Podcasts about Long Trail

On this episode of The Running Kind Podcast, Aimee is joined by Joe “Stringbean” McConaughy, a professional ultra runner and icon in the FKT community. He has set records on the Appalachian Trail, Long Trail, and Pacific Crest Trail… these being just some of the most difficult trails in the U.S. that Joe has taken on. Most recently, he is one of the ultra runners followed in the new documentary, The Chase, about a battle at Cocodona 250 in 2024.  We are screening The Chase on Earth Day at Emmaus Theatre and we would love for you to join us! The Running Kind, Asics, & Emmaus Run Inn are celebrating with a group run at 6PM, followed by the screening at 7:30PM. Tickets are donation based for Runners For Public Lands. More info here: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=125067 You can find more information about The Running Kind here. https://therunningkind.net/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/therunningkind/ @therunningkind_ If you are looking for additional ways to support The Running Kind, check out our Patreon page! patreon.com/TheRunningKind Aimee Kohler  Founder of The Running Kind @aimskoh Produced by Aimee Kohler Music Dim Red Light by Don Dilego  

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio, presented by The Trek, brought to you by Topo Athletic, we are joined by Curtis Himstedt, known on trail as Easily Forgotten. Easily Forgotten's backpacking resume is bananas. A partial list of his adventures includes the Annapurna Circuit, Pembrokeshire Coastal Path in Wales, the GR10, Tour du Mont Blanc, Yorkshire Dales High Way, South Downs Way, and Cotswold Way in England, the Triple Crown in the U.S., the Tahoe Rim Trail, and a continuous yo-yo of the Appalachian Trail and Long Trail between 2023-2024. Curtis takes us through these treks, especially the ones we haven't covered on the podcast before, shares how his first divorce inspired him to get into thru-hiking, explains why he feels more like himself on trail than in “the real world,” and gives us a preview of his upcoming adventures as he continues trekking strong into his 60s.  We wrap the show with news of a major gear retailer accused of ties to forced labor, a new navigation app you'll want on your radar for 2025, the triple crown of the worst fashion trends, a debate on how to inform someone of their LNT violation, what we'd replace our hands with if given the choice, and much more. Topo Athletic: Use code “TREKWINTER15” at topoathletic.com. Gossamer Gear: Use code “BACKPACKER20” for 20% off packs at gossamergear.com.  Ombraz: Use code “BACKPACKER30” for $30 off at ombraz.com/discount/backpacker30. [divider] Interview with Curtis Himstedt aka Easily Forgotten Curtis's Website Curtis's Trek Profile Curtis's Instagram Time stamps & Questions 00:06:10 - Reminders: Join us for our live show in Austin, listen to our episodes ad-free on Patreon, and apply to blog for the Trek! 00:09:45 - Introducing Curtis 00:11:20 - What was your weight loss story? 00:12:55 - How did you get into long distance backpacking? 00:14:53 - How old were you when you were in Boy Scouts? 00:16:57 - Is there a part of you that's grateful to your initial divorce for getting you into hiking? 00:19:00 - What learning lessons did you have on the Annapurna Circuit? 00:23:00 - What was life like on your farm? 00:24:00 - From an engineer's perspective, what was hiking the West Highland Way like? 00:27:05 - Would you recommend the West Highland Way to others? 00:28:52 - Has it ever backfired on you to not plan too much of your hikes? 00:30:40 - Do you feel more comfortable when hiking long trails? 00:32:20 - What advice do you have for someone about to get married? 00:35:00 - Discussion about planning international hikes 00:35:44 - Tell us more about the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path 00:37:33 - Tell us about the Grey Wolf Loop 00:40:20 - Tell us more about hiking in England 00:42:56 - Tell us more about the GR10 00:49:05 - Tell us about hiking the AT in 2018 00:54:50 - Tell us about hiking the PCT in 2019 00:57:08 - How did you like the Oregon Coast Trail? 01:00:10 - At what point do you start planning future hikes? 01:01:50 - Do you feel a sense of fulfillment exploring new trails each year? 01:04:20 - Tell us about the South Downs Way 01:05:48 - What were your top 3 favorite trails in the UK? 01:08:50 - Tell us about the Kerry Way 01:10:53 - Discussion about the Portuguese Camino 01:12:15 - What does your gear look like today? 