The Trail Dames Podcast
In 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 #306 - Laura Clark
04/29/2025
Episode #306 - Laura Clark
Laura M Clark grew up in Southern California. She moved to Colorado in her 20s, and has enjoyed hiking there ever since. She has summited over 600 peaks above 13,000′ solo, including being the first woman to solo summit all the Colorado 14ers, as well as the centennials. After each hike, she writes trip reports for each one and publishes them on her blog, which is read by fans all over the world. She has been a Girl Scout since she was 6 years old, and a Girl Scout Volunteer for over 20 years, leading multiple Troops from Kindergarten through High School in outdoor survival skills, cookie sales, travel, and rocketry. She still volunteers today. Laura has a Bachelors from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, and a Masters from the University of Colorado, Denver. Guest Links- Laura’s Website - Laura on Instagram - Laura’s Book - 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 #305 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (August 25)
04/22/2025
Episode #305 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (August 25)
Lite Shoes tackles the most famous, and difficult, mile on the whole AT! Yep, she has finally hit Mahoosuc Notch! Bio- Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears and questions that swirled around her preparations. She joined the infamous Pack 31- a group of hikers that met online and named themselves after the date they started, March 1, 2003. This community, built on meetings at the ALDHA Gathering and a thousand online hours, still remain friends to this day and Lite Shoe, along with many of those original Pack 31 folks can often be found at the Gathering, sharing their stories and knowledge with a new class of hikers. Guest Links- Weather Cam on Mount Washington - Then click on the 'panoramic' button under one of the small pictures First Health Hospice The Ordinary Adventurer- 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 #304 - Ginger DeHaan (part 2)
04/15/2025
Episode #304 - Ginger DeHaan (part 2)
My name is Ginger DeHaan; my trail name Iris. I'm a mother of eight, grandmother of four, wife of a Chef, and wrangler of three sassy dogs. I also teach first grade at a title one school in upstate South Carolina. Each year I pretend thru-hike my students. Last year we did Bama-to-Baxter. This year, we completed the Eastern Continental Trail (ECT). Next year we will school calendar year Triple Crown!!! From Leave No Trace Principles to Trail Magic, we incorporate as much love and respect for the outdoors as possible. As well, I am Appalachia. I did not realize just how much until I started hiking on and around the AT. Each time we go to the trail we find more and more direct family history. I have had the opportunity to walk the footsteps of my ancestors who called regions of the trail home. I'm in the beginning stages of sharing what I do in the classroom on Instagram, Facebook (pending), and YouTube. If you'd like to follow along, check out the links below. Guest Links- Ginger’s Email - Ginger on Instagram - Ginger on YouTube - Ezer Shield Alliance - Blunt Pretzels - 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 #303 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (August 24)
04/08/2025
Episode #303 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (August 24)
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears and questions that swirled around her preparations. She joined the infamous Pack 31- a group of hikers that met online and named themselves after the date they started, March 1, 2003. This community, built on meetings at the ALDHA Gathering and a thousand online hours, still remain friends to this day and Lite Shoe, along with many of those original Pack 31 folks can often be found at the Gathering, sharing their stories and knowledge with a new class of hikers. Guest Links- Weather Cam on Mount Washington - Then click on the 'panoramic' button under one of the small pictures First Health Hospice The Ordinary Adventurer- 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 #302 - Ginger DeHaan (part 1)
04/01/2025
Episode #302 - Ginger DeHaan (part 1)
