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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Lindsey Falkenburg is feeling the loss of a 2020 thru-hike… and remembering what she’s made of. Like a lot of 2020 thru-hikers, Lindsey canceled her plan to hike the Continental Divide Trail in June. In its absence, she’s allowing herself to feel the loss – and also filling her cup with urban hiking, art, and re-discovering her resilience.
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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
Lindsey on the Trail
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