01:15:01 - Tell us about your hiking in the Azores 01:22:25 - Discussion about not planning lodging on European trails 01:23:28 - Tell us about the Cinque Terre 01:25:25 - Tell us about the Via Degli Dei 01:26:55 - Tell us about your MEGA GAME LT^2 adventure 01:33:00 - Story about Curtis's father 01:38:25 - You don't like FKTs but you like endurance hiking? 01:39:42 - What's the northern section like in the winter? 01:42:50 - How many miles are you typically hiking in a day? 01:44:20 - What about the AT do you love so much? 01:46:05 - What do your next 4 years of hiking look like? 01:49:20 - Peak Performance Question: What is your top performance-enhancing or backpacking hack? Segments Trek Propaganda Outdoor Gear Retailer Decathlon Accused of Ties to Forced Labor in China by Katie Jackson Could This New Mapping App from the Founders of Gaia GPS Become a Thru-Hiker Staple? by Katie Jackson QOTD:  If you had to replace your hands with something else, what would you pick? Triple Crown of the worst fashion trends Mail Bag 5 Star Review [divider] Check out our sound guy @my_boy_pauly/ and his coffee. Sign up for the Trek's newsletter 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, Ben Love, 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, Chris Pyle, David, Dcnerdlet, Emily Galusha, Jeanie, Jeanne Latshaw, Katharine Rudzitis, Lauren Cain, Luke Netjes, Merle Watkins, Peter, Ruth S, and Spencer Hinson.

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio, presented by The Trek and brought to you by Topo Athletic, we're joined by Ben Vaugh, known on trail as Ginger Ballz. Ben is a Navy veteran, accomplished thru-hiker, and currently works as a dog musher, a topic Chaunce and Badger had way too much fun diving into. Ginger Ballz takes us through his transition from the military to thru-hiking, why he recommends it to fellow service members, and the parallels between the two. He shares stories from his hikes of the Triple Crown trails, the Hayduke, Superior Hiking Trail, and Long Trail. We also get a deep dive into his current gig managing a dog mushing and guiding company in Colorado, working with Iditarod-winning pups. He breaks down the process of training huskies for guiding, the biggest challenges of mushing, and the unique bond he shares with his dogs. We close out the show with a feature on a man who thru-hiked the AT while legally blind, a debate on whether airplanes have keys, why Zach is no longer allowed to enjoy pho, Chaunce's honey grease, the Triple Crown of abbreviated insults, and more. Topo Athletic: Use code “TREKWINTER15” at topoathletic.com. Gossamer Gear: Use code “BACKPACKER20” for 20% off packs at gossamergear.com.  [divider] Interview with Ben “Ginger Ballz” Vaughan Ben's Instagram Ben's Facebook Colorado Dog Sledding Website Time stamps & Questions 00:05:12 - Reminders: Join us for our live show in Austin, listen to our episodes ad-free on Patreon, and apply to blog for the Trek! 00:08:05 - Introducing Ben 00:10:00 - Tell us about your Navy experience 00:12:10 - What's it like chasing down pirates? 00:16:06 - Tell us about transitioning between the Navy and thru-hiking 00:19:00 - How did the AT get on your radar? 00:20:38 - Did your military background help you go into the AT with confidence? 00:22:30 - Did you do thru-hiking specific research? 00:24:02 - Did you feel your purpose restored when you started the AT? 00:24:30 - Do you think thru-hikers could succeed in the military? 00:26:20 - Tell us about the Kona Ironman? 00:28:20 - Tell us about the Navy culture in Coronado 00:31:15 - Did you know right away that thru-hiking was for you? 00:34:10 - How did you feel upon finishing the AT? 00:36:00 - What other traits did you get from the Navy that aided you in thru-hiking? 00:39:44 - Tell us about going from the AT to the PCT 00:42:50 - What was it like adjusting to the high snow year on the PCT? 00:48:00 - Can you completely recover from frostbite? 00:50:00 - Did you freak out when you were stuck in a blizzard? 00:51:55 - Was it fun seeing the Sierra in a different season? 00:53:55 - When did you decide to complete the Triple Crown? 00:57:10 - What was the difference in reactions you got on the CDT versus the AT? 00:58:14 - What did your Big 3 look like on the CDT? 01:00:45 - How does a snowy Smokies compare to the snowy Sierras? 