The Trail Dames Podcast
Episodes
Episode #53 - Julie Gayheart (Jester)
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ever since she was a small girl growing up in Ohio, Julie has been intrigued by the Appalachian Trail. She and her Dad would have many conversations a...
Episode #52 - Marie Ruff (a Trail Dames story)
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Marie is one of those trail fixtures in the Southeast. Gatherings, Rucks, Festivals....you will always see her there, hanging out with the 'we have al...
Episode #51 Lagniappe - The Ladies of the Incremental Steps Podcast
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's Lagniappe is all about making a difference. Malala, Jane Goodall, Lek Chailert, and Oprah all changed the world with giant, broad strokes.... ...
Episode #50 - Anna aka Mud Butt (a Trail Dames story)
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For the milestone of our 50th episode, Anna wants to share one of her very favorite stories. So join Mud Butt as she shares her tale of a wet, magica...
Episode #49 - Katherine Nilbrink
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"Hike More-Worry Less" - That is the tee shirt Katherine wore while we did this interview and those words couldn't be more apt. Katherine has spent he...
Episode #48 - Julie "Jester" Gayheart (a Trail Dames story)
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ever since she was a small girl growing up in Ohio, Julie has been intrigued by the Appalachian Trail. She and her Dad would have many conversations a...
Episode #47 Lagniappe - The Ins and Outs of Trail Magic
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Note: This Lagniappe was recorded before all of the COVID-19 craziness hit our country and with so many trails closed it might seem strange to be talk...
Episode #46 - Anna Huthmaker (a Trail Dames story)
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
No danger, no drama....just a beautiful day on the Appalachian Trail. Join Anna, aka Mud Butt, as she tells the story of a simple hike in the mountain...
Episode #45 - 5th week special - Hiking with kids
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is a special one!!! To celebrate the 5th Tuesday of the month, we are doing a panel discussion about hiking with kids!!! If you ever w...
Episode #44 - Diohne Brancaleoni, Ph.D.
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Diohn Brancaleoni, psychologist and life coach, joins us today to talk about the outdoors, walk-and-talk therapy, and using nature to achieve mind...
Episode #43 - Christine Gautreaux (a Trail Dames story)
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Christine Gautreaux shares her story of a late-night calling to honor the spirit of the forest. https://www.christinegautreaux.com/ https://www.faceb...
Episode #42 Lagniappe - Trail Festivals
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join us on the Lagniappe episode as we celebrate all things Trail!! Today we are talking about Trail Festivals, so get out your calendar, throw your t...
Episode #41 - Stacey Brazier (a Trail Dames story)
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to Stacey's story about finding her bravery on the trail through solo hiking, and using hiking as an escape from the very real stresses of bein...
Episode #40 - Shellie Hemphill
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"I was paralyzed on my left side in 2015. After relearning to walk, battling severe depression and anxiety, I was lead to Trail Dames. I needed someon...
Episode #39 - Shelli Hemphill (a Trail Dames story)
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Short and sweet.....a story of one girl's journey below. Shellie takes on caving despite her fears! Shellie Hemphill is the Head Dame for our Kansas C...
Episode #38 Lagniappe - Hiking Awards Programs
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's Lagniappe is a collection of neat hiking awards programs. Programs where you can tick off the trail miles while earning pins, patches, other S...
Episode #37 - Cindy Denise (a Trail Dames story)
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Cindy Denise is the Head Dame for one of our New York Trail Dames chapters, and she is also an EMT and a life-long lover of the outdoors. When she is...
Episode #36 - Debbie Wroten
28 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Did you ever wonder what it was like to eat an elephant one bite at a time??? That is exactly what Debbie Wroten did with the Appalachian Trail. She ...
Episode #35 - Carla Robertson (a Trail Dames story)
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Carla Robertson shares a compilation of stories, with her first night in a shelter on the Appalachian Trail and other backpacking lessons learned.
Episode #34 Lagniappe - More of the 10 Essentials
14 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Anna, aka Mud Butt, for a quick discussion of some of the things to throw in your backpack!! Being prepared is the name of the game, so you not...
Episode #33 - Kim Weiler (a Trail Dames story)
07 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kim Weiler tells us of a funny encounter she had while on her first solo hike.
Episode #32 - Margaret Webster
24 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Margaret Webster grew up in Connecticut. She has had a lifelong love of science, the outdoors, travel, and exploration. As a child, she aspired to be ...
Episode #31 Lagniappe - 2019 Gift Ideas
10 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Gifts for $10-50 1. Give the Gift of Trees - (Global) Trees for the Future.org https://trees.org/ (US-based) American Forests.org htt...
Episode #30 - Cheryl Suchors
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Cheryl Suchors grew up in Southern, Eastern and Mid-Western US and is a proud graduate of Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts. After getting ...
Episode #29 Lagniappe - Glamping
12 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week's lagniappe has Anna chatting with her friend, Pam. They are talking about glamping and the art of comfort in the woods. Anna hasn't been to...
Episode #28 - Melissa Zimmerman (Choquequirao Trek)
22 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Zimmerman is an architectural consultant who stumbled into hiking three years ago. (Literally. She really needs to watch for those troublesome...
