Today we open the container with Gear Abby herself, outdoor journalist and author, Shawnté Salabert.

Doug begins the episode looking at the interconnectedness of humanity and nature noting that the outdoors is not a separate entity but an integral part of our existence.

Doug is then joined by writer, podcaster, and educator Shawnté Salabert to talk about what it really means to “be outdoors”? From feral kid neighborhood adventures to life changing miles on the PCT, Shawnté brings heart, humor, and a sharp perspective on:

• Hiking as meditation (and why two nights outside changes everything)
• The culture of sharing on long trails
• Rethinking outdoor history through Indigenous names and stewardship
• Finding wildness in LA, New York, and beyond
• Launching her new podcast Gear Abby right here on the Rock Fight Podcast network!

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