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Alison Young
Nov 4, 2022 : Alison Young

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Alison Young
Nov 4th : Alison Young
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Alison Young's Bio

A former professional flutist and American Public Media radio host, Alison Young is the “solo female middle aged titanium-reinforced long distance backpacker” Blissful Hiker. She’s hiked on six continents and in one year, walked New Zealand’s “long pathway” Te Araroa and the Pacific Crest Trail. She tells her story through sound on the Blissful Hiker podcast and inspires audiences as a professional speaker.

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