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In today's episode of Backpacker Radio, presented by The Trek, we are joined by Cindy Ross. Cindy is a bonafide renaissance woman. She's published nine books, with two more on the way, she's a triple crowner, illustrator, and avid traveler. But, the bulk of our conversation today centers around Cindy's novel approach to raising children. In a nutshell, Cindy and her husband believe that kids should fold into your lifestyle, and not the other way around, as evidenced by their family of four taking on the CDT in section hikes beginning when their kids were just toddlers. Cindy schools us on experiential education, the trick to successful homeschooling, and why you shouldn't let kids get in the way of your adventurous pursuits. Whether you have kids, are planning on it in the future, or not, I am confident you will enjoy our conversation.
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Interview with Cindy Ross
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00:03:36 - QOTD: What is the best book you've read in 2020?
00:09:52 - Cindy Ross, will you tell us about your background?
00:13:58 - So you were a trail angel to your husband?
00:14:21 - How did you keep in touch with your husband? Did you have an initial romantic interest?
00:16:43 - Do you think getting the same injury is a symbol of romance?
00:17:13 - What years did you hike the AT?
00:17:25 - What did the AT look like in the '70s compared to now?
00:17:54 - How many people were you seeing on the AT?
00:18:06 - Was the trail as maintained as it is now?
00:18:33 - You did the AT in two halves? Where did you start each time?
00:18:56 - What was the typical demographic on the AT at the time?
00:19:16 - What was the hostel culture like?
00:19:43 - What were resupplies like?
00:20:23 - So you hiked the AT with a friend?
00:21:03 - Were there trail logs when you hiked the AT?
00:21:14 - Do you still have your gear?
00:22:05 - Your book is also a sketchbook right?
00:22:17 - What does your process look like?
00:22:37 - Did you make your own shelter?
00:22:44 - How did you know what to make?
00:23:44 - Did anyone want to buy the gear you made?
00:24:17 - What inspired you to continue the AT in '89?
00:24:44 - Did you end up liking the second leg more?
00:25:42 - Is there anything else you want to say about the AT? What differences do you notice between the AT in the late '70s and today?
00:27:10 - Do you think the ATC shou