Guest Bio- My name is Ginger DeHaan; my trail name is Iris. I'm a mother of eight, grandmother of four, wife of a chef, and wrangler of three sassy dogs. I also teach first grade in the Piedmont region of South Carolina. Each year I pretend to thru-hike my students. We have hiked Bama to Baxter twice, the Eastern Continental Trail, and this year we are doing a border-to-border school calendar year Triple Crown with time to run the Iditarod. From Leave No Trace to Trail Magic, I incorporate as much hiking culture and community as possible while instilling a true love of nature for all our students. Guest Links- Ginger’s Email - Ginger on Instagram - Ginger on YouTube - Ezer Shield Alliance - Blunt Pretzels - 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 #301 - Lite Shoe's Tales of the AT (August 22-23)
03/25/2025
Episode #301 - Lite Shoe's Tales of the AT (August 22-23)
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears and questions that swirled around her preparations. She joined the infamous Pack 31- a group of hikers that met online and named themselves after the date they started, March 1, 2003. This community, built on meetings at the ALDHA Gathering and a thousand online hours, still remain friends to this day and Lite Shoe, along with many of those original Pack 31 folks can often be found at the Gathering, sharing their stories and knowledge with a new class of hikers. Guest Links- Weather Cam on Mount Washington - Then click on the 'panoramic' button under one of the small pictures First Health Hospice The Ordinary Adventurer- 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 #300 - Tami Brooks
03/18/2025
Episode #300 - Tami Brooks
Tami Brooks is a freelance travel writer and author living in East Texas. When she's not out on the trails or kayaking, you can find her on her back deck plotting her next adventure. Tami loves to blend her experiences in nature with her writing, sharing her passion for the outdoors and travel with others. Guest Links- Tami’s Website - Tami on Instagram - Tami on Linktree - Tami on Facebook - Tami’s Book - 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 #299 - Lite Shoe's Tales of the AT (August 20-21)
03/11/2025
Episode #299 - Lite Shoe's Tales of the AT (August 20-21)
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears and questions that swirled around her preparations. She joined the infamous Pack 31- a group of hikers that met online and named themselves after the date they started, March 1, 2003. This community, built on meetings at the ALDHA Gathering and a thousand online hours, still remain friends to this day and Liteshoe, along with many of those original Pack 31 folks can often be found at the Gathering, sharing their stories and knowledge with a new class of hikers. Guest Links- Weather Cam on Mount Washington - First Health Hospice The Ordinary Adventurer- 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 #298 - Amanda K. Jaros
03/04/2025
Episode #298 - Amanda K. Jaros
Amanda K. Jaros is the author of In My Boots: A Memoir of Five Million Steps Along the Appalachian Trail and 100 Things to Do in Ithaca Before You Die. She is the editor of Labor of Love: A Literary Mama Staff Anthology. Her literary nonfiction has appeared in journals and magazines including Flyway, , Newfound, Appalachia, and elsewhere. She served in a variety of editorial positions, including editor-in-chief, at Literary Mama for ten years. She lives in Ithaca, NY with her husband and son, where she serves her community as a County Legislator. Find her at Guest Links- Amanda’s website - In My Boots on Amazon - Labor of Love: A Literary Mama Anthology - 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 #297 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (August 18 [pt. 2]-19 )
02/25/2025
Episode #297 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (August 18 [pt. 2]-19 )
Bio- Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears and questions that swirled around her preparations. She joined the infamous Pack 31- a group of hikers that met online and named themselves after the date they started, March 1, 2003. This community, built on meetings at the ALDHA Gathering and a thousand online hours, still remain friends to this day and Lite Shoe, along with many of those original Pack 31 folks can often be found at the Gathering, sharing their stories and knowledge with a new class of hikers. Guest Links- Weather Cam on Mount Washington - Then click on the 'panoramic' button under one of the small pictures First Health Hospice The Ordinary Adventurer- 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 #296 - Amazing Women, Amazing Writers!
02/18/2025
Episode #296 - Amazing Women, Amazing Writers!
