BETHANY ‘Fidgit’ HUGHES BIO

THE JOURNEY

A 7-year Slow Travel Expedition, learning and connecting stories across the Americas.

The Her Odyssey Expedition contributes to cultivating audacious dreams, consults on the ethical use of multi-sport adventure routes, and advocates for education and wilderness connection. These are collections of the Explorers’ accounts from some notable sections.

Greater Patagonia Trail

“The Greater Patagonian Trail (GPT) is a long-distance route network in the southern Andes that spans from the outskirts of Santiago all the way to southern Patagonia.  .  .  The main route currently spans approximately 3’000 km and the entire route network including all options contains more than 15’000 km of tracks.” – Jan, GPT Wikiexplora

Qhapaq Ñan

The Qhapaq Ñan was the Incan road system network of 30,000-40,000 km, spanning the length of the empire from Aconcagua to Colombia. Its remains are recognized as UNESCO heritage sites across Argentina, Chile, Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador. The route ranges from preserved sites such as Cusco and Machu Picchu, Inga Pirca, El Shincal, and many more.

Caribbean Kayaking

In order to navigate around the Darien Gap and in keeping with the traditional methods of travel in the region, for this section Fidgit was joined variously by Neon, Richard, and Ilene opted to kayak. Paddling Trak Kayaks from Lake Nicaragua along Rio San Juan then following the Caribbean Coast to Turbo, Colombia.

Continental Divide Trail

“The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail .  .  .  spans 3,100 miles between Mexico and Canada, traverses five states and connects countless communities along its spine. Over the past 30 years it has gradually assumed a marked physical shape; and preserves and celebrates an opportunity for adventure and history with one of the most significant features on our planet.” – CDTC Website

Bikepacking

Neon pedaled the Wild West Route across the USA. The team rejoined at San Diego and were joined by Brian to ride the Baja Divide and then on to the mainland crossing Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and back to Nicaragua to connect the North and South American traverses, interrupted by COVID.

Canoeing the Arctic Drainage

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