The Training For Trekking Podcast

TFT366: Leanne's Training Journey To Hike Kilimanjaro

The Training For Trekking Podcast

Show Notes

In this episode, I interview Leanne from Backtrack Adventures, who is at the very beginning of a training journey to hike Kilimanjaro.

This will be a multi-part series as we follow along with her training, and today we introduce Leanne, chat about her inspiration for this upcoming trek and discuss some expected challenges she will be facing in the lead-up. == Follow along with Leanne's journey here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backtrackadventures Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BackTrackAdventures

Learn more about Leanne's Kilimanjaro trip here: https://www.backtrackadventures.com.au/journey/mount-kilimanjaro/

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