“As an aspiring backpacker and Black person of color who lives along and has informally day-hiked along the AT, I sincerely appreciate this episode. I really connect (even more these days) with media that are not afraid to talk about color and how it affects one’s life, decisions, ability, and prospects. That doesn’t treat us like we’re crazy or making it all up. That doesn’t treat us like we’re taking on the mantle of victim for convenience’s sake (yes, people actually say this🙄😡) and that also doesn’t victim-blame.
This was refreshing and honestly, hearing you admit right up front that “White” described the typical hiker really took my breath away (that was way unexpected bc we’re used to everyone glossing over and ignoring things like that like it’s a bad thing to admit- it’s not) and gave me shocked pause right before I dug in. You saying that and being up front, no BS, gave me permission and invitation to enjoy. I can’t thank you enough. I needed this podcast today. ❤️
I’m planning to get the book and read with my kids and we were already planning a spring backpacking trip. I absolutely love his perspective and what he shared was invaluable. I learned so much and was reassured in a time where it can feel scary to venture out into public, let alone seclusion!, where you’re outnumbered and too often, can still be quite unwelcome.”
Kiminie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/19/20