, Inc, and the Trail Dames Charitable Foundation. Guest Links: http://bettleslodge.com/ Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at [email protected] You can find the Trail Dames at: Our website: https://www.traildames.com The Summit: https://www.traildamessummit.com The Trail Da...
Episode #90 Lagniappe - Tales from Nepal
February 09, 2021 08:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBPatti Shales Lefkos is a Canadian writer and journalist. Her Himalayan adventure travel memoir, Nepal One Day at a Time, celebrates her creative non-fiction debut. Patti’s articles, profiles, columns, and travel writing have appeared in a range of Canadian and international publications. She was part of the San Francisco Chronicle team that won the Lowell Thomas Award for the best newspaper travel section in 2014. Nepal One Day at a Time is the story of her first trekking trip on her own. ...
Episode #89 - Zoe Langley-Watham (a Trail Dames story)
February 02, 2021 08:00 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBZoe describes herself as a mid-life blogger, speaker, and adventure seeker. She set off to walk the UK's longest national trail in 2011, solo and soon realized that despite her many fears of going alone or not being fit enough, she had, in fact, left it way too long. Recognizing that many women experience the same anxieties and doubts as her, Zoe is now on a mission to encourage more women to head out of their comfort zone and do something that scares them every day. Zoe has written about h...
Episode #88 - Patti Lefkos (Azurama)
January 26, 2021 08:00 - 56 minutes - 52 MBPatti Shales Lefkos is a Canadian writer and journalist. Her Himalayan adventure travel memoir Nepal One Day at a Time celebrates her creative non-fiction debut. Patti’s articles, profiles, columns, and travel writing have appeared in a range of Canadian and international publications. She was part of the San Francisco Chronicle team that won the Lowell Thomas Award for the best newspaper travel section in 2014. Nepal One Day at a Time is the story of her first trekking trip on her own. Bo...
Episode #87 - Laura Seeger (a Trail Dames story)
January 19, 2021 08:00 - 8 minutes - 8.28 MBLaura is 57 years old, works in the insurance industry, and is the Head Dame of the Chattanooga Trail Dames chapter. Of self-professed "average build and strength" she has been hiking her entire life. She had a brief, three-trip foray into the world of backpacking while in college and decided to pick it back up again about 5 years ago. She trains five days a week with her 35 lb pack and 2 dogs and is always looking forward to her next trip. Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildam...
Episode #86 Lagniappe - Winter Hiking By A Chunky Middle Aged Woman
January 12, 2021 08:00 - 9 minutes - 8.61 MBKylena Cross is a long-time hiker and the Head Dame of the Maryland Trail Dames. When not teaching, she can be found leading the Maryland Dames on hikes year-round, with her positive, sunny nature and warm, welcoming attitude. Guest Links - https://www.traildames.com/blog/page/3/ Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at [email protected] You can find the Trail Dames at: Our website: https://www.traildames.com The Summit: https://www.traildamessummit.com The Trail Dames Foundation: http...
Episode #85 - Jan Liteshoe (a Trail Dames story)
January 05, 2021 08:00 - 9 minutes - 9.08 MBJan is a freelance writer, award-winning author and journalist, columnist, professional horse trainer, judge, long-distance hiker, and Appalachian Trail thru-hiker. Currently, Jan is the co-founder and recently retired director of the Sandhills Farm to Table Cooperative. She spent the summer of 2019 as a wrangler on a guest ranch in Montana, and her earlier thru-hike of the Long Trail produced an award-winning book entitled "The Ordinary Adventurer". Liteshoe was also a guest on the Mighty B...
Episode #84 - 5th Tuesday Special - Sue Turner (Hammock Hanger)
December 29, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBSue Turner started camping as a child. She became very involved in camping with her children and then became the Outdoor Specialist for the Palm Glades GS Council. As her daughters grew up she moved over to the Florida Trail, working as a Trail Master. Her next path went up to the Adirondack Mountains, where she was the Lead Backpack Instructor for 8 years. Once the children were grown and out of the house, she was free to wander up the Appalachian Trail, and this is where her hiking passi...
