Transformative Outcomes of Women Thru-Hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail

Authors

  • Isis Howard California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo
  • Marni Goldenberg California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18666/JOREL-2020-V12-I2-9806

Keywords:

Pacific Crest Trail, Outcomes, Women, Qualitative

Abstract

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Author Biography

Marni Goldenberg, California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo

Professor, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo

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Published

2020-05-18

Issue

Section

AORE Research Symposium Abstracts