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Jessica Chenard îs author of the book Her Hike and founder of Her Hike Collective.

In this interview, Jessica shares how she wrote her memoir after spending the prior decade healing from grief after the tragic and unexpected passing of her brother. She processed and healed from grief through hiking in nature.

She also was inspired to found Her Hike Collective, an all-women's hiking community. She hosts the group's quarterly hikes in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Links to the hikes we discuss:

Sharp Top
https://www.nps.gov/places/sharp-top.htm

Whiteoak canyon
https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/upload/whiteoakcanyon_roadtrail.pdf

Jones Run Falls
https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/jones-run-falls.htm

Hazel Falls
https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/hazel-river-falls.htm

Bearfence Mountain
https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/bearfence-rock-scramble.htm

Old Rag
https://www.nps.gov/places/old-rag.htm

Mary’s Rock Summit
https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/marys-rock-summit.htm

Connect with Jessica:
https://jessicachenard.com/
https://www.instagram.com/jessicaryanphoto/
https://www.facebook.com/jessicachenardauthor

Upcoming events can be found at Read Books Virginia Beach https://www.readvb.com

https://jessicachenard.com/retreat-sign-up -JUNE

https://www.readvb.com/purchase-event-tickets/her-hike-reading-retreat - MAY

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Renee Patrick has a conversation with Hike about her new Long-Distance Trail Consulting business and how it will benefit both hikers, local communities and trail organizations.

Renee guides long-distance trail organizations and developers to improve the hiking experience and inspire action on behalf of the environment.

Renee has  been writing, speaking, and working with outdoor industry partners over several decades to educate, inspire, activate, and motivate hikers and the general public to spend more time on trails.


Take the Hiker Survey:
https://www.longdistancetrailconsulting.com/hiker-survey

Visit Renee Patrick's site to learn more:
https://www.longdistancetrailconsulting.com/

Learn more about the author behind Braiding Sweetgrass and how to pick up the book:
https://www.robinwallkimmerer.com/

Prior episodes with Renee:

Blue Mountains Trail
https://www.buzzsprout.com/225790/10096989

Oregon Desert Trail
https://www.buzzsprout.com/225790/1013824

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Anna McKinney shares her journey from being an Appalachian Trail thru hiker to Backpacking Guide in the Great Smoky Mountains. She provides her insightful experiences and advice for those newer to long distance hiking. 

Anna is currently hiking the AZT with her partner. She also is blogging her hike for The Trek.

 Follow her and find out more!

Connect with Anna:
Blog: https://mountainmagic21.wixsite.com/magicinthemountains 

Instagram profile: https://www.instagram.com/annamckinney22/ 

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Jackie shares why she created her guiding company The Girls Trip Adventure Co.  We cover her journey from being the ambassador of the Hiker Babes Georgia chapter to thru hiking the A.T. and how her experiences have inspired her to get women into the outdoors. 

Learn about the trips she offers and so much more during this conversation.  From her days in Georgia to creating a permanent home in Maine, you could say that her path is the Appalachian Trail personified.

Connect with Jackie/The Girls Trip Adventure Co.:
Web: The Girls Trip Adventure Co.
Facebook: The Girls Trip Adventure Co.
Instagram: @thegirlstripadventureco

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Hike celebrates 200 episodes with interviews featuring Mandi of She Opts Out and Miller and Debbie (aka the MAD Hippies).  

She Opts Out is an inclusive Women Only/Femme Identifying Community founded to connect & empower the Wiser Adventurer
Connect with She Opts Out
Instagram: @sheoptsout
Facebook: She Opts Out

Connect with MAD (Miller and Debbie)
Web site: MAD Hippies Life
Instagram: @mad_hippies
YouTube: MAD Hippies Life
Twitter: @MAD_Hippies

Listen to my previous episode with Miller and Debbie here. 

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Hike talks trail with two former guests and one long time listener in three back to back interviews.

In the special episode we cover hiking tips,  getting the next generation involved in trail maintenance, and many trails (North Country, Black Mountain Crest, Linville Gorge, Art Loeb, Colorado 14ers, Mt. Whitney, Cumberland Plateau and even the Smokies).

If you enjoy listening to hiker chat, this is a perfect episode. A special thank you to Misty, Zach and Tim for helping me celebrate 4 years of the podcast. Each hiker shares a little bit of their own unique journey which will inspire you.

Connect with Misty:
Instagram: @dantedirtstash

Connect with Zach:
Instagram: @zach_kuss
Facebook: zach.kuss

Connect with Tim:
Instagram: @1115tim

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Amanda shares her stories from 2022 Trail Days with Lori and the listeners. From logistics to the fun stories about  trail angels, events, vendors and personal favorites - this episode will inspire you to seek out a trip to this legendary celebration held yearly in Damascus, Virginia.

Read a recap from the ATC on 2022 events here.

Connect with Amanda:
Instagram: @amandasinthewild

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Brandon shares his thoughts on growing up in Appalachia. We chat about family history, music, country cooking and what connects him so deeply to his roots.

In this episode, Lori also shares her father talking about his favorite down home meals and passing those moments and recipes along to his family. 

Connect with Brandon:
Instagram: @himalayanhoney89


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Brendle  Wolfe wears many hats, but all connect her to the outdoors. Whether it's as a student, landowner, hiking guide or working professional, there is a common thread of the mountains that makes her whole. Brendle shares her Appalachia with listeners as she touches on what sets this region apart: the hardiness and grit of the people who love and call Appalachia their home, the Blue Ridge Mountains that seem to hold out their loving arms to welcome and embrace you and how a reverence for nature and these mountains connects all of us. She also shares how her family history and upbringing has also inspired her to call these mountains the home of her heart.

Connect with Brendle:
Instagram: @vabluebell14

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Go back to Hike Season 1 with Lori as she revisits Appalachian Trail Magic with Jim Tabor. 

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