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episode 7: Mountain Peaks to City Streets: Thru-Hiking Adventures with Liz Thomas
In this episode we welcome Liz Thomas. Liz is hailed as a "thru-hiking legend" by Outside Magazine, and holds the women’s self-supported speed record for the 2,181-mile-long Appalachian Trail.
Besides completing over 20 long-distance trails, including the iconic Triple Crown, Liz has pioneered urban thru-hikes across 14 cities, earning her the title “The Queen of Urban Hiking” by The Guardian.
A former New York Times/Wirecutter writer, she's now the Editor-in-Chief of Treeline Review and a contributing editor at Backpacker Magazine.
Liz is also the author of the award-winning book "Long Trails: Mastering the Art of the Thru-hike." She has been featured on platforms from Good Morning America to The Wall Street Journal.
In this episode, we:
Discover the wonders of urban thru-hiking
Explore the misconceptions of traditional thru-hiking
Learn how traditional media can amplify more diverse voices
Discuss the importance of seeing people who look like us in the outdoors.
Connect with Liz at www.eathomas.com or on instagram @lizthomashiking
Thanks for joining us for this episode and discovering the wonders of thru-hiking both in the traditional and urban senses.
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