Posts tagged Australian Thru Hikers
GRETEL SCARLETT aka AMERICAN IDOL , CONTINUES...

Today's episode is the continuation of my conversation with American Idol, known off the PCT as Gretel Scarlett.  In this bonus episode, she discusses the dangers of following other people's footprints, her on-the-trail reality versus family at home impressions and the delicate topic of hygiene on the trail.

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GRETEL SCARLETT aka AMERICAN IDOL

American Idol, known off trail as Gretel Scarlett, is an actress, singer, dancer and successful Pacific Crest Trail thru hiker from Australia.  During this episode, we discuss the unique challenges of being a SOBO PCT thru hiker, a woman and a non-American on the trail.  And how a little DIY ingenuity to stay warm created the Tyvek Burrito.

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