Podcasts about Great Divide Trail

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio, presented by The Trek and brought to you by Topo Athletic, we are joined by Vince and Georgie Strawbridge, one-third of the six-person thru-hiking family. We last caught up with the Strawbridges in early 2020, when they were freshly off their hike of the PCT. Since, they've conquered both the CDT and the AT, completing the Triple Crown as a full family.  We dive into the high and lowlights of these treks from the perspectives of Vince (dad) and Georgie (the youngest in the family). They share insights on navigating the CDT during COVID, overcoming multiple bouts of hypothermia, how one Strawbridge daughter managed to hike the CDT despite being severely anemic, why the AT ranked as their least favorite of the Triple Crown trails, hiking the AT as a group of seven (adding another kiddo for this one), some especially serendipitous instances of trail magic, and Vince's unconventional—and hilarious—efforts to convince his wife, Monica, to take on another thru-hike, including a group therapy session with their friends.  We wrap the show with new of a job opening at Backpacker Radio, we ponder how far from a star you should be before it's safe to stare, a FMK of places to get wet, a breakdown of how much more expensive it is to hike the AT these days, and the Triple Crown of human names that sound like they could double as state names. Topo Athletic: Use code “TREKWINTER15” at topoathletic.com. Gossamer Gear: Use code “BACKPACKER20” for 20% off packs at gossamergear.com.  [divider] Interview with Vince & Georgie Strawbridge Strawbridge Instagram Strawbridge Youtube Pretty Good at Walking by Vince Strawbridge Time stamps & Questions 00:05:34 - Reminders: Apply to join the BPR team or vlog for the Trek, get tickets to our live show in Austin on April 17, and support us on Patreon! 00:11:20 - Introducing Vince & Georgie Strawbridge 00:12:12 - How did Georgie break her leg? 00:13:18 - How old are all the kids now? 00:15:00 - How has your interest in hiking changed since you were last on the podcast? 00:16:06 - How do you feel about hiking as a kid? 00:18:49 - How did you find time to write the book? 00:25:25 - What did you learn through writing the book? 00:28:20 - Did Zach & Chaunce find parallels between hiking and writing? 00:32:20 - Now that you're older, have you noticed hiking feeling different? 00:33:50 - How did you decide on the CDT next? 00:39:27 - How should Zach get his kids to like hiking? 00:43:40 - What was the result of the group referee sessions? 00:45:45 - What are some highlights of the first part of the trail? 00:48:35 - How did you manage the logistics after the first 400 miles? 00:51:00 - What was your dog encounter? 00:52:50 - How did you manage schooling on trail? 00:54:53 - What were some cool stories that overlapped with the trail? 00:59:40 - How does your homeschooling curriculum interact with applying to college? 01:03:10 - What do you want to do when you grow up? 01:04:10 - Tell us about the time you took too much Benadryl 01:07:35 - What was the tent breakup on the CDT? 01:09:22 - What was your level of enjoyment on the CDT? 01:10:30 - Did you notice your own growth between the trails? 01:11:27 - What's the dynamic between you and your siblings? 01:14:20 - Tell us about the September storm 01:20:20 - Do you ever have meetings without Vince? 01:24:00 - Discussion about finding out June was anemic 01:26:50 - Were you hesitant to have June join you on the AT? 01:27:52 - How did you decide to go northbound on the AT? 01:29:17 - What was it like going from the CDT during covid to the AT northbound? 01:34:00 - How did you weigh the pros and cons of hiking as a large group? 01:38:20 - Did you get any negative comments online? 01:43:26 - Did it feel like you were in easy mode on the AT? 01:47:30 - Story about running out of food 01:49:50 - What was it like getting your first real trail magic experience? 01:54:40 - Did someone get trench foot on this hike? 01:55:30 - What was it like to reach the sign on Katahdin? 01:57:45 - How has the Triple Crown experience changed your kids? 02:01:30 - Would you want to be homeschooled again? 02:04:45 - Give us the highlights of the Great Divide Trail 02:08:15 - Who handles cold water better? 02:09:13 - What was it like navigating the fire season? 02:13:18 - Is the hitching culture different in Canada? 02:14:10 - Tell us about your plans for 2025? 02:16:39 - Peak Performance Question: What's your top performance enhancing hack? Segments Trek Propaganda Is It Getting More Expensive To Thru-Hike the Appalachian Trail? by Kelly Floro Thru-Hiking With Eczema (and How My Body Surprised Me Along the Way) by Amanda Campbell QOTD: How far from a star must you be to be safe to stare? Triple Crown of (human) names that sound like they could be names of states Fuck Marry Kill: Places to get wet Mail Bag 5 Star Review [divider] Check out our sound guy @my_boy_pauly/ and his coffee. Leave us a voicemail! Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)!  Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Play. Support us on Patreon to get bonus content. Advertise on Backpacker Radio Follow The Trek, Chaunce, Badger, and Trail Correspondents on Instagram. Follow Backpacker Radio, The Trek and Chaunce on YouTube. Follow Backpacker Radio on Tik Tok.  Our theme song is Walking Slow by Animal Years. A super big thank you to our Chuck Norris Award winner(s) from Patreon: Alex and Misty with NavigatorsCrafting, Alex Kindle, Andrew, Austen McDaniel, Brad & Blair Thirteen Adventures, Brent Stenberg, Bryan Alsop, Christopher Marshburn, Coach from Marion Outdoors, Derek Koch, Eric Casper, Erik Hofmann, Gillian Daniels, Greg Knight, Greg Martin, Greg McDaniel, Griffin Haywood, Hailey Buckingham, Liz Seger, Mud Tom, Patrick Cianciolo, Rebecca Brave, Sawyer Products, SPAM, Timothy Hahn, Tracy ‘Trigger' Fawns A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: Bells, Bonnie Ackerman, Brett A, Chris Pyle, David, Dcnerdlet, Emily Galusha, Jack Greene, Jeanie, Jeanne Latshaw, Katharine Rudzitis, Luke Netjes, Merle Watkins, Peter, Ruth S, and Spencer Hinson.

Bronwyn comes back on Hike to share her 2023 and 2024 solo hikes on the Great Divide Trail. While injuries and wildfires affected her thru-hike attempts, Bronwyn discusses the rehabilitation and meaning she found on trail. Her positivity in the face of adverse moments and challenges faced both on trail and in life is inspiring. She shares some of her recent works published and projects she is currently working on. Follow Bronwyn/Poetic Hiker: @poetichikerListen to our prior episodes:Backpacking Jasper National Park's Tonquin Valley Trail with Bronwyn PreeceBackpacking Mount Robson's Berg Lake Trail with Bronwyn Preece Check out some of her published works we discuss: Knee Deep in High Water: Riding the Muskwa-Kechika, Expedition Poems Blood Sweat Tears Support the showConnect with Hike:Instagram: @thehikepodcast @shenandoahexplorerFacebook: @thehikepodcastEmail: hikepodcast@gmail.com

We catch up with Lucja after her latest adventure, and wow was it a big one!  The Divide 200 is Canada's only 200-mile ultra marathon. It takes place in the Castle/Crowsnest/Flathead region of the southern Rockies and highlights portions of The Great Divide Trail. Lucja takes us through the race, including a near death experience and, you guessed it, a bear encounter.  Lucja is one of a kind! IG - @runningdutchie

Buck Nelson is a retired Alaskan Smoke Jumper and outdoor adventurer. Check out a list of his trips here.We talk Living off the land in Alaska and on the "Cast Away" Island in Fiji, kayaking the Mackenzie River, Yukon River, Brooks Range Alaska, Grizzly Bear encounters, Wolf and Wolverine sightings, Great Divide Trail, Superior Hiking Trail, and more. Brought to you by:SREgear.comSRE Outdoors is a Family Owned & Operated Outdoor Gear Shop in Black River Falls, Wisconsin. Great gear, great prices, unbeatable customer service. Use code WILL at checkout for 10% off your first order.Soda Peak Outfitters - Experience true Wyoming Wilderness With Soda Peak Outfitters. DIY and Guided Pack trips, fishing trips and more. Nestled in the Greater Yellowstone Area, Soda Peak calls the stunning Bridger Teton National Forest and the Teton Wilderness Home. Use code BR2024 for 5% off any trip, or email charles@sodapeakoutfitters.com for details or to help you plan your wilderness adventure.Fishell Paddles - Makers of Fine, Handcrafted Wooden Canoe PaddlesTry a Fishell paddle and FEEL the difference. Each paddle is handmade by Greg Fishell at his shop in Flagstaff, Arizona. Will uses a Ray Special model, and outfits all of his trips with Fishell Paddles as well. Use code WILL at checkout for a free paddle hanger w/ purchase of new paddle!Interested in advertising or partnering with Buffalo Roamer Outdoors? Contact Will here: buffaloroamer.com/contact

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by thru-hiker, gear maker, YouTuber, musician, and dare I say philosopher, John Z. John Z has hiked it all, including the triple crown trails, the Arizona Trail, Colorado Trail- in 10 days, setting the unsupported FKT on the way, which was a side trip during his PCT thru-hike- the Great Divide Trail, Pacific Northwest Trail, the Death Valley Loop, amongst others. He gives us an overview of these trips, the inspiration behind starting Pa'Lante Packs and now Meadow Physics Gear, why he doesn't hike with a water filter or satellite communicator, his tendency toward being a "water princess," the time he barked at a cow and the cow fought back, his run-ins with an angry black bear and a mountain lion, and much more. We wrap the show by unveiling our adult film star names, the triple crown of campaign promises 2.0, and Chuance leaves us a mailbag. Gossamer Gear: Use code “SNUGGLEBUG” for 20% off shelters at gossamergear.com.  PATH Projects: Use code “THETREK10”  for 10% off at pathprojects.com/thetrek. Katabatic Gear: Use code “BPR15” for 15% off at katabaticgear.com. [divider] Interview with John Z Meadow Physics John's Youtube John's Instagram Time stamps & Questions 00:02:40 - Reminders: Join us for a live show in Denver on December 7! Support us on Patreon for exclusive bonus content! 00:05:18 - Introducing John Z 00:06:22 - What's your background in the outdoors? 00:08:15 - If you had to pick only bikepacking or backpacking forever, which would it be? 00:09:50 - What led you to long distance backpacking? 00:11:29 - Did you start off ultralight? 00:14:15 - How did you transition from bikepacking? 00:16:04 - What was your biggest gear mistake early on? 00:18:20 - Tell us about making gear 00:21:54 - What were the vibes like in the desert on the PCT? 00:23:35 - How do you get trail beta? 00:25:07 - In what area do you think there's the most room for improvement in gear? 00:27:03 - Tell us about the shelter you designed 00:30:00 - Tell us about your recent engagement 00:34:45 - How do you juggle a relationship with hiking? 00:36:35 - What's the longest food carry you've done? 00:38:40 - Aside from light gear, what goes into long mileage days? 00:40:20 - What kind of food do you pack? 00:44:15 - Discussion about the Colorado Trail FKT 00:47:10 - What other FKTs have you attempted? 00:49:48 - Tell us the cow story 00:52:55 - Tell us the bear story 00:54:00 - Tell us the mountain lion story 00:56:40 - Tell us about your Alaska trip 00:58:50 - Why don't you like to use a water filter? 01:00:30 - Discussion about tea 01:02:10 - What's something you've gone on a deep dive on recently? 01:04:20 - What podcasts do you listen to while hiking? 01:06:04 - What don't you like about the AT? 01:08:20 - What's in your pack for a thru-hike? 01:11:35 - What do you do for bug protection? 01:14:00 - How do you pack your pack? 01:17:09 - Do you ever use a pack with a frame system? 01:17:55 - Tell us about the Death Valley Loop 01:20:20 - Are you more drawn to trails or routes? 01:21:20 - Do you think about your legacy? 01:22:17 - Is there any competition in route making? 01:23:00 - Tell us about the Great Divide Trail 01:25:00 - What trails do you keep repeating? 01:27:00 - Are you still making Youtube videos? 01:30:24 - What prompted you to take your channel down? 01:31:36 - What fabrics are you excited about right now? 01:33:55 - What's next for you? Segments Trek Propaganda 2024 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers: Submit Your Completion Photos 272 Miles in Less Than 4 Days: William Peterson Sets New Long Trail FKT by Kimberly Fetherston QOTD:  If you were an adult film star, what would your stage name be? Triple Crown of campaign promises 2.0 Mail Bag 5 Star Review [divider] Check out our sound guy @my_boy_pauly/. Leave us a voicemail! Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)!  Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Play. Support us on Patreon to get bonus content. Advertise on Backpacker Radio Follow The Trek, Chaunce, Badger, and Trail Correspondents on Instagram. Follow Backpacker Radio, The Trek and Chaunce on YouTube. Follow Backpacker Radio on Tik Tok.  Our theme song is Walking Slow by Animal Years. A super big thank you to our Chuck Norris Award winner(s) from Patreon: Alex and Misty with NavigatorsCrafting, Andrew, Austen McDaniel, Ben Love, Brad & Blair Thirteen Adventures, Brent Stenberg, Bryan Alsop, Christopher Marshburn, Coach from Marion Outdoors, Dayne, Derek Koch, Eric Casper, Erik Hofmann, Gillian Daniels, Greg Knight, Greg McDaniel may he bring honor to his name, Griffin Haywood, Hailey Buckingham, Liz Seger, Patrick Cianciolo, Rebecca Brave, Sawyer Products, SPAM, Timothy Hahn, Tracy ‘Trigger' Fawns A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: Bonnie Ackerman, David, Dcnerdlet, Emily Galusha, Jeanie, Jeanne Latshaw, Joann Menzer, Katharine Rudzitis, Lauren Cain, Luke Netjes, Merle Watkins, Peter, and Ruth S.

