Episodes - Page 13 | The Trail Dames Podcast

Oct. 22, 2019

Episode #28 - Melissa Zimmerman (Choquequirao Trek)

Off the beaten track in Peru

Oct. 8, 2019

Episode #27 Lagniappe - The Joy of Hiking Poles

Trail Dames.com The Trail Dames Summit The Trail Dames podcast Facebook page Mighty Blue on the AT Podcast Lightheart Gear Tents Leki Poles

Sept. 24, 2019

Episode #26 - Marina LeGree: Ascend

Mountain Climbing with Afghan Girls

Sept. 10, 2019

Episode #25 Lagniappe - The 10 Essentials - Hydration

Staying hydrated while hiking is one of the most important things you can do for your health, and one of the simplest ways you can make your hike a successful one! Check out these articles for more information on hydrating yourself properly while...

Aug. 26, 2019

Episode #24 - Cheryl Torain. Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro

Cheryl Torain This month’s podcast features world traveler, marathoner, climber and adventurer Cheryl Torain. Cheryl began to travel in her 20’s, going to Germany, Denmark, France and Sweden. That was only her first trip, but...

Aug. 13, 2019

Episode #23 Lagniappe - Cheryl Suchors (48 Peaks - Hiking and Healing in the Mountains)

Cheryl Suchors, Author 48 Peaks-Hiking and Healing in the Mountains At forty-eight years old, Cheryl Suchors―hoping to find concrete successes and a feeling of control as she changes careers and fifty stares at her from the...

July 24, 2019

Episode #22 - Sarah Williams (Tough Girl Challenges)

Sarah Williams as an award-winning athlete, podcast creator and motivational speaker. She created Tough Girl Challenges in 2014 as a way of motivating and inspiring women and girls. She is the creator and host of the Tough Girl Podcast...

July 16, 2019

Episode #21 Lagniappe - Hiking Etiquette

Tips for being a considerate hiker!

July 2, 2019

Episode #20 - Jacqui Kapinowski

Olympian, Grandmother and World Changer

June 10, 2019

Episode #19 Lagniappe - Hiking the Inca Trail

So what happens when your awesome podcast producer goes on his very own thru-hike?? You realize that you forgot to release May's Lagniappe podcast!!!! So, with my apologies for the lateness....here you have it!! Have you ever...

May 14, 2019

Episode #18 - Marcia Paul

Marcia Paul has lived in Georgia for most of her life. She is the proud mother of three children–Candice, Caylen, and John–and completely in love with her grandson, Beau. She spends her summers living on the lake, camping, hiking, and enjoying the...

April 23, 2019

Episode #17 Lagniappe - Hiking Food for Day Hikers

Make sure to fuel your body when you hike!! This Lagniappe episode will give you great ideas of what to eat and how to pack it. We will share some sources for great hiking snacks, as well as telling you what might not make the best food to throw in...

April 9, 2019

Episode #16 - Steve Adams

Steve was born in the U.K. and moved to the United States in 2005. His work in the insurance industry took him all over the world, from London to Bermuda to New York before finally landing him in Sarasota Florida. In 2014, newly retired, he decided...

March 26, 2019

Episode #15 Lagniappe - My Favorite Hiking Documentaries

We are living in the golden age of dreaming!! What do I mean by that? I mean that you can sit in your armchair, pull up Netflix, Hulu, or Amazon and dream your way onto the trail.....doesn't matter what the weather is like, or if you have to be at...

March 12, 2019

Episode #14 - The Pooping, Peeing, and Periods Show

This episode of the Trail Dames Podcast features guests Victoria Heckler from Maryland, Kathy Rioux from Maryland and host, Anna Huthmaker in an in-depth discussion of all thing’s bathroom on the trail! Join us as we discuss the in’s and outs of...

Feb. 26, 2019

Episode #13 Lagniappe - Hiking Heroines

Come meet three women who have inspired so many of us. Once you get to know Jan Leitschuh, Sanne Larsen Bagby, and Carla Robertson, you will be moved to enjoy the trail with a heightened sense of joy and wonder. Liteshoe's AT...

Feb. 12, 2019

Episode #12 - Winter Hiking

Have you ever tromped down the trail in the snow and ice? There is a special kind of peace and beauty that awaits those who are brave enough to go out in the winter. Join our host Anna Huthmaker as she welcomes guests Cindy Denise and Laura Donovan,...

Jan. 22, 2019

Episode #11 Lagniappe - Hiking Uphill

Tips for going uphill!! Here are some links to help you in your quest to love, love going uphill!

Jan. 8, 2019

Episode #10 - Laura Donovan

When asked about herself, Laura Donovan says “two things run in my blood–hiking and teaching.” Several years ago, after moving up to New York, Laura found herself teaching music in the schools during the week and traversing the hiking trails of...

Dec. 22, 2018

Episode #09 - Anna's Gift List

2018 Ten Gift Ideas 1. A membership to an organization that is truly meaningful and helpful to the Trails. ATC, AHS, Florida Trail Association, your local trail association ($45 and up) www.atc.org www.americanhiking.org 2. Judy Gross new Under Shorts ($30) https://lightheartgear.c…

Nov. 13, 2018

Episode #08 - Regina Reiter

Regina Reiter is an incredible woman who shows us all what it is like to take an unhappy event and use it to completely change her life. Through the loss of a job, Regina found herself at somewhat of a crossroads in her life. She had...

Oct. 9, 2018

Episode #07 - Judy Gross

Judy Gross, aka Lightheart, spent her whole life in the outdoors, hiking and enjoying the trail. She raised a couple of Eagle Scouts, putting in trail miles right alongside them, and throughout her adulthood, while she became a nurse and...

Sept. 11, 2018

Episode #06 - Christine Gautreaux

Christine Gautreaux is a hiker, mother, author, artist and life coach. She centers her work around both art and the outdoors and has a special passion for helping what she calls 'the helper.' Whether you are a caregiver, therapist, social worker,...

Aug. 24, 2018

Episode #05 - Karen Rutter

Karen Lord Rutter is a woman of many, many talents!! She is a retired teacher and administrator with a career littered with awards and accolades. With a self-professed love of all things learning, it is no surprise that she has traveled the world and...