Podcast Episode #54 Crystal Gail Welcome’s Thru-Hike for Justice

In this episode, we talk with Crystal Gail Welcome.  Crystal is a writer, activist, and black outdoor leader.  She thru-hiked the Superior Hiking Trail in July 2020 with a goal to raise awareness on social justice and environmental justice with support for the organization PGM ONE.  Crystal’s hike was also a peaceful protest in honor of the recent George Floyd tragedy in Minneapolis.  We discuss things she did along the hike to peacefully protest the situation whether it was planned or unplanned.  We go in-depth about the challenges, the highs, the lows, and some trail magic that came along the way.  Crystal recently completed her master’s degree in interdisciplinary studies with an emphasis on adventure therapy and adventure education.  We discuss what she hopes to do in her future. If you want to hear a meaningful and peaceful perspective on a topic that needs to be more voiced and heard, this episode is a positive listen!