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 #68 Lagniappe - The Wide, Wonderful World of Hiking Podcasts
September 08, 2020 07:00 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBIn this month's lagniappe, Anna shares her favorite hiking and outdoor podcasts with you all. As you'd imagine, The Hiking Radio Network is featured fairly heavily, but there is plenty of other great stuff to listen to. Try a few of them out! Links- All the best podcasts - https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/ Mighty Blue's show - https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/mighty-blue-on-the-appalachian-trail-the-ultimate-mid-life-c/ Jester’s Section Hiking Podcast - https://www.hikingra...
Episode #67 - Anna Huthmaker (a Trail Dames story)
September 01, 2020 07:00 - 7 minutes - 7.27 MBAnna shares how a chance meeting on a rainy AT day changed her whole perspective......on hiking and on life! It is amazing what you can learn from a pair of wet socks! 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.tdcharitablefoundation.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traildames/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/49722445...
Episode #66 - Kim Starr (Kool Aid)
August 25, 2020 07:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBKim Starr, aka Kool Aid, is a 64-year-old woman with a thirst for life and an energy that knows no bounds!! She lives in Ohio and, upon falling in love with the Appalachian Trail, decided that she wanted to section hike it. Join us as she shares stories of the ups, the downs, and the magic that she found along the way. Kim on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kim.starr.148 Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at [email protected] You can find the Trail Dames at: Our website: www.tr...
Episode #65 - Melissa Zimmerman (a Trail Dames story)
August 18, 2020 07:00 - 5 minutes - 5.28 MBMelissa's first backpacking trip holds some important lessons on the value of FUD's, the importance of practicing first, and the cost of enjoying the outdoors. Melissa Zimmerman is an architectural consultant who stumbled into hiking three years ago. (Literally. She really needs to watch for those troublesome tree roots!) Since then, she has widened her experience to include backpacking, car camping, and international trekking. How to Shit in the Woods - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004OR1...
Episode #64 -Tami Brooks (Part 2)
August 11, 2020 07:00 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBWhen we left Tami two weeks ago, she was about to head down into the Canyon. Let's find out how it turned out. In 2016, with zero outdoor experience, Tami Brooks decided to hike the Grand Canyon. Aided by a Google search bar and a glass of Cabernet, she made reservations and embarked on a life-changing year reclaiming her life one step at a time. Brooks now works as a freelance travel and lifestyle writer and is currently writing a book about her experience. She is also the creator of the ...
Episode #63 - Kris Van Handel (a Trail Dames story)
August 04, 2020 07:00 - 7 minutes - 7.1 MBKris Van Handel shares her love of the Ice Age Trail by reading an excerpt from her book Hiking with a Hair Tie - Section Hiking the Ice Age Trail Hiking with Hair Tie: Section Hiking the Ice Age Trail - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B085RTM4TX Ice Age Trail Through the Seasons - https://www.blurb.com/b/10009633-ice-age-trail-through-the-seasons Ice Age Trail - www.iceagetrail.org. Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at [email protected] You can find the Trail Dames at: Our website: ww...
Episode #62 -Tami Brooks (Part 1)
July 28, 2020 07:00 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBIn 2016, with zero outdoor experience, Tami Brooks decided to hike the Grand Canyon. Aided by a Google search bar and a glass of Cabernet, she made reservations and embarked on a life-changing year reclaiming her life one step at a time! Brooks now works as a freelance travel and lifestyle writer, and is currently writing a book about her experience. She is also the creator of the 52 Weeks 52 Hikes online community. When she's not on the trail or in her kayak, you can find her on her deck pl...
Episode #61 - Dana Ballard (a Trail Dames story)
July 21, 2020 07:00 - 10 minutes - 9.77 MBDana Ballard is a musician, teacher, and thanks to a childhood full of family outings to the Smokies, a lover of the outdoors. 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.tdcharitablefoundation.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traildames/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/49722445862/ Hiking Radio Network: https://hikin...