In this conversation, I interviewed Brandon Wise, who also completed the Calendar Year Triple Crown. We discuss his experience with the Yellow Deli "commune", his motivation for attempting the Calendar Year Triple Crown, and the challenges he faced along the way. We also talk about the social aspect of thru-hiking and the importance of camaraderie on the trail. Support Brandon Weis' book "This is Gonna Hurt" about the Calendar Year Triple Crown: https://amzn.to/3XQzzRT And Follow Brandon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naturalhorsepower/?hl=en Overall, the conversation highlights the physical and mental challenges of long-distance hiking and the transformative power of the outdoors. Takeaways The Calendar Year Triple Crown is a challenging feat that requires careful planning and determination. Thru-hiking can be a solitary experience, but the social aspect and camaraderie with other hikers can greatly enhance the journey. Challenges and obstacles are inevitable on a thru-hike, but overcoming them can lead to personal growth and a sense of accomplishment. The Yellow Deli cult experience highlighted the importance of being open-minded and adaptable while on the trail. Writing a book about the thru-hiking experience can be just as challenging as the hike itself. Thru-hiking the Calendar Year Triple Crown involves hiking the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and Continental Divide Trail in a single calendar year. Challenging weather conditions, such as blizzards and freezing temperatures, can be encountered during long-distance hikes. Camaraderie among hikers is a significant aspect of the thru-hiking experience, with shared struggles and bonding over shared experiences. The decision to pursue long-distance hiking instead of other life paths, such as attending law school, can be influenced by the desire for adventure, personal growth, and financial considerations. Future plans for hikers may include pursuing ultra running and international hiking, such as the Great Divide Trail in Canada or the Four Corners loop in the United States. Long-distance hiking offers a unique opportunity for personal growth, self-discovery, and a deep connection with nature. Sound Bites "You could say the Count of Your Triple Crown saved you a bunch of money." "Yeah, that was one of the weirder nights of my entire life." "I mean, we all had a lot of time and not a lot to do. I just put mine to some good use, I guess." "Humans were strange creatures because, you know, one of my favorite memories of the whole year is something that was pretty awful in the moment and like super miserable but I look back on it now and I can't help but smile every time." "Yeah, the hardest part's starting. You can always quit. It's not a big deal." "Yeah, gotta get my first one. Come on. Spent all my money on thru-hiking. It's the real trick. But it's worth it to spend on the experiences for sure." Chapters 00:00 The Challenges and Triumphs of the Calendar Year Triple Crown 06:42 Navigating the Yellow Deli Cult Experience 13:03 The Dual Challenges of Thru-Hiking and Writing a Book 23:57 Overcoming Obstacles on the Thru-Hiking Journey 26:45 Surviving Freezing Conditions: Tips and Tricks 27:36 The Calendar Year Triple Crown: Challenges and Recommendations 29:01 Thru-Hiking vs. Breaking Up the Trails: Pros and Cons 30:00 Physical Challenges and Long-Term Effects of Thru-Hiking 30:29 Embarking on Additional Backpacking Adventures 32:23 Favorite Trails and Recommendations for Hikers 33:21 Underrated Trails and the Beauty of the Arizona Trail 34:18 Life After Thru-Hiking: Career Choices and Future Plans 38:41 Finding Joy in Challenging Moments: The Magic of Thru-Hiking 41:32 The Power of Shared Struggles and Bonding on the Trail 42:02 Developing Deep Connections and Friendships on the Trail 43:30 The Journey of Writing a Book and Preserving Memories 46:35 Embracing New Adventures and Overcoming Fear of Failure 47:35 The Importance of Starting and Trying New Things 49:32 Exploring Local Trails and Future Hiking Plans Keywords Calendar Year Triple Crown, thru-hiking, Yellow Deli cult, challenges, social aspect, camaraderie, hiking, Calendar Year Triple Crown, thru-hiking, Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, weather conditions, wildlife, camaraderie, challenges, decision-making, law school, ultra running, international hiking, outdoors

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are once again joined by Bethany “Fidgit” Hughes. Fidget has hiked, paddled, and cycled more than 22,000 miles across 25 countries as one half of the Her Odyssey Expedition, a human-powered endeavor to connect the Americas following the longest chain of mountains in the world while telling the story of the land and its inhabitants, a journey she completed in August 2022.  Bethany was last on the podcast more than 5 years ago, when she had completed the South American leg of this wild expedition, she catches us up with her and her partner's journey through Central and North America. We go deep on how she navigates the more unsafe sections of this journey, especially through Central America and Mexico and navigating the cartel, dodging crocodiles, canoeing the 3,000+ mile Arctic Drainage to reach the Arctic Ocean, and much, much more. This one is full of engaging stories, you will not be disappointed. We wrap the show with news of the first woman to complete the Barkley Marathons, a deadly mountain lion attack in California, and the triple crown of breakfasts. Gossamer Gear: Use code “SNUGGLEBUG” for 20% off shelters at gossamergear.com.  Jenna Davis: Email jenna@firstsummitrealty.com or call 303-946-9476 to get a free consultation. Appalachian Gear Company: Use code “BPRADIO20” for 20% off at appalachiangearcompany.com. Shady Rays: Use code “TREK20” for $20 off polarized sunglasses at shadyrays.com. Outdoor Vitals: Get 17% off the Ventus plus a free backpacking pillow at outdoorvitals.com/thetrek. [divider] Interview with Bethany “Fidgit” Hughes Her Odyssey Website Her Odyssey Instagram Her Odyssey Youtube Backpacker Radio Episode 25: Bethany “Fidgit” Hughes on Trekking the Length of the Americas Time stamps & Questions 00:04:08 - Reminders: We will be at Trail Days! And…subscribe to us on Youtube! 00:05:07 - (Re)introducing Bethany 00:06:23 - Tell us about your recent 10 day silent retreat 00:16:25 - Did you have moments where you wanted to speak? 00:18:30 - Give us the summary of what part of the odyssey you'd completed the last time you were on the podcast 00:23:00 - What was the timeline of going across Central America? 00:25:58 - How would you describe your appreciation for bikepacking? 00:28:24 - Do you find that elitism is more prevalent in bikepacking than thru-hiking? 00:33:10 - If someone wanted to do a similar route, what advice would you offer? 00:37:26 - How many scenarios felt unsafe during the Central American portion? 00:42:08 - Did you find the State Department's advisories helpful? 00:43:28 - Are there extra safety precautions for solo female travelers? 00:47:38 - What other safety methods do you recommend? 00:50:45 - What were some of the highlights of the Central American portion of your route? 00:53:33 - Is there a crocodile protocol? 00:57:50 - Where did you go after kayaking in Panama? 01:00:25 - How safe did you feel in Mexico? 01:05:50 - How did you learn these trends and strategies? 01:08:23 - Is it easy to spot a gangster? 01:10:44 - Tell us about jumping over to the Baja California Peninsula 01:13:20 - Did you have any weird encounters along the US-Mexico border? 01:20:00 - Discussion about the evolution of trail magic and entitlement 01:22:36 - How do you recommend people participate in a gift-giving culture? 01:28:07 - Tell us any standout stories from hiking the CDT 01:33:20 - Do you think Her Odyssey has made you more adaptable as a thru-hiker? 01:40:22 - Tell us about the Great Divide Trail 01:46:25 - What are Treaty Days? 01:48:38 - Discussion about climate change along the route 01:51:05 - Discussion about the paddling trip to the Arctic Ocean 01:59:00 - How did you develop paddling skills? 02:01:16 - Did your caloric needs increase on the paddling portion of the odyssey? 02:02:18 - Bethany's hot take on umbrellas 02:05:40 - Where can people learn more about you? Segments Trek Propaganda 1 Killed, 1 Injured in California Mountain Lion Attack by Kelly Floro Jasmin Paris Becomes First Woman Ever To Complete Barkley Marathons by Kelly Floro QOTD: How excited are we to have Elise back on BPR? Triple Crown of breakfasts Listener Voicemail Plug Me Mail Bag 5 Star Review [divider] Check out our sound guy @my_boy_pauly/. Leave us a voicemail! Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)!  Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Play. Support us on Patreon to get bonus content. Advertise on Backpacker Radio Follow The Trek, Chaunce, Badger, and Trail Correspondents on Instagram. Follow Backpacker Radio, The Trek and Chaunce on YouTube. Follow Backpacker Radio on Tik Tok.  Our theme song is Walking Slow by Animal Years. A super big thank you to our Chuck Norris Award winner(s) from Patreon: Alex & Misty with Navigators Crafting, Andrew, Austen McDaniel, Austin Ford, Brad & Blair (Thirteen Adventures), Brent Stenberg, Bryan Alsop, Christopher Marshburn, Coach from Marion Outdoors, Dayne, Derek Koch, Eric Casper, Erik Hofmann, Greg Knight, Greg McDaniel may he bring honor to his name, Hailey Buckingham, Jason “Snail” Snailer barely know her, Liz Seger, Patrick Cianciolo, Sawyer Products, SPAM, Timothy Hahn, and Tracy “Trigger” Fawns. A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: 12 Trees Farms, David, Dcnerdlet, Emily Galusha, Jeanie, Jeanne Latshaw, Joann Menzer, Katharine Rudzitis, Keith Dobie Jr, Merle Watkins, Peter, and Ruth S.

On today's show: we check-in with the President of Alberta Municipalities on its alternatives to political parties at the local level, as well as a controversial bill being tabled today in the legislature; we check-in with local blogger "Urdu Mom" to reflect on the month of Ramadan, and hear how she is celebrating Eid with her family; we hear about a short film screening this week in Calgary, where the films are produced entirely by hikers on the Great Divide Trail.