01:05:00 - Tell us about hiking the Hayduke 01:09:45 - Tell us about dropping your pack down a canyon 01:12:20 - Tell us about hiking the Superior Hiking Trail 01:15:12 - Tell us about hiking the Long Trail 01:17:00 - How did you end up in Alaska dog mushing? 01:19:30 - What are the dogs like in their off time? 01:22:00 - What does it take to win the Iditarod? 01:23:10 - How do you train the dog to do what it needs to do? 01:24:50 - How can you tell if one of the dogs is getting tired? 01:26:10 - What do the dogs eat? 01:29:15 - Story from the Iditarod 01:31:40 - How does the tour operation work in CO? 01:33:00 - What types of commands do the dogs know? 01:35:10 - Who are your dogs? 01:39:45 - What do you pack for a backcountry dog mushing trip? 01:40:50 - What is your bond like with the dogs? 01:42:00 - How long can the dogs run for? 01:43:40 - Are Huskies all not great off leash? 01:47:05 - Ben is hiring! 01:49:40 - Peak Performance Question: What is your top performance-enhancing or backpacking hack? Segments Trek Propaganda  Thru-Hiking While Blind: Completing the Appalachian Trail With A Visual Disability by Andrew Neylon The Best Trail Runners for Thru-Hiking in 2025 by the Editors QOTD: Do airplanes have keys? Thing of the Week Triple Crown of short insults Gross or Not Gross 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, Ben Love, 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, Chris Pyle, David, Dcnerdlet, Emily Galusha, Jeanie, Jeanne Latshaw, Katharine Rudzitis, Lauren Cain, Luke Netjes, Merle Watkins, Peter, Ruth S, and Spencer Hinson.

Send us some fan mail here!Nick has had a crazy week with a family illness and Josh is all tied up, so Ash sits down with Nick to bang out a quick S(mall)PUDs episode! The forever-hiking buddies discuss their journey, experiences, and challenges (thus far) hiking with their daughter from the age of 2 weeks to nearly 2.5 years!Local hikes in Rehoboth at 2 weeks with Daddy, summit dances on Mount Willard, many ascents of Mount Wachusett, Mount Van Hoevenburg in the Adirondacks, losing pinecones on Hedgehog Mountain, a temper tantrum on Mount Stinson, day hiking some of the Long Trail, sleeping in a carrier pack, forgetting a puffy and substituting with a blanket and hand warmers, hot days on the Cliff Walk in Newport, sunsets on Bald Mountain,"snackies" are paramount, plus many more "family" hiking stories, on this all-about-hiking-with-a-young-kiddo-episode of the PUDs Podcast!!!Episode Links:Osprey Poco Child CarrierErgobaby Omni 360 All-Position Baby Carrier (7-45lbs)Hedgehog Mountain with Ash & Rylan on Nick's YouTube ChannelMount Stinson with Ash & Rylan on Nick's YouTube ChannelSunset Ledge on the Long Trail with Ash & Rylan on Nick's YouTube ChannelKingsbury Reservoir Loop with Ash & Rylan on Nick's YouTube ChannelMount Willard with Ash, Rylan, Wilkie, Lorrie, & Mike on Nick's YouTube Channel Follow us on Instagram: @pudspodcastFollow us on Facebook: PUDs PodcastSubscribe to Nick's YouTube Channel: Nick in NatureFollow Nick on Instagram: @nick__in__natureFollow Josh on Instagram: @josh___talksEmail us at: pudspod@outlook.comRecorded and Produced in Black Cat Studios by Nick Sidla© 2025 PUDs Podcast

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Send us some fan mail here!This week Nick and Josh welcome thru-hiker, peak-bagger, and manager of The Notch Hostel Tricia Case (also commonly known by her trail-name "Pearl") and learn  all about The Notch Hostel up in North Woodstock, New Hampshire, as well as her own pursuits hiking Vermont's Long Trail, the Appalachian Trail, and her experience cranking out a Single Season Winter 48 Four-Thousand Footers!Josh is fired up tonight, Nick does some local hiking down in Newport, Rhode Island and has a close encounter with a deer, Josh is disappointed in his body, a tidbit on last week's episode when it comes to the small wood-stoves in AMC huts during the winter, and we dive into a great conversation with Tricia about the expected and unexpected challenges of long-distance hiking, what it's like working at hostel during the AT Hiking Season, how Tricia got her trail-name, fireside chats, Summits in Solidarity, sunrise hikes, getting creative with thru-hiker leftovers, and everything about The Notch Hostel on this maybe-we're-going-to-have-to-camp-out-here-soon-episode of the PUDs Podcast!Special Thanks to Our Sponsor:Impact Botanicals - use code "puds" for 20% off your order!Nick's Music Moment:Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory - Sharon Van Etten - 2025Josh's Jazzy Music Moment:Save Tonight - Eagle-Eye CherryEpisode Links:The Notch Hostel WebsiteThe Notch Hostel InstagramThe Notch Hostel Facebook PageTricia's InstagramFollow us on Instagram: @pudspodcastFollow us on Facebook: PUDs PodcastSubscribe to Nick's YouTube Channel: Nick in NatureFollow Nick on Instagram: @nick__in__natureFollow Josh on Instagram: @josh___talksEmail us at: pudspod@outlook.comRecorded and Produced in Black Cat Studios by Nick Sidla© 2025 PUDs Podcast

