ACES Wild Perspectives Featuring Arielle Shipe: Hiking 180 Days with a Stranger

We live in a time where social media is demonized for the way it fuels disconnection, but what about the potential it has for fueling connection. In 2020, Arielle had everything ready to go to thru-hike the Pacific Crest Trail. She had the gear, the permit, the time off work and then… well COVID happened. After seeing her post about having to reschedule for a future year, a follower that she’d only ever exchanged a few words with reached out asking if she wanted to hike the 180-mile Tahoe Rim Trail with her instead… in 8 days. Join Arielle for a story about an epic adventure, the amazing opportunities that come out of the curveballs of life, and how a simple direct message could turn two strangers into best friends.