The Outdoor Community, Access & Emotion | S2E5: Shaf Gordon

Shafeeqah Gordon is a local favorite in the Cape Town trail community. She’s the leader of the legendary shafflers at Tuesday Trails. A pocket rocket with a sense of humor to match. She can be found on the start line of some pretty tough races & you’re always guaranteed a smile if you see her. Stoked to welcome Shaf to the podcast & to get to know her better during this conversation.

// TOPICS COVERED

(0:00) Welcome!

(01:44) Shaf’s entry to trail running

(08:26) Tuesday Trails & leading a group

(19:40) What does the retail space teach us?

(26:10) Outdoor education awareness (31:00) Kapaan Tours & her Dads influence

(38:40) Are you an overpacker? (40:22) Growth in the trail space & female participation

(44:30) Emotional finish lines & UTD

(52:50) What’s next for Shaf

(54:18) Reading & inspiration

// RESOURCES MENTIONED

- KapAanTours Instagram: @kapaantours

- Shaf Gordon: @shafgordon

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