Almost There Adventure Podcast

Episode 34: Maggie Slepian on Backpacking and Writing About the Outdoors

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On this episode: cats in small children’s clothing, glamour versus reality, and what exactly is a thru-hike? We’re talking with another awesome woman of the outdoors as part of Women’s History Month: Maggie Slepian, hiker, writer, outdoors person and cat dresser.

Show Notes
  • 02:00 – How Jason almost knows Maggie (involves the Colorado Trail and an FKT)
  • 06:00 – Backpacking, Thru-hiking, and trail cred
  • 14:00 – Finding peace in backpacking without fear of judgement (it’s not about how fast or far you go)
  • 16:25 – Backpacking is not all sunshine and unicorns (and how do we accurately portray our outdoor experiences on social media?)
  • 26:45 – Signs on summits
  • 34:30 – Maggies pandemic project: Backpacking Routes
  • 41:42 – How hard it is to make a living as a freelance outdoor writer
  • 44:00 – What happens in your “dream 2021?” Four thru-hikes: one in each season.
  • 46:15 – When does a backpacking trip become a thru-hike? (And does it really matter?!)
  • 60:01 – Where you can find Maggie online
    • Mentioned in this Show
    • The Colorado Trail, and Jeff “Legend” Garmire‘s FKT
  • You’re Still a Backpacker Even if You’re Not Thru-Hiking
  • The Triple Crown: The PCT, CDT and AT
    • As of the end of the 2018 application period, there have been a total of 396 recognized triple crowners.
  • Why Is it So Hard to Honestly Portray Backpacking on Social Media?
  • Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge
  • The Wonderland Trail
  • A plethora of signs on Strawberry Peak
  • BackpackingRoutes.com
  • Trans-Catalina Trail
  • American Hiking Society
  • GaiaGPS
    • Find Maggie Online
    • maggieslepian.com
  • Instagram: maggie_slepian
  • backpackingroutes.com
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    Our Co-hosts

    • Jason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirproject
  • Saveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen  web: AdventurUsWomen.com
  • Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker  web: SoCalHiker.net

    • Theme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music. 

    The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.

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