Episode 115: Two States to Go on the Appalachian Trail – Grizel Williams
Episode 115: Two States to Go on the Appalachian Trail
Interview with Thru-Hiker Grizel Williams
Sponsored by Merrell
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Grizel Williams is a fast hiker on a crowded Appalachian Trail, just two states away from finishing. We talk life on the trail: sexism, craving loneliness, periods, food, switchbacks, and more. Grizel helps us get a feel of what the trail is like when you’re in the everyday of it, and she also shares how the many people on the trail complicate her hike.
Banner image courtesy of Grizel Williams
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Featured in this episode: Grizel Williams
Hosted by Gale Straub
Music is by Meydan, Kai Engel, and Lee Rosevere using CC by A license.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- Why Grizel wanted to hike the Appalachian Trail with her dog, Rue (and why she decided to let her go home halfway through)
- The differences Grizel has noticed between the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) and the Appalachian Trail (AT)
- Why Grizel chose to face her loneliness on the PCT
- How sexism and harassment has been a challenge for Grizel on the AT
- What a typical day is like for a thru hiker
- Why periods aren’t fun (on or off the trail)
- How Grizel experiences freedom from her own body criticism on trail
- The ways in which the AT has challenged her to speak up for herself
- Why a crowded trail isn’t necessarily a safe trail
- Why Grizel loves the simplicity of the trail
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Grizel Williams: Instagram and Website
- Grizel’s Vlog Series
- As Far as the Eye Can See by David Brill
- She Explores Podcast Facebook Group
Sponsor Websites & Promotions
- Merrell: Learn more by visiting Merrell.com
Grizel on the Trail
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- Grizel on the AT
Smiling in the White Mountains
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What an inspiring piece! I especially love the part where she talks about working through loneliness. Just beautiful. Also the busy-ness of our modern world particularly as a woman – love love! Thank you!