Girl Gotta Hike with "Click" 📸 feat. Olivia Sippel
Description
This episode explores an overnight camping trip led by Melissa Goodwin, a licensed guide and founder of 'Girl Gotta Hike,' aimed at encouraging women to connect with the outdoors. Olivia Sippel, our production intern, shares her first camping experience in the Catskills, guided by Melissa, also known by her trail name 'Click.' The story delves into how Melissa's passion for hiking evolved, and the creation of her hiking service, with a focus on women and accessibility. The episode highlights their journey, history and insights from the Appalachian Trail, and the impact of outdoor adventures on personal growth.
00:00 Introduction to Public Transit Hiking
00:44 Olivia's First Camping Experience
01:23 Melissa's Trail Name and Appalachian Trail Journey
04:38 Signing In and Exploring the Trail
07:56 Trail Lunch and Devil's Path
10:53 The Birth of Girl Gotta Hike
24:36 Conclusion and Reflections
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