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For the Greater Good
FromOut There
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Length:
25 minutes
Released:
Apr 2, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
The wilderness might seem like a good place to hide out during a pandemic. But the organizations that care for many of the nation’s long-distance trails are asking thru-hikers to cancel their trips this year. The concern is that hikers could spread COVID-19 to communities along the trails when they stop to resupply. On this episode, we talk with two hikers who have cancelled their trips: Maggie Slepian, managing editor at The Trek, and Allison Gonzalez, who aborted her thru-hike of the Arizona Trail after just one week. We talk about the ethical considerations that went into their decisions, the emotional impact of giving up a potentially life-changing journey, and some silver linings from the situation.
Released:
Apr 2, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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