Girl Gotta Hike The Podcast
Girl Gotta Hike The Podcast features interviews with adventurous women, plus trail tips and hiking advice for those who want to disconnect from the daily grind. Host Melissa “Click” Goodwin, is an outdoor guide, photographer, and the founder of Girl Gotta Hike. Girl Gotta Hike, connects women with nature, confidence and camaraderie with guided hikes and backpacking trips from New York City to The Catskills and beyond. Visit girlgottahike.com for more info, including hiking and event schedules.
Episodes
28 episodes
28. Mount Everest Base Camp, Part 2
Today’s episode is Part 2 of my Mount Everest Base Camp Trek Travelogue from May of 2018. If you haven’t yet listened to Part 1, I highly recommend starting there so you can catch up on the journey so far, as I travel from to Kathmandu to Namch...
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27. Mount Everest Base Camp, Part 1
Today’s episode is a bit of a departure from the usual. I’m going to take you back in time to the beginning of Girl Gotta Hike, or actually, before the beginning. Living in New York City, it’s all too easy for me to get tied into the day-to-day...
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26. Appalachian Trail Q&A Kick-Off
Today we’re talking all things thru-hiking on a super special Q&A episode featuring three New York City-based hikers, who are all aspiring to hike the Appalachian Trail this year! Alyssa, Micaela, and Haley have participated in many Girl Go...
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25. Cheyenne Mallo, Catskills Ceramicist
On today’s episode, I go for a hike in the Catskills, with local artist and ceramicist extraordinaire, Cheyenne Mallo. Cheyenne and her partner Zac handmake functional pottery such as mugs, bowls and dishes that feature topographic map-imagery ...
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24. Kelley "NoSeeUm" Blosser on the PCT
On this episode, I get a chance to catch up with my good friend and regular Podcast guest, Kelley “NoSeeUm” Blosser, at the halfway point of the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail! Kelley’s been making her way north from the Mexican border toward t...
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23. Melissa "Click" Goodwin, Photographer + Founder of Girl Gotta Hike
Hello and welcome to Episode 23!This episode sounds a bit different than usual, because I’m the one who’s answering questions, while guest host Alexandra Kenin is the one asking them! Alexandra is the founder of
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22. Alex McClain, Outdoor Apparel Designer + Long Path End-to-Ender
On this episode I go for a walk in Pine Hill with Alex McClain, a Catskills 3500 peak completionist, Long Path End-to-Ender and outdoor apparel designer. Alex’s outdoor adventures began as a child, hiking and camping with family in her home sta...
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21. Jasmine Guadalupe, The Hood Hikers
On today’s episode I head up to East Harlem for a chat with Jasmine Guadalupe, founder of The Hood Hikers, a hiking and outdoor adventure company based right here in NYC! The Hood Hikers creates a safe space in nature for all Black and Brown fo...
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20. Juliana Chauncey, Author, Podcast Host + Long-distance Backpacker
Guess what y’all? This is the 20th episode of Girl Gotta Hike the Podcast, whoop – whoop! It seems like with every new episode and every new interview, this podcast actually inspires me to want to get outside and adventure more, and I hope that...
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19. Liz Forkel, Fitness Coach + Future Thru-Hiker
Melissa recently had the absolute honor of guiding Liz Forkel on a 5-day backpacking trip. Liz is a personal trainer, fitness coach and owner of LizFit, a fitness center in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Nearly seven days a week, she helps her clie...
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18. Kate Rhodes, Adirondack Guide, FKT Record Holder and Ultra-Runner Extraordinaire
Melissa first met Kate Rhodes, a fellow backpacker and NYS Licensed Outdoor Guide, where she’s met so many other amazing women – out on trail! They both happened to be camping out at the same lean-to on the same night along the Northville Placi...
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17. Slackpack Series - with Sprout, Woodchuck, NoSeeUm and Click!
Whoo-hoo! Episode 17 (aka the first of the Slackpack Series) is an entire episode dedicated to doling out some down and dirty of advice from four female thru-hikers, who love nothing more than discovering the joys of getting deeper into the bac...
