EP 187: Learning about Yourself via a Solo Hike with Holly McKay

Have you ever travelled solo? Today I chat with award winning artist & solo hiker, Holly McKay, about her 8 day solo hike on the Appalachian trail through the White Mountains. She shares her amazing adventure on this gruelling trek. Holly is an interesting, creative and inspiring woman. This was such an interesting conversation. -- We chat about:  -- ✔️ why she chose to do this solo hike ✔️ what she learned about herself & life ✔️ why she likes to challenge herself ✔️ what it is like to do a hike like this ✔️ how hiking influences her art -- CONNECT with Holly McKay -- INSTAGRAM: @hollycrazypants, @hollycrazypants_art @crazypantsadventures -- ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️  EPISODE GUIDE ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️  3:00 Why did she do the solo hike? 6:20 Holly describes what the unforgiving terrain was like. 10:00 What does he put in her backpack to endure 8 days? 11:30 She describes the amazing hike system in the White Mountains. 15:45 What does she get from challenging herself in this way? 19:00 We chat about fitness/ training prep for such a challenge. 23:20 Is it easy to navigate the trails on the mountains. 26:40 You have real, authentic conversations with people on the trail. 27:25 Did she ever feel fear while hiking and navigating alone? 32:00 What did she learn about herself? 38:15 Advice Holly has for anyone interested in wanting to try a solo hike. 41:00 Holly shares about inspiring hikers she met on the trail. 43:10 How does hiking/being in the outdoors influence her work as an artist.  52:00 Holly has won award for her art and she shares about this special recognition.