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The First Solo Woman to Hike the Appalachian Trail
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15:19 - 20:28 (05:09)

A 67-year-old woman became the first woman to ever solo hike the entire Appalachian Trail with no map, sleeping bag, or tent. She was inspired to take on the challenge after reading an article in National Geographic about the trail and the men who had done it.

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A 67-year-old woman hikes the Appalachian Trail with no map, no sleeping bag, and no tent.
15:19 - 18:23 (03:04)
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Hiking
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A 67-year-old woman hikes the Appalachian Trail with no map, no sleeping bag, and no tent. She relied on her training to identify safe plants and animals and carried a remarkably light bag at just 17 pounds.

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The First Solo Woman to Hike the Appalachian Trail
Episode
137: Grandma Gatewood. The Woman Who Saved the Appalachian Trail.
Podcast
National Park After Dark
The speaker shares their personal experience of learning how to set boundaries between work and personal life through therapy, which has helped them feel empowered and avoid burnout.
18:23 - 20:28 (02:05)
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Therapy
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The speaker shares their personal experience of learning how to set boundaries between work and personal life through therapy, which has helped them feel empowered and avoid burnout. They emphasize the importance of therapy in deepening self-awareness and understanding one's emotions and reactions.

Chapter
The First Solo Woman to Hike the Appalachian Trail
Episode
137: Grandma Gatewood. The Woman Who Saved the Appalachian Trail.
Podcast
National Park After Dark