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16. Kahmil Monk-George and Amanda Torres | Rochester Urban Ecologists
Girl Gotta Hike the Podcast has reached episode Sweet Sixteen, which is not only super exciting, but an amazing coincidence, since the featured guests happen to both be sixteen years old and reign from Melissa’s hometown of Rochester, New York!...
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15. Melodie Mendez, Latino Outdoors NYC
Episode 15 features the insightful and engaging Melodie Mendez, outdoors advocate, public relations specialist, NYC Chapter Leader of Latino Outdoors, and all around lovely human being! Mel(odie), a Harlem-resident and NYC native, takes Mel(iss...
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14. Mariah Reading | Eco Artist, Interpretive Park Ranger & Cold-Water Swimmer
Episode 14 is all about the incredible and amazing Eco Artist, Mariah Reading of the great state of Maine! Back in February, Melissa headed north, where the two of them set out on not one, but two amazing adventures in one day – first an icy 5-...
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13. Talkin' Trail with Woodchuck, NoSeeUm & Click!
GGH the podcast episode 13 is here! Lucky 13, whoop whoop!And my oh my, this episode is chock full of hiking advice and all of it about thru-hiking — yaaaaay! As long time listeners may already know, host Melissa "Click"! Goodwin thru-hi...
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12. Avalou Baptiste & Claydona Dennie of TriState Hikers
In Episode 12, Melissa talks with fellow Brooklynites and hike leaders, Avalou Baptiste and Claydona Dennie, who have been nurturing a growing love of the outdoors within their Caribbean community through their group
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11. Sarah "Harvest" Jones Decker, Photographer, AT Hiker & Author of "The Appalachian Trail: Backcountry Shelters, Lean-Tos, and Huts
On episode 11, Melissa talks with fellow Appalachian Trail thru-hiker, photographer, writer, farmer and good friend, Sarah Jones Decker, also known as “Harvest.” Sarah’s new book, The Appalachian Trail: Backcountry Shelters, Lean-tos, an...
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10. Patty "Boom Boom" Alcivar, Climbing for a Dream
Episode 10!!! On this episode, Melissa goes for a walk in nearby Forest Park in Queens, with New York’s own Patty “Boom Boom” Alcivar, professional boxer, Emergency Medical Technici...
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09. Alexandra Kenin, Founder Urban Hiker SF
On episode 9, Melissa takes you with her to San Francisco, California where she goes for a hike inside the city with West Coast hiking guide and kindred spirit, Alexandra Kenin, founder of Urban Hiker SF<...
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08. Shinrin-yoku, A Virtual Forest Bathing Walk on The High Line in NYC
In part two of a two-part special, you’ll be transported to The High Line in NYC for a virtual walk with Brooke Mellen, a Forest Therapy guide and founder of Cultured Forest, an Art and Nature conne...
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07. Brooke Mellen, Forest Therapy Guide & Founder of Cultured Forest
In part one of a two-part special, Melissa talks with Brooke Mellen, a Forest Therapy guide and founder of Cultured Forest, an Art and Nature connection company here in New York City. Brooke promote...
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06. Jenny Siegfried, Artist, Educator, Outdoor Enthusiast and National Parks Artist in Residence
On this episode, Melissa talks with Jenny Siegfried, a mixed-media artist, illustrator, Public School Art Teacher in New York City and quite possibly one of the nation’s most enthusiastic outdoor fans. When she’s not in the classroom, Jenny is ...
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05. Tamara Jacobi, Author of "Wildpreneurs" and Owner of Tailwind Jungle Lodge on the Mexican Pacific
On this episode Melissa talks with Tamara Jacobi, outdoor adventurer and author of the new book, “Wildpreneurs: A Practical Guide to Pursuing Your Passion as a Business,” just released by Harper Collins Leadership. Nearly 15 years ago,...
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04. Christi Holmes, Registered Maine Guide and Founder of Maine Women Hunters
On this episode, Melissa talks with Christi Holmes, a Registered Hunting and Fishing Guide in the great state of Maine. She’s the founder of the Maine Women Hunters Facebook Community and writer and contributor to publications such as The Maine...
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