We have three extraordinary writers coming up on the Trail Dames Podcast and today we share their stories of Colorado wildlife in the dark, the hope and anxiety of the AT approach trail and the undeniable call of the Grand Canyon. And no worries, Lite Shoe will be back next week!!! Guest Links- Laura M Clark aka Wild Wanderer Amanda K Jaros - Tami Brooks - 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 #295 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (August 17-18)
02/11/2025
Episode #295 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (August 17-18)
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears and questions that swirled around her preparations. She joined the infamous Pack 31- a group of hikers that met online and named themselves after the date they started, March 1, 2003. This community, built on meetings at the ALDHA Gathering and a thousand online hours, still remain friends to this day and Liteshoe, along with many of those original Pack 31 folks can often be found at the Gathering, sharing their stories and knowledge with a new class of hikers. Guest Links- Then click on the 'panoramic' button under one of the small pictures First Health Hospice The Ordinary Adventurer- 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 #294 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (August 15-16)
02/04/2025
Episode #294 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (August 15-16)
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears and questions that swirled around her preparations. She joined the infamous Pack 31- a group of hikers that met online and named themselves after the date they started, March 1, 2003. This community, built on meetings at the ALDHA Gathering and a thousand online hours, still remain friends to this day and Liteshoe, along with many of those original Pack 31 folks can often be found at the Gathering, sharing their stories and knowledge with a new class of hikers. Guest Links- Weather Cam on Mount Washington - First Health Hospice The Ordinary Adventurer- 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 #293 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (August 13-14)
01/28/2025
Episode #293 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (August 13-14)
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears and questions that swirled around her preparations. She joined the infamous Pack 31- a group of hikers that met online and named themselves after the date they started, March 1, 2003. This community, built on meetings at the ALDHA Gathering and a thousand online hours, still remain friends to this day and Liteshoe, along with many of those original Pack 31 folks can often be found at the Gathering, sharing their stories and knowledge with a new class of hikers. Guest Links- First Health Hospice The Ordinary Adventurer- 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 #292 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (August 10-12)
01/21/2025
Episode #292 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (August 10-12)
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears and questions that swirled around her preparations. She joined the infamous Pack 31- a group of hikers that met online and named themselves after the date they started, March 1, 2003. This community, built on meetings at the ALDHA Gathering and a thousand online hours, still remain friends to this day and Liteshoe, along with many of those original Pack 31 folks can often be found at the Gathering, sharing their stories and knowledge with a new class of hikers. Guest Links- First Health Hospice The Ordinary Adventurer- 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 #291 - Lite Shoe's Tales of the AT (August 8-9)
01/14/2025
Episode #291 - Lite Shoe's Tales of the AT (August 8-9)
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears and questions that swirled around her preparations. She joined the infamous Pack 31- a group of hikers that met online and named themselves after the date they started, March 1, 2003. This community, built on meetings at the ALDHA Gathering and a thousand online hours, still remain friends to this day and Liteshoe, along with many of those original Pack 31 folks can often be found at the Gathering, sharing their stories and knowledge with a new class of hikers. Guest Links- First Health Hospice The Ordinary Adventurer- 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 #290 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (August 6-7)
01/07/2025
Episode #290 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (August 6-7)
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears and questions that swirled around her preparations. She joined the infamous Pack 31- a group of hikers that met online and named themselves after the date they started, March 1, 2003. This community, built on meetings at the ALDHA Gathering and a thousand online hours, still remain friends to this day and Liteshoe, along with many of those original Pack 31 folks can often be found at the Gathering, sharing their stories and knowledge with a new class of hikers. Guest Links- First Health Hospice The Ordinary Adventurer- 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 #289 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (August 4-5)
12/31/2024
Episode #289 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (August 4-5)
