Tough Girl Podcast

Liz Thomas is among the most experienced female hikers in the US and is known for backpacking light, fast, and solo.  In 2011, she broke the women’s unsupported speed record on the 2,181-mile long Appalachian Trail, besting the previous record by almost a week. She has completed the Triple Crown of Hiking–the Appalachian Trail, the 2,650 mile Pacific Crest Trail, and the 3,100 mile Continental Divide Trail–and has backpacked over 20,000 miles across the United States on 20 long distance hikes, including the pioneering traverse of the Chinook Trail across the Columbia River Gorge and the pioneering traverse of the Wasatch Range, which she did solo.  Liz is affectionately known as the “Queen of Urban Hiking,” having pioneered and completed routes in 5 cities across the U.S. Show notes How Liz would explain what she does Being passionate about getting people outdoors Growing up and being inspired by her teacher Starting to go on bigger and bigger hikes! The first thru-hike! Hiking the Appalachian Trail Back pac