Episode #60 Lagniappe - Hiking terms and lingo
July 14, 2020 07:00 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBHave you ever been reading a hiking book and gotten a little lost? Or perusing a Facebook group only to find that everyone is using a language that you have never heard? Here is a quick guide to some of the more common trail terms and lingo out there. Give us a quick listen and you will be 'talking trail' before you know it! https://www.litesmith.com/trail-lingo/ https://nuttyhiker.com/hiking101/hiking-terms-jargon/ Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at [email protected] You can find t...
Episode #59 - Melissa Zimmerman (a Trail Dames story)
July 07, 2020 07:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBMelissa's first backpacking trip holds some important lessons on the value of maps, preparation, and earplugs! And it reminds us all that the very best stories come from some of the less-pleasant hikes! Melissa Zimmerman is an architectural consultant who stumbled into hiking three years ago. (Literally. She really needs to watch for those troublesome tree roots!) Since then, she has widened her experience to include backpacking, car camping, and international trekking. Pinhoti Trail - ht...
Episode #58- 5th Tuesday Special with Judyth Wier
June 30, 2020 07:00 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBEver since seeing a play named Brigadoon during high school, Judyth had searched for her own Brigadoon. She grew up spending time out of doors through wild adventures with her vast network of cousins - 54 by blood! Judyth was also a member of the same Girl Scout troop for eleven years and they were known as the camping troop. In 1965 she spent three weeks participating in the Girl Scout Senior International Round-up where over 12,000 girls from all over the world gathered in Farragut, Idaho...
Episode #57 - "El" Miller (Bear Spray)
June 23, 2020 07:00 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBHiking and camping weren't something El was introduced to as a child but, as an adult, she feels that it has helped her relax. She says, "Hiking feeds my body, mind, and soul". Some of her favorite trails are the Goldmine and Section A of the Billy Goat Trail @ Great Falls in Potomac, MD. and she also enjoys Pine Grove Furnace State Park in Gardners, PA. In general, she says, "I appreciate any trail I get to wander!" El enjoys campgrounds camping and says that while there was a time she wou...
Episode #56 - Dana Ballard (a Trail Dames story)
June 16, 2020 07:00 - 9 minutes - 8.5 MBDana Ballard is a lifelong teacher, nature lover, and trail hiker. She teaches high school orchestra during the day and on the weekends, can be found exploring the parks of Georgia with her best friend, Husky Sura. 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.tdcharitablefoundation.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traildames/ ...
Episode #55 Lagniappe - Meditation Hikes with Stephanie Wright
June 09, 2020 07:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBWant to clear your mind, lower your blood pressure, and just find a bit more peace in your day? Join us on today's Lagniappe podcast as we talk about Meditation Hikes and how you can make your next walk a deeper one. Stephanie Wright co-hosts Incremental Steps Podcast along with Christine Gautreaux and is co-president of the Gwinnett County chapter of the League of Women Voters. Stephanie is a practicing herbalist and meditation instructor who enjoys facilitating women’s retreats. She was f...
Episode #54 - MudButt hikes in Africa (a Trail Dames story)
June 02, 2020 07:00 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBAnna shares her story of a hike through the hills, ridgelines, and ravines of the Arusha National Park in Tanzania, Africa. 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.tdcharitablefoundation.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traildames/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/49722445862/ Hiking Radio Network: https://hikingr...
Episode #53 - Julie Gayheart (Jester)
May 26, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBEver since she was a small girl growing up in Ohio, Julie has been intrigued by the Appalachian Trail. She and her Dad would have many conversations and dreams about hiking the AT and without her knowing it, the AT climbed into her heart. Julie ended up in Charlotte, NC, and realized that, as an educator with summers off, she could begin work on pursuing her AT dream. So, in 2006, Jester loaded up her pack, put on her boots, and set off on a 2,189-mile journey. For the next 12 summers, she ...
