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“Thanks for sharing your travels, sights, sounds, music, experiences and thoughts as you trek many trails around the world. I’m happy to be trekking vicariously with you. Suzann W”
Suzann W via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/13/24
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“You are so strong, you are so brave, I lot forward to you returning to the podcast very soon to share your adventures with us all. Lots of good vibes and prayers your way.”
DH1884 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/02/24
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“Not only is there interesting info but Alison has such a happy, gentle, and calm tone voice. Great storytelling.”
Hawkeye252 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/18/24
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“I want to go there! Alison Young, a.k.a. Blissful Hiker, is courageous, confident and positive and an inspiration for women. She also writes beautifully and with honesty and heart. Loving this podcast!”
Fidgety Feet via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/09/24
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“Really enjoying this podcast, beautifully described landscapes, overcoming trials and tribulations and an appreciation for nature and the outdoors.
Thank you ☺️”
Garden guru75 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/30/23
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“It’s so well produced - Alison’s voice is so comforting and expressive. I love all the captured sounds in the background as it really paints a picture in my mind of how her experience unfolds. Her joyfulness along her journeys is inspiring. I started listening to it as I prep for the AZT and have...”Read full review »
magggieD via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/22/22
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“I have now listened to every episode multiple times. I listen to calm myself. I listen to experience places I’ve never been. I listen because it is beautifully written, wonderfully paced, and gives me a sense of being in the moment. This podcast was my top find of 2022!”
DownWithNickNames via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/25/22
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“Thanks for this podcast. I really enjoy the storytelling. It’s as if I’m there on the trail.
Hoping that ‘ll be me someday :). But untill that day comes… I’ll be listening!”
LIL HOESS via Apple Podcasts ·
Belgium ·
12/17/21
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“Great stories and above and beyond storytelling. Very well done excellent artistry 💕👍🏻”
iCranky via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/04/21
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“There’s not a lot of great outdoor podcast especially for women but Allison does it right I’m hooked I want to hear her beautiful voice talk about getting ready for the outdoors the challenges and miracles”
Morgan Fielder (SIG) via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/27/21
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“Tēnā rā koe Alison. So enjoying your podcast and have been following you since you’ve been on Te Araroa. Your podcast style takes me back to the days when I used to listen to kids stories on the radio on Sunday mornings. But your content is now and it’s awesome. I like the layers of your...”Read full review »
Te Aroha via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
06/11/21
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“Descriptions of real life on the trail, told with such vivid language and care that it’s practically poetic. Thank you so much for the time you put into each story...I’m hooked.”
Travillionaire via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/02/21
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“I was listening to Minnesota Public Radio the other day and realized I hadn’t heard one of my favorite classical music hosts, Alison Young in quite awhile. I knew she did hikes and had taken a leave of absence sometime ago for a trek. Doing some searching I’ve found the bionic, intrepid hiker....”Read full review »
Dobhar via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/17/21
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“I am glad to have been introduced to this podcast.”
Bonnie O'G via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/10/21
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“I love this podcast! Alison tells about her hiking adventures in such an engaging and creative way - I love the combination of her voice, the nature sounds, and flute music. It’s inspiring me as I pore over maps and lists of equipment, planning my own first through-hike!”
Kathryn_S via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/17/21
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“I stumbled across this podcast this morning while looking for something to entertain me in the rain while doing the days farm work....well what a find!!
