Honoring Piper's Spirit: Healing Through Fly Fishing with Paige Reed
Download MP3In this moving episode, Paige Reed shares the inspiring story behind Piper's Peak, a nonprofit organization that introduces women and girls to fly fishing. Named after Paige's late sister, Piper, the organization carries on her adventurous legacy while providing natural healing experiences. Paige opens up about grief, family bonds, and the therapeutic power of fly fishing, offering insights on how outdoor activities can help process trauma and build community.
Show Notes:
- Introduction to Paige Reed and the story of Piper's Peak
- How Piper's tragic accident in 2019 led to the creation of the organization
- Details on Piper's Peak programs and annual fly fishing events
- The challenges and growth of the organization during the COVID-19 pandemic
- How fly fishing can be a meditative and healing experience
- Paige's personal journey learning to fly fish and running a nonprofit
- The importance of talking openly about grief and loss
- How Piper's Peak is impacting families and younger generations
- Ways to support or get involved with Piper's Peak
- Contact information: Website - piperspeak.org, Instagram - @piperspeaksunvalley, Email - page@piperspeak.org
Creators and Guests
Guest
Paige Reed
Paige Reed is the co-founder and driving force behind Piper's Peak, a nonprofit organization dedicated to introducing women and girls to fly fishing. Born and raised in Idaho, Paige later pursued a career on the East Coast, graduating from the United States Merchant Marine Academy and working in national security in Washington D.C. Following the tragic loss of her younger sister Piper in 2019, Paige helped establish Piper's Peak to honor her sister's adventurous spirit and love for the outdoors. Despite being based near D.C., Paige remains deeply connected to her Idaho roots through the organization's work. She balances her professional career with leading Piper's Peak, learning to fly fish herself, and sharing her passion for the sport with others as a way of healing and building community.