Episode #52 - Marie Ruff (a Trail Dames story)
May 19, 2020 07:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBMarie is one of those trail fixtures in the Southeast. Gatherings, Rucks, Festivals....you will always see her there, hanging out with the 'we have all hiked a million miles' hikers. She has a zillion trail miles under her belt and spends her free time helping teenaged girls learn about hiking and backpacking. 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 Fo...
Episode #51 Lagniappe - The Ladies of the Incremental Steps Podcast
May 12, 2020 07:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBToday's Lagniappe is all about making a difference. Malala, Jane Goodall, Lek Chailert, and Oprah all changed the world with giant, broad strokes.... dedicating their lives to making the planet better. But what about those of us that don't have that platform? What if we have families, jobs, responsibilities?? Can we make a difference? Can we make the world a better place? The answer is a resounding "Yes!!!!" Join the women of the Incremental Steps Podcast as they share ideas on how to brin...
Episode #50 - Anna aka Mud Butt (a Trail Dames story)
May 05, 2020 07:00 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBFor the milestone of our 50th episode, Anna wants to share one of her very favorite stories. So join Mud Butt as she shares her tale of a wet, magical hike on the Appalachian Trail at Thanksgiving. And yes, the story is absolutely true!!! 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.tdcharitablefoundation.org Instagram: https://www.instag...
Episode #49 - Katherine Nilbrink
April 28, 2020 07:00 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MB"Hike More-Worry Less" - That is the tee shirt Katherine wore while we did this interview and those words couldn't be more apt. Katherine has spent her life living and traveling all over the globe. Her studies in biological anthropology led to fieldwork all over Africa, and her work in this field solidified a lifelong love for this earth and the communities that inhabit it. Katherine later went on to expand her career by becoming a Certified Holistic Health Coach, Master Certified Health Co...
Episode #48 - Julie "Jester" Gayheart (a Trail Dames story)
April 21, 2020 07:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBEver since she was a small girl growing up in Ohio, Julie has been intrigued by the Appalachian Trail. She and her Dad would have many conversations and dreams about hiking the AT and, without her knowing it, the AT climbed into her heart. Jester is currently in the process of completing her second section hike of the Appalachian Trail with about 700 miles left to go. She has also hiked the Art Loeb Trail, the Foothills Trail, The Narrows in Utah, Yosemite’s Half Dome and Cloud’s Rest, and ...
Episode #47 Lagniappe - The Ins and Outs of Trail Magic
April 14, 2020 07:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBNote: This Lagniappe was recorded before all of the COVID-19 craziness hit our country and with so many trails closed it might seem strange to be talking about trail magic!! But what better way to pass some time than to plan your future trail magic. Before you know it, hikers will be out there again, ready for some love, care and Little Debbie’s! Have you ever stumbled up a trail sweating, exhausted, and disheartened, only to find yourself face to face with a smiling hiker holding out a col...
Episode #46 - Anna Huthmaker (a Trail Dames story)
April 07, 2020 07:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBNo danger, no drama....just a beautiful day on the Appalachian Trail. Join Anna, aka Mud Butt, as she tells the story of a simple hike in the mountains. 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.tdcharitablefoundation.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traildames/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/49722445862/ Hiking Ra...
Episode #45 - 5th week special - Hiking with kids
March 31, 2020 07:00 - 38 minutes - 35 MBToday's episode is a special one!!! To celebrate the 5th Tuesday of the month, we are doing a panel discussion about hiking with kids!!! If you ever wanted to take your little ones out on the trail, this is the discussion for you. Join us as we talk about boys and girls of all ages and the fun of getting them outdoors. Participants, along with Anna: Stacey Brazier is an educational administrator in New York City, a school counselor supervisor, and mom to four kids currently aged 15-21 yea...
Episode #44 - Diohne Brancaleoni, Ph.D.