Such a fabulous way of telling the story I’m enthralled and don’t want to turn it off! As an avid ‘tramper’ with a young family I love all...”Read full review »
Myfi86 via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
01/04/21
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“If you seek a wonderful storyteller, with the eyes of a naturalist, the cadence of a voice artist, and the music of a world class flutist, you’ve come to the right place! Alison’s sensitivity and exploration of her internal and external life experiences greatly enhances the power of these...”Read full review »
Carl Passal via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/07/20
“The Pee Rag Podcast is a must listen for anyone seeking more adventure in their life! Alison Young is an eloquent and inspiring storyteller as she takes us on the journey of the Blissful Hiker’s adventures around the world. And to top it all of, the story is set to a soundtrack of Alison...”Read full review »
Lauren McNee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/13/20
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“Join Alison Young to get inspired and follow in her foot steps or blaze your own trail. She weaves great story telling with audio that make you feel like you are right there on the trail with her. I highly recommend listening to this podcast to get you in the mood for a great hike or exploring...”Read full review »
Only 3 deals!! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/03/20
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“Alison has an amazing talent for writing and then speaking about her travels! She describes every detail of the trail including hiking and weather conditions,vegetation ,wild life and the people she meets. Her expressive voice against a wonderful soundtrack of her performances as a professional...”Read full review »
dazeger via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/27/20
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“I have known Alison for quite some time, and was always impressed with her talents that have taken many different forms. She has always brought enthusiasm and expertise to everything she has accomplished. But I must say that she blew me away with these podcasts - they are expertly done with her...”Read full review »
Jeff-in-Ohio via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/25/20
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“I am always happy to see another episode of the Pee Rag. Your descriptions of the
landscapes and your enthusiasm for your adventures make me want to be walking with you. Thanks too for talking about the gear you’re using. I always appreciate hearing what works well. We’ve all been burned by...”Read full review »
slong the trail via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/25/20
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“I enjoy the podcasts of Alison Young-the Pee Rag, Blissful Hiker- describing her backpacking adventures in New Zealand, on Pacific Crest trails, and Minnesota. With Alison’s wonderful prose and musings, her incredible photographs and accompanying music (performed by Alison), you are there WITH...”Read full review »
JennyWSp via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/22/20
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“Alison is a wonderful storyteller! This podcast is engaging, funny and soothing. I find myself transported to where she is and envious of her adventures.”
J-Ele via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/21/20
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“I have followed the hiker many times and you should too.”
Gypsymax2 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/21/20
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“I love listening to Alisons stories of her backpacking adventures! She’s witty and entertaining and because of her I know I too can hike my hike solo. And as a bonus you get to hear her play her flute!”
hawronsky via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/20/20
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“I have been listening to Alison’s blogs since she started her traverse of the entire length of New Zealand several years ago The music and her expressive voice draw amazing and sometimes funny pictures. I look forward to each installment!”
Minnemoore via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/19/20
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“Never actually used a pee rag but as a middle aged woman I aspire to do what Alison does and walk!
Fabulous presentation. Enjoying listening to the updates on Te Araroa.
All the best Alison as you await surgery and hope you manage to get back out doing what you love soon. I’ll listen for the...”Read full review »
Phil3467 via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
10/18/20
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“Alison transports her listeners into the wilderness with inspiring, descriptive and captivating accounts of her adventures. Paired with evocative music and her superb voice artistry, it is a podcast of outstanding quality and unique content. I can’t wait to hear more!”
KCB1985 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/08/20
“I was fortunate to have read Alison’s blogs as she hiked the Pacific Coast Trail - I was on my own journey reading her blogs, almost daily experiencing the emotional visual and physical of her life on the trail. Alison is my friend of a few years, but I hadn’t experienced her genius as I did...”Read full review »
heartoftheturtle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/06/20
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“I may be somewhat prejudiced, since Alison is my much loved stepdaughter, but the Pee Rag podcasts do a truly amazing job of taking the listener on wonderful adventures with The Blissful Hiker. Using only her very expressive voice and her recorded sound effects, Alison gives the hearer the...”Read full review »
deacondutton via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/03/20
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“Alison authentically and beautifully gives a window into being on the trail and outside for reals. She is true sheroine giving me inspiration to follow in her footsteps and take in every moment and view I encounter and being in the moment. Ohmmmmm....”
MillefioreAndTapatio via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/12/20
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“Your first Pee Rag episode was great, Alison! And I am truly honored to be the one who bought your professional flute! You are a fantastic flute teacher and I am having my own blissful adventures playing! Thank you!!”
LAWyland via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/10/20
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“The greatest success of The Pee Rag is its ability to completely transport the listener to the Te Aroroa in a way I never thought possible through a podcast. This is the perfect culmination of Alison’s many talents, combining her insatiable curiosity with vibrantly evocative storytelling,...”Read full review »
KTLizard via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/01/20
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“The Blissful Hiker provides hours of Audio/Video enjoyment.