Mými dnešními hosty jsou Alča a Mája – holky, které se zamilovaly do dálkových treků. Uslyšíte nejen spoustu zážitků z pěšího putování po pacifické hřebenovce, pacifické severozápadní stezce, po Aljašce nebo Patagonii, ale i spoustu praktických tipů a zkušeností ostřílených cestovatelek.  Odkazy k epizodě: Web Alča & Mája – aawesome.cz Alča a Mája na Facebooku Instagram @aawesome.cz Podcast – Viktorka Hlaváčková: Pěší putování, hory a nekonečno  Podcast – Marek Novák: Divoký a nádherný Great Divide Trail napříč kanadskými Rockies Podcast – Eva Schrollová: Zélandský trek Te Araroa a práce v zahraničí Článek – Jak vybrat trekové boty

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Bailey “PseudoSloth” Bremner. In addition to hikes of the CDT, Great Divide Trail, Pinhoti, and Benton Mackaye, we do a deep dive on a pair of custom routes that Bailey mapped out herself. The Columbine Route, which crosses the full length of Colorado, and another custom route extending all the way from Canada to Mexico, both of which she completed with her two dogs by her side. We learn all about the specifics of these routes, the tools and strategies she used to design them, the various geographical high and lowlights, her favorite stories from these hikes, and how she manages this unconventional style of trekking alongside her pair of pups. We wrap the show with a follow-up on the technical glitches iPhone users experienced with FarOut's app this year, the number of owls we'd have to see in a day before we knew something was wrong, and the triple crown of words we will never be able to spell correctly. 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[divider] Interview with Bailey “PseudoSloth” Bremner Bailey's Instagram Bailey's Youtube Time stamps & Questions 00:03:50 - Reminders: Apply to be a BPR intern or a Trek blogger! 00:06:40 - Introducing Bailey 00:09:20 - What's your background? 00:10:42 - Tell us about your dogs! 00:12:11 - How important is cleaning their teeth? 00:13:07 - How do you accommodate your hiking for your smaller dog? 00:15:05 - What does your daily mileage look like? 00:17:40 - What do you do for their feet during your hikes? 00:19:14 - What changes did you make to your dogs' gear and food? 00:23:05 - How much weight are you typically carrying? 00:25:43 - What type of treats and toys do you bring for the dogs? 00:28:00 - Tell us your trail resume 00:29:22 - How did you decide to hike the Great Divide Trail after the Colorado Trail? 00:31:27 - Can you give us a brief overview of the Great Divide Trail? 00:33:18 - Did you have any points where you felt in over your head? 00:36:15 - What do you like about less conventional hikes? 00:39:04 - What advice does an orienteering class include? 00:41:52 - Discussion about creating routes using Gaia 00:42:52 - Tell us about hiking your custom 750-mile loop 00:48:15 - How did you come up with the Columbine Route's name? 00:49:08 - What takeaways from your first custom route did you bring to the Columbine Route? 00:50:20 - How do your dogs handle blowdowns? 00:51:16 - Give us an overview of the Columbine Route 00:57:30 - How much of the trail is trail, roads, or bushwacking? 01:00:41 - Have you thought about tweaking the route at all? 01:02:24 - Do the dogs get any special town treats? 01:03:08 - Any parting thoughts about the Columbine Route and general route finding? 01:05:00 - What section of the Columbine Route would you want to relive? 01:08:12 - Discussion about pace and timing 01:11:54 - Tell us about the inspiration and planning for your custom Mexico to Canada route 01:17:22 - What percent of the route was on road? 01:19:25 - Do you have any scary road stories? 01:20:35 - Did you do the Arizona Trail besides the Grand Canyon section? 01:23:39 - Do you have any good wildlife or spooky stories? 01:27:35 - Tell us the bat story! 01:33:04 - Any other standout stories? Segments Trek Propaganda How FarOut's 2023 Glitches Highlight the Drawbacks of Backcountry Tech Reliance by Maggie Slepian The Top Footwear on the Appalachian Trail: 2023 Thru-Hiker Survey by Kate Richard QOTD: How many owls would you have to see in a singular day before you knew something was wrong? Triple Crown of words you will never be able to spell correctly Mail Bag 5 Star [divider] Check out our sound guy @paulyboyshallcross. Leave us a voicemail! Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)!  Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Play. Support us on Patreon to get bonus content. Advertise on Backpacker Radio Follow The Trek, Chaunce, Badger, and Trail Correspondents on Instagram. Follow Backpacker Radio, The Trek and Chaunce on YouTube. Follow Backpacker Radio on Tik Tok.  Our theme song is Walking Slow by Animal Years. 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Scott Cooper is an ultra-trail runner from Toronto although he's been living in Calgary for the last five years.  Prior to moving to Calgary, Scott had an accomplished triathlon career and even spent a year racing professionally.  Only three weeks after he moved west, Scott found himself on a Sinister 7 relay team and as he says, “the rest is history.”   He found himself both loving trail running and excelling in really long ultramarathons.  Scott has earned top podium spots in almost every race he has done including Sinister 7 100 Solo, Fat Dog 120,  Black Spur Ultra 108K, Rivers Edge Ultra 100k, and the Calgary Marathon 50K. Most recently Scott won the inaugural Sinister Sports Divide 200 mile race in southern Alberta, Canada's first event of its kind. The 201 mile (324k) course runs along parts of the Great Divide Trail, climbing 12,335m in elevation with a time limit of 100 hours.  By crossing the finish line in first place, he established a new course record of 49h47m59s  - one that will be hard to beat.  In this episode we learn about Scott and his running background, but spend most of our time discussing everything to do with the Divide 200.  He talks about his preparation and strategy leading into the race, how he managed his nutrition, hydration, sleep and feet, and we finish up with some great advice for anyone thinking of tackling a 200 miler next year.Two hundred miles is still a distance that is largely a mystery to most runners, however more and more people are becoming tempted to take on the challenge.  If you are curious to learn more about what this new level of craziness is all about and what it takes to excel in multi day continuous races, keep listening!Resources we discussed in this episode:Our episode with Reinier Paauwe (Scott's pacer)Ren's Toes Instagram: @rens.toesConnect with Scott:Instagram: @scottcooperultraConnect with Carolyn & Kim:Email us with guest ideas: inspiredsolescast@gmail.comInspired Soles InstagramKim's InstagramKim's FacebookCarolyn's InstagramCarolyn's FacebookCarolyn's websiteWe love hearing from you! Connect with us on Instagram @inspiredsolescast or email guest ideas to inspiredsolescast@gmail.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend, subscribe or leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.

Tyler Blaney is a husband, father-of-three, and a real estate agent from Calgary AB.  He also happens to be a thru hiker turned ultrarunner with a great story.  He started running cross country in high school while living in Kelowna, BC and fell in love with his ability to cover great distances in a short period of time and the sense of adventure this provided him.  After high school he stopped running and spent over a decade of cycling.  During COVID Tyler felt the need to reconnect with who he was and in 2021 found himself backpacking the Great Divide Trail from Waterton to Jasper - a distance of 850km in 35 days.  On the last day of the thru hike he decided to run the 44km Skyline Trail and found that it was easy!  Following his hike Tyler wanted to preserve the incredible base he had built and took up trail ultrarunning, completing three ultras in 2022.  As if this wasn't enough of an accomplishment, he did it all with a significant back injury that added a level of complexity to his adventures.  Hiking and running didn't necessarily help his back pain, but they didn't make it worse. Tyler describes himself as a curious human who wants to see what he is capable of in all areas of his life while using a daily practice of gratitude. He utilized this mindset to accomplish feats of endurance that many would never even consider possible.We close this episode with a discussion on what still scares Tyler after all he's experienced and his comments reveal the wisdom of someone who has spent many  miles exploring what it means to be the human he wants to be.Connect with Tyler:YouTube: youtu.be/wgQDH0bIrwwInstagram: @tyblaneyFacebook: @tyblaneyPodcast: Game ChangersConnect with Carolyn & Kim:Email us with guest ideas: inspiredsolescast@gmail.comInspired Soles InstagramKim's InstagramKim's FacebookCarolyn's InstagramCarolyn's FacebookCarolyn's websiteWe love hearing from you! Connect with us on Instagram @inspiredsolescast or email guest ideas to inspiredsolescast@gmail.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend, subscribe or leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.

This week, Erin and Heather welcome Karen Pottruff to the podcast to share her experience with and tips for what snacks and meals to pack for your next hike or back country camping adventure.  Karen is an avid outdoors person who has completed numerous remote and long distance treks, like British Columbia's Sunshine Coast Trail, the Great Divide Trail in Alberta Canada and Spain's el Camino (although Karen calls this last one luxury hiking). She's also an Ironman-level triathlete who likes to combine this hobby with a love for travel by competing in races all over the world. Karen has lots of insight to share based on her own trial and error with preparing for multiple days in the back country.   Karen shares with us a few energy bar recipes as well, made with high-protein ingredients like nuts, quinoa, and chia. Heather and Erin have tested them and given their reviews. Find links below to those recipes. Episode Links~~~~~ Chocolate & Chia Snack Bar recipe~ Beetroot Energy Bar recipe~~~~ Three Kitchens Podcast - a home cooking showCheck out our website where you can listen to all of our episodes, and find recipes on our blog (psst! there are even some extra recipes never discussed on the podcast!).www.threekitchenspodcast.comYou can support the show with a small donation at Buy Me A Coffee.Want to be a guest? We want to hear from you! Or join us on our socials!Instagram @three_kitchens_podcastFacebook @threekitchenspodcastYouTube @threekitchenspodcastDrop us a comment or give us a like - we'd love to hear from you!

In this episode, we welcome thru-hiker, Cinnamon (or Ilse Praet ) to the 2023 THRU-r Trail Team! Here, Cinnamon gives us an intro about where she's from, her recent experience hiking the PCT, the Oregon Coast Trail, the Great Divide Trail and her plans this year for hiking the Northern Arctic Trail in Lapland. If you loved this episode and our thru-hiker spotlights, remember to subscribe, rate & review, and share this podcast! You can also follow Cinnamon's adventures using the links below: ⁠Cinnamon's Instagram⁠ ⁠Wilderland Media Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Connect With Us / Join The THRU-r Community: ⁠⁠THRU-r Website⁠⁠ ⁠⁠THRU-r Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠THRU-r Facebook⁠⁠ ⁠⁠THRU-r YouTube⁠⁠ Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thru-r/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thru-r/support

Mark "Semi Colon" Scott drops into the studio from his home in Jasper National Park to talk trail (and more!) with Doc. The Canadian school teacher shares some stories from the backcountry, including some dicey situations out there with his better half, previous JFM Pod guest, Brigid "Scrambles" Scott. Tune in and hear about proper response technique for bear encounters, Zed Packs, C-Level water crossings, the Great Divide Trail, a LASH in the American Northwest, Shoulder Season, and the unusual naming technique for small Saskatchewan towns. For reference and explanation: "Shoulder season is the months between the peak season, usually during the summer months, and the offseason in the winter. In this case, the autumn months would be considered shoulder season." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/johnfreakinmuir/support

