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 by Gale Straub A production of Ravel Media Sponsored by Salomon, Deuter, and Travel South Dakota. Join the She Explores Podcast community on Facebook 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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