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Marie-Pier Tremblay is a graphic artist/illustrator from Montreal, Canada, who began her hike of the PCT in April 2019.  We connected after my wife hired her to illustrate my PCT terminus photo as a birthday present.  After receiving the gift and hearing about how awesome she was to speak with, I got on the ol’ gram, shot her an invitation, and here we are!

P.S.  This interview occurred before Marie's hike.

You'll love this episode if you’re curious about what a hiker goes through leading up to a long trail!

Show Notes and Links

• Why did Marie decide to hike the PCT?
• Background on Marie and her early years
• How the PCT seed got planted
• The feeling of the PCT choosing you
• The years between childhood and now
• Where Marie was when she decided to hike the PCT
• What it felt like hearing from the thru-hiking community
• Preparing and training for the PCT
• Advice from other hikers
• What Marie hopes to get from the trail
• Settling into the idea of the PCT
• Marie draws the PCT
• Plans to manage drawing the PCT
• The work behind the artwork
• Thoughts on Marie’s style
• How to find, reach, and follow Marie 
• https://www.instagram.com/mariedraws_thepct
• https://www.mariepiertremblay.com/thruhikingportraits/

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