Episode #344 - Almost Somewhere - Suzanne Roberts
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Suzanne Roberts is the author of the lyrical essay collection Animal Bodies: On Death, Desire, and Other Difficulties (Longlisted for the 2023 PEN/Diamonstein-Spielvogel Award for the Art of the Essay), the award-winning travel memoir in essays Bad Tourist: Misadventures in Love and Travel (2020), and the memoir Almost Somewhere: Twenty-Eight Days on the John Muir Trail (Winner of the 2012 National Outdoor Book Award), as well as four collections of poems. Named "The Next Great Travel Writer" by National Geographic's Traveler, Suzanne's work has been listed as notable in Best American...
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Episode #343 - Women of the 4000 Footers Club
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An in-depth dive into the 4000 Footers Club of New Hampshire, what it takes to accomplish and some amazing women that have (pardon the pun) rocked it!! Guest Links- 48 Peaks on Amazon - 4000 Footers Site - 4000 Footers AMD Site – White Mountain Guide - FKT: Alyssa Godesky - New Hampshire 4000 Footers (NH) - 2022-07-09 - Sue Johnson, First Woman to Complete the Grid in one year - Madison Brooks hikes the 4000 Footers - Whitney and Lydia Pearson, Mother and Daughter Hike the 48x4 (page 17) - Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at...
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Episode #342 - Embrace the Cliche!
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As cliché as it sounds, I made a New Year's resolution to get in better hiking shape! Here, I share my three tips for a stronger you on the trail! Links- AMC At Home Workout - Strength workout for hikers - Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at You can find the Trail Dames at: Our website: The Summit: The Trail Dames Foundation: Instagram: Facebook: Hiking Radio Network: Hiking Radio Network on Instagram: Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters "Dance Upon This Earth"
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Episode #341 - Ring in the New Year!
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How do you feel about the New Year? Nostalgic for the past? Excited about the Future? Unsure? A New Year's hike is just what you need, and we have some great suggestions for you! Links- First Day Hikes - Georgia “First Day Hikes” - National Parks First Day Hikes - Cadillac Mountain - Hawksbill Mountain - Preachers Rock - Hocking Hills - Multomah Falls - Camelback Mountain - Mount Monadnock - Mount Pisgah - Mount Hood - Redwood State Park - Congaree National Park - Olympic National Park - Ancient Pueblo Trails - Ancestral Trails - ...
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Episode #340 - The Milford Track
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The Trail Dames podcast continues the dream as we go full-on Tolkein while hiking in New Zealand! Links- All the details - Video - Official Site - Mt. McKinnon Web Cam - Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at You can find the Trail Dames at: Our website: The Summit: The Trail Dames Foundation: Instagram: Facebook: Hiking Radio Network: Hiking Radio Network on Instagram: Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters "Dance Upon This Earth"
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Episode #339 - Let's go to Patagonia!
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The Trail Dames podcast is on full-out fantasy mode and this week we are dreaming about hiking at the end of the world! Links- All the details - Torres del Paine video - Torres del Paine video 2 - Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at You can find the Trail Dames at: Our website: The Summit: The Trail Dames Foundation: Instagram: Facebook: Hiking Radio Network: Hiking Radio Network on Instagram: Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters "Dance Upon This Earth"
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Episode #338 - Island Hiking
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Cold and gray outside? Plan for an island hike, complete with whale watching, lush coasts and 360-degree views of the ocean! Links- Kalalau Trail - Facebook Group - Kalalau video - Santa Cruz Island - Moran State Park - Moran State Park - Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at You can find the Trail Dames at: Our website: The Summit: The Trail Dames Foundation: Instagram: Facebook: Hiking Radio Network: Hiking Radio Network on Instagram: Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters "Dance Upon This Earth"
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Episode #337 - Hiking the Hexa
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Anna has found a new trail for us today; the Hexatrek. Links- Hiking the Hexa: Up, down and (almost) over the hill on France’s newest long-distance walk - The Hexa official site - Trek article by Emily Grundy - Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at You can find the Trail Dames at: Our website: The Summit: The Trail Dames Foundation: Instagram: Facebook: Hiking Radio Network: Hiking Radio Network on Instagram: Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters "Dance Upon This Earth"
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Episode #336 - Awesome Gifts for the Holidays!
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It's Black Friday, and I have found all the coolest new gifts for your favorite hikers and backpackers! Links- Tree Hugger leave no trace camp hook - A Woman’s Place Is in the Wild deck of cards - State Hiker Ornament - Portable Camping Spice Organizer - Pact Outdoors Lite Bathroom Kit - City Bonfire (Portable Fire Pit) - Alt route Meals - Anti-Gravity Gear - 100 Hikes of a Lifetime - 4Season Expedition Zip - Lightheart Gear Tents - Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at You can find the Trail Dames at: Our website: The Summit: The Trail...
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Episode #335 - Women Who Wander and Write
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Today’s episode celebrates the women who write the wild. If you love the outdoors and good writing, this is your new favorite listen. Links- Mary Oliver - Nan Shepherd - [(11,Robert%20Macfarlane%20and%20Richard%20Mabey] Linda Hogan - Niki de Saint Phalle - Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at You can find the Trail Dames at: Our website: The Summit: The Trail Dames Foundation: Instagram: Facebook: Hiking Radio Network: Hiking Radio Network on Instagram: Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters "Dance Upon This Earth"
info_outlineAn in-depth dive into the 4000 Footers Club of New Hampshire, what it takes to accomplish and some amazing women that have (pardon the pun) rocked it!!
Guest Links-
48 Peaks on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/48-Peaks-Hiking-Healing-Mountains-ebook/dp/B078G25465/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0
4000 Footers Site - https://4000footers.com/nh.shtml
4000 Footers AMD Site – https://www.outdoors.org/resources/bucket-list-trips/4000-footers/
FKT: Alyssa Godesky - New Hampshire 4000 Footers (NH) - 2022-07-09 - https://fastestknowntime.com/fkt/alyssa-godesky-new-hampshire-4000-footers-nh-2022-07-09?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Sue Johnson, First Woman to Complete the Grid in one year - https://www.concordmonitor.com/2017/01/09/sue-johnston-becomes-first-person-to-completed-grid-hikes-in-a-year-7292850/
Madison Brooks hikes the 4000 Footers - https://www.wmur.com/article/new-hampshire-woman-dog-48-4000-foot-mountains/60990371?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Whitney and Lydia Pearson, Mother and Daughter Hike the 48x4 (page 17) - https://www.greenmountainclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Summer-2025-Long-Trail-News_GMC.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com
You can find the Trail Dames at:
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Hiking Radio Network: https://hikingradionetwork.com/
Hiking Radio Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hikingradionetwork/
Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters
"Dance Upon This Earth"
https://www.theburnssisters.com