March 24, 2020 07:00 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBDr. Diohn Brancaleoni, psychologist and life coach, joins us today to talk about the outdoors, walk-and-talk therapy, and using nature to achieve mind-body-spirit wellness. Dr. Diohn is the author of the Happy Life Toolkit and a lover of all things nature. When she isn't doing life coaching sessions outdoors, she enjoys hiking and horseback riding. Learn more about Dr. Diohn at https://diohn.net/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Local-Service/Diohn-Brancaleoni-PhD-Joyfu...
Episode #43 - Christine Gautreaux (a Trail Dames story)
March 17, 2020 07:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBChristine Gautreaux shares her story of a late-night calling to honor the spirit of the forest. https://www.christinegautreaux.com/ https://www.facebook.com/christinenicholsgautreaux 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.tdcharitablefoundation.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traildames/ Facebook: https://www.face...
Episode #42 Lagniappe - Trail Festivals
March 10, 2020 07:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBJoin us on the Lagniappe episode as we celebrate all things Trail!! Today we are talking about Trail Festivals, so get out your calendar, throw your tent in your car and plan to join in the fun at one of the wonderful Festivals!! https://www.amicalolafallslodge.com/appalachian-trail-kick-off/ https://continentaldividetrail.org/trail-days-2020/ https://www.flipflopfestival.org/ https://www.traildays.us/ http://www.pctdays.com/ Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at [email protected]...
Episode #41 - Stacey Brazier (a Trail Dames story)
March 03, 2020 08:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBListen to Stacey's story about finding her bravery on the trail through solo hiking, and using hiking as an escape from the very real stresses of being a parent today. 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.tdcharitablefoundation.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traildames/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/49722445...
Episode #40 - Shellie Hemphill
February 25, 2020 08:00 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MB"I was paralyzed on my left side in 2015. After relearning to walk, battling severe depression and anxiety, I was lead to Trail Dames. I needed someone to walk with to help get me out of the house. I never really liked the outdoors, or so I thought, and Trail Dames was going to be my speed and get me out of my comfort zone. I started with tennis shoes, one foot dragging, and my purple cane. That's just a tidbit of my story because it's so long. Lol" These are Shellie's own words that set ...
Episode #39 - Shelli Hemphill (a Trail Dames story)
February 18, 2020 08:00 - 8 minutes - 8.02 MBShort and sweet.....a story of one girl's journey below. Shellie takes on caving despite her fears! Shellie Hemphill is the Head Dame for our Kansas City Chapter. She was stricken with Lupus as a young adult and ended up paralyzed in a nursing home, before re-learning to walk. She has an amazing story that she will be sharing on an upcoming Trail Dames podcast! The pictures below are before and after her caving experience!! https://traildames.com/Missouri.html Connect with Anna...
Episode #38 Lagniappe - Hiking Awards Programs
February 11, 2020 08:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBToday's Lagniappe is a collection of neat hiking awards programs. Programs where you can tick off the trail miles while earning pins, patches, other SWAG, and of course bragging rights!! For anyone wanting to do a little more than just a walk on a weekend, pick a challenge here and add it to your list of goals!!! Show Links: https://gastateparks.org/CanyonClimbersClub https://www.adk.org/play/earn-a-patch/fire-tower-challenge/ https://www.iceagetrail.org/hiking-awards-programs/ https:...
Episode #37 - Cindy Denise (a Trail Dames story)
February 04, 2020 08:00 - 10 minutes - 9.49 MBCindy Denise is the Head Dame for one of our New York Trail Dames chapters, and she is also an EMT and a life-long lover of the outdoors. When she is not leading hikes and helping injured people in her community, she is acting in local professional theater productions in the Woodstock, NY area. Cindy is multi-talented and is a wonderful hiking partner if you ever go up North!! Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at [email protected] You can find the Trail Dames at: Our website: ww...
