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Out & Back with Alison Mariella Désir
Alison Mariella Désir explores the Pacific Northwest with change-makers who are reclaiming space in the outdoors, creating opportunities for underrepresented communities in the region to find joy and healing.
4 Seasons · 31 Episodes
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Trail Name: Aloha
Season 4 Episode 4 | 8m 25s | CC
Known on the trail as 'Aloha' for her colorful floral shirt, Kim Matsudaira is a segment thru-hiker who has trekked from the California Sierras to the Washington Cascades on the Pacific Crest Trail. She shares with Alison the basics of thru-hiking and why she’s grateful for the beauty of both the landscape and the community found along the PCT.
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