Welcome back to the Off Trail Podcast! We are bringing in Season 3 with a (2) part series as our co-hosts, Constantine and Magpie, break down all things The Te Araroa Trail. The Te Araroa Trail is a 1880~ (official) mile hike in New Zealand. With the alternates and connecting footsteps of this hike, in total 1909.4 miles were hiked and 108.6 canoed, totaling 2016.2 miles of human powered movement. As of 2022/2023 season, if you hike it in the "purist" form this will be the mileage that you find is actually on the ground. It connects the top of the North Island at Cape Reinga to the bottom of the South Island at Bluff traversing the entire length of the country. In this second part of our 2 part series we focus on the South Island. Don't be fooled, even though they are all one country, these two islands are drastically different for the thru-hiker. We begin the show with a long rant on energy drinks as you demand. Magpie breaks the time wall, we chat good ol' boys of New Zealand, and we discuss how cookies are a part of our figure. We have an exclusive as we try not one, but two, energy drinks! First, we begin with the classic "V" drink that is available in every corner store in NZ. Then we focus on the one and the only "Mother Energy" which fully captured our heart with its marketing copy. "Live life your way." "Mother is calling, pursue your dreams." "Rip into some Mother." All very strange and alarming quotes from their poem... well, nothing to do but drink their off brand Red Bull. Okay, enough enery drink talk, lets talk the South Island of NZ. We begin by realizing that rocks can't tell Magpie what to do and then focus on the Queen Charlotte Track. A wonderful piece of trail that begins every Southbounders adventures on the South Island. Excellent grading, epic views, and great camping. Don't get used to the graded track though, soon it will change! We then discuss the Richmond Ranges... oh the Richmond Ranges. We chat sending food to the SI, confusion on the Bealey Hotel, and the ranges being the most technically challenging part of the TA. We chat predicting pace and the lack thereof, 2mph becoming a blistering speed, and orange posts. We chat flooding, being stuck at a hut, and wether or not mountains are ladies. We chat Nelson Lakes one of the most gorgeous places along the TA, hiking hut to hut, and the varities of huts. We chat the freedom of wild camping again and the joy in walking until tired, backcountry hut passes, and the DOC putting so much time, work, and energy into creating huts. We chat routes, paths, and tracks and briefly touch on their designations. We chat "Middle South Island Stuff" and the change of flavor the trail becomes as it transitions into river beds, passes, mixed track, and the ability to average and estimate out one's pace for the day. We chat expansive views, reminders of the Great Divide Trail, and three giant water hazard zones known as the Raikia, Rangitata, and Queenstown. The first almost always unfordable with a 30+ mile alternate, the second fordable (use own judgment!), and the third many options around. We chat Lake Tekapo being another "changing point", waypoints called Tussocks, concious cruelty, and of course some looney tunes living! We chat wind, sand flies vs. mosquitoes, and lotions and potions. We give massive shout outs to people who do this as their first hike and think going forward they will have many skills for any trail. We chat Longwood Forest, Linton Mt, and life being a circle. We end with a Ramen Rating Review of both islands, and well we were quite surprised with Magpie's results! To learn more about us click below: Website: www.ElevenSkys.com

Section Hiker Kelly McDonald is back with Jester to share more about his section hiking on Canada's Great Divide Trail. Kelly was a member of Jester's Class of 2022 Section Hikers series of episodes that released last spring and Jester is excited to have him back on the podcast. Thanks for Listening and Happy Section Hiking! Podcast Live Recording Dates: https://www.youtube.com/@JulieGayheart 3/26/23 - 11 AM ET: Section Hiking Georgia 4/2/23 - 11 AM ET: Section Hiking The Smokies 4/23/23 - 11 AM ET: Section Hiking In The Shenandoahs 4/30/23 - 11 AM ET: Section Hiking Connecticut 5/28/23 - 11 AM ET: Section Hiking The Whites 6/4/23 - 11 AM ET: Section Hiking The 100 Mile Wilderness The Outdoor Council of Canada: https://outdoorcouncil.ca Connect with Kelly McDonald: Email: kellymcdonald78@gmail.com Website: https://www.twoguysinthewoods.com/ Woods Hole Weekend - Workshop Series: Ever Dream Of Hiking The Appalachian Trail?   Details Here: Woods Hole Weekend Connect with Julie Gayheart (Jester): Email: jester@jestersectionhiker.com Website: Jester Section Hiker Audio Produced By: Paul Collins (Skunkape) Business Inquiries: skunkape@thehammockhangerspodcast.com Music for the Podcast provided by: The Okee Dokee Brothers - "Through The Woods" http://www.okeedokee.org/

Kathryn and Kristi catch up with cyclist and diversity advocate Brooke Goudy. Brooke's love for cycling started as a child when she got her first bike as a Christmas present, and grew to a life-long passion. Brooke moved to Colorado and found a new passion in mountain biking, but she was struck by the lack of representation of people of color in the sport. This led her to seek out other women of color in the mountain biking community, and she joined the Denver branch of the national organization Black Girls Do Bike. Brooke is now the co-leader of the Black Girls Do Bike Denver, and continues her mission to help minority groups feel seen and represented in cycling. An impressive cyclist in her own right, this past summer Brooke rode the Tour Divide. The Great Divide Trail tour route travels from Banff, Canada all the way south to the US/Mexico border and stacks up nearly 200,000 vertical feet of climbing. The route took her 64 days to complete. She talks about what she learned along the way and how that time on the trail changed her perspective of what she was capable of, both on and off the bike. To learn more about Brooke, you can visit her website https://www.rowdygoudy.com and follow her on Instagram @brookegoudy. To learn more about the Gone Graveling festival and register for the event go to: https://www.girlsgonegravel.com/festival **Support the Girls Gone Gravel Podcast**InsideTracker: Get 20% off at insidetracker.com/feisty. Coalition Snow: Learn about Coalition Snow's Far Out trips at https://www.coalitionsnow.com/pages/far-outSaltStick: Use code FEISTY20 for 20% off all items on SaltStick.comMentioned in this episode:Inside Tracker - September 2022This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacyChartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Josh finally catches up with Stevie halfway through the Great Divide Trail to discuss his epic trek.  Stevie reacts to this years draft lotto and gives us reason to believe he'll be auto drafting… again.

Our guest today is Monica Aguilar. Monica has been putting in the miles for the past four years, having thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2018, then completing half of the PCT last year before she was forced to get off trail because of the fires. In between, she managed to fit in a bikepacking trip on the Great Divide Trail. But Monica's passion for adventure triggered another, more creative side of her. She started to draw and paint in her journal to record the sights she was seeing. When she returned home, she parlayed that hobby into a business. If you'd like to check out some of Monica's work, go to her website, http://www.chasingtrailsart.com/ or her Instagram page at http://www.instagram.com/chasingtrailsart. She also runs a podcast, which you can hear at https://shitoutdoorspod.com/   Katie and Sarah, so close to the end of their respective journeys, are back on the show this week. They share their experiences of the past week. If you'd like to find out more about "Then The Hail Came," check out George's website at https://georgesteffanos.webador.com/. You can also find George's book on Amazon at this link. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09QFG4ZR6. If you like what we're doing on the Hiking Radio Network, and want to see our shows continue, please consider supporting us with either a one-off or monthly donation. You'll find the donate button on each Hiking Radio Network page at https://www.hikingradionetwork.com If you prefer NOT to use PayPal, you can now support us via check by mailing it to Mighty Blue Publishing, PO Box 6161, Sun City Center, FL 35751. Any support is gratefully received. If you'd like to take advantage of my book offer (all three of my printed hiking books–with a personal message and signed by me–for $31, including postage to the United States) send a check payable to Mighty Blue Publishing at the address just above.

Jester continues introducing us to her Class of 2022 Section Hikers and this week you hear from Canadian Kelly McDonald or "Generous Dude." Kelly has spent the last 40 years hiking in the Canadian Rockies and working on completing the Great Divide Trail. Kelly is a certified Field Leader Instructor with the Outdoor Council of Canada, a Scouter, and a volunteer with the Great Divide Trail Association. Some of his big hikes over the past few years have been the West Coast Trail, the Teton Crest Trail, and parts of sections A and B of Canada's Great Divide Trail. Thanks for Listening and Happy Section Hiking! Jester's Class of 2022 Section Hikers - Playlist: https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/jester-section-hiker/category/jesters-class-of-2022-section-hikers/ Connect with Kelly McDonald: Email: kellymcdonald78@gmail.com Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/2guysinthewoods YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCS2D0gMxZUq6r3UBTLXZm2w Website: https://www.twoguysinthewoods.com/ Connect with Julie "Jester" Gayheart: Email: jester@jestersectionhiker.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jestersectionhiker/ Gear Lists & More: https://solo.to/jestersectionhiker Music for the Podcast provided by: The Okee Dokee Brothers - "Through The Woods" http://www.okeedokee.org/

I had so much fun talking to long-distance hiker Nicole Dubeta in December for the first episode of Catch Me Outside, we ended up with too much material to reasonably fit into one episode.  So, just in time for the start of the 2022 thru-hiking season, here is the rest of my conversation with Nicole about her thru-hikes of the Pacific Crest Trail and the Great Divide Trail. This episode covers (though not in this order):  Skills courses to take before the PCT Applying for your PCT permit Nicole's favourite sections  Ontario blackflies vs Oregon mosquitos Life after the PCT Things that went hilariously wrong for Nicole on the GDT Bricking her phone Accidentally activating the beacon on her Garmin inReach Falling into the Jackpine River PLUS: A surprise guest appearance by Otis NOTE: This interview was recorded in December 2021, so references to the state of the pandemic aren't current. NOTE NOTE: If you haven't listened to episode one yet, you should listen to it first!    As promised, the Blackfly Song - https://www.instagram.com/tv/CbsJuc6gViJ/ Music: Yaki Tori and Mango by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com Smith The Mister https://bit.ly/Smith-The-Mister-YT Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/-yaki-tori Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/oZ0U4Q5epUs   If you're enjoying the show, please rate, review and follow @catchmeoutsidepodcast on Instagram.

Brigid "Scrambles" Scott, who lives and teaches in Jasper National Park, takes a break from her instructional duties to chat with Doc about the Great Divide Trail and her upcoming SOBO PCT thru hike. During this action-packed, hilarious episode, we get to hear about the Great Day of Booking, the totally sane and normal Canadian National Park reservation system, willow carnage, camping on Winter Island, and the soul-sucking Jack Pine River Route. And Moose Jaw. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/johnfreakinmuir/support

Jester and recurring co-host Austin Wallis team up for the first time to interview a guest on the podcast. Jester and Austin welcome Dan Durston, the creator of the X-Mid line of tents, DD40 Backpack, and owner of Durston Gear to the show. Dan is an avid backpacker having completed the PCT, a Yo-Yo of the Great Divide Trail, held the FKT on the 90 km Stein Traverse, and is the 5x fastest finisher in the Bob Marshall Wilderness Open. Dan shares with us while out hiking he has "a lot of time to think" and he loves "geaking" out on gear and thus the X-Mid line of tents and the DD40 backpack were born. His unique way of using the four principles of design for the creation of his gear has led him to great success, and a community of "gearheads" that love him and his gear. Tune in to hear more from Dan! Thanks for listening and Happy Section Hiking! Video Version Of Interview (Produced by Side Trail Adventures): Releases 2/13/22: https://youtu.be/pOiAAfYwpCI Connect with Dan Durston: Website: https://durstongear.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUuCrzSQ45VLi2UTB8iGZtA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/durstongear/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/durstongear Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/durston.gearheads Podcast Episodes with Austin Wallis: https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/jester-section-hiker/guests/austin-wallis/ Connect with Austin Wallis: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClx1T8H95n2cli-uHkeSwIw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidetrailadventures/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SideTrailAdventures Connect with Julie "Jester" Gayheart: Email: jester@jestersectionhiker.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jestersectionhiker/ Website: https://solo.to/jestersectionhiker Music for the Podcast provided by: The Okee Dokee Brothers - "Through The Woods" http://www.okeedokee.org/

Nicole Dubeta has hiked from Mexico to Northern Alberta. In 2017, she hiked the Pacific Crest Trail from the U.S.-Mexico border to the Canada-U.S. border. Last summer, she hiked the Great Divide Trail, from the Canada-U.S. border in Alberta north for 1,123 km. In episode one, Nicole shares some highlights from her hike, along with advice for hopeful GDT thru-hikers.   Music: Yaki Tori and Mango by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com Smith The Mister https://bit.ly/Smith-The-Mister-YT Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/-yaki-tori Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/oZ0U4Q5epUs   If you're enjoying the show, please rate, review and follow @catchmeoutsidepodcast on Instagram.

