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Back to Episodes#148 | Carly Moree on Hallucinating in the Sierra, Starting a Guiding Company, and Velvet Handcuffs
Description
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Carly Moree. Carly is a thru-hiker, the co-author of Pacific Crest Trials, an OG Writer at The Trek, entrepreneur and a long time friend. We chat about her transition from the cushy world of finance to backpacking, her personal pitfalls of getting into a relationship on the AT, some hilarious hallucinations during her JMT FKT attempt, and learn all about her new guiding company, Rocky Mountain Hiking Company.
We wrap the show with a brief overview of some of the top day hikes on the AT, some more details of our upcoming road trip, and a dad joke of the week.
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Photo credit: "Stephanie Weezer" (@stephlotus_ on IG)
Interview with Carly Moree
Time stamps & Questions
00:04:24 - QOTD: If you married to yourself, what would be the reason for the divorce?
00:05:54 - QOTD 2: What's the correct amount to tip for pickup orders?
00:13:14 - BPR Announcements: Asheville Meetup at Hi-Wire Brewing May 11, 6:30pm, Trail Days: scavenger hunt, limited edition t-shirts
00:14:20 - Introducing Carly
00:16:08 - Tell us about your introduction into the world of thru-hiking.
00:18:15 - What's your trail name origin story?
00:19:19 - Why don't you want to date on trail anymore?
00:20:39 - What attracts you to someone while on trail?
00:22:48 - Tell us about getting Lyme disease.
00:25:44 - Where did you go after the AT?
00:26:41 - Tell us about the epiphany you had about the direction your career was going.
00:28:33 - Give us an example of a crazy moment from your finance job.
00:32:04 - Tell us about the transition from your job to the AT?
00:34:27 - Tell us about deciding to hike the PCT after the AT?
00:35:30 - Did you get any grief for skipping Pennsylvania?
00:36:50 - Discussion about big mile days on the PCT.
00:37:49 - What changes did you make when deciding to date a second person?
00:38:52 - Is there anything else you want to share from the PCT?
00:41:01 - Do you feel like you were drawn to Jennifer Pharr Davis for any other reasons?
00:44:13 - Discussion about co-authoring Pacific Crest Trials.
00:47:25 - Tell us how co-authoring the book has helped your dating life.
00:47:58 - Discussion about Reddit AMA.
00:49:38 - What was your life like after the PCT?
00:51:42 - Why did you only do Mount Sanitas?
00:52:35 - Tell us about starting your PCT FKT attempt.
00:54:44 - Was it weird that you were both going for the FKT?
00:55:42 - Tell us about transitioning from the PCT FKT to the JMT FKT?
00:57:48 - The FKT was a really important moment in your life, right?
00:58:53 - Doesn't going through a breakup during lockdown suck?
01:01:00 - Discussion about training for the Grand Canyon run.
01:01:55 - What's your hiking pace?
01:02:11 - What's your aggr