The Trail Dames Podcast

Anna Huthmaker
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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.

  1. 1D AGO

    Episode #345 - You Can Do It! Hiking in Icy Conditions

    Don't let the ice keep you off the trail….some of the most magical, beautiful hiking you can do can be after an ice storm!                                                         Links- Tips for Ice Hiking - https://www.outdoors.org/resources/amc-outdoors/outdoor-resources/tips-hiking-ice/ MICROspikes - https://www.amazon.com/microspikes/s?k=microspikes Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com You can find the Trail Dames at: Our website: https://www.traildames.com The Summit: https://www.traildamessummit.com The Trail Dames Foundation: https://www.tdcharitablefoundation.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traildames/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/traildames/ Hiking Radio Network: https://hikingradionetwork.com/ Hiking Radio Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hikingradionetwork/ Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters "Dance Upon This Earth" https://www.theburnssisters.com

    20 min

  2. JAN 20

    Episode #344 - Almost Somewhere - Suzanne Roberts

    Suzanne Roberts is the author of the lyrical essay collection Animal Bodies: On Death, Desire, and Other Difficulties (Longlisted for the 2023 PEN/Diamonstein-Spielvogel Award for the Art of the Essay),​ the award-winning travel memoir in essays Bad Tourist: Misadventures in Love and Travel (2020), and the memoir Almost Somewhere: Twenty-Eight Days on the John Muir Trail (Winner of the 2012 National Outdoor Book Award), as well as four collections of poems. Named "The Next Great Travel Writer" by National Geographic's Traveler, Suzanne's work has been listed as notable in Best American Essays and included in The Best Women's Travel Writing. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, CNN, Creative Nonfiction, Brevity, The Rumpus, Hippocampus, The Normal School, River Teeth, and elsewhere. She holds a doctorate in literature and the environment from the University of Nevada-Reno, teaches in the low residency MFA program in creative writing at UNR-Lake Tahoe, and lives in South Lake Tahoe.                   Guest Links- Publishers site for Almost Somewhere- Almost Somewhere - University of Nebraska Press Suzanne's site - Home Suzanne on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/suzanneroberts28/ Suzanne on Facebook - Suzanne Roberts Suzanne on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzanne-roberts-083ab962/ Purchase books - Order Signed Copies Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com You can find the Trail Dames at: Our website: https://www.traildames.com The Summit: https://www.traildamessummit.com The Trail Dames Foundation: https://www.tdcharitablefoundation.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traildames/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/traildames/ Hiking Radio Network: https://hikingradionetwork.com/ Hiking Radio Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hikingradionetwork/ Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters "Dance Upon This Earth" https://www.theburnssisters.com

    15 min

  3. JAN 13

    Episode #343 - Women of the 4000 Footers Club

    An in-depth dive into the 4000 Footers Club of New Hampshire, what it takes to accomplish and some amazing women that have (pardon the pun) rocked it!!             Guest Links- 48 Peaks on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/48-Peaks-Hiking-Healing-Mountains-ebook/dp/B078G25465/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0 4000 Footers Site - https://4000footers.com/nh.shtml 4000 Footers AMD Site – https://www.outdoors.org/resources/bucket-list-trips/4000-footers/ White Mountain Guide - https://amcstore.outdoors.org/products/white-mountain-guide-amcs-comprehensive-guide-to-hiking-trails-in-the-white-mountain-national-forest-31st-edtion?_gl=1dkfeer_gcl_auNjE1NDU0NjQ2LjE3NjgxNzQ1ODc._gaMTg3NzUwNTU2OS4xNzY4MTc0NTg4_ga_NDC0EQDH7W*czE3NjgxNzQ1ODckbzEkZzAkdDE3NjgxNzQ1ODckajYwJGwwJGgw FKT: Alyssa Godesky - New Hampshire 4000 Footers (NH) - 2022-07-09 - https://fastestknowntime.com/fkt/alyssa-godesky-new-hampshire-4000-footers-nh-2022-07-09?utm_source=chatgpt.com Sue Johnson, First Woman to Complete the Grid in one year - https://www.concordmonitor.com/2017/01/09/sue-johnston-becomes-first-person-to-completed-grid-hikes-in-a-year-7292850/ Madison Brooks hikes the 4000 Footers  - https://www.wmur.com/article/new-hampshire-woman-dog-48-4000-foot-mountains/60990371?utm_source=chatgpt.com Whitney and Lydia Pearson, Mother and Daughter Hike the 48x4 (page 17) -  https://www.greenmountainclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Summer-2025-Long-Trail-News_GMC.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com You can find the Trail Dames at: Our website: https://www.traildames.com The Summit: https://www.traildamessummit.com The Trail Dames Foundation: https://www.tdcharitablefoundation.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traildames/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/traildames/ Hiking Radio Network: https://hikingradionetwork.com/ Hiking Radio Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hikingradionetwork/ Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters "Dance Upon This Earth" https://www.theburnssisters.com

    23 min

  4. JAN 6

    Episode #342 - Embrace the Cliche!

    As cliché as it sounds, I made a New Year's resolution to get in better hiking shape! Here, I share my three tips for a stronger you on the trail!               Links- AMC At Home Workout - https://www.outdoors.org/resources/amc-outdoors/outdoor-resources/home-workout-for-hiking/ Strength workout for hikers - https://www.summitstrength.com.au/blog/strength-workout-for-hikers Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com You can find the Trail Dames at: Our website: https://www.traildames.com The Summit: https://www.traildamessummit.com The Trail Dames Foundation: https://www.tdcharitablefoundation.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traildames/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/traildames/ Hiking Radio Network: https://hikingradionetwork.com/ Hiking Radio Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hikingradionetwork/ Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters "Dance Upon This Earth" https://www.theburnssisters.com

    17 min

  5. 12/30/2025

    Episode #341 - Ring in the New Year!