Welcome to our first episode of 2022! This week on the show Kathryn and Kristi catch up with cyclist and diversity advocate Brooke Goudy. Brooke's love for cycling started as a child when she got her first bike as a Christmas present, and grew to a life-long passion. Brooke moved to Colorado and found a new passion in mountain biking, but she was struck by the lack of representation of people of color in the sport. This led her to seek out other women of color in the mountain biking community, and she joined the Denver branch of the national organization Black Girls Do Bike. Brooke is now the co-leader of the Black Girls Do Bike Denver, and continues her mission to help minority groups feel seen and represented in cycling.  An impressive cyclist in her own right, this past summer Brooke rode the Tour Divide. The Great Divide Trail tour route travels from Banff, Canada all the way south to the US/Mexico border and stacks up nearly 200,000 vertical feet of climbing. The route took her 64 days to complete. She talks about what she learned along the way and how that time on the trail changed her perspective of what she was capable of, both on and off the bike.  To learn more about Brooke, you can visit her website https://www.rowdygoudy.com/ (https://www.rowdygoudy.com) and follow her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/brookegoudy/ (@brookegoudy).   To learn more about the Gone Graveling festival and register for the event go to: https://www.girlsgonegravel.com/festival (https://www.girlsgonegravel.com/festival)  **Support the Girls Gone Gravel Podcast** InsideTracker: get 25% off at https://info.insidetracker.com/feisty (insidetracker.com/feisty)   Ottolock: get 25% all products with code girlsgonegravel at https://ottodesignworks.com/shop/ottolock (https://ottodesignworks.com/shop/ottolock) (US only) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Mikaela is a photojournalist from Manitoba, Canada. She personifies the best characteristics of a DIYer. Including sourcing and organizing her own down! Listen about Mikaela's adventure through the Great Divide Trail. Show Notes:HyperDRY 800 FP Duck Down1.8 oz AIRWAVE™ Hybrid Ripstop Nylon 210D ROBIC Ripstop Nylon 1.1 oz Ripstop Nylon- Black / CalenderedVenom UHMWPE Pack Webbing3D spacer mesh - 1/8"0.66 oz MEMBRANE 10 Taffeta Nylon The Great Divide Trail Follow Mikaela on Instagram Find Us on Social Media

Jesse, from Youtube Channel Backcountry Forward, joins the show to discuss the highs and lows of hiking the Great Divide Trail. Which gear choices held up over the long haul? Which gear did not? And, is it possible to tear apart gear with "trail strength"? Also, Carl thinks Derek is making up trivia questions on the spot (which is why they don't make sense half the time). Follow Jesse on Instagram! Check out our new sponsor Zoleo for a great deal on a backcountry Satellite Communicator! GET MORE EPISODES! There are over 60 episodes of B&B that you can get by supporting us on Patreon. It's safe and secure and it helps us put out more content. Check out our other wonderful sponsors Summit Strength and Outdoor Vitals!  To react publicly or privately to any of our episodes post/message on our Facebook page, @BackpackingAndBlistersPodcast on Instagram or email: hikercman@netscape.net

Fidgit and Neon share their story and the mission of Her Odyssey which is to travel the length of the Americas by non-motorized means, connecting the stories of the land and its inhabitants. Listen in as they share stories from the time they met on the Pacific Crest Trail, the uniqueness of hiking in South America and their most recent journey on the Great Divide Trail. Fidget and Neon's journey is much more than the miles traversed, but an intimate connection formed with the land and the people who live near it.  Bethany's love of mountains began when she was 4 years old, following her father into the Andes of Ecuador and Chile. As Bethany walks through the areas where she first learned of the beauty and possibilities of the world—as well as the deep inequalities—she hopes to inspire everyone who follows to dream big and to foster access for women and children to resources, both internal and external, which can help to make their dreams reality. (read entire bio here)Originally from Pennsylvania, Lauren (aka Neon) spent much of her younger days discovering the outside world, sometimes with one or more of her three siblings. As she grew up, she continued expanding her hobbies and interests in the outdoors. While attending University, she led trips with the school's outing club while working toward  degrees in Hospitality Management and Commercial Recreation Management (read entire bio here)Connect with Her Odyssey (Fidgit & Neon)Website: Her OdysseyInstagram: @_her_odyssey_Facebook: Her Odyssey - La Odisea de EllaTwitter: @her_odysseyYou Tube: Her OdysseyConnect with Lori:Instagram: @thehikepodcastTwitter: @thehikepodcastFacebook: @thehikepodcastSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/thehikepodcast)

JK and Jeremiah hang out with Jesse Manntai from Backcountry Forward about his recent hike of the Great Divide Trail, as well as his other backpacking adventures in the Canadian Rockies. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/backpackingpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/backpackingpodcast/support

Tune in to learn more about Canada's Great Divide Trail, a highlight-packed long-distance trail through the Canadian Rockies, including Banff, Jasper, Mt Assiniboine, Yoho and so much more. On this episode adventure-duo, Natasha and Christian share their experience hiking the CGT  which they completed North to South in 2018.  We dive into the incredible story of their adventure-packed 1,100 km hike that took them from Waterton Lakes, Alberta, near the Canada/US border all the way north to beautiful Lake Kakwa in British Columbia. We find out about their favourite section (section G) Mt Robson to Kakwa Lake, and what made this 10-day stretch so magical. Discover why so many adventurers embark on long-distance hikes like this, and get all the tips you need to start planning your own! Follow us on Instagram  @10Adventures

This week on the IronWomen Podcast, Haley and Alyssa are chatting with cyclist and former collegiate swimmer Emily Cameron. Emily just finished bike packing the Tour Divide, a 2700 mile route that follows the Great Divide Trail along the continental divide from the USA/Canada border all the way south to the Mexican border. Emily had a decorated career as a collegiate swimmer at the University of Georgia, then transitioned into triathlon after college. After some early success in triathlon she decided to walk away from competitive sport. She talks through that decision, and why she has taken to ultra-endurance events as a way to explore and enjoy new places. Alyssa and Haley also pick Emily's brain for some of her Olympic picks in swimming, cycling and triathlon to get us all hyped for some Olympic fever! Follow Emily on Instagram @ecam44 To learn more about the Outspoken Women in Triathlon Summit go to https://www.outspokensummit.com **Support the Podcast** Sign up for the Feisty Triathlon Team at feistyteam.com Orca Sportswear: Code - IRONWOMEN15 = 15% off Zealios Skincare: Code - ironwomen = 15% off InsideTracker: 25% off at insidetracker.com/ironwomen Nuun Hydration: code LiveFeisty for 30% off at nuunlife.com

In this episode of Walking Distance presented by The Trek and hosted by Blissful Hiker (Alison Young), we are joined by Dan Durston, a biologist, Canadian gear designer, and owner of Durston Gear. Durston hiked the Great Divide Trail in the Canadian Rockies as well as the Pacific Crest Trail, and also holds some Fastest Known Times – of the Stein Traverse in British Columbia and the Bob Marshall Wilderness in Montana. Dan uses his backpacking expertise to design simple and light outdoor equipment.  Blissful Hiker covers Dan’s evolution from gear reviews to gear designs, the inevitable compromises made when designing and selecting gear, and how gear can unite the hiking community. Gossamer Gear discount code: Use code “walkingdistance” to save 15% off your cart at GossamerGear.com Interview with Dan Durston 1:30 - Dan Durston is a self described nerd, someone who likes analytical problem solving. While hiking the Great Divide Trail, he used the time to think about how to optimize his gear, and eventually founded Durston Gear. 2:48 - After discovering the ultralight community, Dan was determined to adopt the style. 3:48 - You compare setting up gear in your backyard and setting up in a rainstorm, which are very different. You think about if gear will really work under difficult circumstances. 5:22 - You said a single pole pyramid is what you aspire to, can you talk about that? 6:22 - So on the PCT, you were using other peoples’ gear, and thinking about how to make them better? 7:26 - You said something about how gear companies use the phrase “no compromises,” and how that isn’t true. What are the inevitable compromises? 8:12 - Can you briefly describe how your tent works? 10:13 - How did you get started? At first you just wanted to modify your gear, which required a sewing machine. What was that experience? 12:05 - Dan taught himself the basics of sewing via Youtube. He’s also been active for years on gear sites, which served as his introduction to the industry. 13:40 - Your gear modification seems like it was serving your own hiking. Why did you decide to start a company? 15:58 - One of the things I noticed on your website is that you use polyester, and not Dyneema. Why not? 17:27 - Earlier you mentioned loving what you’re doing because of the community, and we learn things from each other. You're on your own doing this company, but there’s community feedback.  19:25 - One idea I got after reading about your backpack is the issue of not being able to find what I need when I’m thru hiking. You seem to have thought about that a lot when designing your pack. 21:05 - I wanted to ask you about you continuing your hiking. How do you find the time? 22:00 - What about seeing other hikers’ experiences, and how have you seen hiking change since you’ve been in the community? 24:32 - Dan also holds some Fastest Known Times – of the Stein Traverse in British Columbia and the Bob Marshall Wilderness in Montana.   Mentioned in this episode: Durston Gear The Volumetric Efficiency of Trekking Pole Shelters by Dan Durston Get all of the Walking Distance Podcast episodes. About Alison Young Alison Young, aka Blissful Hiker, is a former host and producer at American Public Media and professional flutist. She’s thru-hiked New Zealand’s Te Araroa and the Pacific Crest Trail, as well as long trails in South America, South Africa, Europe, Pakistan and all over the US. In her podcast Blissful Hiker, Walking the Worldshe shares personal essays from the trail along with collected sound. Her goal in life is to hike until she drops. Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)!  Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Podcasts. Follow The Trek, and  Trail Correspondents on Instagram. Follow The Trek on YouTube.

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek brought to you by OnX Backcountry, we are joined by Clara "Redfeather" Hughes.  Clara, in no uncertain terms, is a bonafide superstar.  In addition to a multitude of thru-hikes under her belt, Clara is a world-class speed skater and cyclist, being the only athlete in history to win multiple medals at both the summer and winter Olympic Games.  Let that sink in for a second.  We go deep on all the things you'd want to ask an Olympic superstar, including what her training regimen looks like, what it feels like to win a gold medal, and how much of a drunken orgy the Olympic village really is.  We also learn how her backpacking endeavors played a role in her Olympic career and why she attributes a portion of her success to her trekking.  We do a triple crown of Olympic sports (fittingly enough), how a professional tennis player stole our idea to sell our body parts in a non-prostitution sorta way (not that there's anything wrong with that), and a contentious patent pending. OnX discount code: Use code: "Backpackerradio20" for 20% off at onxmaps.com. Greenbelly discount code: Use code: "TREK2021" to save 10% sitewide at greenbelly.co Gossamer Gear discount code: Use code "POOPSTORY" to save 15% off your cart at GossamerGear.com Goodr discount code: Use code "backpacker15" to save 15% on your first order at goodr.com/backpacker15 [divider] Interview with Clara Hughes Clara’s Instagram Clara’s Website Clara's Book  [divider] 00:04:55 - QOTD: What is your favorite pizza? 00:08:36 - Welcome Clara Hughes! 00:14:51 - What is this Baja hike?  00:17:44 - How did you get into your Olympic career?  00:25:22 - So you first got into sport when you were 16 or 17, how old were you for your first Olympic games? 00:25:44 - When you were younger did you know you were gifted as an athlete? 00:25:55 - How did you go from not really doing sport to being an olympic athlete? What happened in the middle?  00:29:03 - So the Olympic medals came after the JMT revelation? 00:31:10 - What is the community of the Olympics in Canada? How does it even work getting into the Olympics? What does the system look like in the months outside of the Olympic games? 00:33:18 - How did the structure of the Olympic community help with your mental health struggles? 00:40:40 - Is there a part of you that does want to turn hiking into sport and try an FKT? 00:44:28 - Do you relay your story about mental health on trail?  00:48:55 - When are they going to make a movie about your life? Has anyone approached you about one? If not, why are they f*cking up? 00:52:41 - Why do you think thru-hiking is a bigger deal in the U.S.? 00:55:31 - Can you give a little background on the Great Divide Trail? 00:57:48 - How much crossover is there between speed skating and cycling?  01:00:18 - When did you realize you wanted to do Olympic cycling?  01:02:18 - Can you put in headphones in the Olympics? If not, what’s in your head?  01:05:03 - Has anyone tried to rig the spring part of the skate to make it super powerful? 01:06:28 - Where are the wipeouts more intense? Cycling or speedskating?  01:08:57 - Would you rather have a slicey bloody injury or an internal bone breaking injury?  01:10:47 - Are there photos of your sunglasses injury?  01:12:41 - What does it feel like to win a gold medal?  01:16:19 - Can you speak to the states of flow you get into competitively vs. training? 01:20:23 - Is Olympic Village as crazy as all the stories?  01:23:13 - Do you have any wild Olympic Village stories? 01:25:18 - Is the last day of the Olympics the biggest party day? 01:26:50 - Do you wear your medals all the time? 01:29:31 - Where should people go to keep up with you?  SEGMENTS Interview debrief Trek Propaganda Six Triple Crown Spots to Visit If You Can’t Thru-hike This Year by Eloise Robbins Triple Crown of Olympic Sports News from Off the Trail Patent Pending (Hangry App) Mail Bag 5 Star Reviews A super big thank you to our Chuck Norris Award winner(s) from Patreon: Jason Lawrence, Austen McDaniel, Andrew, Christopher Marshburn, S11N, Sawyer Products, Brad and Blair (Thirteen Adventures), and Cameron Brown. A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: Cynthia Voth, Brandon Spilker, Emily Brown, Jeffrey Miller, Mitchell, Zoe Jenkins, Dcnerdlet, Jeff LaFranier, Mark Snook, Peter Ellenberg, Thomas Fullmer, Jacob Northrup, Peter Leven, TraskVT and Lindsay Sparks.

