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Episode 13: Araceli aka Full Circle | Thru-Hiking & Chasing the Triple Crown of Hiking

June 22, 2025 • Kim Palmer-Nicks & Austin Bell • Season 1 • Episode 13

What does it take to dedicate your life to the trail? In this episode of the Halfway Feral Podcast, we’re joined by Araceli, a long-distance hiker working toward the Triple Crown of Hiking—completing the Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, and Appalachian Trail.

Araceli shares what it’s like to spend years on trail, how she fuels her adventures, and the mindset it takes to keep chasing big dreams mile after mile. From trail lessons to the daily realities of thru-hiking, this conversation is all about grit, joy, and living fully in the wild.

If you’ve ever dreamed of long trails, backpacking across states, or embracing a lifestyle built around adventure, this episode will inspire you to lace up and chase your own trail goals.

🥾 Inside This Episode:

Araceli’s journey toward the Triple Crown of Hiking
Lessons learned from thousands of miles on trail
How she fuels her body and spirit for the long haul
Why the trail is more than miles—it’s a way of life

Follow Araceli on Instagram 👉🏼 @1800araceli

Got an outdoor adventure story to share? We'd love to hear it! Email us at halfwayferal@gmail.com to be a guest on the show.