Abby is an endurance athlete with Adidas Terrex who recently completed an epic journey on the John Muir Trail, which is also referred to as the JMT, or more appropriately, the Nuumu Poyo. Abby didn’t backpack this trail in the usual fashion, and her speed and style choice gave her a one of a kindContinue reading “Episode Twelve: Abby Hall on the Nüümü Poyo”
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Episode Eleven: Kelly Halpin – Solo in the Mountains
Kelly Halpin is a professional mountain runner and artist from Jackson, Wyoming. She holds speed records in Wyoming, Montana, Utah, and California, all on technical mountain terrain. Kelly thrives in the mountains, and often prefers to take on these massive endeavors totally alone. Most recently she completed the Wind River High Route, a 100-mile, extremelyContinue reading “Episode Eleven: Kelly Halpin – Solo in the Mountains”
Episode Ten: Self-Defense in the Outdoors with Nicole Snell
If you’ve ever considered solo outdoor adventures, you’ve also probably also considered the dangers that might be lurking out there. In this episode of WOTW, I speak with Nicole Snell. Nicole is the CEO of Girls Fight Back, an organization that uses personal safety and self-defense as a way to empower women and girls inContinue reading “Episode Ten: Self-Defense in the Outdoors with Nicole Snell”
Episode Nine: Jacky Hunt-Broersma – Amputee, Ultra Runner, Cancer Survivor
Jacky had to have the lower portion of her left leg amputated due to a tumor that was found just above her left foot. Resilient and determined, Jacky took up running AFTER her leg was amputated and has become an ultra-distance runner.In this episode, Jacky talks about how she took up running as an amputeeContinue reading “Episode Nine: Jacky Hunt-Broersma – Amputee, Ultra Runner, Cancer Survivor”
Episode Eight: Latoya Shauntay Snell – The Power In YOU
Latoya is a lot of things. She’s an athlete, a mom, a chef, an endometriosis warrior, a body positivity advocate, a social media influencer… the list goes on. You really can’t fit her big personality in a box.In this episode, we talk about all of these topics… and more! We dive into Latoya’s self-defeatist nature,Continue reading “Episode Eight: Latoya Shauntay Snell – The Power In YOU”
The Ultimate Guide To Being Eaten Alive By Mosquitoes
How one backpacking trip in the Eastern Sierras taught me everything I needed to know about camping in mosquito country. “They’re voracious little bastards, aren’t they?” I ask as I smash one into my forehead. “Yeah, they sure are.” Lynne replies, seemingly unperturbed. They’re buzzing around my ears, going up my nose, biting me onContinue reading “The Ultimate Guide To Being Eaten Alive By Mosquitoes”
Episode Seven: Managing Your Mental Space with Danielle Snyder
Danielle is a mental health therapist and running coach, and she’s found a beautiful way to marry those two things into a business called Inner Drive Athlete. Danielle specializes in helping athletes overcome mental blocks and negativity, among other things in conjunction with their training. I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to chatContinue reading “Episode Seven: Managing Your Mental Space with Danielle Snyder”
Girl Talk: Techniques To Manage Your Period In The Backcountry.
How I Managed My Period While Backpacking The John Muir Trail. The day was hot. My feet were wet from the most recent creek crossing, the loose, powdery trail dust was quickly filling my shoes and turning to mud. My feet started blistering. We planned on having a big mileage day and I was determinedContinue reading “Girl Talk: Techniques To Manage Your Period In The Backcountry.”
Episode Six: Toeing the Line With Kaytlyn Gerbin
Kaytlyn is an elite runner for The North Face, a bioengineer, and all-around amazing human. And… I have to admit, she’s one of my personal heroes. We chat about what it was like for her to become a professional athlete and the challenges that come along with it, including imposter syndrome. We also chat aboutContinue reading “Episode Six: Toeing the Line With Kaytlyn Gerbin”
Episode Five: Finding Food Freedom with Amanda Johnson
Amanda Johnson is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, but we don’t talk shop about nutrition in this episode. Instead, we chat about Amanda’s struggle with an eating disorder and her recovery, and how it’s influenced her life. Amanda is passionate about helping people find balance between the body and the mind, and that shines throughContinue reading “Episode Five: Finding Food Freedom with Amanda Johnson”
Women of the Wild 