Marek Novák si v průběhu working holiday v Kanadě prošlápl jeden z méně známých, ale o to krásnějších dálkových treků Great Divide Trail přes kanadské Rockies. Právě hlavně o tomhle treku je tenhle rozhovor. Ať už jako motivace vyrazit, tak zdroj praktických tipů a triků, na co se připravit, kdy vyrazit a co rozhodně nepodcenit. Marek se samozřejmě podělí i o spoustu zážitků a o některé informace ke kanadským working holiday.   Odkazy k podcastu:  Marek na Instagramu jako @marek_novak_official Informace k Great Divide Trail (GDT) Cestoklub.cz Matoušova přednáška z Keni Podcast Monika Benešová: „Pacific Crest Trail je hlavně o hlavě, fyzička je až na druhém místě.” Podcast Ladislav Zibura: „Chci i ty nejbanálnější situace popsat co nejpoutavěji. Přesně tak je vnímám, když chodím pěšky.” Rozhovor Petr Hirsch: „Pouť mě naučila žít v přítomnosti a užívat si kouzla drobností.” (1) Hudba: David Szestay

Martin Úbl je muž, který každý rok zabalí batoh a vyráží na několikatýdenní přechody velehor po celém světě. Při tom nejtěžším - 1200 km dlouhém Great Divide Trail v kanadských Skalnatých horách - se zrodil nápad na projekt Cesta Českem.

The Great Divide Trail is a 1200km+ hiking & equestrian route stretching along the continental divide between Alberta and BC. Dave Hockey of the great Divide Trail Association joins Kate to talk about the in's and the out's of the trail. You thru hikers better get your pack's ready!https://greatdividetrail.com/

Magpie & Constantine, known off trail as Dana Pica & Ryan Bunting, joined me for a two perspective take on their thru hike of the Great Divide Trail this year. They had quite the wet and cold adventure. And in this episode, we talk about hypothermia and the art of layering, getting lost and found, midnight munchies and why you should always listen to Magpie.

There are people who run and/or cycle, and then there are runners and cyclists.There are runners and cyclists, and then there are racers of those two demanding sports.There are racers running and cycling who are competitive, and then there are those racers who win.There are racers who win, and then there are those successful athletes who are desirable by sponsors and news cameras.There are some of those winning desirable racers who are wired differently, doing shit most people would never attempt. I am talking about ultra-athletes.There are ultra-athletes, and then there is John Stamstad.John and I have known each other for over 25 years and here in episode #10, we both jump straight into the conversation about the huge life issues in each other’s lives that we both share: Depression, addiction, using athletics to help counter-balance our addictions, twice divorced, parenting through both said divorces, fascination with psychology and how our athletic bodies work, a multitude of major injuries and several brushes with death out there doing adventuring, our love for winter sports, and much more. John addresses his addictions, his philosophy on remaining realistic with our goal setting, his scariest moments, and much more. John gets brutally honest and shares details of his life that most people would normally hide from public view, but not John Stamstad. It is a brutally honest talk with the OG of Adventure Sports. Pioneering sponsorship for adventure sports more than 20 years ago, thousands of athletes and adventurers around the world have John Stamstad to thanks for laying the foundation for some of the paychecks they receive today. John’s credentials are too numerous to list but here are a few highlights:Running on foot, John covered the entire 200-mile John Muir Trail which goes through Yosemite, unsupported. John has twice run the UTMB, an ultramarathon race in Chamonix, France up and around the highest mountain in western Europe. John ran 100 miles, unsupported, on the White Rim Trail in Utah, pushing a Baby Jogger full of drinking water so he did not end up as a snack for the desert buzzards lurking overhead. On his bicycle, John’s adventures and accomplishments dwarf his running career:John rode his mountain bike 3,500-miles off-road across the Australian continent including straight through the famous Aussie Outback, just for the challenge of it; one hell of a challenge. In 1999, John decided oh what the heck, why not ride his mountain bike the entire length of the Great Divide Trail that follows the Continental Divide from Banff, Canada to the Mexican border in New Mexico. And while that didn’t seem to be enough of a challenge, John decided to set an aggressive goal of how fast he thought he could do it and keep time for the entire 2,500 miles of challenging mountain trails. This Great Divide challenge that John cooked up would lay the groundwork for the duplicated timed ultra-challenge that still thrives today. And oh yeah, of course, there is the little fact that John in the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame.For me, this is the holy shit sentence: John has won the Iditasport bike race in Alaska 8 times. Holy hell.And much more. This dude John Stamstad, a great man, a fascinating human, and an athlete I consider to be in a class by himself. John is now writing a book, hoping to be done in spring 2021. Please tune in to hear the story.

Constantine, known off trail as Ryan Bunting, has done quite the trail tour in the last 5 years. From the Big 3 he fell in love then went on a search for more trail time…casting his pack onto the Oregon Coast Trail, Pinhoti Trail, Ice Age Trail, Pacific Northwest Trail, Arizona Trail, Natchez Trace Scenic Trail, Great Divide Trail, Vancouver Island Trail and the Sea to Summit Trail. In this episode, we take the grand tour, touching each of the trails. And we talk about ground truthing, following grizzly tracks and the vegamatic.

Bronwyn Preece shares how improvisation, creativity and a lot of positivity allowed her to complete her backpacking trip on the Berg Lake Trail this year. Just a few months before she had shattered her leg and was not sure if she would be healed enough to hike. Listen in on her journey, from coastal life off the grid to spending the last three years in the famous mountain town of Whistler, British Columbia. Connect with Bronwyn:Instagram: @poetichikerBerg Lake Trail Info:Mount Robson Provincial ParkConnect with Lori:Instagram: @thehikepodcastTwitter: @thehikepodcastBlog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.comFacebook: @thehikepodcastEmail: hikepodcast@gmail.com Special thank you to Isabella, Tim, Leisel and Greg for being show patrons!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thehikepodcast)

Ryan Bunting joins the show to discuss a few lesser-known thru hikes in Western Canada. He explains what the Great Divide Trail, Sea to Sky Trail, and Vancouver Island trails are, and all about some of the crazy experiences he's had on them. Huge thanks to CS Instant Coffee for sponsoring this episode! Go check them out through my affiliate link: https://cs-instant-coffee.peachs.co/a/kyle-ogrady/ Like what you hear? Want to talk some smack? You can contact me on Twitter, Instagram, or send me an email: trailtalespod@gmail.comIf you're really into Trail Tales and want to receive some bonus content, please consider supporting the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trailtalesFeel free to leave me a five-star review on iTunes, and subscribe if you like the show! My personal Instagram is @kylehateshiking, so feel free to follow me on there as well. Subscribe on iTunes, and listen on Google Play and Stitcher

