The Trail Dames Podcast
Episodes
Episode #353 - 48 Peaks by Cheryl Suchors - Chapter 1 Part 3
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
One of the best books I have ever read; in Cheryl's own words, it is a book about 'hiking and healing in the mountains'. ...
Episode #352 - 48 Peaks by Cheryl Suchors - Chapter 1 Part 2
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
One of the best books I have ever read; in Cheryl's own words, it is a book about 'hiking and healing in the mountains'. ...
Episode #351 - 48 Peaks by Cheryl Suchors - Intro, Chapter 1 Part 1
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
One of the best books I have ever read; in Cheryl's own words, it is a book about 'hiking and healing in the mountains'. ...
Episode #350 - Podcast Info and Updates!
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for a public service announcement! Take a quick few minutes to hear what is happening in the podcast and what to expect for the next few mon...
Episode #349 - Peaks of the Balkans Trail
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mystery caves, cursed mountains and unexploded ordinance…. let's hike the Peaks of Balkans Trail! Links- ...
Episode #348 - Hiking With New Knees!
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What can a new knee do for your hiking? Heck! What can TWO new knees do?? This week we talk about knee replacement with special guest Kim Weiler. ...
Episode #347 - Hiking Styles
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How do you like to hike? Solo… in a group…. Today's podcast talks about the pros and cons of both, with special guest Kim Weiler. ...
Episode #346 - Going on a Stupid Hike....
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Going on a stupid hike for my stupid mental health…. calling everyone for a mood check-in! Links- To reach Collin: [email protected] Link to ...
Episode #345 - You Can Do It! Hiking in Icy Conditions
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Don't let the ice keep you off the trail….some of the most magical, beautiful hiking you can do can be after an ice storm! ...
Almost Somewhere mixed show FOR UPLOAD.
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #343 - Women of the 4000 Footers Club
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An in-depth dive into the 4000 Footers Club of New Hampshire, what it takes to accomplish and some amazing women that have (pardon the pun) rocked it!...
Episode #342 - Embrace the Cliche!
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As cliché as it sounds, I made a New Year's resolution to get in better hiking shape! Here, I share my three tips for a stronger you on the trail! ...
Episode #341 - Ring in the New Year!
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you feel about the New Year? Nostalgic for the past? Excited about the Future? Unsure? A New Year's hike is just what you need, and we have som...
Episode #340 - The Milford Track
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Trail Dames podcast continues the dream as we go full-on Tolkein while hiking in New Zealand! Links- All the details -...
Episode #339 - Let's go to Patagonia!
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Trail Dames podcast is on full-out fantasy mode and this week we are dreaming about hiking at the end of the world! Links- All the details - http...
Episode #338 - Island Hiking
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cold and gray outside? Plan for an island hike, complete with whale watching, lush coasts and 360-degree views of the ocean! Links- Kalalau Trail - ...
Episode #337 - Hiking the Hexa
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anna has found a new trail for us today; the Hexatrek. Links- Hiking the Hexa: Up, down and (almost) over the hill on France's newest long-distance ...
Episode #336 - Awesome Gifts for the Holidays!
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's Black Friday, and I have found all the coolest new gifts for your favorite hikers and backpackers! Links- Tree Hugger leave no trace camp hook - ...
Episode #335 - Women Who Wander and Write
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode celebrates the women who write the wild. If you love the outdoors and good writing, this is your new favorite listen. Links- Mary Oliv...
Episode #334 - Sheroes of the Trail
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrating the fearless women who changed the hiking world, from Everest and the Andes in today's episode of the Trail Dames Podcast. Links- Honouri...
Episode #333 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (Epilogue)
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears...
Episode #332 - Haunted Hikes for Halloween
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anna shares a few creepy hikes to celebrate Halloween! Connect with Anna, aka Mud Butt, at [email protected] You can find the Trail Dames at: Our w...
Episode #331 - Lite Shoe's Tales of the AT (September 18)
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears...
Episode #330 - Lite Shoe's Tales of the AT (September 17)
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears...
Episode #329 - Lite Shoe's Tales of the AT (September 15-16)
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears...
