Trail Tales WA
Trail Tales WA
Podcast Description
Trail Tales WA is a podcast dedicated to fostering inclusivity and accessibility in the great outdoors. Based in Western Australia, we share stories from the trails—highlighting the experiences, challenges, and triumphs of people of all abilities. Through conversations with adventurers, advocates, and industry leaders, we break down barriers and celebrate the diverse ways people connect with nature. Trail Tales will inspire, educate, and empower you to hit the trails with confidence.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes such as personal journeys in nature, advocacy for accessibility, and community building, with episodes like 'No Limits: Anne-Marie's Journey Beyond Labels' highlighting the transformative power of accessible hiking and the importance of representation in outdoor spaces.
Trail Tales WA is a podcast dedicated to fostering inclusivity and accessibility in the great outdoors. Based in Western Australia, we share stories from the trails—highlighting the experiences, challenges, and triumphs of people of all abilities. Through conversations with adventurers, advocates, and industry leaders, we break down barriers and celebrate the diverse ways people connect with nature. Trail Tales will inspire, educate, and empower you to hit the trails with confidence.
In this powerful episode of Trail Tales WA, we sit down with Fran — a legally blind hiker with an incredible story of courage, resilience, and connection to nature. Together, we open up an important conversation around hidden disabilities and what it means to navigate the world, and the trails, in ways many of us might never consider.
Fran shares how hiking became both a challenge and a gift — a place where obstacles are real but so too are the rewards of determination, independence, and the support of community. She reflects on the ways nature provides freedom, grounding, and a sense of equality that can sometimes be missing in everyday life.
This episode is about shifting perspectives, uncovering the strength in vulnerability, and recognising the invisible barriers people face — while celebrating the boundless spirit that pushes through them.
Make sure you're following Trail Tales WA on Instagram for the latest updates on episodes – instagram.com/trailtaleswa/
To find out more about Trail Tales WA podcast, visit offthebeatentrackwa.com.au/trail-tales-podcast
To look into OTBT's Hike Ability, check out – offthebeatentrackwa.com.au/hike-ability-ndis/
To check out OTBT's range of hikes, go to – offthebeatentrackwa.com.au
Find yourself a trail to hike in WA – TrailsWA.com.au
Hosted by Tracy Jones.
Produced by Cindy Jones.
Music by Andrii Poradovskyi from Pixabay.
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