Flying High: Sarah Krammen's Journey: Pilot, Air Race, & President of Tahoe Nordic Search & Rescue

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:41 The All-Female Air Race
09:13 Challenges and Camaraderie
14:34 Sarah's Adventurous Spirit
26:08 From Teaching to Becoming a Pilot
31:48 Hiking and Biking in the Outdoors
33:35 Combining Adventure with Life Events
36:27 Embracing Challenges and Trying New Sports
45:02 Breaking Barriers: Becoming the First Female President of Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue
47:06 Taking Flight: Flight Training and the Joys of Being a Pilot
58:07 Overcoming Fear and Pursuing Dreams

In this episode, Tess interviews Sarah Krammen, a flight instructor and pilot who recently participated in an all-female air race. They discuss Sarah's experience in the race, the challenges she faced, and her journey to becoming a pilot. Sarah shares stories of the race, including the camaraderie among the participants and the physical and mental demands of flying for four days straight. She also talks about her inspiration for pursuing a career in aviation and her previous adventures in wilderness therapy and long-distance hiking. In this conversation, Sarah Krammen shares her journey of outdoor exploration and adventure, to biking across Canada. She also discusses how injuries have led her to try new sports and challenges, and how she became the first female president of Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue. Sarah also talks about her passion for flying and her role as a flight instructor. Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of pursuing dreams, overcoming challenges, and finding inspiration in nature.

Takeaways
Sarah Krammen recently participated in an all-female air race and won second place.
The race covered 2,600 miles in nine states, with 11 stops along the way.
Sarah faced physical and mental challenges during the race, including intense heat, turbulence, and lack of sleep.
The race had a strong sense of camaraderie among the participants, with everyone supporting and helping each other.
Sarah's journey to becoming a pilot started with a flight in Alaska and was fueled by her passion for adventure and exploration. Outdoor adventures can inspire a love for nature and lead to new passions and pursuits.
Injuries can be catalysts for trying new sports and activities.
Challenges and setbacks can fuel determination and drive to prove others wrong.
Being kind and gentle to oneself is important when facing physical limitations or setbacks.
Search and rescue organizations play a crucial role in helping people in need and require dedicated volunteers and resources.
Flying offers a unique perspective and can be a fulfilling and rewarding career or hobby.
Having an inquisitive and questioning mindset can help uncover hidden dreams and potential.