S2 : Ep 5 : Lyla Harrod | Through-Hiking; A Journey of Self-Discovery and Embracing Authenticity
06/17/24 • 63 min
Lyla shares her journey of self-discovery, sobriety, and love for the outdoors. Growing up in a community where LGBTQ+ rights were not discussed, Lyla struggled to identify her feelings. It wasn't until she got sober and embraced her gender transition that she found the capacity and resources to step into her authenticity. Lyla's love for the outdoors blossomed after her sobriety, and she embarked on through hikes, including the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and Continental Divide Trail. She became the first known openly trans woman to complete the Triple Crown. Lyla also created her own route, the Divide to Crest route, connecting various trails and routes. She shares insights into her gear, pack weight, resupplies, and food choices while on the trail. Lyla shares her experience as a queer and trans through-hiker, discussing topics such as affordable backpacking food, handling water situations, and the importance of gender presentation in the outdoors.
Host Justin Yoder
Co-host Patrick Thompson
Connect with Lyla: Lyla Harrod
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Lyla shares her journey of self-discovery, sobriety, and love for the outdoors. Growing up in a community where LGBTQ+ rights were not discussed, Lyla struggled to identify her feelings. It wasn't until she got sober and embraced her gender transition that she found the capacity and resources to step into her authenticity. Lyla's love for the outdoors blossomed after her sobriety, and she embarked on through hikes, including the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and Continental Divide Trail. She became the first known openly trans woman to complete the Triple Crown. Lyla also created her own route, the Divide to Crest route, connecting various trails and routes. She shares insights into her gear, pack weight, resupplies, and food choices while on the trail. Lyla shares her experience as a queer and trans through-hiker, discussing topics such as affordable backpacking food, handling water situations, and the importance of gender presentation in the outdoors.
Host Justin Yoder
Co-host Patrick Thompson
Connect with Lyla: Lyla Harrod
Help support this podcast and the LGBT Outdoors mission by joining our Patreon.
To learn more about LGBT Outdoors, visit our website.
This episode is brought to you by LGBT Outdoors Podcast's incredible sponsors, Spacious Skies Campgrounds, and Monterey Bay Aquarium.
Help support this podcast and the LGBTQ Outdoors mission by joining The Trailblazers Society.
To learn more about LGBTQ Outdoors, visit our website.
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S2 : Ep 4 : Trivia 5
It's trivia time! We're bringing back some of your favorite LGBT Outdoors Trivia players and also introducing some fresh talent into the mix. We're asking trivia questions related to the great outdoors and the LGBTQ+ world. A lighthearted, goofy round of 10 trivia questions on public lands, wildlife, recreation, LGBTQ+ history, and conservation. How do you stack up?
Boring Host: Patrick Thompson
Players:
Justin Yoder
Cherie Belanger
Esther Bourassa
Robyn Tackitt
Chase Carter
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Trivia: (SPOILERS BELOW)
1) https://www.pcta.org/about-us/media/media-fact-sheet
2) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crocodile
3) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kate_Brown
4) https://ourworldindata.org/deforestation
5) https://www.wjhl.com/news/regional/tennessee/americas-oldest-cave-art-discovered-in-tennessee-dates-back-6000-years
6) https://www.wilderness.org/articles/article/blm-lands-faqs
7) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_condor
8) https://www.archives.gov/publications/prologue/2016/summer/lavender.html
9) https://www.fws.gov/law/endangered-species-act
10) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bouldering
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S2 : Ep 6: Anton Yupangco | The Magic of Fly Fishing
In this episode, host Justin Yoder interviews Anton Yupangco, an avid fly fisherman and architect based in Los Angeles. Anton shares his journey into fly fishing, the challenges he faced as a gay man in the outdoors, and the joy he finds in the sport.
Host Justin Yoder
Connect with Anton: Anton Yupangco
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