Ep. 041: Liz Thomas - Long Distance Adventure Hiking

Ep. 041: Liz Thomas - Long Distance Adventure Hiking

Liz Thomas is a well-traveled adventure athlete most known for breaking the women’s unsupported speed record on the 2,181-mile long Appalachian Trail in 2011. She has completed the Triple Crown of Hiking–the Appalachian Trail, the 2,650 mile Pacific Crest Trail, and 3,100 mile Continental Divide Trail–and has backpacked over 10,000 miles across the United States on long distance hiking trails. Liz is among the most experienced woman hikers in the country and is known for hiking light and fast. In addition to having a lot of experience hiking, Liz also received a Masters in Environmental Science from the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies and the prestigious Doris Duke Conservation Fellowship for her research on long distance hiking trails, conservation, and trail town communities. Liz has been featured in Backpacker Magazine, the Wall Street Journal, and LA Magazine and has given talks about her experiences at colleges, hiking clubs, and conferences across the country.

www.facebook.com/SnorkelHikes

Twitter: @EAThomas

Trail Journals

American Long Distance Hiking Association - West

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Ep. 448: Legendary Photographer John Fielder On Building Career From Passion

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Ep. 444: Winter Adventures in New England - Jay Atkinson

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Ep. 443: Financial Planning Tips For a Life of Adventure - Joe Jimenez

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