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Dan Durston.  Dan is the gear nerd's gear nerd.  In addition to hiking the PCT and being one of only two people to yo-yo the Great Divide Trail (the other being his wife as they did it together), Dan is visionary behind the new gear company, Durston Gear.  We go way deep down the rabbit hole on why polyester tents are making a comeback and are possibly the ultimate fabric for shelters, how he's able to execute on his philosophy of creating lightweight gear that's super easy to setup, how his being a loudmouth on the Backpackinglight forums made his gear company possible, and much more.  If you're into gear technology, even if you're not, we bet you're really going to enjoy this conversation. Also, our buddy Legend breaks another FKT, we have another Reddit Brain Buster, and we have a point counter point on the virtues of summer vs. fall backpacking.   Gossamer Gear discount code: Use code: PoopStory for 15% off your entire cart at gossamergear.com.  "How to Afford a Thru-Hike" discount code: "ipooped" [divider] Interview with Dan Durston: Durstongear.com @Durstongear on Instagram Dan Durston Youtube Motorscooterguide.net  00:03:16 - QOTD: What’s an “oh shit” moment where you’ve realized you’ve been doing something the wrong way for years?  00:07:18 - Intro to Dan Durston 00:07:26 - What is your backpacking resume?  00:09:54 - Do you have to push gear by setting FKTs? 00:10:32 - Do you own the gear company? Are you not the sole proprietor of Dan Durston Gear?   00:12:09 - Do you get a royalty of every product sold?  00:12:59 - Did you also hike the PCT with your wife? 00:13:24 - How did you get into backpacking?  00:14:40 - You were determined to get your pack weight down before your first trip? 00:14:56 - How light was your pack when you first started? 00:16:38 - Did seeing someone do a whole 50-mile trail in a day create the origin for you going ultralight? 00:17:47 - When did the shift to ultralight happen? Was Backpacking Light involved in that?  00:18:40 - What were your big 3 when you were at 5 pounds? 00:20:00 - Were you giving gear companies feedback when you were testing products?  00:21:25 - To become a gear tester do you just go on backpacking forums and be loud? 00:21:44 - What did you bring on the PCT? 00:22:24 - Had you started making your own gear already on the PCT? 00:23:33 - How did you get into making your own gear?  00:24:23 - What is the hardest thing to make yourself? Packs? 00:26:26 - Advice to someone who wants to get a cottage industry pack but is worried about fit?  00:27:42 - Is there any benefit to going to REI and measuring packs there?  00:28:22 - What is the process with your designs going to manufacturing? 00:30:40 - Are you the only one doing product testing on Dan Durston Gear? 00:32:15 - Who is Dan Durston Gear for? Who is the target market? 00:36:49 - What makes setting up your tents so simple?  00:37:39 - Do you have any photos of your disaster feet? 00:39:01 - How tall are you?  00:49:36 - How did drop.com find you?  00:50:29 - What do you mean by ‘being a loudmouth on backpacking light’?  00:51:24 - Have you solved the condensation issue that most ultralight tents have?  00:52:43 -  So should you not ventilate your tent when sleeping in humid areas? 00:55:14 - What are your recommendations for campsite selection to avoid condensation? 00:57:03 - Talk about polyester tents! 00:58:00 - What’s the weight difference between polyester and nylon? 00:59:48 - So what is the strongest fabric?  01:02:30 - Does the fabric make the tent more prone to smell or mildew? 01:03:35 - How long should you leave your tent out to dry? 01:04:31 - Is there a proper way to clean and store a tent? 01:05:30 - How often should you replace tents? 01:07:00 - How do you store your tent? Stuff or fold and roll? 01:10:51 - Who is the X-mid made for?  01:13:18 - If Dan Duston Gear didn’t exist and you had one tent you had to use for all purposes, what would you pick?  01:14:13 - Will there ever be a DCF X-Mid? 01:16:58 - Would you consider Dan Durston Gear to be ultralight?  01:17:27 - Do you think there is a lot of room for improvement in the cottage industry UL gear space?  01:19:15 - If you could name the Dan Durston backpack what would you name it?  01:19:43 - Will you talk us through the pack?  01:21:43 - Can you get a 40 oz beer in the pocket?  01:22:28 - What is the mesh material on the shoulder strap?  01:24:19 - What is the advantage of X-Pac?  01:29:09 - What are some other pack companies that use X-Pac? 01:31:25 - What is the weight on the Dan Durston pack and what does it go for?  01:33:31 - What was it that took your company to the next level?  01:35:30 - What would Dan Durston’s gear slogan be?  01:36:44 - Can you talk about the Great Divide Trail?  01:39:33 - Where does the GDT start and end and where does it go through?  01:42:06 - What is the seasonality for the GDT? 01:42:51 - What kind of miles can you do on snowshoes?  01:43:28 - Can you tell us about the mosquitoes?  01:42:59 - What would you say is the “Sierra” of the GDT? Or “the desert”?  01:45:04 - What is the non-profit that oversees the GDT? 01:46:28 - Can you run into grizzlies the entire way?  01:46:45 - Do you have any scary grizzly stories?  01:48:24 - Has anyone died on the GDT from a grizzly encounter?  01:49:41 - What is the resupply like?  01:50:38 - Do you have to mail resupply boxes?  01:51:28 - Are you able to get 10 days of food in your pack?  01:52:00 - What inspired the yo-yo of the GDT? 01:52:29 - Were you able to enjoy the southbound hike as much as the northbound hike?  01:53:53 - What are some good Canadian snacks?  01:55:09 - In Canada do you have to order Canadian bacon to get Canadian bacon? 01:55:36 - Where should people go for your stuff?  Durstongear.com @Durstongear on Instagram Dan Durston Youtube Motorscooterguide.net  01:56:04 - Is there anything else you are as obsessed with planning as your gear? SEGMENTS Trek Propaganda - Legend Broke the Colorado Trail Unsupported FKT  Sign up for The Trek newsletter! 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On this weeks episode of The Hiker Podcast we are excited to talk with Hikers Tyler “The Prodigy” Lau and Andrew “Peanut” Glenn. Not only are they amazing hikers but they work for Sawyer Products, the sponsor of this episode. We spend our time talking about their story and how hiking has changed them and they in turn are making an impact on the world around them.  This weeks episode is brought to you by Sawyer Products, makers of the Sawyer Squeeze water filter.  Go to https://sawyer.com for where to buy all of their amazing products that help keep us safe on the trail!  Follow Tyler “The Prodigy” Lau on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hikingprodigy/  Some Facts about “The Prodigy” - Dual Citizen of Hong Kong and the USA - Always enjoyed hiking and turned that into 10 plus seasons of trail work, wild-land fire, conservation work, natural resource management, environmental education work across the US and even abroad. - First thru-hike PCT 2016 (also included the JMT cause why not?) - Calendar Year Triple Crown (PCT, CDT, AT) in 2018, becoming 1st Person of Color, Asian-American and 9th Person overall to do so. - Finished Colorado Trail (the non-CDT shared miles) in 2019. - The Hiker Meme King - Passionate about diversity, equity, inclusion and justice in the outdoor space, making access available for disadvantaged groups - Likes long walks on the beach, bare foot of course Check out  Andrew “Peanut” Glenn on his blog: https://stilloutside.com or email Andrew@stilloutside.com Some Facts about “Peanut” - Texan, grew up in Arkansas with three older sisters - Thru-hiked the PCT (2017) - Thru-hiked the JMT with my dad (2018) - 5th person to connect the CDT to Canada's Great Divide Trail (2019) - The high snow years of 2017 and 2019 developed a love for mountaineering, which is where my outdoor love is currently focused. - Most likely to be found on trail dancing, napping, eating cereal, or finding a questionable ridge-line to scramble on.  Leave a voice message for Andy: https://anchor.fm/hikerpodcast   Email Andy andy@hikerpodcast.com Go to www.hikerpodcast.com for all our social media accounts, email, and all the ways to listen to The Hiker Podcast  Follow Host Andy Neal on Instagram: @andyfilmsandhikes  Each week new hiker Andy Neal, takes you along on the trail, reviewing gear, exploring hiking trends and most importantly talking with voices in the outdoor and hiking community finding stories of how hiking has inspired them to grow, create, and better the world and environment around them. A show for those first starting out on the trail and for experienced thru-hikers! Go to www.hikerpodcast.com for all the ways to listen or to follow us on social media. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hikerpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hikerpodcast/support

Brian and Allison Ristola (aka Beardoh and SweatPea) are long distance thru hikers who have spent a lifetime walking through the mountains and deserts of America.  They have hiked the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, John Muir Trail, Arizona Trail, Colorado Trail, and Great Divide Trail, to name a few.  We talk Trail Magic, Trail and River Angles, The Billy Goat of the PCT, the kindness of strangers, the framework and lifestyle that allows them to live a life of full time Thru Hiking, Nearly capsizing a canoe in the Port of St. Louis, those painful but often comical moments on trail when "it can't get worse than this" and so much more.  Find out more and follow their adventure on their website -https://www.longdistancehiker.com/ Or follow them on Facebook  Find out more about the Buffalo RoamerFollow on Instagram, Facebook  Adventure, Adventure Podcast, Adventure Stories, Outdoor Adventure,

Lori celebrates her second season of Hike and closing in on her 100th published episode. She reflects on some of the hiker wisdom she learned from her guests, listeners and those who supported her. Featuring episode clips from the following guests:Ashley WhiteFelicia HokenstadLeisel BaileyT DurstonNeville @ Woods Hole HostelA very special thank you to ALL my guests from Season 2, my listeners, and my patrons Isabella, Tim, Leisel and Greg!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thehikepodcast)

My guest on today's episode is Dreux Beirne. Dreux is an endurance athlete who hasn't stopped pushing himself physically and mentally since he was going on 100 mile bike rides in high school. Dreux has completed over 12 marathons and ultramarathons as well as several Ironman triathalons, but his cycling feats are Dreux's proudest endurance accomplishments. In 2015, Dreux biked the entire TransAmerica Bike Trail which is a 4,700 mile trail with 150,000 ft. of elevation gain. He followed this up with biking the Great Divide Trail in 2019. The Great Divide is a 3,083 mile trail with 200,000 ft. of elevation gain that runs along North America's Continental Divide. We dive deep into these two trips, how Dreux got into endurance, the lessons he has learned on the journey and so much more! If you want to read about Dreux's major bike trips here are the links https://dreuxsgreatdivideadventure.blogspot.com/ and http://dreuxsadventure.blogspot.com. If you want to learn more about the show visit https://www.tannerkern.com or follow the show's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tannerkernpodcast/.

Long-distance hiking has developed a global following. Why do we do it? Patrons of long-distance hiking understand first-hand the hardships this passion throws at its followers. In this episode, Stanley ‘DNA’ Mordensky and Elizabeth ‘Etch’ Mordensky are midway through their attempt of the Continental Divide Trail. To reach this point they faced many new challenges and overcame numerous hurdles. Then, a summer solstice snow storm dumps two feet of snow on them in the in the Colorado Rockies. How do you react when you feel like you have been beaten for the last time? Where do you draw strength? Welcome to the Trailside Tales. We give great thanks to Doctor Turtle for permission to use his guitar piece ‘Today’s Special: Jam Tomorrow’. If you like relaxing guitar picking, check out his music through his Bandcamp page or through his Facebook page. This track is licensed as Creative Commons Attribution 3.0. Trail Information: National Scenic TrailsAppalachian Trail (AT) Pacific Crest Trail (PCT)Continental Divide Tr (CDT)Long Trail (LT)Pacific Northwest (PNT)Arizona Trail (AZT)Florida Trail (FT)North Country Trail (NCT)Wisconsin Ice Age TrailNew England Trail (NET)Natchez Trace TrailPotomac Heritage Tr (PHT) National Historic TrailsPony Express TrailOregon TrailLewis and Clark TrailNez Pierce Trail InternationalTe Araroa (TA)Great Divide Trail (GDT)Pyrenees High Route (PHR)El CaminoVia Alpina Other TrailsJohn Muir Trail (JMT)Colorado Trail (CT)Oregon Desert Trail (ODT)Sierra High Route (SHR)Hayduke Trail (HT)

Na czym polega odwaga do podróżowania? Na to pytanie odpowiada w tym odcinku para, której rower Huragan robi za choinkę, ze szlaku wpadają na niedźwiedzia, imprezują z szamanami przy dźwiękach Leningradu, a zamiast rzucać wszystko i jeździć w Bieszczady, wybierają góry Ałtaju. Moimi gośćmi są: Katarzyna Jadaluk - grafik, podróżniczka i podkasterka; Jakub Rybicki - podróżnik, fotograf, dziennikarz i pilot wycieczek.

The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.This episode is all about the Wonderland Trail, a 93-mile loop around Mount Rainier. We get three different perspectives on the trek, including a discussion with co-hosts Jason, Jeff and their friend Derek who hiked it over 13 days, Mac from Halfway Anywhere who hiked it in three days, and Paulina from Little Grunts who had a less-than-stellar experience with the Pacific Northwest weather.Show Notes1:40 – Derek Loranger, Jason and Jeff and 13 days on the Wonderland Trail3:40 – Failing at the permit lottery and getting walk-in permits4:45 – The mindset of thru-hiking7:30 – A brutal Day Two9:00 – Getting prime campsites on the second half10:50 – Tips and tricks for staying dry in the rainy PNW (or trying to)14:30 – What surprised you about the Wonderland Trail?16:25 – How Jeff, Jason and Derek met20:14 – A low moment at Dick Creek22:34 – Keeping in touch with family while thru-hiking24:22 – Highlights of the Wonderland TrailImpromptu birthday party at SummerlandSwimming in the lakesThose views!Cheeseburgers at Sunrise28:30 – Burger Bench, and what post-hike burger do you crave?29:01 – What advice would you give someone who wants to hike the Wonderland Trail?33:10 – Introductions with Mac (Halfway Anywhere) & Paulina Dao (Little Grunts)36:00 – Mac’s experience hiking the Wonderland Trail without a permit (legally)39:40 – Paulina’s 10-day Wonderland Trail plan41:26 – Making the decision to bail48:59 – What got you into backpacking?52:20 – Future plans: The Great Divide Trail in 2021Mentioned in this Episode100 Peaks – Derek’s hiking blogBurger Bench – Derek’s burger shop in Escondido, CASoCalHiker.net – 13 Days on the Wonderland TrailSix-Pack of Peaks ChallengeHalfway Anywhere – Mac’s hiking blogLittle Grunts – Paulina’s blogThe Great Divide TrailConnect with us!Like Almost There on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/almostthereadventurepodcast/Follow Almost There on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostthere_ap/ Our Co-hostsJason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirprojectSaveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen  web: AdventurUsWomen.comJeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker  web: SoCalHiker.netTheme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music. 

T shares with listeners her journey of solo backpacking the Great Divide Trail. By immersing herself in the trail and in the moment, we see her personal growth as a solo backpacker. We delve into using intuition on the trail, journaling, and the deep emotions that emerged as part of this southbound adventure. Listeners will appreciate the candidness and rawness in how she experiences the trail and the beauty of its personal transformation. Connect with T:Instagram: @intobohemiaBlog: Into BohemiaYouTube: Dan DurstonConnect with Lori:Instagram: @thehikepodcastTwitter: @thehikepodcastBlog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.comFacebook: @thehikepodcastEmail: hikepodcast@gmail.com Special thank you to Isabella for being a show patron! Music intro track from Fusion used under the Creative Commons license.Track: Fusion — KV [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library PlusWatch: https://youtu.be/gp613GReEo4Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/fusion––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Track Info:Title: Fusion by KVGenre and Mood: Dance & Electronic DarkLicense: Royalty-free music for YouTube, Facebook and Instagram videos giving the appropriate credit.Music outro track "Two Mountains at a Time" from Live at the Fillmore by Pachyderm, used under the Creative Commons license. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thehikepodcast)

Brazilnut, known off trail as Elaine Bissonho, is starting her Triple Triple in 2020. Add to that the TA, Arizona Trail, Oregon Coast Trail as well as a yo-yo and FKT on the Great Divide Trail…to say she’s got some stories is an extreme understatement. In this episode we talk about resupply problems, umbrellas, the PCT in 66 days and the fear and doubt that kept her off the GDT for 5 years.