Episode #36 - Debbie Wroten
January 28, 2020 08:00 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBDid you ever wonder what it was like to eat an elephant one bite at a time??? That is exactly what Debbie Wroten did with the Appalachian Trail. She was a day hiker who, in her own words 'never hiked far from a bathroom,' decided one day that she was going to hike the entire AT. Join us as we talk about watermelon season, hiking far from bathrooms and big, giant goals!!! Debbie is a retired teacher. She taught Culinary Arts and nutrition at the high school level and her husband is her bigg...
Episode #35 - Carla Robertson (a Trail Dames story)
January 21, 2020 08:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBCarla Robertson shares a compilation of stories, with her first night in a shelter on the Appalachian Trail and other backpacking lessons learned.
Episode #34 Lagniappe - More of the 10 Essentials
January 14, 2020 08:00 - 10 minutes - 9.69 MBJoin Anna, aka Mud Butt, for a quick discussion of some of the things to throw in your backpack!! Being prepared is the name of the game, so you not only survive on the trail, but you thrive!!
Episode #33 - Kim Weiler (a Trail Dames story)
January 07, 2020 08:00 - 8 minutes - 8.19 MBKim Weiler tells us of a funny encounter she had while on her first solo hike.
Episode #32 - Margaret Webster
December 24, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBMargaret Webster grew up in Connecticut. She has had a lifelong love of science, the outdoors, travel, and exploration. As a child, she aspired to be a cross between Jacques Cousteau and Robert Ripley of Ripley’s Believe It or Not. After raising her two sons, she decided to embark on a solo cross-country odyssey that essentially lasted eight years. She had been working in a job that enabled her to work anywhere she could get an Internet connection. She loaded up her pickup truck with her la...
Episode #31 Lagniappe - 2019 Gift Ideas
December 10, 2019 08:00 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBGifts for $10-50 1. Give the Gift of Trees - (Global) Trees for the Future.org https://trees.org/ (US-based) American Forests.org https://www.americanforests.org/ways-to-give/gift-of-trees/ 2. State Parks Pass 3. Hiking notebook/journal 4. Lightheart Gear Backpacking Dress - https://lightheartgear.com/collections/womens-clothing/products/dress 5. Membership to a Hiking Organization - American Hiking Association-https://americanhiking.org/ Appalachian Trail Conserva...
Episode #30 - Cheryl Suchors
November 26, 2019 08:00 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBCheryl Suchors grew up in Southern, Eastern and Mid-Western US and is a proud graduate of Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts. After getting an MBA from Harvard she began a career that spanned everything from management consultant to partner in a national accounting and consulting firm. After years in the corporate world, she found the courage to launch her second career as a writer. She’s published short works and poems and has recently authored a book, 48 Peaks, Hiking and Healing...
Episode #29 Lagniappe - Glamping
November 12, 2019 08:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBThis week's lagniappe has Anna chatting with her friend, Pam. They are talking about glamping and the art of comfort in the woods. Anna hasn't been too well so I've revived an episode that has marginal sound quality. However, the subject was so much fun that I've put it together to share with you.
Episode #28 - Melissa Zimmerman (Choquequirao Trek)
October 22, 2019 07:00 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBMelissa Zimmerman is an architectural consultant who stumbled into hiking three years ago. (Literally. She really needs to watch for those troublesome tree roots.) From the first time she saw a picture of Machu Picchu, she knew she needed to see it in person. Then she heard about Choquequirao, which is only accessed by hiking, and decided she'd see them both. That settled, she did her best to get in peak condition before jetting off to Peru for a grand adventure with her mom, Karen. Meliss...
Episode #27 Lagniappe - The Joy of Hiking Poles
October 08, 2019 07:00 - 10 minutes - 9.57 MBTrail Dames.com The Trail Dames Summit The Trail Dames podcast Facebook page Mighty Blue on the AT Podcast Lightheart Gear Tents Leki Poles
Episode #26 - Marina LeGree: Ascend
September 24, 2019 07:00 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBMarina LeGree is the founding director of Ascend and brings over a decade of experience working in Afghanistan and other unstable environments. In 2014 she founded Ascend, a non-profit organization whose mission is to develop young Afghani women into leaders through community service and the sport of mountain climbing. In 2018, her teams work resulted in a historical first. Hanifa Yousoufi, was the first Afghani woman to climb the highest mountain in Afghanistan. Marina and her team are...
