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Her Side of the Trail: A Hiking Podcast

Trails That Rock
Hiking
Pennsylvania
Tick
Alpine Divorce
Winter Hiking
Leave No Trace
Maryland
Philadelphia
Appalachian Trail
Lauren Steitz
Lyme Disease
Soft Hiking
Social Media Impact On Outdoor Trails
Outdoor Gatekeeping
Pacific Northwest
Utah
Europe
Backpacking
Outdoors
Scenic Natural Wonders Of Pennsylvania

Her Side of the Trail is a hiking podcast that focuses on lifting the voices of women hikers and offers a space where women hikers share their favorite trails, transformative journeys, and bold goals.

Bi-weekly episode dives into the personal stories behind the miles. Tune in for honest conversations, inspiration, and the empowering ways hiking shapes who we are and where we're going.

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It's been an amazing year recording and sharing the stories of 24 incredible women. Although Her Side of the Trail is ending (for now- who knows what the future holds), you can still follow along with the women from previous episodes on their social ... more

Have you ever been on a hiking trail and wondered what the designer was thinking when they placed the trail? Landscape architect Sarah Walter, owner of Penn Trails, shares the process of designing, developing, and finishing the trail. She also talks ... more

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Lauren does a quick recap of the first year of Her Side of the Trail.

Emily Zarnow was your typical day-hiker in Southern California. Then one day, she got to experience backpacking (though she wasn't the best prepared) and it changed her! She's climbed Mount Whitney with her brother and eventually began solo backpacki... more

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Recent Guests

Sarah Walter
Landscape architect and trail designer
Penn Trails
Episode: How do they design hiking trails? Landscape architect Sarah Walter shares the process S2E10
Emily Zarnow
Hiker and founder of Hikology
Hikology / Hikeology
Episode: From Day Hiker to Solo Backpacker: Emily Zarnow reflects on her hiking experiences
Tory Mather
Author of Scenic Natural Wonders of Pennsylvania
Author, Scenic Natural Wonders of Pennsylvania
Episode: Natural Scenic Wonders of Pennsylvania: Tory Mather talks about writing her new book S2E8
Jennifer Hartman
Member of Rogue Detection Teams, canine wildlife detection dog handler
Rogue Detection Teams
Episode: How Dogs Help Conservationists on the Trail: Conservation detection dog handler Jennifer Hartman describes her job s2E7
Kierre Childers
Founder, Revel Treks & Tours
Revel Treks & Tours
Episode: Hiking in Alaska: Trail Guide Kierre Childers Shares Her Tips S2E6
Gwyn Manser
Guest on the episode, avid hiker and photographer in the Pacific Northwest
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Episode: Best Hiking Trails in the PNW: Gwyneth Manser shares her favorites S2E5
Kendall Concini
A Maryland-based hiker, author, and mom
Author of Mom's Cloud and the Beach Adventure
Episode: Maryland Hiking, Mental Health and More: Kendall Concini talks about it all S2E4
Halle Homel
Expert backpacking guide
Episode: Best Tips for Beginner Backpackers: Backpacking guide Halle Homel shares her expertise S2E3
Laura Tolbert
Family hiker who completed the Appalachian Trail with seven kids
Tolbert family
Episode: Backpacking the Appalachian Trail With Seven Kids: Laura Tolbert shares her experience S2E2

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Lauren Stites
Host of Her Side of the Trail
Lauren Steitz
Host of Her Side of the Trail

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#170
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#202
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Writing hiking guides is tough work! Sarah Lamagna talks about researching family-friendly hiking trails and swimming holes in New England for her trail guides S1E8
Q: What inspired you to start Trailblazer and focus on women in outdoor storytelling?
She and a fellow journalist started Trailblazer to diversify their portfolio through YouTube, focusing on hacks, gear, and stories relevant to women in the outdoors.
Writing hiking guides is tough work! Sarah Lamagna talks about researching family-friendly hiking trails and swimming holes in New England for her trail guides S1E8
Q: How long did it take you to research each book?
Typically about two summers per book, with extensive on-site hiking, photo work, GPX mapping, and notes, sometimes cramming into one back-to-back publishing season.
Writing hiking guides is tough work! Sarah Lamagna talks about researching family-friendly hiking trails and swimming holes in New England for her trail guides S1E8
Q: Can you describe the two books that are available right now?
She explains Hiking with Kids: New England as a kid-friendly guide with a mix of easier and a few tougher hikes, and New England Swimming Holes as a backcountry swimming guide with detailed trails and photos.
Best hiking trails in New York are shared in this double episode featuring NY State Hikers Elisabeth Celso and Alysha Weisner S1E9
Q: What's your favorite area of the state to hike and why?
The Adirondacks, for its wildness and vastness, offering both challenging peaks and easier trails with intimate lake and waterfall views.
Best hiking trails in New York are shared in this double episode featuring NY State Hikers Elisabeth Celso and Alysha Weisner S1E9
Q: Hello, Alysabeth. Thank you so much for joining me today to talk about hiking in New York. Is that correct about your location near Albany?
Yes, I live just outside of Albany; we're close to many great hiking areas like the Adirondacks and the Catskills, which keeps our trips convenient and varied.

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Listeners are drawn to candid, trail-focused conversations centered on women hikers, gear, safety, and outdoor storytelling. Episodes mix practical trail advice with personal journeys—ranging from trail design and conservation to solo backpacking, family hiking, and gatekeeping in the outdoors. The show often features guests who are trail designers, authors, conservationists, and guides, with a strong emphasis on community, inclusivity, and uplifting women in the outdoors. It's likely to appeal to active hikers who enjoy learning from subject-matter experts, hearing first-hand experiences, and getting actionable tips for planning trips, safety, and gear. A standout trait is the recurring emphasis on authentic storytelling by women and the s... more

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2. Emily Zarnow
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