Conquering Resolutions: Setting Outdoor Goals and Challenges for the New Year with Alejandra Villanueva, Girls Who Hike Virginia (Ep 67, Part 1)

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It’s that time of year when we set intentions for the future. Will your resolutions be outdoorsy?
Alejandra Villanueva of the hiking community, Girls Who Hike Virginia, shares the story of her ambitious pursuit to hike Old Rag Mountain 36 times before the end of 2024.
Her remarkable journey beautifully intertwined her love of hiking with the transformative power of nature.
Alejandra’s adventures on Old Rag are a testament of resilience and profound self-discovery.
She offers insights into staying motivated amid unexpected challenges and harnessing the power of a hiking community in keeping her accountable.
As we look ahead to the new year, we discuss how to set meaningful outdoor goals for a year of adventure. Let’s Go!
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1. Conquering Resolutions: Setting Outdoor Goals and Challenges for the New Year with Alejandra Villanueva, Girls Who Hike Virginia (Ep 67, Part 1) (00:00:00)

2. Episode Introduction (00:00:01)

3. Alejandra shares her excitement about the variety of hiking opportunities in Virginia, mentioning how she always finds new trails to explore. (00:02:07)

4. Impetous for setting a goal to hike Old Rag 36 times in a year (00:06:07)

5. Mixing up the hike to avoid repetition (00:13:59)

6. Visit Grayson County, Virginia (00:17:19)

7. Pleasure stacking hikes (00:19:20)

8. Grounding - having your feet touch the bare earth (00:24:30)

9. Challenges of meeting the goal (00:27:10)

10. Utilizing a hiking community to stay accountable (00:31:14)

11. Mental versus physical challenges (00:33:16)

12. Join us next week for part 2! (00:34:20)