In today's episode of Backpacker Radio, I am joined by recent Western States 100 winner, Clare Gallagher.  Not only is Clare a world-class ultra runner, she's also a very vocal and passionate environmental activist, Princeton graduate, Patagonia athlete, and all around powerhouse.  She shares how she was able to pull off the most important victory in her young ultra running career, the two weeks she spent hanging out with Tommy Caldwell in the arctic leading up the race, all the while doing everything she can to save the world.  Literally.  I touch briefly on my hike of the Oregon Coast Trail, we have a trail propaganda featuring how to thru-hike as a petite woman, and much more.  

Subjects discussed in the episode include:

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  • Gossamer Gear The One
  • Gossamer Gear Gorilla
  • Gossamer Gear Liteflex Umbrella
• Sawyer Permethrin
• Use code "Trek10" at Greenbelly.co
• Running Your First Ultra: Customizable Training Plans for Your First 50K to 100-mile Race by Krissy Moehl
• Leadville 100
• Ultra-Trail Du Mont-Blanc
• Western States 100
  • Call them!
• Andrew Skurka episode
• FKT for the Joshua Tree Traverse
• Speak up in favor of H.R. 1146
  • How to find your local representative
• Clare Gallagher's website
• Clare's Instagram
• Trek Propaganda
  • Thru-Hiking Advice for Small Women
  • How to Dress for an Appalachian Trail thru-hike
• Song: Walking Slow by Animal Years
• Check out Trail Correspondents
• Check out Stories from the Trail

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