Connie Julien and Brad Slagle
Recorded
October 7, 2022
Archived
October 7, 2022
38:29 minutes
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Id:
ddc002585
Description
Co-volunteers Connie Julien (71) and Brad Slagle (61) discuss their time on working on the trail, and the role the North Country Trail (NCT) has played in their lives, the lives of others, and the healing that takes place in nature.Subject Log / Time Code
Connie Julien (CJ) talks about being young and falling in love with the outdoors, and how she later became involved in the North Country Trail Association (NCTA).
CJ reflects on how the trail community has impacted her life and the qualities she appreciates about them.
Brad Slagle (BS) reflects on how the trail community has impacted her life and the qualities she appreciates about them.
BS remembers bringing veterans to the trail and how it grew from there as he became more involved in the trail.
CJ tells the story of how she got the nickname "stick flicking chick."
CJ shares stories of the healing of being out in nature on the trail holds for her and for many others.
BS talks about the mental health of veterans and others who come to nature for their own healing.
CJ shares about the increased traffic on the trail since the start of COVID-19.
The pair discuss the yearly battle against snow and other elements.
CJ and BS reflect on how they have been changed by the trail and how it has helped them cope with tragedy
They both share their vision for the future of the trail and the importance of involving young people and decision makers in the NCTA.
BS talks about the challenges caused by the NCTA not being classified as a "unit" by the National Parks Service.
CJ shares her hope to spread the word about the trail, and BS shares his role as a "one man marketing team."
The pair share where they live and what parts of the trail they care for.
Participants
- Connie Julien
- Brad Slagle