This week we speak with Alison Young, aka the ‘Blissful Hiker’ - a solo long-distance backpacker. At age 58, Alison has trekked some of the world’s hardest, most challenging trails clocking up over 19,000km, across 6 continents. Most of which she has achieved in her 50s, despite suffering from health challenges. Alison is a professional speaker, professional flutists, a writer, podcaster and has had a successful career as a radio presenter. So it should come as no surprise that she is an incredibly articulate and engaging speaker. Topics Insights and life learnings following Alison's years of dedication to long distance hiking Alison's near-death experience as she almost reached the summit one of the world’s most challenging hikes. And what that has taught her about the importance of quitting The fascinating science and philosophy of walking All in all, we are honoured and proud to be able to share this conversation with you, wherever in the world you are listening. 📚BOOKS RECOMMENDED BY ALISON "Artic Dreams" by Barry Lopez: https://amzn.to/3Tv9ZOm "Fox and I" by "Catherine Raven: https://amzn.to/3Jq2Nyh "Florist's Daughter" by Patricia Hampl https://amzn.to/3Z6Kcxa 💛 THANK YOU TO OUR PATREONS FOR SUPPORTING THIS PODCAST: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/jitsintothesunset ⁠ Other ways to support us: Be sure to subscribe to our podcast & recommend us to your friends + tag us on socials (word of mouth helps us grow!) Leave the show a rating on Spotify & ⁠write a review on Apple Podcast⁠. It only takes a few minutes & it makes a HUGE difference in supporting us to keep creating & sharing! Browse & Buy our Sustainable Jits Merch here: ⁠https://www.jitsintothesunset.com/shop ⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jits.into.the.sunset/⁠ YouTube: Subscribe to our channel to watch our Travel Films ⁠YouTube.com/jitsintothesunset⁠ Jits Newsletter: Subscribe to our (free) Newsletter for exclusive content & updates ⁠https://www.jitsintothesunset.com/newsletter