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by LMNT, we are joined by Demetri Coupounas, aka Coup, the founder of GoLite and MyTrail Company. Coup might just be the most interesting man in the world. This conversation takes us through his incredible journey, from his work balancing the federal budget in the '80s and '90s to becoming the first person to complete unsupported hikes of the Colorado Trail and the Long Trail, and how he stumbled upon the once underground world of ultralight backpacking.  We also dive into the history of GoLite, from its role in popularizing Ray Jardine's ultralight designs to its meteoric rise with more than 20 retail stores nationwide—without taking any investor money—and its eventual downfall, leading to bankruptcy just a few years later. Coup shares the story of MyTrail Co, his follow-up venture, and how he applied the lessons learned from GoLite while stripping away what didn't work, and how that eventually failed to achieve launch.  This episode is an insightful history lesson on GoLite and the world of ultralight backpacking, as well as a fascinating case study on business successes and failures.  We wrap up the show with a new 2-ounce device that could replace your Garmin InReach, what we consider a satisfactory number of steps in a typical day, and the ultimate Triple Crown of best smells. LMNT: Get a free sample pack with any order at drinklmnt.com/trek. Gossamer Gear: Use code “BACKPACKER20” for 20% off packs at gossamergear.com.  [divider] Interview with Demetri “Coup” Coupounas Coup's Instagram Time stamps & Questions 00:10:20 - Reminders: Join us for our live show in Austin, listen to our episodes ad-free on Patreon, and apply to vlog for the Trek! 00:12:40 - Introducing Coup 00:15:15 - What are your favorite backpacking Youtube channels? 00:16:25 - How did you get into politics? 00:28:10 - How fucked are we currently and what's your take on DOGE? 00:34:44 - How did you get into backpacking? 00:42:00 - How would you walk a first time hiker through packing their backpack? 00:51:22 - Do you think fun correlates directly with the weight on your back? 00:53:40 - Why did you take on unsupported hikes? 00:56:35 - Are you pursuing novel experiences or challenging experiences? 00:59:30 - How do you decide what food to bring? 01:05:20 - Tell us about the early days of GoLite 01:10:30 - Did you ever make your own gear? 01:12:02 - Did you have a personal relationship with Ray Jardine? 01:14:55 - Was Ray an owner in the business? 01:17:17 - What were the biggest initial sellers? 01:21:15 - How much effort was involved in convincing people to go lighter? 01:27:02 - What were the first 12 products? 01:38:15 - What did your typical customer look like? 01:46:00 - What was the process of scaling GoLite? 01:55:00 - Why didn't selling direct work well? 02:01:20 - What happened in 2013 and 2014? 02:10:00 - Why didn't you seek investors when money was running out? 02:17:00 - Discussion about the transition to My Trail Co 02:20:24 - What do you keep from the business when going through bankruptcy? 02:26:12 - What is My Trail Co and did you raise as much money as you expected? 02:30:02 - How many products did you offer? 02:32:31 - When did My Trail Co go out of business? 02:38:16 - Why didn't My Trail work? 02:42:45 - Did My Trail investors earn dividends? 02:45:00 - How much of the growth of the cottage industry was to blame? 02:53:07 - What are your plans for the future? 03:01:50 - Stay Salty Question: What is your hottest take in the backpacking world? Segments Trek Propaganda: Could This 2-Ounce Device Replace Your Garmin inReach? By Katie Jackson QOTD:  What is a satisfactory number of steps for your average day? 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, Ben Love, 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, Chris Pyle, David, Dcnerdlet, Emily Galusha, Jeanie, Jeanne Latshaw, Katharine Rudzitis, Lauren Cain, Luke Netjes, Merle Watkins, Peter, Ruth S, and Spencer Hinson.

