Backpacker Radio

#5 - Shailee Basnet on Summiting Everest, The AT vs. PCT, and Thru-Hiking Purism

Curious what it's like to go from someone who never hikes to summiting Mt. Everest? Enter Shailee Basnet. After growing up with " the secret dream to go out and play " in the face of a culture that discourages women from doing so, Basnet was presented with the opportunity to summit Everest. She took it, and has never looked back. Since conquering the…