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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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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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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Oct. 21, 2025

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

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Oct. 14, 2025

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

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Oct. 7, 2025

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

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Sept. 30, 2025

Episode #328 - Nicole Van Marle

Bios- Nicole van Marle is a social worker from the Netherlands. With a background in supporting people through social and personal challenges, she has dedicated her career to helping others improve their well-being. Currently...

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Sept. 23, 2025

Episode #327 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (September 13-14)

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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Sept. 16, 2025

Episode #326 - Friendship on the Camino (Part 3)

Bios- Jackie Kane - A random meeting on a beach leads to a calling that cannot be ignored. My awesome sister-in-law sits down to talk about her recent journey on the Camino. Nicole van Marle is a social worker from the Nether...

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