The Trail Dames Podcast

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.

Recent Episodes

Episode #210 - Lite Shoe's Tales of the AT (April 24)

Episode #210 - Lite Shoe's Tales of the AT (April 24)

June 6, 2023

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 infamo…

Episode #209 - 5th Tuesday - Lisa Work (Camino Preparation)

Episode #209 - 5th Tuesday - Lisa Work (Camino Preparation)

May 30, 2023

Lisa has been in education for over 30 years, serving in private schools and public schools in the roles of teacher, administrator, and consultant. In October 2020, she was named a Postulant for Holy Orders to the Priesthood…

Episode #208 - Debbie Mercer (ZipHers)

Episode #208 - Debbie Mercer (ZipHers)

May 23, 2023

In 2005 Debbie founded a non-profit, Beyond the Finish Line, in 2006 (dissolved in 2011) which purpose was to help disadvantaged women gain self-esteem and self-confidence through fitness and nutrition. In 2007, she joined t…

Episode #207 - LiteShoe's Tales of the AT (April 22-23)

Episode #207 - LiteShoe's Tales of the AT (April 22-23)

May 16, 2023

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 infamo…

Episode #206 Lagniappe - Update from Em Janacek (In Tune)

Episode #206 Lagniappe - Update from Em Janacek (In Tune)

May 9, 2023

My name is Em, trail name, In Tune. I’m into a lot of outdoor adventure-type activities and also all things music. I’m 24 years old, from Canada, and hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2022! Guest Links- Em on YouTube - Em on…

Episode #205 - Lite Shoe's Tales of the AT (April 20-21)

Episode #205 - Lite Shoe's Tales of the AT (April 20-21)

May 2, 2023

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 infamo…

Episode #204 - Sage Gustafson (Set the Stage Dog Training)

Episode #204 - Sage Gustafson (Set the Stage Dog Training)

April 25, 2023

Sage Gustafson is a dog trainer and owns Set the Stage Dog Training. She’s a lifelong hiker and knows just how valuable spending time in nature is for dogs and people. She specializes in teaching dogs to come when called, an…

Episode #203 - LiteShoe's Tales of the AT April 18-19

Episode #203 - LiteShoe's Tales of the AT April 18-19

April 18, 2023

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 infamo…

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