Debby became a Girl Scout leader when her daughter was young, and found herself learning all the camping and backpacking skills so that she could take her troop out. What started as a fun thing to do soon became a passion as she jumped into year after year of adventuring on the Appalachian Trail. She had no grand plans of doing the whole thing, and it wasn't until years into her journey that she thought, "I have worked so hard, I might as well finish the thing!" The 30+ year trek took her from her mid-40's to her mid-70's and she has now completed the entire thing. Along the way, she inspired and motivated so many as she chipped away at the mountains and miles.

Guest Links- Debby on PBS - https://www.pbs.org/video/sectional-hiker-e9rixv/ Redline Guiding - https://redlineguiding.com/ https://www.gossamergear.com/blogs/our-blog/women-in-the-outdoors-to-follow

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Music provided for this Podcast by The Burns Sisters "Dance Upon This Earth" https://www.theburnssisters.com