Beyond the Trailhead: Long Distance Hiking in North America (JUMP 193 Part 1)

What if the accident that nearly ended you became the spark that set your life on fire? A snowboarding crash left Jada “Flo” bedridden—until she turned recovery into an 800-mile trek across Arizona that launched her into the world of long-distance trails. In this episode, we trace her journey from deserts to the Canadian Rockies and the lessons she’s learned about resilience, simplicity, and giving yourself permission to pivot. Part two (Ep. 194) continues with trail angels, hitchhiking, and the kindness of strangers. Resources: Follow Jada on Instagram: @whereisjadaa FarOut Guides Read Wild by Cheryl Strayed Please follow the show, leave a 5-star review if you love it, and share with your travel buddies Don’t miss Jackie’s behind-the-scenes communications - hop on our email list at TravelingJackie.com Massive thanks to Osprey.com and ObozFootwear.com for sponsoring and supporting our show! Produced by NOVA Take a leap with Jackie IRL - join us in Greece and Norway in 2025 at JUMPadventures.com Advertising Inquiries:

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Beyond the Trailhead: Long Distance Hiking in North America (JUMP 193 Part 1) is an episode from The Budget Minded Traveler: Travel | Adventure | Lifestyle by Traveling Jackie.

This episode is 47:18 long.

This episode was published on Sep 17, 2025.

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