The Trail Dames Podcast

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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April 28, 2020

Episode #49 - Katherine Nilbrink

"Hike More, Worry Less"

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Sept. 24, 2019

Episode #26 - Marina LeGree: Ascend

Mountain Climbing with Afghan Girls

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March 20, 2018

Episode #01 - Carla Robertson

Living Wild and Precious

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June 10, 2025

Episode #312 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (August 30-31)

Orange kites, dogs with rocks and lots of moose scat…. Maine does NOT disappoint! Bio- Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stompin...

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June 3, 2025

Episode #311 Lagniappe - Finding Your Perfect Hiking Group (part 1)

Finding it hard to make friends as an adult? All you need is to find your tribe…your hiking tribe! Part 1 of this 2-part series lists some of the things you can look for and some of the groups that are out there! Guest Links-...

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May 27, 2025

Episode #310 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (August 28-29)

Struggles with time, ‘putting up’ grouse and signing next to legends…… Liteshoe hikes on. Bio- Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and...

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May 20, 2025

Episode #309 Lagniappe-Songwriters in the Outdoors

What better music to listen to than music inspired by the beauty surrounding us on the trail? Enjoy these three hiking songwriters on your next trek! Guest Links- Adam Ruzzo Website - https://adamruzzo.com/home Adam Ruzzo Fir...

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May 13, 2025

Episode #308 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (August 26-27)

Bio- Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears and questions that swirled around her preparations. She joined the in...

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May 6, 2025

Episode #307 Lagniappe - How Good Are Your Manners?

Whether you are a seasoned hiker or fresh and new to the trail, we could all use a little brush up on good manners on the trail. Links- Hiking Etiquitte from the NPS - Hiking Etiquette from the US Forest Service - Leave No Trace - Connect...

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April 29, 2025

Episode #306 - Laura Clark

Laura M Clark grew up in Southern California. She moved to Colorado in her 20s, and has enjoyed hiking there ever since. She has summited over 600 peaks above 13,000′ solo, including being the first woman to solo summit all the Colorado 14ers, as...

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April 22, 2025

Episode #305 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (August 25)

Lite Shoes tackles the most famous, and difficult, mile on the whole AT! Yep, she has finally hit Mahoosuc Notch! Bio- Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and...

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