In honor of it being National Volunteers Week, today we're talking to Cindy Hession - scientist by day, hiker and volunteer chair for the 48 Peaks Hike to End Alzheimer's every other waking moment she can manage!
Cindy and I talk about her love affair with the White Mountains and hiking, her personal connection with Alzheimer's, and how the 48 Peaks fundraiser grew out of one man’s devotion to his wife. Her enthusiasm and dedication to this event will pour through your earbuds and make it obvious why Cindy was recognized with a national award earlier this year for her volunteerism.
To lend my support to Cindy AND the 48 Peaks initiative, I have started a fundraising team called Guides Gone Wildcats, and we are going to hike Wildcat A (and D on the way there, for all you peak-baggers!) If you want to join me on this epic hike, or support our team’s fundraising efforts with a donation of literally any amount, you can do both over on our Guides Gone Wildcats Team Page: http://act.alz.org/goto/guidesgonewildcats. Let’s DO THIS!
I hope you’ll hang with us until the end on this episode, because I’ve got a special offer for the Longest Day 48 Peakers out there, too!
But first, a few key links:
AND - what would a podcast about hiking be without TONS of great hiking links (and even more over on our episode page at GuidesGoneWild.com!):
Getting Dirty for a Decade: Heidi Myers of Rasputitsa Teaches a Master Class in Intentionality
Wrestling Your 'Dream Life' Demons: Tarin O'Donnell, Tarin It Up Podcast and TKO Yoga & Fitness
If You Build It, They Will Bike (and Walk, and Ski...): Marianne Borowski, Cross New Hampshire Adventure Trail
There's No Such Thing As Too Little Movement: Val Hopkins, 365 Mile Challenge
Build a Community of Support OUTdoors: Rae-a Moughty, Campfire Institute
Fireside Chat with Trish & Bethany - and Announcing Last Tuesday Meetups!
New Year, New You, New... Business?!?: GearME is For Sale!
2023 Year in Review: Gift Ideas, Goings-On, and Gritty Inspiration for Solstice and Beyond!
Break Toxic Patterns and Rediscover Your Strength: Kat Ripley, Juniper Moss Guide Services
Pause, Pivot, but Keep Pedaling Forward: Lindsay Currier, Bikepack Maine (and so much more!)
Fight Flavor Fatigue and Fuel Yourself for the Long Haul: Aaron Owens Mayhew, Backcountry Foodie
Climb for a Cause (and Show Yourself Some Compassion for a Change): Anyssa Lucena
From Midlife Malaise to Machu Picchu (!!) with Bethany Cass
Talk to Cool People (Then Say Yes!): Alicia Heyburn Encore (with PackRaft Maine)
Dip Down to Rise Up (Together): Amy Hopkins, Saltwater Mountain Co.
The Toughest Terrain Might be in Your Mind: Rebecca Sperry, Socked In (encore)
Less Existential Crisis, More Climate Crisis: Torey Brooks on the Catamount Trail
From Side Hustle to Hot Business: Jackie Stratton, Cedar Grove Sauna
Brave Your Way Out of That Box: Paige Emerson of Chubby Hiker Reviews
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