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Episode 93: Marinel de Jesus, Sara Frenning & Expanding Opportunities for Women Guides & Porters

On this episode: small successes, women porters, and the Himalaya. We’re talking with Marinel de Jesus and Sara Frenning about the Porter Voice Collective and their project for a women-led trek on the Great Himalaya Trail.

Marinel is a digital nomad, founder of Brown Gal Trekker, Equity Global Treks and The Porter Voice Collective, where Sara is a researcher. Both joined us from Nepal, which wis the longest distance we’ve recorded a show from to date.

In this Episode

  • KM 82: The Porter Voices of Peru’s Camino Inca – a documentary project of The Porter Voice Collective
  • Great Himalaya Trail – website
  • Fundraiser for the Great Himalaya Trail trek
  • Statistics on Nepal tourism – PDF

Connect with Marinel

  • Brown Girl Trekker – Marinel’s website
  • Equity Global Treks
  • The Porter Voice Collective
  • Facebook: @browngaltrekker
  • Instagram: @browngaltrekker
  • X (formerly Twitter): @bgtexplorations

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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.

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Written by:
Jeff Hester
Published on:
October 31, 2023

Categories: Podcast EpisodesTags: adventure, hiking, human rights, trekking

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