Michelle shares what inspired her to begin a backpacking journey which includes hiking the Te Araroa and some of the Great Walks. Michelle talks candidly about dealing with Graves Disease, mental health struggles and how that impacted her hike on the Te Araroa. We talk about pushing through fear and how she hopes that sharing her hiking adventures (and misadventures) can help others who want to get out on the trail.

We cover highlights from the Te Araroa and also what it is like to hike some of the Great Walks.  Learn more about the trails:

Te Araroa
The 10 Great Walks

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