Hiker Trash: Inside the Minds of Thru-Hikers and Trail Folk

Hear about what Stefan aka Two Trails, a 2017 AT Thru-Hiker, has to say about thru-hiking in honor of a lost loved one, the importance of researching gear, and his experience as a flip-flopper!

Hear about what Lloyd Vogel, CEO of Garage Grown Gear, has to say about supporting small companies, following your passion, and the benefits that backcountry adventures can have on mental health!

Hear about what Michael aka Curly, a 2016 NOBO AT thru-hiker and current law student, has to say about relationship struggles while on trail, dealing with norovirus, and the evolution of his trail food!

Hear about what Nathan aka Puma, an adventure photographer and thru-hiker, has to say about long trail comparisons, views that bring you to tears, and hiking through thunder storms!

Hear about what Aaron aka Wankles, a 2016 NOBO Appalachian Trail Thru-hiker, has to say about photography, having mental breakdowns in your underwear, and sketchy wildlife encounters!

Hear about what Emilie aka Jetson, a 2016 NOBO Appalachian Trail Thru-hiker, has to say about trail magic croissants, serendipity, and hiking as a female!

Chuckles is a 2016 Northbound Appalachian Trail thru-Hiker. He has lots of stories to tell! Listen in to hear all about his trail motivations, bear encounters, and dumpster beers!