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.

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Episode #336 - Awesome Gifts for the Holidays!
Nov. 25, 2025

Episode #336 - Awesome Gifts for the Holidays!

It's Black Friday, and I have found all the coolest new gifts for your favorite hikers and backpackers! Links- Tree Hugger leave no trace camp hook - Tree Hugger (Leave No Trace Camp Hook, Weighs Less Than 1oz) A Woman’s Plac...
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Episode #335 - Women Who Wander and Write
Nov. 18, 2025

Episode #335 - Women Who Wander and Write

Today’s episode celebrates the women who write the wild. If you love the outdoors and good writing, this is your new favorite listen. Links- Mary Oliver - Mary Oliver Nan Shepherd - [ Nan Shepherd (11,Robert%20Macfarlane%20an...
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Episode #334 - Sheroes of the Trail
Nov. 11, 2025

Episode #334 - Sheroes of the Trail

Celebrating the fearless women who changed the hiking world, from Everest and the Andes in today’s episode of the Trail Dames Podcast. Links- Honouring High Places: The Mountain Life of Junko Tabei - Honouring High Places: Th...
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Episode #333 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (Epilogue)
Nov. 4, 2025

Episode #333 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (Epilogue)

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 infamou...
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Episode #332 - Haunted Hikes for Halloween
Oct. 28, 2025

Episode #332 - Haunted Hikes for Halloween

Anna shares a few creepy hikes to celebrate Halloween! Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at You can find the Trail Dames at: Our website: The Summit: The Trail Dames Foundation: Instagram: Facebook: Hiking Radio Network: Hiking Radio...
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Episode #331 - Lite Shoe's Tales of the AT (September 18)
Oct. 21, 2025

Episode #331 - Lite Shoe's Tales of the AT (September 18)

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 infamou...
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Episode #330 - Lite Shoe's Tales of the AT (September 17)
Oct. 14, 2025

Episode #330 - Lite Shoe's Tales of the AT (September 17)

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 infamou...
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Episode #329 - Lite Shoe's Tales of the AT (September 15-16)
Oct. 7, 2025

Episode #329 - Lite Shoe's Tales of the AT (September 15-16)

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 infamou...
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