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My name is Anna Huthmaker, but my trail friends call me "Mud Butt." It is a name that has been well-earned through my years of hiking and one that I am proud to wear.
I started hiking in North Carolina many years ago and quickly fell in love with the trail and all of its adventures. Years of short hikes in the mountains of the Southeast and the deserts of the Southwest prepared me for my biggest challenge.
In 2003, I attempted to hike the Appalachian Trail. I took six months off from work, hiked 700 miles, broke my foot, and met more amazing people then I ever dreamed.
But there was one thing that bothered me: I was the only overweight woman out there! Where were all my friends and sisters?! I couldn't keep all the fun to myself! Thus Trail Dames was born. We have chapters all over the country, a bi-yearly conference, a Charitable Foundation, and now, a podcast!! I am so glad that you have found us!