Last year, my podcast with Sym Blanchard became the 2nd most downloaded WanderLearn episode. It was super popular because he really was a fun guest. You must listen to it before listening to this podcast. Because he attracted so many listeners, I invited him back to the show! I begin the podcast asking Sym the most profound question I've always wanted to ask him. After that, we move onto discussing how he has used DNA testing to inspire his travel. He's used these four DNA testing kits to find thousands of relatives and to understand his origins. We discuss the pros and cons of each one: 23 and Me - best for a health test Ancestry DNA - best for trace your lineage  Family Search - Although it's connected to the Church of Latter-Day Saints, is useful to go back to King Cnut.  My Heritage - to build a family tree - Sym has 19,000 relatives We referenced AJ Jacobs's, It's All Relative book. I mention my defining the Sub-Sahara Africa article where, in the comments, an Ethiopian tried to insult me by pointing out that my ancestors were "slave-traders." Sym opens up and discusses why his strained relationship with his daughter. What went wrong? What lessons did he learn? How about having a girlfriend and how it is to manage that relationship when he's usually on the road. How do we balance having sympathy for victims and pushing for tough love? We talk about how Rejoice Tapon could see herself as a victim as I describe in my TEDx Talk about being a black sheep. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVfADBIsgB8 Sym discusses his trip to Brazil and his quest to finish the Continental Divide Trail (60% done!) and the Great Divide Trail. Sym talks about El Camino de Santiago. We discuss how sustainable his way of life is.  We talk about how spousal support and divorce work. About 70 minutes into the podcast, we talk about politics. I say that it's extremely rare that a US President wins more than 60% of the popular vote. Fact check: Only 3 US Presidents have gotten over 60% of the popular vote (Harding, FDR, and Nixon) and LBJ was the only President to get 61% of the vote. No other president got more. Lastly, I reveal my patented way to win ANY argument - guaranteed!  More info You can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my newsletter at http://wanderlearn.com. If you like this podcast, subscribe and share!  On social media, my username is always ftapon. Follow me on: http://facebook.com/ftapon http://twitter.com/ftapon http://youtube.com/user/ftapon http://pinterest.com/ftapon http://tumblr.com/ftapon Claim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTapon Rewards start at just $2/month! If you prefer to do a one-time contribution, you can send it to my PayPal at FT@FrancisTapon.com If you prefer giving me Bitcoin, then please send BTC to my tip jar: 3EiSBC2bv2bYtYEXAKTkgqZohjF27DGjnV Health Access Sumbawa One of WanderLearn's top patrons, Kathy Kennedy Enger, asked me to draw attention to Health Access Sumbawa. I am happy to promote this remarkable nonprofit. In 2014, Jack Kennedy founded the organization to bring malaria control and healthcare to remote, impoverished communities. It started on the remote island of Sumbawa, Indonesia. Since then, it's expanded thanks to generous donations. Visit their website to learn more and to donate: https://healthaccesssumbawa.org

Peanut, known off trail as Andrew Glenn, was fresh off the trail when we spoke and still processing his experience from this summer. He went big, connecting the CDT and Canada’s Great Divide Trail. A total of over 3,700 miles with the final 10 days hiked without seeing another person. So sit right back and you’ll hear a tale, a tale of a fateful hike. That started as a project and ended up capturing his heart.

Dan Durston and his wife did a yo-yo of the Great Divide Trail (GDT) in 2017. Listen as he shares his experiences preparing for the trail and the hike itself. We talk permits, route finding, resupplies, water sources, wildlife and the beauty of the Canadian Rockies. Dan also explains the differences between his thru hike of the PCT and being on the GDT. Announcements: Congrats to Instagram giveaway winner James. Check out his hiking group @kasamahikingConnect with Dan DurstonWeb site: Into Cascadia; Into Bohemia (Tara)Dan's Gear List for GDTYou Tube: DanDurstonVisit the GDTA web site hereConnect with Lori:Instagram: @thehikepodcast, @lori_the_explorerTwitter: @thehikepodcastBlog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.comFacebook: @thehikepodcastEmail Lori at hikepodcast@gmail.com Special thank you to Isabella for being a show patron! Music intro track "Thorn & Shout" from Thorn & Shout, used under the Creative Commons license.Music outro track "Two Mountains at a Time" from Live at the Fillmore by Pachyderm, used under the Creative Commons license. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thehikepodcast)

Season 2 of Hike will kick off on December 12th! In this season, Lori takes you deep into the PNW, out into the wild and rugged Canadian Rockies and south into the Ozark Highlands just to name a few places. She will share tips for winter hikes, urban hiking and take you on more of her adventures in the Southern Appalachians. Lori interviews hikers and adventurers who explore and through the trail are finding ways to both heal and keep their life in balance. She highlights people and organizations who are both blazing trails and ensuring the trails stay usable for all of us who wander on them. She'll talk to hikers about their favorite gear, tips and helpful advice that you can apply whether you are long distance hiking, doing a first time backpacking trip, visiting national parks or simply taking a walk in your local nature preserve. Are you ready to wander, explore and live more? Hit subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to get episodes downloaded weekly. Connect with Lori:Instagram: @thehikepodcast, @lori_the_explorerTwitter: @thehikepodcastBlog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.comFacebook: @thehikepodcastEmail Lori at hikepodcast@gmail.com Special thank you to Isabella for being a show patron! Music track "Two Mountains at a Time" from Live at the Fillmore by Pachyderm, used under the Creative Commons license. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thehikepodcast)

Elaine Bissonho se tornou a primeira brasileira a percorrer a Great Divide Trail, e agora detém o recorde mundial da trilha em YoYo (ida e volta) em apenas 52 dias e 8 horas. Ouça comente!

Jake Pickering thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail in 2016, and headed back into the woods again in 2018. The second time around he thru-hiked the Great Divide Trail in Western Canada, which is a relatively unknown trail compared to more popular hikes like the Appalachian Trail and PCT. In this episode we learn about how a Wikipedia article exposed him to the world of long-distance hiking, and all about the logistics of hiking the Great Divide Trail. Make sure you stay tuned until the end of the episode to hear his crazy story about being evacuated from the GDT by helicopter, a good reminder for everyone to renew their SPOT subscriptions! If you are interested in learning more about the Great Divide Trail, head to http://www.greatdividetrail.com/. Like what you hear? Want to talk some smack? You can contact me on Twitter, Instagram, or send me an email: trailtalespod@gmail.com If you're really into Trail Tales and want to receive some bonus content, please consider supporting the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trailtales.  Feel free to leave me a five-star review on iTunes (I read every one at the beginning of the next episode), and subscribe if you like the show! My personal Instagram is @kylehateshiking, so feel free to follow me on there as well.  Subscribe on iTunes, and listen on Google Play and Stitcher!

We had the pleasure of sitting down with the president of the Great Divide Trail Association and talked about the mechanics of ultralight backpacking.  Dave Hockey has several years experience on some of the most popular through hike routes in North America, including the trail he currently heads up, the GDT. We also talked about the Great Divide Trail and the sometimes complicated process that's involved when building a 1,100 km continuous trail that crosses through several land use areas in Alberta and British Columbia. From public land, provincial parks, and National Parks, GDT passes through them all to make a continuous route that is increasingly used by international visitors and locals.  Dave explains how truly wild the country is and encourages our listeners to get out and explore it! Hoping you enjoy this informative episode.  

Elaine Bissonho is known as Brazil nut on the trail. She grew up in Brazil and currently lives in Bend, Oregon. She became the third female to earn her double triple crown from ALDHA West this past Fall at the Gathering, putting her in the ranks with Anish and Yogi.We talk about her 2018 hike on the PCT when she hiked from Mexico to Canada in 66 days. She pushed herself, knowing that Anish had done it in 60 days. Brazil Nut took three showers on this thru hike and a bunch of cold plunges in various lakes along the route.She talks about her fears on trail. How she handles them and what are her fears.A friend in Boston encouraged her to go on her first hike. “I don’t hike!” was Brazil Nut’s first response. Crazy to think that. They ended up hiking in New Hampshire and she went on many hikes in that area afterward. The White Mountains were her first love.Stretching is very important for Brazil Nut. She would use her elbows to work on her legs and she tries to keep her feet lubed up. She uses three different types of socks which she changes out during the day along with a healthy dose of vaseline.She is hoping to do the Arizona Trail, Great Divide Trail and the Pacific Northwest Trail this year.Follow her on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/elainebrazilnut/Six Moons DesignTents and morehttps://www.sixmoondesigns.comWaymark Gear CompanyHeavy duty ultralight backpackshttps://www.waymarkgearco.comDon't forget to shop our Cascade Hiker Hats and Bumper Stickers!Join Me at Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=5262583Twitter @N_CascadehikingLike our Facebook Page Cascade Hiker PodcastOn Instagram Cascade Hiker PodcastCheck out Whiskey Fever: https://www.reverbnation.com/whiskeyfever The song used in the intro is 'Tall Grass' from their album Gonna Wake Up This Whole Town.

This is a special mini-episode of Odyssey and Muse where we check in with people that are about to embark on or are in the middle of an adventure around the world. In this episode I catch up with Russ McCoy of Man Bike World. Russ is in the midst of his Great Divide Mountain Bike Tour. I interviewed him back in July just before he shoved off. If you haven’t listened to that episode you can catch up here. “I saw this little baby grizzly bear cub running across the road.” Russ began his tour in Banff, Canada and has traveled through Montana, Idaho and is most of the way through Wyoming. In this conversation, we talk about his early encounter with grizzly bears, his misfortunes with bear spray, his new friends on the trail, how his gear and body are both holding up, and about all of the amazing sites seen and experiences had. “You can’t challenge the rumor. So we were prepared for having no water.” We’re planning to catch up with Russ when he reaches the end of his 2,745 mile journey, so make sure to check back for updates. If you want to hear more shows like this, rate us on iTunes and let us know. - - - - - 3 Key Takeaways 1. If you’re going to be in grizzly bear country, it can pay to have a can of bear spray. 2. Be careful how you store your bear spray. If you puncture the can it can be bad news for you. 3. If you’re riding the Great Divide Trail try to stay at Barbara’s Cyclist Only Cabin. - - - - - Show Notes (Man Bike World Pt. 2) Introduction and review of Great Divide tour [00:56] Beginning the journey and the bear spray incident [03:18] How did your body adjust to the riding [14:05] Traveling solo vs with others [15:22] What has the terrain been like [16:28] How much water would you carry [20:26] Favorite sites and the treat of forest fires [21:25] Gear issues [29:08] Special moments on the ride [32:20] Experiences using tech to record and connect online [35:07] Plans for the next few days and the rest of the trip [38:19]

Brett Davis from Outdoor Pursuits at Ft Lewis College in Durango, Colorado joins us today and rocks the mic with great accounts of bike packing on the Colorado Trail, the Great Divide Trail, and even exploring a new route in Alaska.  Bike packing and pack rafting!  If you like mountain bikes or even if you don't, you won't want to miss this one! www.fortlewis.edu www.fortlewis.edu/outdoor-pursuits/ www.facebook.com/FortLewis www.twitter.com/flcdurango www.instagram.com/fortlewiscollege/