Episode 9: Mexico to Canada on the Pacific Crest Trail with Derek Wood
“You don’t just say one day. You plan for an actual eventuality. ”
In this episode, Derek Wood joins us to share how he got out of his comfort zone and took a year off to hike the Pacific Crest Trail. Derek also discusses:
2:30 - About his experience on the Pacific Crest Trail
6:25 - Major highlights of the trail
10:30 - Getting in shape on the trail
12:40 - His “trail family”
14:10 - How he got his nickname, Matador
15:25 - How he dealt with the lack of water on the trail
18:10 - Wildlife experiences on the trail
21:00 - Awe experiences on the trail
22:40 - His life before the trail
24:05 - What called him to his first backpacking trip in Scotland
26:45 - What is it about nature that is so addicting
28:45 - Doubt he experienced before going on his trip
34:00 - How he was able to take a year off for travel
36:20 - Advice for others looking to answer the same call to adventure
38:00 - Closing remarks
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