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Capital to Canada Quest Series | Episode 2: Meet Audrey “Glowstick” Payne – Thru-Hiker, Storyteller, and Quest Ambassador
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Capital to Canada Quest Series | Episode 2: Meet Audrey “Glowstick” Payne – Thru-Hiker, Storyteller, and Quest Ambassador
In this second episode of our Capital to Canada Quest podcast series, we meet one of the incredible hikers selected to take on the 1,600-mile challenge from Carson City, Nevada to the Canadian border along the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) — Audrey “Glowstick” Payne.
Audrey is already on trail as of this release, but in this special pre-hike conversation (recorded just before she hit the PCT), she shares her passion for long-distance hiking, what drew her to the Quest, and why she proudly represents Carson City on this epic journey.
An experienced thru-hiker with a successful Appalachian Trail (AT) hike under her belt, Audrey brings a mix of joyful energy, wisdom from the trail, and genuine excitement about connecting communities through adventure. From favorite trail meals and her “Glowstick” trail name origin to her thoughts on starting a new hike with a purpose, this episode is packed with insight, inspiration, and that unmistakable trail magic.
🎧 Listen to the Full Capital to Canada Series:
🔹 Episode 1 – Visit Carson City’s Lydia Beck: Learn how this trailhead city is launching a movement.
🔹 Episode 2 (Today) – Audrey “Glowstick” Payne on trail life, legacy, and embracing the Quest.
🔹 Episode 3 (Coming Friday) – Julianne, a fellow Quest hiker, shares her bold vision for walking north.
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📍 What We Talk About in This Episode:
✅ Audrey’s long-distance hiking resume: AT and now PCT
✅ What it means to be part of the Capital to Canada Quest
✅ Trail name stories and pre-hike emotions
✅ Her hopes for this hike and how Carson City became her launchpad
✅ Reflections on hiking solo, community, and personal growth
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