Halfway Feral | Bridgett Watkins: Iditarod Finisher, Alaskan Musher & Author of Marker to Marker

If you’ve ever chased a wild dream—or wondered if you had the grit to—this episode will speak to your soul.

Bridgett Watkins is a proud Alaskan, Iditarod finisher, mom, nurse, and now the author of Marker to Marker, a memoir that captures the heart-pounding, soul-shaping experience of racing 1,000 miles across the Alaskan wilderness. In this conversation, she opens up about what it took to prepare for the Iditarod as a woman, the hardest moments on the trail, and the mindset that got her to the finish line—marker to marker, one mile at a time.

Now stepping into a new season of life, Bridgett shares how she’s embracing her next chapter with grit, grace, family, and faith. It’s a story of endurance, identity, and the untamed spirit of outdoorswomen everywhere.

This episode is for you if you love:

• Backcountry adventure & survival stories
• Alaska, dog mushing, or the Iditarod
• Stories of women pushing limits in the outdoors
• Conversations about faith, resilience, and motherhood
• Powerful transitions and redefining what’s next

🔥 Hit play and get inspired to run your own race—with courage, conviction, and a wild heart.

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Nutrition: 1st Phorm

Digi-Scope: Ollin Co

Preparedness: Uncharted Supply Co