Anyone can hike.  It's just walking in the dirt right? Stop letting companies try to sell you products and make you think it's more complicated than it needs to be. Hiking is easy and more than just a workout to so many of us.  Listen to the Trail Dancer podcast for something more than just marketing.  We all need a good trail buddy!

Thank you to DNZ - Wanderlust for a great song to accompany me :)

Episode 1: Hi! I'm Trail Dancer aka Amanda.  Nice to Meet You!

Haaaaaaave you met Jami? Meet Jami Elyse! Jami is a well seasoned hiker and Colorado native. She has a passion for nature and her dogs.

In this conversation we discuss Jami’s background as an emergency dispatcher. She reveals some tough calls and how a career as stressful as emergency telecommunications has impacted her and led her to the outdoors.

Jami also shares her experience with COVID-19 and it’s impact on her life both personally and professionally. She talks about how the virus started in her “2-inch torso” and took her out for nearly 8 weeks. She was told that her trail running regimen is what most likely saved her and gave her an advantage over the virus.

On top of overcoming COVID-19, Jami has a history of a variety of medical issues. She shared her recovery journey following a hip reconstruction surgery.

Did I mention Jami made friends with a porcupine and mountain lion in one day?! You’ll have to hear that story from Jami herself…in this episode.

In case you missed it:

Jami’s Dog mom hack is a leash splitter with a bungee cord and running belt.

The outdoor product she loves is the Patagonia Houdini jacket that fits into a small pouch. I found one here: www.patagonia.com/product/womens-h…dbreaker-jacket/