Leisel and Dave share tips on preparing and planning for thru hikes, hiking as a couple and their favorite hikes along the Blue Ridge Parkway and Southern Appalachian Mountains including the Foothills Trail, Art Loeb Trail and completing the South Beyond 6000 Challenge.

Listen to Leisel's Season 2 episodes:
On The Trail: Leisel Bailey (CDT Class of 2020) on Grief, Grace and Plan B during COVID-19
Evolution of a Thru-Hiker: Leisel Bailey on Growth, Confidence, and Hard Decisions

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Music track "Name & Noise" by Thorn & Shout off of the album Thorn & Shout used under the Creative Commons license. 

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