Episode #83 - Kathy Sibbald (Bionic Woman 2B)
December 22, 2020 08:00 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MBKathy Sibbald is 60 years old and originally from NW Pennsylvania. She has lived in Baltimore, Maryland for the last 30 years where she works as a paralegal and law office manager. Kathy is an empty nester with two adult daughters and a 13-year-old dog who, despite her age, still loves to hike. An animal lover, she also has two cats....who do not hike. :) Kathy loves solo hiking and camping, as well as hiking with others, and throughout the last few years, has overcome a myriad of physical...
Episode #82 - Jan Liteshoe (a Trail Dames story)
December 15, 2020 08:00 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBJan is a freelance writer, award-winning author and journalist, columnist, professional horse trainer, judge, long-distance hiker, and Appalachian Trail thru-hiker. Currently, Jan is the co-founder and recently retired director of the Sandhills Farm to Table Cooperative. She spent the summer of 2019 as a wrangler on a guest ranch in Montana, and her earlier thru-hike of the Long Trail, produced an award-winning book entitled "The Ordinary Adventurer". Liteshoe was also a guest on the Mighty ...
Episode #81 Lagniappe - 2020 Holiday Gift Giving Guide
December 08, 2020 08:00 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBLooking for some great gifts to give your favorite hiker? Check out our suggestions for the best gifts out there....from coffee to lip balm to the craziest gaiters you can imagine! These gifts show your support and belief in your friend's outdoor dreams! https://campcraft.coffee/ https://cascadewild.com/ https://dirtygirlgaiters.com/ https://www.foodforthesole.co/ https://greengoo.com/ https://www.injinji.com/ https://morselspork.com/ https://ursack.com/ https://lightheartgear.com...
Episode #80 - Sue Turner aka Hammock Hanger (a Trail Dames story)
December 01, 2020 08:00 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBSue started camping as a child. She became very involved in camping with her children and then became the Outdoor Specialist for the Palm Glades GS Council. As her daughters grew up, she moved over to the FL Trail, working as a Trail Master. Her next path went up to the Adirondack Mountains, where she was the Lead Backpack Instructor for 8 years. Once the children were grown and out of the house, she was free to wander up the Appalachian Trail, and this is where her hiking passion became a...
Episode #79 - Tanya Muckelrath (Parachuting Beaver)
November 24, 2020 08:00 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBTanya Muckelrath is a retired jack-of-all-trades. Seriously. Her professional years have been so eclectic, she doesn’t know what to call herself anymore. She was a teacher and tutor for decades, earning the moniker “CLEP Coach” for helping students give themselves scholarships by utilizing CLEP exams to save time and money before/while attending college. She also worked for the U.S. House of Representatives as a Constituent Services Representative, was the Executive Assistant to the CEO of...
Episode #78 - Tanya Muckelrath (a Trail Dames story)
November 17, 2020 08:00 - 7 minutes - 7.06 MBTanya Muckelrath tells how she got her trail name of Parachuting Beaver. It's hilarious! Connect with Tanya at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parachuting_beaver/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parachuting.beaver.21 Her website: https://parachuting-beaver.com/ Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at [email protected] You can find the Trail Dames at: Our website: www.traildames.com The Summit: www.traildamessummit.com The Trail Dames Foundation: www.tdcharitablefound...
Episode #77 - Zoe Langley-Wathen (Part 2)
November 10, 2020 08:00 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBZoe describes herself as a mid-life blogger, speaker, and adventure seeker. She set off to walk the UK's longest national trail in 2011, solo and soon realised that despite her many fears of going alone or not being fit enough, she had, in fact, left it way too long. Realising that many women experience the same anxieties and doubts as her, Zoe is now on a mission to encourage more women to head out of their comfort zone and do something that scares them every day. Zoe has written about her...
