Her Side of the Trail: A Hiking Podcast

It's been an amazing year recording and sharing the stories of 24 incredible women. Although Her Side of the Trail is ending (for now- who knows what the future holds), you can still follow along with the women from previous episodes on their social media and websites. Also, to fill the void, check out the podcast Outdoorsy Women + BookPod hosted by Christine Reed. Thank you for your support this past year! It's been a fun journey. - Lauren

Have you ever been on a hiking trail and wondered what the designer was thinking when they placed the trail? Landscape architect Sarah Walter, owner of Penn Trails, shares the process of designing, developing, and finishing the trail. She also talks about universal access trails (and how they differ from ADA accessible trails). Learn more about Sarah at trailsthatrock.com/sarah-walter

Lauren does a quick recap of the first year of Her Side of the Trail.

Emily Zarnow was your typical day-hiker in Southern California. Then one day, she got to experience backpacking (though she wasn't the best prepared) and it changed her! She's climbed Mount Whitney with her brother and eventually began solo backpacking around California. Learn more about Emily and her website Hikeology-LA at trailsthatrock.com/emily-zarnow

As the weather warms up, the ticks come out! Hikers should know how to avoid ticks, what to do if they are bitten, and the signs and symptoms of common tick-borne diseases. Not the most glamorous topic, but still an important one!

Tory Mather is back! And this time, it's to talk about her brand-new book, Natural Scenic Wonders of Pennsylvania. Tory shares about the research and writing process and visiting all of the cool places in Pennsylvania. Learn more and purchase the book at trailsthatrock.com/tory-mather-book

Lauren shares her thoughts on the responsibility of social media content creators and sharing locations of trails and other outdoor spaces.

If you love dogs and being outdoors, this could be the line of work you've been dreaming of! Jennifer Hartman of Rogue Detection Teams works with dogs to sniff out information about endangered animals worldwide. Her work has taken her to Bhutan, Vietnam, and all over the United States. She describes what traits they look for in the dogs they adopt from rescues and their human counterparts as well as what kind of work they've done. Find out more about Jennifer and her company at trailsthatrock.com/jennifer-hartman

Lauren encourages others to get out and hike (or do other things they are intimidated to do). You don't have to be perfect your first time on the trail!

What's it like to hike in Alaska? Well, for starters, don't forget your bear spray! Trail guide Kierre Childers talks about what it's like to live and hike in Alaska and what inspired her to start her company Revel Treks & Tours. Learn more about Kierre and company at trailsthatrock.com/kierre-childers