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 II. Be sure to listen to Part I.)
Show Notes
In this episode of Hiker Trash Radio, host Doc sits down with JoHanna 'Press Pass' Garton, an accomplished author and high school cross country coach. Johanna shares her compelling journey of completing her mother's research on high-altitude mountaineer Christine Boskoff, leading to her book 'Edge of the Map.' The discussion delves into the intricate relationships, grueling search and rescue missions, and personal challenges she faced. Johanna also speaks on her friendships with Heather Anderson and Christine Reed, the logistics of her research in China, and her adventure writing retreats in Costa Rica.
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