Musings with Mile Marker

Mile Marker passes the 300th mile on the Arizona Trail! She has quite a strenuous day hiking all of passage 18 and starting passage 19 of the Superstition Wilderness. Are the airplanes that make noises but are not visible a figment of her imagination? Is maintaining her sanity while dating in Austin another figment of her imagination?? Let's take a listen! 00:00:00 Episode 20 00:01:28 Day 20 hikin...

While ambling through passages 16 and 17 of the Arizona Trail, Mile Marker encounters a rattlesnake! Yikes! She bushwacks to avoid getting too close and walks her fastest mile yet to put the threat behind her. She makes it to Superior Arizona where she makes some new friends and gets to sleep in a bed for the night. 00:00:00 Episode 19 00:01:22 Day 19 hiking audio clip 00:06:57 Rattlesnake on the...

Mile Marker departs from Kearny Arizona donut in hand as she embarks into the Gila River Canyon. She crosses the low point of the Arizona Trail and still has pizza to munch on! Tune into this episode to hear about running into Robert and debating when to hold on to old acquaintances or embrace meeting new ones. 00:00:00 Episode 18 00:01:03 Day 18 hiking audio clip 00:09:21 Robert did a flip-flop h...

Mile Marker makes it into Kearny Arizona dripping wet and huddled in the back of the local pizza man's truck! She fills up with pizza and a supply box of goodies shipped to the trail angel's house. Tune into this episode to hear about expecting the unexpected on trail can be advantageous in regular life. And remembering the importance of taking a deep breath once in a while. 00:00:00 Episode 17 00...

Mile Marker is cruisin' her way through Arizona. With 25 miles and 2,600 feet of elevation gain down, it is time to kick back, relax, and eat a pop tart. She muses on how nice it is to be on a truly pedestrian-centric path for so many days. This is in contrast to how sometimes the roads of Austin can feel not bike-friendly at times. 00:00:00 Episode 16 00:01:14 Day 16 hiking audio 00:07:05 Austin...

A storm has struck the Arizona Trail! The tent is filling with water! But all hope is not lost. Tune in to this episode of Musings with Mile Marker as she hikes 18 miles in the Black Hills of Arizona. She recollects on how adapting is paramount and how 18 miles may be her benchmark between comfort and breaking in to tougher territory. 00:00:00 Episode 15 00:01:28 Day 15 hiking audio 00:05:53 Frees...

Goodbye southern passages, welcome to the central passages of the AZT! Mile Marker muses on how she made it a whole 200 miles over the last 14 days. Tune into this episode to hear about how small interactions with the people around us can become so fulfilling overtime. 00:00:00 Episode 14 00:02:18 Day 14 hiking audio clip 00:05:46 To remember or not to remember, that is the question 00:8:04 Saying...

After a spectacular night on Romero Pass, Mile Marker makes her way through Summerhaven to Oracle, Arizona! Join her as she wanders through the Wilderness of Rocks and meets new hikers on trail. Tune into this episode to hear about why you should always prepare for what is ahead. 00:00:00 Episode 13 00:02:37 Day 13 hiking audio clip 00:07:01 Run out of water? It is a big deal! 00:10:00 Fifth wheel...

Mile Marker is in Tuscon! Join her as she heads out from town and hits the trail from Molino Basin, through Hutch's Pool, and up to Romero Pass on Mount Lemmon. Tune into this episode to hear about some life lessons learned from a rock climbing podcast she listened to while on trail. 00:00:00 Episode 12 00:01:09 Day 12 hiking audio clip 00:07:29 Lo mein for lunch....what a thrill! 00:15:00 Strengt...

Welcome to the 11th day on the Arizona Scenic Trail. This episode elaborates on Mile Marker's seemingly ordinary day on trail and off trail. She gets a ride with to town with trail angels. She goes to the laundromat. She sits in a hot tub! Tune into this episode to hear about how a typical day can be seen through a lens of abundance and appreciation. 00:00:00 Episode 11 00:01:00 Walking through "d...

The winds shift when Mile Marker encounters a man atop Mica Mountain who seems up to no good. Tune in to this episode to hear about how she stays vigilant in listening to her instincts. The inclination to trust her instincts also surfaces in her daily life back in Austin. 00:00:00 Episode 10 00:01:51 Day 10 hiking audio clip 00:06:56 Bad vibes arise 00:09:00 Trust your instincts back at home too 0...

Mile Marker has a hiccup when she realizes she doesn't have as many meals as she planned to get her to Tuscon....Tune in as she discusses the importance of rolling with the punches and understanding that it is OK to ask for help. 00:00:00 Episode 9 00:01:13 Excuse my tardiness in the release of this episode 00:03:59 Day 9 hiking audio clip 00:8:19 Day 10 hiking audio clip preview 00:11:28 It is OK...

Mile Marker sets the stage by discussing her longing for blue bonnet flowers. Then we listen to an audio clip from the 8th day hiking on the Arizona Trail, recorded at the Colossal Cave Mountain Park.....Tune in to this episode to hear about why she wants to participate in activities when her whole heart is in it, not just because she feels like she "should" do something. 00:00:00 Episode 8 00:01:...

To help make this hiking feat feel more relatable, Mile Marker explains the helpfulness of a mobile map app called FarOut. Then we listen to an audio clip from the 7th day hiking on the Arizona Trail, which mentions a man's suspicious behavior at the trailhead bear box.....Tune in to this episode to hear about why she wants to approach situations believing most people have good intentions, even if...

This episode features two audio clips from Mile Marker's 19-mile day six hike. The first clip describes her mid-day pit stop seeking shelter at the Kentucky Camp homestead. The second clip remarks on her passing the 90 mile landmark. Tune in to this episode to hear about how she considers her hiking chops and why rainbows are worth the rain. 00:00:00 Episode 6 00:01:16 Day 6 hiking audio clip 1 00...

This episode elaborates on Mile Marker's first resupply stop in Patagonia. Patagonia provided her resupply food box, laundry, and fresh hot food!! Tune into this episode to hear about how she got off and back on trail and hear an audio clip from her 19-mile day five AZT journey. 00:00:00 Episode 5 00:01:24 Off trail and into town 00:07:46 Day 5 hiking audio clip 00:12:40 Strava hiking stats 00:18:...

This episode reflects on Mile Marker's 10-day silent meditation retreat in New Ulm, Texas. Her decision to listen to the birds, notice wildlife, and cherish a life away from traffic while at the meditation center coincided perfectly with her Arizona Trail day 4 sentiments. Tune into this episode to hear about her appreciation for the world, on and off the trail. 00:00:00 Episode 4 00:01:01 Trail m...

This episode elaborates on Mile Marker's newest upcoming adventure - a 10-day silent meditation retreat in central Texas. Her decision to sign up for the retreat, and accept the program when she was released from the waitlist, align with her mindset to do what is right when it is right. Tune into this episode to hear about her reluctance to accept trail magic in the form of a Reese's brownie and h...

This episode elaborates on Mile Marker's childhood and discusses a few quirks from her youth. These idiosyncrasies shaped who she is and helped her identify her favorite piece of hiking gear - the sun umbrella! Tune into this episode to hear about what defined her background and hear an audio clip from her 17-mile day two AZT journey. 00:00:00 Episode 2 00:02:58 The quest for no trash 00:06:23 Mee...

Mile Marker kicks off her first podcast episode! This podcast aims to discover what it means to live authentically. I work to uncover tools to help me be most present in my life. Each episode will discuss themes like how to listen to your body, understanding ways to be true to yourself, and learning what deep fulfillment looks like. The episodes will also relate to ideas inspired by my 2024 hike a...