Join us for an exhilarating journey into the world of long-distance hiking with Arlette Laan, affectionately known as "Apple Pie."
In this episode, Arlette shares her awe-inspiring tale of becoming the first woman to hike all 11 National Scenic Trails in the USA, covering over 35,000 miles on foot. From her childhood adventures in Holland to navigating the rugged terrains of America's most iconic trails, Arlette's story is one of perseverance, passion, and the sheer joy of exploration.
Tune in as she delves into the essence of long-distance hiking, the challenges she faced along the way, and the profound lessons she learned from her epic adventures. Whether you're an avid hiker or simply someone who loves a good adventure story, this episode is sure to leave you inspired and itching to hit the trails!
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Show notes
Who is Arlette?
Being born in Holland
Living in Boston, USA
Getting the trail name ‘Apple Pie’
Growing up in Holland and having a typical childhood
Moving over to California after college
Visiting Switzerland and getting into backpacking
The hiking culture in the Netherlands
Starting with the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) in America in 2003
Learning more about the long distance trails
What she loves about long distance hiking
Being empowered after reaching her goals
How hiking has changed over the years
The social aspect of hiking
Not being an ultra light fast packer
What a typical day hiking looks like
Having dinner at 5pm and then carrying on hiking
Finishing up the 11 National Scenic Trails
Not giving her body the rest she needed
Pushing harder while hiking
Dealing with the heat and humidity and struggling to hit the 25 miles per day needed
Advice for recovery and why taking time off is a good thing
Eating well while hiking
Cooking v cold soaking
Food chat!
Wearing dresses while hiking
Hiking through all seasons
Tips for winter hiking
Feet and shoes for hiking
Road walking with a pack
Hiking with poles
Fitting hiking into her life and working as a hiking guide
Hiking all of the 11 National Scenic Trails in the States
Putting a plan in place in 2018
Speaking with ‘Buck 30’ (Brian Tanzman)
Planning and preparation for the final few hikes
Dealing with aggressive barking dogs
North Country Trail (4,600 miles)
Advice for when it gets tough on a hike
Making her goals smaller
Keeping track of expenses while on trail
Paying for breakfast as it’s a better deal than dinner
Advice for hiking the Te Araroa (TA), New Zealand
Skipping the road walks in New Zealand
Hiking in Nepal
Hiking in Europe
Preferring to hike in the wilderness
Going back to hike the Arizona trail
Wanting to thru-hikes the trails that she section hiked
Wanting to ‘redlining’ the White Mountains guide book (1,440.4 miles )
How to connect with Arlette on social media #ApplePieHikes
Selling sock dolls (only sold/shipped to the US)
Final words of advice
Social Media
Website: www.arlettelaan.com
Instagram: @arlette_laan
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