Episode Details

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, the nepotism continues as I'm joined by my 2011 AT pal (drink), Melissa "Click" Goodwin. In addition to an extensive backpacking resume, Melissa is a professional photographer and the founder at Girl Gotta Hike, a guiding company for women based out of New York. We of course take a trip down memory lane- trading some of our favorite moments from the AT in 2011 (drink), we also talk about what it's like to thru-hike with a parent, how Melissa and her husband Donni make due with her being gone for such long stretches, some of the tricks behind the trade of food photography, and we learn all about Click's foray into becoming a professional hiking guide.

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Interview with Melissa "Click" Goodwin

• Melissa Goodwin Photography
• Girl Gotta Hike

Time stamps & Questions

00:03:38 - QOTD: There is an old man who lives deep in the forest. He's immortal and was born in the year 0. If you get to ask him one question, what do you ask?

00:06:30 - Welcome Melissa Click Goodwin

00:07:20 - Which hike, aside from the AT, would you do again?

00:10:12 - What does your body feel like at that elevation?

00:11:55 - The Himalayan Rescue Association

00:13:16 - The Wonderland Trail

00:13:57 - How many days did it take to complete?

00:14:51 - Section and day-hiking the AT

00:15:39 - What was Zach like when he was on the AT?

00:16:08 - At what point did Zach and Melissa meet on the AT?

00:16:50 - Okay…but what was Zach like when he was on the AT?

00:18:24 - Anything embarrassing about Zach?

00:20:20 - Do you ever get shit for aqua blazing?

00:21:47 - Was that a thing back in the day?

00:24:54 - What did you enjoy about hiking with your dad?

00:27:14 - What did you learn about your dad that you didn't know before the trail?

00:28:05 - Would you describe your relationship as being strong even before the AT?