Bethany Hughes (Fidgit) and Lauren Reed (Neon) are in the midst of a daunting project: hiking (and occasionally paddling and cycling) from the southern tip of Argentina to the Northern tip of Alaska. The 20,000 mile journey is expected to take 5 or 6 years, and in this interview, they join from Medellín, Colombia, about 2.5 years in. Fidgit and Neon talk about their motivation, strategies to get along with adventure partners, and Her Odyssey: a mission to connect stories of the land and its inhabitants.
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Gear Recommendations
Hyperlite Mountain Gear
Hike, climb, packraft, and bike more efficiently, with less fatigue and pain, using gear that is so light and simple it becomes an afterthought. Hyperlite’s award-winning made in the USA backpacks are all built with virtually waterproof Dyneema® Composite Fabrics and rigorously tested by some of the most acclaimed explorers in the world, like Fidgit and Neon.
Farm to Feet
Farm to Feet is committed to the single, simple goal of creating the world’s best wool socks by exclusively using an all-American recipe: US materials, US manufacturing, and US workers. With its supply chain completely within the U.S., Farm to Feet is able to ensure the highest quality materials and end products, while having as little impact on the environment as possible.
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