Feeling the Loss of a Thru-Hike

Episode 146: Feeling the Loss of a Thru-Hike

Interview with Lindsey Falkenburg

Sponsored by Salomon, Deuter, and Travel South Dakota 

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Featured in this episode: Lindsey Falkenburg

Outdoor Memory shared by Sarina Clark

Hosted by Gale Straub

Music in this episode is by Meydan, Lee Rosevere, Swelling, and Kai Engel using a Creative Commons attribution license.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• What thru-hiking has added to LIndsey’s life
• A bit about Lindsey’s previous hikes of the Appalachian Trail and Pacific Crest Trail
• Why she’s intentional about building a career and balanced life between thru-hikes
• The decision that went into canceling her 2020 southbound thru-hike of the CDT
• Why Lindsey feels a sense of community with fellow thru-hikers
• Why Lindsey thinks it’s important for outdoor-lovers to grieve the loss of what they were hoping for this season
• Advice for thru-hikers who had to cancel their hikes
• Advice for all  people who are experiencing the outdoors differently today

Resources

• Lindsey Falkenburg: Website & Instagram
• Sarina Clark: Website & Instagram
• Ravel Media

Sponsors and Discount Codes

• Salomon: Learn more at Salomon.com
• Deuter: Learn more at Deuter.com
  • Featured in midroll: Nicole Brown, founder of @womenwhohike
• Travel South Dakota: Download the vacation guide for your future trips at TravelSouthDakota.com

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Lindsey on the Trail

 

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