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Conquering Resolutions: Setting Outdoor Goals and Challenges for the New Year with Alejandra Villanueva, Girls Who Hike Virginia (Ep 67, Part 2)
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It’s that time of year when we set intentions for the future. Will your resolutions be outdoorsy?
Alejandra Villanueva of the hiking community, Girls Who Hike Virginia, shares the story of her ambitious pursuit to hike Old Rag Mountain 36 times before the end of 2024.
Her remarkable journey beautifully intertwined her love of hiking with the transformative power of nature.
Alejandra’s adventures on Old Rag are a testament of resilience and profound self-discovery.
She offers insights into staying motivated amid unexpected challenges and harnessing the power of a hiking community in keeping her accountable.
As we look ahead to the new year, we discuss how to set meaningful outdoor goals for a year of adventure. Let’s Go!
Follow VAOA Podcast:
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Support the Show! Buy Me A Coffee
Shop the Virginia Outdoor Adventures Merch Store!
VAOA Podcast is Sponsored by:
Virginia Association for Parks
Heart of Appalachia
Advertisers:
Visit Grayson County
Veritas Winery Farmhouse Retreat
Mentioned in this Episode:
Girls Who Hike Virginia: Website I Facebook Group
Fan Mail - Send Jessica a Text Message
Contact show host, Jessica Bowser:
jessica@virginiaoutdooradventures.com
Bölümler
1. Conquering Resolutions: Setting Outdoor Goals and Challenges for the New Year with Alejandra Villanueva, Girls Who Hike Virginia (Ep 67, Part 2) (00:00:00)
2. Virginia Outdoor Adventures is your local guide to hiking, campign, kayaking, and travel (00:00:01)
3. Episode Intro, Part 2 (00:00:25)
4. Virginia State Parks (00:01:16)
5. Utilizing a hiking community to stay motivates (00:02:21)
6. What Alejandra has learned about the trail (00:05:42)
7. Visit Grayson County, Virginia (00:10:36)
8. Experiencing the trail in a new way each time (00:12:40)
9. Highlights of the journey (00:14:26)
10. What Alejandra might have done differently (00:19:48)
11. Status of completing the challenge (00:21:15)
12. Veritas Winery Farmhouse Retreat (00:23:10)
13. Advice for someone setting an outdoorsy goal for 2025 (00:24:24)
14. How the experience and hiking has changed Alejandra (00:28:54)
15. Connect with Alejanda (00:32:22)
16. Send me a message and join the newsletter! (00:33:52)
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Conquering Resolutions: Setting Outdoor Goals and Challenges for the New Year with Alejandra Villanueva, Girls Who Hike Virginia (Ep 67, Part 2)
Virginia Outdoor Adventures: Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Local Travel and more!
Manage episode 462276708 series 2965505
It’s that time of year when we set intentions for the future. Will your resolutions be outdoorsy?
Alejandra Villanueva of the hiking community, Girls Who Hike Virginia, shares the story of her ambitious pursuit to hike Old Rag Mountain 36 times before the end of 2024.
Her remarkable journey beautifully intertwined her love of hiking with the transformative power of nature.
Alejandra’s adventures on Old Rag are a testament of resilience and profound self-discovery.
She offers insights into staying motivated amid unexpected challenges and harnessing the power of a hiking community in keeping her accountable.
As we look ahead to the new year, we discuss how to set meaningful outdoor goals for a year of adventure. Let’s Go!
Follow VAOA Podcast:
Instagram I Facebook I Newsletter Sign Up
Support the Show! Buy Me A Coffee
Shop the Virginia Outdoor Adventures Merch Store!
VAOA Podcast is Sponsored by:
Virginia Association for Parks
Heart of Appalachia
Advertisers:
Visit Grayson County
Veritas Winery Farmhouse Retreat
Mentioned in this Episode:
Girls Who Hike Virginia: Website I Facebook Group
Fan Mail - Send Jessica a Text Message
Contact show host, Jessica Bowser:
jessica@virginiaoutdooradventures.com
Bölümler
1. Conquering Resolutions: Setting Outdoor Goals and Challenges for the New Year with Alejandra Villanueva, Girls Who Hike Virginia (Ep 67, Part 2) (00:00:00)
2. Virginia Outdoor Adventures is your local guide to hiking, campign, kayaking, and travel (00:00:01)
3. Episode Intro, Part 2 (00:00:25)
4. Virginia State Parks (00:01:16)
5. Utilizing a hiking community to stay motivates (00:02:21)
6. What Alejandra has learned about the trail (00:05:42)
7. Visit Grayson County, Virginia (00:10:36)
8. Experiencing the trail in a new way each time (00:12:40)
9. Highlights of the journey (00:14:26)
10. What Alejandra might have done differently (00:19:48)
11. Status of completing the challenge (00:21:15)
12. Veritas Winery Farmhouse Retreat (00:23:10)
13. Advice for someone setting an outdoorsy goal for 2025 (00:24:24)
14. How the experience and hiking has changed Alejandra (00:28:54)
15. Connect with Alejanda (00:32:22)
16. Send me a message and join the newsletter! (00:33:52)
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