Episode #328 - Nicole Van Marle
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bios- Nicole van Marle is a social worker from the Netherlands. With a background in supporting people through social and personal challenges, s...
Episode #327 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (September 13-14)
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bio- Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping...
Episode #326 - Friendship on the Camino (Part 3)
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bios- Jackie Kane - A random meeting on a beach leads to a calling that cannot be ignored. My awesome sister-in-law sits down to talk about her ...
Episode #325 - Friendship on the Camino (Part 2)
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bio- A random meeting on a beach leads to a calling that cannot be ignored. My awesome sister-in-law sits down to talk about her recent journey on the...
Episode #324 - Friendship on the Camino (Part 1)
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bios- Jackie Kane - random meeting on a beach leads to a calling that cannot be ignored. My awesome sister-in-law sits down to talk about her re...
Episode #323 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (September 11-12)
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears...
Episode #322 - Silvia Resnik
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Silvia Resnik is a certified coach with a Master's degree in Business Economics. Her professional journey began as a kindergarten teacher, transitione...
Episode #321 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (September 9-10)
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bio- Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down ...
Episode #320 - Jackie Kane takes on the Camino! (Part 2)
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bio- A random meeting on a beach leads to a calling that cannot be ignored. My awesome sister-in-law sits down to talk about her recent journey on the...
Episode #319 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (September 7-8)
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bio- Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down ...
Episode #318 - Jackie Kane takes on the Camino! (Part 1)
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A random meeting on a beach leads to a calling that cannot be ignored. My awesome sister-in-law sits down to talk about her recent journey on the Cami...
Episode #317 - Lite Shoe's Tales of the AT (September 5-6)
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bio- Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down ...
Episode #316 Lagniappe - Wanna Be a Better Person?
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Guest Links- Nicole Williams on Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nicolewilliams_lcsw_cpc Nicole Williams on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nico...
Episode #315 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (September 3-4)
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bio- Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down ...
Episode #314 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (September 1-2)
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Red Squirrels, fir scales and Moonstone jackets….Liteshoe is preparing for the 100-Mile Wilderness. Bio- Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in ...
Episode #313 Lagniappe - Finding Your Perfect Hiking Group (part 2)
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Finding it hard to make friends as an adult? All you need is to find your tribe…your hiking tribe! Part 2 of this 2-part series lists some of the th...
Episode #312 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (August 30-31)
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Orange kites, dogs with rocks and lots of moose scat…. Maine does NOT disappoint! Bio- Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real...
Episode #311 Lagniappe - Finding Your Perfect Hiking Group (part 1)
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Finding it hard to make friends as an adult? All you need is to find your tribe…your hiking tribe! Part 1 of this 2-part series lists some of the th...
Episode #310 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (August 28-29)
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Struggles with time, ‘putting up’ grouse and signing next to legends…… Liteshoe hikes on. Bio- Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002....
Episode #309 Lagniappe-Songwriters in the Outdoors
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What better music to listen to than music inspired by the beauty surrounding us on the trail? Enjoy these three hiking songwriters on your next trek! ...
Episode #308 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (August 26-27)
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bio- Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down ...
Episode #307 Lagniappe - How Good Are Your Manners?
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you are a seasoned hiker or fresh and new to the trail, we could all use a little brush up on good manners on the trail. Links- Hiking Etiquit...
Episode #306 - Laura Clark
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Laura M Clark grew up in Southern California. She moved to Colorado in her 20s, and has enjoyed hiking there ever since. She has summited over 600 pea...
Episode #305 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (August 25)
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lite Shoes tackles the most famous, and difficult, mile on the whole AT! Yep, she has finally hit Mahoosuc Notch! Bio- Jan Leitschuh was bitten by th...
Episode #304 - Ginger DeHaan (part 2)
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My name is Ginger DeHaan; my trail name Iris. I'm a mother of eight, grandmother of four, wife of a Chef, and wrangler of three sassy dogs. I also tea...
Episode #303 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (August 24)
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears...
Episode #302 - Ginger DeHaan (part 1)
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Guest Bio- My name is Ginger DeHaan; my trail name is Iris. I'm a mother of eight, grandmother of four, wife of a chef, and wrangler of three sassy do...
Episode #301 - Lite Shoe's Tales of the AT (August 22-23)
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears...
