Feeling the Loss of A Thru-Hike: Lindsey Falkenburg

Lindsey Falkenburg is feeling the loss of a 2020 thru-hike... and remembering what she's made of. Like a lot of 2020 thru-hikers, Lindsey canceled her plan to hike the Continental Divide Trail in June. In its absence, she's allowing herself to feel the loss - and also filling her cup with urban hiking, art, and re-discovering her resilience.

Featured in this episode: Lindsey Falkenburg & outdoor memory voice memo by Sarina Clark

Hosted & Produced by Gale Straub

A production of Ravel Media

Sponsored by Salomon, Deuter, and Travel South Dakota.

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In this episode, you'll hear:

• What thru-hiking has added to LIndsey's life
• A bit about Lindsey's previous hikes of the Appalachian Trail and Pacific Crest Trail
• Why she's intentional about building a career and balanced life between thru-hikes
• The decision that went into canceling her 2020 southbound thru-hike of the CDT
• Why Lindsey feels a sense of community with fellow thru-hikers
• Why Lindsey thinks it's important for outdoor-lovers to grieve the loss of what they were hoping for this season
• Advice for thru-hikers who had to cancel their hikes
• Advice for all  people who are experiencing the outdoors differently today

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  • Featured in midroll: Nicole Brown, founder of @womenwhohike
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