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EPISODE · Jan 20, 2026 · 43 MIN

Backpacking the Appalachian Trail With Seven Kids: Laura Tolbert shares her experience S2E2

from Her Side of the Trail: A Hiking Podcast · host Trails That Rock

Laura Tolbert describes the good, the bad, and the ugly of hiking the Appalachian Trail with seven kids, ages 7 to 18 (and her husband, too!). She talks about the planning process (they started talking about doing the trail when she was pregnant with her youngest), how they managed to take the time off work and school, and all of the mishaps and fun things along the way. Learn more about Laura and get a full transcript of the interview at trailsthatrock.com/laura-tolbert

Laura Tolbert describes the good, the bad, and the ugly of hiking the Appalachian Trail with seven kids, ages 7 to 18 (and her husband, too!). She talks about the planning process (they started talking about doing the trail when she was pregnant with her youngest), how they managed to take the time off work and school, and all of the mishaps and fun things along the way. Learn more about Laura and get a full transcript of the interview at trailsthatrock.com/laura-tolbert

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