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears and questions that swirled around her preparations. She joined the infamous Pack 31- a group of hikers that met online and named themselves after the date they started, March 1, 2003. This community, built on meetings at the ALDHA Gathering and a thousand online hours, still remain friends to this day and Liteshoe, along with many of those original Pack 31 folks can often be found at the Gathering, sharing their stories and knowledge with a new class of hikers. Guest Links- First Health Hospice The Ordinary Adventurer- 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 #288 - Lite Shoe's Tales of the AT (August 3)
12/17/2024
Episode #288 - Lite Shoe's Tales of the AT (August 3)
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears and questions that swirled around her preparations. She joined the infamous Pack 31- a group of hikers that met online and named themselves after the date they started, March 1, 2003. This community, built on meetings at the ALDHA Gathering and a thousand online hours, still remain friends to this day and Liteshoe, along with many of those original Pack 31 folks can often be found at the Gathering, sharing their stories and knowledge with a new class of hikers. Guest Links- The Ordinary Adventurer- 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 #287 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (August 1-2)
12/10/2024
Episode #287 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (August 1-2)
Bio- Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears and questions that swirled around her preparations. She joined the infamous Pack 31- a group of hikers that met online and named themselves after the date they started, March 1, 2003. This community, built on meetings at the ALDHA Gathering and a thousand online hours, still remain friends to this day and Lite Shoe, along with many of those original Pack 31 folks can often be found at the Gathering, sharing their stories and knowledge with a new class of hikers. Guest Links- The Ordinary Adventurer- 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" Finally, as promised, the coveted recipe for: Homemade Hiker's Halvah (Halvah a la Alli!): 3/4 cup sesame tahini 1/2 cup raw honey 1/4 - 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 1/4 - 1/2 tsp. pure chocolate extract (could use vanilla instead) 1/4 cup powdered milk (or 10 Tb powdered milk if not using whey and egg white powders) 3 Tb. powdered whey (milk protein) 3 Tb. egg white powder Note: amounts are approximate; what you want at the end is a reasonably dry, solid mass. Instructions: Mix together sesame tahini, honey and extracts until smooth. Gradually add powdered milk, whey and egg white powder. Mixture will become thick; mix well. You want to get it to point where can't be stirred and you have to mix/knead it with your hands; otherwise, the halvah will be too soft and gooey. Press finished mixture into a container or make a flat disk (1/2" high) on a plate. Cover with plastic wrap and chill. Then cut into whatever size you like. Pack in ziplock baggies for the trail and you have a high-calorie, high-protein, high-carb, high-(good)fat power snack! Yum! P.S. from Alli: "The following are the brands I use. They're expensive, but make a superior halvah: *Joyva Sesame Tahini (a must! available in cans; cheaper in bulk); *Dawes Hill Raw Tupelo Honey (Tupelo honey apparently has a different chemical structure than other honeys and has a less dramatic effect on blood sugar; apparently can be used -- in moderation -- by those who are diabetic and hypoglycemic. I have a friend who's severely hypoglycemic and it's the only honey he can tolerate); *Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract (a kick-ass vanilla extract!); *Flavorganics organic Pure Chocolate Extract (amazing!); *I get the whey and egg white powder in bulk at my local food coop; are also available packaged. Jan Lite Shoe, AT Class of '03
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Episode #286 - Lite Shoe's Tales of the AT (July 30-31)
12/03/2024
Episode #286 - Lite Shoe's Tales of the AT (July 30-31)
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears and questions that swirled around her preparations. She joined the infamous Pack 31- a group of hikers that met online and named themselves after the date they started, March 1, 2003. This community, built on meetings at the ALDHA Gathering and a thousand online hours, still remain friends to this day and Liteshoe, along with many of those original Pack 31 folks can often be found at the Gathering, sharing their stories and knowledge with a new class of hikers. Guest Links- The Ordinary Adventurer- 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 #285 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (July 29)
11/26/2024
Episode #285 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (July 29)
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears and questions that swirled around her preparations. She joined the infamous Pack 31- a group of hikers that met online and named themselves after the date they started, March 1, 2003. This community, built on meetings at the ALDHA Gathering and a thousand online hours, still remain friends to this day and Liteshoe, along with many of those original Pack 31 folks can often be found at the Gathering, sharing their stories and knowledge with a new class of hikers. Guest Links- The Ordinary Adventurer- 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 #284 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (July 28)
11/19/2024
Episode #284 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (July 28)