Episode #300 - Tami Brooks
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tami Brooks is a freelance travel writer and author living in East Texas. When she's not out on the trails or kayaking, you can find her on her back d...
Episode #299 - Lite Shoe's Tales of the AT (August 20-21)
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears...
Episode #298 - Amanda K. Jaros
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda K. Jaros is the author of In My Boots: A Memoir of Five Million Steps Along the Appalachian Trail and 100 Things to Do in Ithaca Before You Die...
Episode #297 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (August 18 [pt. 2]-19 )
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bio- Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down ...
Episode #296 - Amazing Women, Amazing Writers!
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We have three extraordinary writers coming up on the Trail Dames Podcast and today we share their stories of Colorado wildlife in the dark, the hope a...
Episode #295 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (August 17-18)
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears...
Episode #294 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (August 15-16)
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears...
Episode #293 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (August 13-14)
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears...
Episode #292 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (August 10-12)
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears...
Episode #291 - Lite Shoe's Tales of the AT (August 8-9)
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears...
Episode #290 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (August 6-7)
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears...
Episode #289 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (August 4-5)
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears...
Episode #288 - Lite Shoe's Tales of the AT (August 3)
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears...
Episode #287 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (August 1-2)
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bio- Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down ...
Episode #286 - Lite Shoe's Tales of the AT (July 30-31)
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears...
Episode #285 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (July 29)
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears...
Episode #284 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (July 28)
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears...
Episode #283 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (July 26-27)
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears...
Episode #282 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (July 25)
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears...
Episode #281 - Lite Shoe's Tales of the AT (July 24)
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears...
Episode #280 - Lite Shoe's Tales of the AT (July 23)
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears...
Episode #279 - Lite Shoe's Tales of the AT (July 15-16)
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears...
Episode #278 - Lite Shoe's Tales of the AT (July 14)
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears...
Episode #277 - Lite Shoe's Tales of the AT (July 13)
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears...
Episode #276 - Lite Shoe's Tales of the AT (July 11-12)
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears...
Episode #275 - Lite Shoe's Tales of the AT (Jul 10)
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears...
Episode #274 - Lite Shoe's Tales of the AT (July 9)
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears...
Episode #273 - Lite Shoe's Tales of the AT (July 7-8)
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears...
Episode #272 - Lite Shoe's Tales of the AT (July 4-6)
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears...
Episode #271 - Lite Shoe's Tales of the AT (July 2-3)
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears...
Episode #270 - Lite Shoe's Tales of the AT (July 1)
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears...
Episode #269 - Lite Shoe's Tales of the AT (June 30)
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears...
Episode #268 - Carol and Jim Steiner (The Appalachian Trail Day Hikers' Guide: Downhill to Fine Wine and Accommodations)
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bio- Carol is the writer, hiker, trip planner, and speaker. Jim is the electronic geek, photographer, treasure hunter, and hiker. In photos, he captur...
Episode #267 - Lite Shoe's Tales of the AT (June 29)
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears...
Episode #266 - Sarah Carrillo
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Freshly retired from a teaching career, Sarah and her husband are living their dream of living off the grid. They first moved to rural Tennessee in 20...
Episode #265 - Lite Shoe's Tales of the AT (June 27-28)
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears...
Episode #264 - Lite Shoe's Tales of the AT (June 25-26)
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears...
Episode #263 - Lite Shoe's Tales of the AT (June 23-24)
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears...
Episode #262 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (June 21-22)
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears...
Episode #261 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (June 19-20)
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears...
Episode #260 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (June 17-18)
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears...
Episode #259 - Lite Shoe's Tales of the AT (June 15-16)
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears...
Episode #258 - Lite Shoe's Tales of the AT (June 13-14)
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears...
Episode #257 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (June 11-12)
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears...
Episode #256 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (June 9-10)
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears...
Episode #255 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (June 7-8)
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears...
Episode #254 - Lite Shoes Tales of the AT (June 5-6)
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jan Leitschuh was bitten by the AT bug in 2002. With no real backpacking experience, she threw herself into learning, training and stomping down fears...