This hiker is fearless and joyous.
She enjoys her alone-ness as well as learning from hikers she encounters.
Her photos are National Geographic quality.
I can't wait for future postings!”Read full review »
Feisty Zola via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/30/20
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“Alison not only gives us a glimpse into life on a fantastic and challenging trail, she takes hiking podcasts to the next level by enveloping us in a beautiful soundscape. Delivered with Alison’s keen writing, production, and music skills, this podcast is a delight from start to finish.”
AchingToHike via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/26/20
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“It’s such a treat to listen to The Pee Rag podcast! Alison Young’s melodic voice is the perfect companion to her engaging story of hiking the entire New Zealand Te Araroa Trail on her own. I love hearing her daily progress with natural birdsong and other background sounds of the journey, along...”Read full review »
Mopzr 123 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/23/20
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“Alison enlightens and entertains the listener with stories of her adventures and with the deep, personal insights that arise when one spends that many hours walking alone. It’s a great way to vicariously experience these long hikes since many of us will never have the ability or stamina to do...”Read full review »
BLL8675309 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/23/20
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“In the early 1990s Alison shared with me a journal she'd kept of a trek she made on the flanks of Nanga Parbat. Her writing style was both lean and florid at the same time; efficient and enjoyable; spare yet satisfying. One entry was short enough to remember verbatim these 25+ years later: ...”Read full review »
shepatw via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/22/20
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“Enjoyed being on the trail with Alison and hearing her adventures. A nice mix of voice, music, and the sounds of nature, along with insights on hiking the Te Araroa in NZ. Ready to go to NZ for Kiwi hospitality. But I will have to stick with a virtual hike. Thanks, Alison, for taking us along...”Read full review »
juneinberlin via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/21/20
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“This podcast offers insights (while most traveloguers offer fleeting, visual moments), replete with an abundance of sensory delights that allow sonic visuals to play out within your mind, as the listener. Excited to hear future adventure-stories, and let the hiker trek out on her own, with her...”Read full review »
plett_bay via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/18/20
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“As close as we can get—without being there—to knowing how it feels to walk the length of New Zealand. Alison’s account is textured and tangible, describing the daily decisions, the moment by moment shifts in mood, the unpredictable camaraderie and clashes with other people encountered on the...”Read full review »
Drodrick via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/18/20
“I’ve never been to New Zealand but your narration and descriptive imagery put me there. I enjoy how you give a personal experience and knowledge of trail tips, gear travel tips getting there and back. I look forward to listening and watching more of the adventure!”
eric michaelh via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/17/20
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“I so enjoyed hearing Allison describe her incredible adventures. I felt the South Pacific breeze and could picture the pristine NZ landscape. If you’ve missed Allison playing your favorite classical music like I have, this is a great way to hear her broadcast in vivid detail her incredible...”Read full review »
ShapiraGuitar via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/16/20
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“I have listened to Alison for years as she worked at Minnesota Public Radio. Her easy, conversational, friendly presentation from the radio carried over into her podcast. I followed her on social media as she posted her updates on both trails, and found her comments to be honest, emotional, and...”Read full review »
VJRDuran via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/15/20
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“Thank you for taking me on the Te Araroa hike virtually. What a joy to experience it without blisters on my feet or mud on my shoes. Your Pee Rag podcasts are a delight.”
Fellow pedestrian via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/11/20
“The Blissful Hiker takes me along on her journey everyday while I walk! Her words are so beautiful and so specific I feel as though I am seeing what she is experiencing. Allison has a beautiful voice, ripe with emotion and passion for everything she sees and experiences but always has a story...”Read full review »
The Daily Walker via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/11/20
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“Alison's stories about more than just backpacking. They are tales of persistence and joy. Listen if you want to learn about hiking long distances, and listen if you want to learn how to confront any challenge and find joy.”Read full review »
Qatifghycb via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/11/20
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““If you dare to dare to dream, you dare to live.” What does this quote mean? When I was in college in Bemidji, MN many moons ago I dreamed of discovering the land or the world beyond my shore. My first travel aboard, was a visit to Canada, which is almost more like a friendly neighbor to the...”Read full review »
Courtney Elf via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/11/20
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