Author, journalist, and cross country coach Johanna "Press Pass" Garton sits down with Doc in the studio to talk about different kinds of journeys. Settle in and buckle up as Press Pass discusses high-altitude research, her non-negotiables, hypoxia, the weight of writing others' stories, Mountain Madness, Christine Boskoff, Wisconsin mountaineers, sporty women, and the emotional journey of picking up the project that her mother started 10 years before. Epic. (This is Part I. Be sure to listen to Part II.)
Show Notes
In this episode of Hiker Trash Radio, host Doc interviews guest Johanna Garton, known as 'Press Pass,' a journalist, cross-country coach, and author of 'Edge of the Map.' Joanna shares her insights on high-altitude research, the importance of in-person experiences, and the lessons she's learned from female mountaineers. The discussion covers topics such as high school cross-country coaching, the value of the process over the destination, and how to push through mental and physical barriers.
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