Episode #76 - Carla Robertson (a Trail Dames story)
November 03, 2020 08:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBWhen Carla Robertson hiked into Maine for the first time, she had to face ALL her fears in one day. Carla Robertson is an inspirational woman and a life coach. Carla is an Appalachian Trail thru-hiker who discovered a talent for inspiring people through that rich experience. www.livingwildandprecious.com Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at [email protected] You can find the Trail Dames at: Our website: www.traildames.com The Summit: www.traildamessummit.com The Trail Dames Founda...
Episode #75 - Zoe Langley-Wathen (Part1)
October 27, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBZoe describes herself as a mid-life blogger, speaker, and adventure seeker. She set off to walk the UK's longest national trail in 2011, solo and soon realized that despite her many fears of going alone or not being fit enough, she had, in fact, left it way too long. Realizing that many women experience the same anxieties and doubts as her, Zoe is now on a mission to encourage more women to head out of their comfort zone and do something that scares them every day. Zoe has written about her...
Episode #74 - Zoe Langley-Wathen (a Trail Dames story)
October 20, 2020 07:00 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBZoe describes herself as a mid-life blogger, speaker, and adventure seeker. She set off to walk the UK's longest national trail in 2011, solo and soon discovered that, despite her many fears of going alone or not being fit enough, she had, in fact, left it way too long. Realizing that many women experience the same anxieties and doubts as her, Zoe is now on a mission to encourage more women to head out of their comfort zone and do something that scares them every day. Zoe has written about...
Episode #73 Lagniappe - The Wonderful Wonderland Trail
October 13, 2020 07:00 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBIn this week's Lagniappe, Anna recalls her visit to Mt Ranier's endlessly dramatic Wonderland Trail. Official Park Site - https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/the-wonderland-trail.htm Fantastic site with everything you need to know to hike the Wonderland Trail - https://www.wonderlandguides.com/hikes/wonderland-trail Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at [email protected] You can find the Trail Dames at: Our website: www.traildames.com The Summit: www.traildamessummit.com The Tr...
Episode #72 - Margaret Webster (a Trail Dames story)
October 06, 2020 07:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBMargaret Webster is a writer, a traveler, and a Trail Dame. You can read more of her writing at her blog, Lessons from the Road USA. In her story, read today by Anna, she tells us about her visit to The Wonders of Watkins Glen. Margaret's blog - https://www.lftrus.com/ Watkins Glen State Park - https://parks.ny.gov/parks/142/ Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at [email protected] You can find the Trail Dames at: Our website: www.traildames.com The Summit: www.traildamessummit....
Episode #71 - 5th Tuesday Special (Backpack Shakedown with a Trail Dames Panel)
September 29, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 85.2 MBFor our fifth-Tuesday-of-the-month podcast, we brought together a varied panel to discuss what they put in their packs. Our three panelists: Roxanne Schenk - I am married and, together my husband Lynn, I have 6 children, 12 grandchildren, and 3 (step) great-grandchildren. I spent my career working in health care and retired early to help provide care for my aging mother and other family members. Hiking is my way of relieving my stress and the way I recharge. On my second date with my ...
Episode #70 - Kris Van Handel (Hair Tie)
September 22, 2020 07:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MBKris "Hair Tie" Van Handel lives in Madison, Wisconsin, and is an avid hiker. Her book, Hiking with Hair Tie: Section Hiking the Ice Age Trail, is about her first completion of the Ice Age Trail. Kris is currently working on section hiking the Ice Age Trail for a second time and hopes to be done by summer 2020. She plans to section hike the trail for a third time after her second completion and thru-hike the trail in the future. Kris also published a photography book titled Ice Age Trail Th...
Episode #69 - Carla Robertson (a Trail Dames story)
September 15, 2020 07:00 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBIn this week's Trail Dames story, Carla Robertson tells us about the tears, the rain, and a voluminous amount of pee in Vermont!! Carla is an inspirational woman and a life coach. She is an Appalachian Trail thru-hiker who discovered a talent for inspiring people through that rich experience. www.livingwildandprecious.com Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at [email protected] You can find the Trail Dames at: Our website: www.traildames.com The Summit: www.traildamessummit.com The...