    How do you feel about the New Year? Nostalgic for the past? Excited about the Future? Unsure? A New Year's hike is just what you need, and we have some great suggestions for you!             Links- First Day Hikes - https://americanhiking.org/first-day-hikes/ Georgia "First Day Hikes" - https://gastateparks.org/FirstDayHikes National Parks First Day Hikes - https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/first-day-hikes.htm Cadillac Mountain - https://www.nps.gov/acad/planyourvisit/cadillac-mountain.htm Hawksbill Mountain - https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/hawksbill-summit.htm Preachers Rock - https://www.atlantatrails.com/hiking-trails/preachers-rock-appalachian-trail/ Hocking Hills - https://www.hockinghills.com/ Multomah Falls - https://gorgefriends.org/find-a-hike/multnomah-falls/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22306464208&gbraid=0AAAAApKbSCiQebihfbZ30UJ76m0q0IHTh&gclid=Cj0KCQiAx8PKBhD1ARIsAKsmGbeMQv5XgJ-fEAxvqhqW8pa4Bn7PAZoLYTx3o-sOPZA5a1GWxXfdR5UaAjPlEALw_wcB Camelback Mountain - https://www.phoenix.gov/administration/departments/parks/activities-facilities/trails/camelback-mountain.html Mount Monadnock - https://www.nhstateparks.org/find-parks-trails/monadnock-state-park Mount Pisgah - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Pisgah_(mountain_in_North_Carolina) Mount Hood - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Hood Redwood State Park - https://www.nps.gov/redw/index.htm Congaree National Park - https://www.nps.gov/cong/index.htm Olympic National Park - https://www.nps.gov/olym/index.htm Ancient Pueblo Trails - https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/colorado/canyons-of-the-ancients-national-monument Ancestral Trails - https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/hiking-the-ancestral-sites-trail.htm Mission Trails - https://mtrp.org/ Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com You can find the Trail Dames at: Our website: https://www.traildames.com The Summit: https://www.traildamessummit.com The Trail Dames Foundation: https://www.tdcharitablefoundation.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traildames/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/traildames/ Hiking Radio Network: https://hikingradionetwork.com/ Hiking Radio Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hikingradionetwork/ Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters "Dance Upon This Earth" https://www.theburnssisters.com

    26 min

  6. 12/23/2025

    Episode #340 - The Milford Track

    The Trail Dames podcast continues the dream as we go full-on Tolkein while hiking in New Zealand!                   Links- All the details - https://www.newzealand.com/us/feature/milford-track/ Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCwCyDuJ3Lk Official Site - https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/fiordland/places/fiordland-national-park/things-to-do/tracks/milford-track/ Mt. McKinnon Web Cam - https://metdata.net.nz/doc/mackinnon/cam1/live.php Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com You can find the Trail Dames at: Our website: https://www.traildames.com The Summit: https://www.traildamessummit.com The Trail Dames Foundation: https://www.tdcharitablefoundation.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traildames/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/traildames/ Hiking Radio Network: https://hikingradionetwork.com/ Hiking Radio Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hikingradionetwork/ Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters "Dance Upon This Earth" https://www.theburnssisters.com

    14 min

  7. 12/16/2025

    Episode #339 - Let's go to Patagonia!

    The Trail Dames podcast is on full-out fantasy mode and this week we are dreaming about hiking at the end of the world! Links- All the details - https://worldlyadventurer.com/torres-del-paine-w-hike-without-tour/ Torres del Paine video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2V6L8CVU8hk&t=854s Torres del Paine video 2 - http://youtube.com/watch?v=ZCNo9f_kJBs&t=469 Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com You can find the Trail Dames at: Our website: https://www.traildames.com The Summit: https://www.traildamessummit.com The Trail Dames Foundation: https://www.tdcharitablefoundation.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traildames/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/traildames/ Hiking Radio Network: https://hikingradionetwork.com/ Hiking Radio Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hikingradionetwork/ Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters "Dance Upon This Earth" https://www.theburnssisters.com

    18 min

  8. 12/09/2025

    Episode #338 - Island Hiking

    Cold and gray outside? Plan for an island hike, complete with whale watching, lush coasts and 360-degree views of the ocean! Links- Kalalau Trail - Kalalau Trail Information | Permits | Transportation | Gear Facebook Group - Kalalau Trail | Facebook Kalalau video - One of the most dangerous sections of hiking trail in the U.S. Full Crawler's Ledge - Kalalau Trail. Santa Cruz Island - Hiking Santa Cruz Island - Channel Islands National Park (U.S. National Park Service) Moran State Park - Moran State Park | Washington State Parks Moran State Park - Home Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at info@traildames.com You can find the Trail Dames at: Our website: Trail Dames The Summit: The Summit 2024 - Presented by the Trail Dames The Trail Dames Foundation: Trail Dames Charitable Foundation | Home Instagram: Trail Dames (@traildames) • Instagram profile Facebook: Trail Dames | Facebook Hiking Radio Network: Hiking Radio Network Hiking Radio Network on Instagram: HikingRadioNetwork (@hikingradionetwork) • Instagram profile Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters "Dance Upon This Earth" The Burns Sisters

    18 min
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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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  • Creator
    Anna Huthmaker
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    345
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Mighty Blue Publishing, 2023
  • Show Website
    The Trail Dames Podcast

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