In this episode we welcome Liz Thomas. Liz is hailed as a "thru-hiking legend" by Outside Magazine, and holds the women’s self-supported speed record for the 2,181-mile-long Appalachian Trail.

Besides completing over 20 long-distance trails, including the iconic Triple Crown, Liz has pioneered urban thru-hikes across 14 cities, earning her the title “The Queen of Urban Hiking” by The Guardian.

A former New York Times/Wirecutter writer, she's now the Editor-in-Chief of Treeline Review and a contributing editor at Backpacker Magazine.

Liz is also the author of the award-winning book "Long Trails: Mastering the Art of the Thru-hike." She has been featured on platforms from Good Morning America to The Wall Street Journal.

In this episode, we:

• Discover the wonders of urban thru-hiking

• Explore the misconceptions of traditional thru-hiking

• Learn how traditional media can amplify more diverse voices

• Discuss the importance of seeing people who look like us in the outdoors.

Connect with Liz at www.eathomas.com or on instagram @lizthomashiking

Thanks for joining us for this episode and discovering the wonders of thru-hiking both in the traditional and urban senses.

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