Episode #25 Lagniappe - The 10 Essentials - Hydration
September 10, 2019 07:00 - 10 minutes - 9.95 MBStaying hydrated while hiking is one of the most important things you can do for your health, and one of the simplest ways you can make your hike a successful one! Check out these articles for more information on hydrating yourself properly while hiking. And keep an eye (and ear) out for other Lagniappe episodes where we dig into the 10 Essentials and how you can incorporate them into your hiking! American Hiking Society tips on water purification- https://americanhiking.org/resources/...
Episode #24 - Cheryl Torain. Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
August 26, 2019 22:57 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBCheryl Torain This month’s podcast features world traveler, marathoner, climber and adventurer Cheryl Torain. Cheryl began to travel in her 20’s, going to Germany, Denmark, France and Sweden. That was only her first trip, but she fell in love with travel and she has been on the road ever since. In addition to her journeying, Cheryl began running as an adult and within a few years, was participating in 10K races. In 1998, she registered for a marathon training program to run the ...
Episode #23 Lagniappe - Cheryl Suchors (48 Peaks - Hiking and Healing in the Mountains)
August 13, 2019 07:00 - 8 minutes - 7.94 MBCheryl Suchors, Author 48 Peaks-Hiking and Healing in the Mountains At forty-eight years old, Cheryl Suchors―hoping to find concrete successes and a feeling of control as she changes careers and fifty stares at her from the horizon―vows to summit the highest forty-eight peaks in New Hampshire’s grueling White Mountains. Neglecting to consider her flimsy body, scoliosis, bum knee, and fear of heights, she dives into the challenge. Along the way, Suchors suffers numerous injuries; he...
Episode #22 - Sarah Williams (Tough Girl Challenges)
July 24, 2019 07:00 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBSarah Williams as an award-winning athlete, podcast creator and motivational speaker. She created Tough Girl Challenges in 2014 as a way of motivating and inspiring women and girls. She is the creator and host of the Tough Girl Podcast where she interviews inspirational female explorers, adventurers, athletes and everyday women who have overcome great challenges. Her podcast is listened to in 174 countries around the world and has passed 750,000 downloads and in 2018 won the Woman’s ...
Episode #21 Lagniappe - Hiking Etiquette
July 16, 2019 07:00 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBDid you ever wonder just what Hiking Etiquette was? What are considered to be good trail manners? In this Lagniappe episode of the Trail Dames podcast, we dig into the best and worst hiking practices in hopes that we can all learn to be a little more knowledgeable and considerate on the trail. Special thanks to the people that shared their stories and opinions with me: Trail Dames Facebook page The Appalachian Trail Women's Group North Georgia Hiking and Adventure For more ...
Episode #20 - Jacqui Kapinowski
July 02, 2019 07:00 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBWhen Jacqui first agreed to do the Trail Dames podcast, I thought that we would spend our time talking about the obstacles she has overcome in her life. Hit with bacterial meningitis twice, and later diagnosed with a degenerative neurological disease, Jacqui went from being an accomplished athlete to being confined to a wheelchair. What an inspiring story, right? Then, after doing further research, I decided that instead, we would talk about the amazing things she has accomplished...
Episode #19 Lagniappe - Hiking the Inca Trail
June 10, 2019 17:00 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBSo what happens when your awesome podcast producer goes on his very own thru-hike?? You realize that you forgot to release May's Lagniappe podcast!!!! So, with my apologies for the lateness....here you have it!! Have you ever dreamed of hiking the Inca Trail? Does the very name conjure up daydreams of condors flying and ancient pathways winding through mysterious ruins? In this podcast, I will share some tales of my own Inca Trail hike and answer the most common questions that people...