Her Side of the Trail: A Hiking Podcast

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Her Side of the Trail is a hiking podcast that focuses on lifting the voices of women hikers and offers a space where women hikers share their favorite trails, transformative journeys, and bold goals. Bi-weekly episode dives into the personal stories behind the miles. Tune in for honest conversations, inspiration, and the empowering ways hiking shapes who we are and where we're going.

  1. 4D AGO

    Best Hiking Trails in the PNW: Gwyneth Manser shares her favorites S2E5

    Backpacker and travel photographer Gwyneth Manser shares some of her favorite hiking trails in the Pacific Northwest, including must-dos for first-time visitors to the region. Learn more about Gwyneth and where to follow along with her and her wife's adventures at trailsthatrock.com/gwyneth-manser

    33 min

  2. FEB 24

    Social Trails: Winter Hiking Safety Tips

    Lauren shares some quick winter hiking tips to keep you safe as you get out on the snowy trails.

    6 min

  3. FEB 17

    Maryland Hiking, Mental Health and More: Kendall Concini talks about it all S2E4

    Kendall Concini shares some of the best hiking trails in Maryland (yes, Maryland!), including options that are both kid-friendly and not-so kid-friendly. Kendall also talks about her new children's book series that focuses on mental health in a way that's easy for kids to understand. Learn more about Kendall and where you can purchase her book at trailsthatrock.com/kendall-concini

    26 min

  4. FEB 10

    Social Trails: Black History Month

    Social Trails Episode 2: Lauren celebrates Black History Month by featuring 7 black women hikers and their respective social media accounts. These include: @blackhikersexplore, @planetdiyor, @blackhikingqueen, @phillyhikingbeauties, @dinedowd, and @bri_nice_bri_kind.

    10 min

  5. FEB 3

    Best Tips for Beginner Backpackers: Backpacking guide Halle Homel shares her expertise S2E3

    Halle has been a backpacking guide for the past 4 years and shares her expertise on this episode. Halle shares how to determine the best trail to try out backpacking if you're new to the sport, what kind of gear you should have (and whether you should purchase, rent, or borrow it), and tons of tips! Whether you've never backpacked before or are interested in learning something new, this episode is one for you. Learn more about Halle and get the transcript at trailsthatrock.com/halle-homel

    40 min

  6. JAN 27

    Social Trails: Leave No Trace

    Social Trails Episode 1: Lauren reacts to the comments people leave when creators share "Leave No Trace" posts on social media and shares some of the science behind packing out your food waste.

    5 min

  7. JAN 20

    Backpacking the Appalachian Trail With Seven Kids: Laura Tolbert shares her experience S2E2

    Laura Tolbert describes the good, the bad, and the ugly of hiking the Appalachian Trail with seven kids, ages 7 to 18 (and her husband, too!). She talks about the planning process (they started talking about doing the trail when she was pregnant with her youngest), how they managed to take the time off work and school, and all of the mishaps and fun things along the way. Learn more about Laura and get a full transcript of the interview at trailsthatrock.com/laura-tolbert

    44 min

  8. JAN 6

    Hiking in Europe vs the USA - Lindsey Bybee Shares Her Experience: S2E1

    Lindsey Bybee has lived in 5 different countries, including Germany, Ukraine, and Turkey. She shares her experience hiking in Europe and the major differences from hiking in the USA. Lindsey also shares some of her favorite trails, a few mishaps, and more. Learn more about Lindsey, where to follow her on social media, and more at trailsthatrock.com/lindsey-bybee.

    24 min
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Her Side of the Trail is a hiking podcast that focuses on lifting the voices of women hikers and offers a space where women hikers share their favorite trails, transformative journeys, and bold goals. Bi-weekly episode dives into the personal stories behind the miles. Tune in for honest conversations, inspiration, and the empowering ways hiking shapes who we are and where we're going.

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