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears and questions that swirled around her preparations. She joined the infamous Pack 31- a group of hikers that met online and named themselves after the date they started, March 1, 2003. This community, built on meetings at the ALDHA Gathering and a thousand online hours, still remain friends to this day and Liteshoe, along with many of those original Pack 31 folks can often be found at the Gathering, sharing their stories and knowledge with a new class of hikers. Guest Links- The Ordinary Adventurer- 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 #283 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (July 26-27)
11/12/2024
Episode #283 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (July 26-27)
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears and questions that swirled around her preparations. She joined the infamous Pack 31- a group of hikers that met online and named themselves after the date they started, March 1, 2003. This community, built on meetings at the ALDHA Gathering and a thousand online hours, still remain friends to this day and Liteshoe, along with many of those original Pack 31 folks can often be found at the Gathering, sharing their stories and knowledge with a new class of hikers. Guest Links- The Ordinary Adventurer- 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 #282 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (July 25)
11/05/2024
Episode #282 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (July 25)
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears and questions that swirled around her preparations. She joined the infamous Pack 31- a group of hikers that met online and named themselves after the date they started, March 1, 2003. This community, built on meetings at the ALDHA Gathering and a thousand online hours, still remain friends to this day and Liteshoe, along with many of those original Pack 31 folks can often be found at the Gathering, sharing their stories and knowledge with a new class of hikers. Guest Links- The Ordinary Adventurer- 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 #281 - Lite Shoe's Tales of the AT (July 24)
10/22/2024
Episode #281 - Lite Shoe's Tales of the AT (July 24)
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears and questions that swirled around her preparations. She joined the infamous Pack 31- a group of hikers that met online and named themselves after the date they started, March 1, 2003. This community, built on meetings at the ALDHA Gathering and a thousand online hours, still remain friends to this day and Liteshoe, along with many of those original Pack 31 folks can often be found at the Gathering, sharing their stories and knowledge with a new class of hikers. Guest Links- The Ordinary Adventurer- 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 #280 - Lite Shoe's Tales of the AT (July 23)
10/15/2024
Episode #280 - Lite Shoe's Tales of the AT (July 23)
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears and questions that swirled around her preparations. She joined the infamous Pack 31- a group of hikers that met online and named themselves after the date they started, March 1, 2003. This community, built on meetings at the ALDHA Gathering and a thousand online hours, still remain friends to this day and Liteshoe, along with many of those original Pack 31 folks can often be found at the Gathering, sharing their stories and knowledge with a new class of hikers. Guest Links- The Ordinary Adventurer- 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 #279 - Lite Shoe's Tales of the AT (July 15-16)
10/01/2024
Episode #279 - Lite Shoe's Tales of the AT (July 15-16)
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears and questions that swirled around her preparations. She joined the infamous Pack 31- a group of hikers that met online and named themselves after the date they started, March 1, 2003. This community, built on meetings at the ALDHA Gathering and a thousand online hours, still remain friends to this day and Liteshoe, along with many of those original Pack 31 folks can often be found at the Gathering, sharing their stories and knowledge with a new class of hikers. Guest Links- The Ordinary Adventurer- 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 #278 - Lite Shoe's Tales of the AT (July 14)
09/24/2024
Episode #278 - Lite Shoe's Tales of the AT (July 14)
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears and questions that swirled around her preparations. She joined the infamous Pack 31- a group of hikers that met online and named themselves after the date they started, March 1, 2003. This community, built on meetings at the ALDHA Gathering and a thousand online hours, still remain friends to this day and Liteshoe, along with many of those original Pack 31 folks can often be found at the Gathering, sharing their stories and knowledge with a new class of hikers. Guest Links- The Ordinary Adventurer- 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 #277 - Lite Shoe's Tales of the AT (July 13)
09/17/2024
Episode #277 - Lite Shoe's Tales of the AT (July 13)
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears and questions that swirled around her preparations. She joined the infamous Pack 31- a group of hikers that met online and named themselves after the date they started, March 1, 2003. This community, built on meetings at the ALDHA Gathering and a thousand online hours, still remain friends to this day and Liteshoe, along with many of those original Pack 31 folks can often be found at the Gathering, sharing their stories and knowledge with a new class of hikers. Guest Links- The Ordinary Adventurer- 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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