Kiwi tramper and author Victoria Bruce joins Doc in the studio to talk about her Te Araroa thru hike with her seven-year-old daughter and her subsequent book she wrote about it. Settle in and buckle up as Victoria opens up about her traumatic childhood, PTSD, addiction, and the healing powers of the trail. Along the way, she discusses bush bashing, loaded nachos, using the Billy, pre-teen parenting, and the relief of taking off the mask. Epic. (This is Part I. Be sure to listen to Part II.)

Show Notes

In this episode of Hiker Trash Radio, Doc interviews author and seasoned tramper Victoria Bruce about her experiences on New Zealand's Te Araroa trail. Victoria shares insights from her thru hike with her young daughter, the challenges and highlights of their journey, and the invaluable lessons learned along the way. The conversation covers Victoria's favorite gear, her thoughts on trail wisdom, and her background growing up with adventurous parents.


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