Episode #27 Lagniappe - The Joy of Hiking Poles
08 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Trail Dames.com The Trail Dames Summit The Trail Dames podcast Facebook page Mighty Blue on the AT Podcast Lightheart Gear Tents Leki Poles
Episode #26 - Marina LeGree: Ascend
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Marina LeGree is the founding director of Ascend and brings over a decade of experience working in Afghanistan and other unstable environments. In 2...
Episode #25 Lagniappe - The 10 Essentials - Hydration
10 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Staying hydrated while hiking is one of the most important things you can do for your health, and one of the simplest ways you can make your hike a s...
Episode #24 - Cheryl Torain. Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
26 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Cheryl Torain This month’s podcast features world traveler, marathoner, climber and adventurer Cheryl Torain. Cheryl began to travel in her 20...
Episode #23 Lagniappe - Cheryl Suchors (48 Peaks - Hiking and Healing in the Mountains)
13 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Cheryl Suchors, Author 48 Peaks-Hiking and Healing in the Mountains At forty-eight years old, Cheryl Suchors―hoping to find concrete successe...
Episode #22 - Sarah Williams (Tough Girl Challenges)
24 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Williams as an award-winning athlete, podcast creator and motivational speaker. She created Tough Girl Challenges in 2014 as a way of motivat...
Episode #21 Lagniappe - Hiking Etiquette
16 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Did you ever wonder just what Hiking Etiquette was? What are considered to be good trail manners? In this Lagniappe episode of the Trail Dames podca...
Episode #20 - Jacqui Kapinowski
02 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When Jacqui first agreed to do the Trail Dames podcast, I thought that we would spend our time talking about the obstacles she has overcome in her lif...
Episode #19 Lagniappe - Hiking the Inca Trail
10 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
So what happens when your awesome podcast producer goes on his very own thru-hike?? You realize that you forgot to release May's Lagniappe podcast...
Episode #18 - Marcia Paul
14 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Marcia Paul has lived in Georgia for most of her life. She is the proud mother of three children–Candice, Caylen, and John–and completely in love ...
Episode #17 Lagniappe - Hiking Food for Day Hikers
23 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Make sure to fuel your body when you hike!! This Lagniappe episode will give you great ideas of what to eat and how to pack it. We will share some sou...
Episode #16 - Steve Adams
09 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Steve was born in the U.K. and moved to the United States in 2005. His work in the insurance industry took him all over the world, from London to Ber...
Episode #15 Lagniappe - My Favorite Hiking Documentaries
26 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We are living in the golden age of dreaming!! What do I mean by that? I mean that you can sit in your armchair, pull up Netflix, Hulu, or Amazon and d...
Episode #14 - The Pooping, Peeing, and Periods Show
12 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the Trail Dames Podcast features guests Victoria Heckler from Maryland, Kathy Rioux from Maryland and host, Anna Huthmaker in an in-d...
Episode #13 Lagniappe - Hiking Heroines
26 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Come meet three women who have inspired so many of us. Once you get to know Jan Leitschuh, Sanne Larsen Bagby, and Carla Robertson, you will be mo...
Episode #12 - Winter Hiking
12 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever tromped down the trail in the snow and ice? There is a special kind of peace and beauty that awaits those who are brave enough to go out...
Episode #11 Lagniappe - Hiking Uphill
22 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tips for going uphill!! Here are some links to help you in your quest to love, love going uphill! https://www.active.com/outdoors/articles/hikin...
Episode #10 - Laura Donovan
08 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When asked about herself, Laura Donovan says “two things run in my blood–hiking and teaching.” Several years ago, after moving up to New York, L...
Episode #09 - Anna's Gift List
22 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
2018 Ten Gift Ideas 1. A membership to an organization that is truly meaningful and helpful to the Trails. ATC, AHS, Florida Trail Association...
Episode #08 - Regina Reiter
13 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Regina Reiter is an incredible woman who shows us all what it is like to take an unhappy event and use it to completely change her life. Through the...
Episode #07 - Judy Gross
09 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Judy Gross, aka Lightheart, spent her whole life in the outdoors, hiking and enjoying the trail. She raised a couple of Eagle Scouts, putting in trai...
Episode #06 - Christine Gautreaux
11 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Christine Gautreaux is a hiker, mother, author, artist and life coach. She centers her work around both art and the outdoors and has a special passion...
Episode #05 - Karen Rutter
24 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Karen Lord Rutter is a woman of many, many talents!! She is a retired teacher and administrator with a career littered with awards and accolades. With...
Episode #04 - Summer
29 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Summer did not grow up hiking....in fact, it was pretty near the top of things she 'would just rather not do!' The mosquitoes and cold of Minnesota, c...
Episode #03 - Sue Williams
11 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
When Sue Williams got into backpacking, she noticed that there was very little aimed at the over-50s hiker and even less at the female over-50s hiker....
Episode #02 - Bunny Kramer
16 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest has made a name for herself for not only loving the trail and the outdoors but for creating connections between women so that they can f...
Episode #01 - Carla Robertson
20 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the new Trail Dames Podcast. The aim of the podcast is to inspire women to get out into nature and to realize that there are many like-mind...