Episode 82: Sage Clegg on Thru-Hiking, Wildlife Biology, and Building an Adventurous Life

On this episode: tortoise helicopters, misplaced vs lost, and names that sound like trail names, but aren’t. We’re talking with adventurer, triple-crown thru-hiker, and wildlife biologist Sage Clegg.

We talk with Sage about her “name-name”, her path to thru-hiking — which also led to her working with desert tortoises — and building a life that allows her to prioritize outdoor adventure.

In this Episode

• Grand Enchantment Trail in New Mexico/Arizona
• Outward Bound
• Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) – Sage hiked southbound (SOBO)
• Yogi’s PCT Guide
• Continental Divide Trail (CDT)
• Appalachian Trail (AT)
• The Triple Crown

Learn More About Desert Tortoises

• Desert Tortoise Council
• Ironwood Consulting sometimes hiring for studies

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• Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker web: SoCalHiker.net

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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.