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio, presented by The Trek and brought to you by Topo Athletic, we are joined by Sarah “Mellow” Berkeley, founder of Symbiosis Gear, a pack-making company designed specifically for people with boobs. Sarah shares insights into her unique upbringing in a small log cabin in rural Colorado, her adventures on the Long Trail, PCT, Colorado Trail, and half of the CDT, and her journey to creating a backpack tailored for primarily women. We dive into the inspiration behind her patented S-shaped shoulder strap, the challenges of starting a business with no prior industry experience, the help she's received from fellow members of the cottage industry, her plans for future expansion, and much more.  We wrap the show with the announcement of the 2025 Badger Sponsorship, news of a hiker found dead near Mt. Whitney, a debate on when poop officially starts to smell like poop, and the Triple Crown of middle-aged happiness. Topo Athletic: Use code “TREKWINTER15” at topoathletic.com. Gossamer Gear: Use code “BACKPACKER20” for 20% off packs at gossamergear.com.  [divider] Interview with Sarah Berkeley New Symbiosis Gear Survey Symbiosis Gear on Instagram Symbiosis Gear Website Time stamps & Questions 00:05:15 - Reminders: Apply for the 2025 Badger Sponsorship, join us for our live show in Austin, apply to blog for the Trek, and listen to our episodes ad-free on Patreon! 00:09:07 - Introducing Sarah 00:10:33 - What's your trail name origin story? 00:11:32 - Tell us about building a log cabin with your family 00:16:27 - How did you end up on the Long Trail? 00:17:50 - Did you bring any simple recipes from the wood stove to backpacking? 00:18:30 - Are you happy your parents created that experience for you? 00:20:30 - Was it psychologically easy for you to adjust to backpacking? 00:22:30 - What was the motivation to move to Leadville? 00:26:20 - Walk us through the early stages of getting into backpacking 00:29:35 - How did you manage the Long Trail with a dog? 00:31:45 - What caused you to stick with thru-hiking? 00:34:35 - Did you solve any gear problems going from the Long Trail to the PCT? 00:37:06 - Were you crafty at that point? 00:40:15 - What do you customize for your packs? 00:43:55 - What does the S-strap do? 00:47:15 - Is chafing a common issue? 00:50:00 - Discussion about the pack design 00:52:27 - Are other brands making female-specific packs? 00:56:10 - What are some common sizing questions? 00:58:45 - Who is your ideal customer? 01:04:30 - What do you see as the next way to open up the product offering? 01:08:00 - Discussion about Chaunce's bags 01:12:00 - When did the lightbulb for this pack go off for you? 01:14:28 - What's been the most intimidating part of this effort to tackle? 01:17:05 - What is the fabric on the pack? 01:18:05 - What's it like to go from being new to having some reviews to support the product? 01:20:00 - Did you hike with Double Dip? 01:21:54 - Did you have other CDT hikers using your pack? 01:23:30 - Are the packs coming from a manufacturer? 01:26:05 - Have you connected with other manufacturers in the cottage industry? 01:27:30 - Do you have investors? 01:28:40 - What other frustrations do you have with female gear? 01:31:35 - Peak Performance Question: What is your top performance enhancing hack? Segments Trek Propaganda:  Missing Hiker Found Dead on Mount Whitney by Katie Jackson REI Announces Mass Layoffs and an End to a Beloved Program by Katie Jackson The Best Backpacking Tents for Thru-Hiking in 2025 by the Editors QOTD:  At what point does poop actually start smelling like shit? Triple Crown of middle aged happiness 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, Ben Love, 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, Chris Pyle, David, Dcnerdlet, Emily Galusha, Jeanie, Jeanne Latshaw, Katharine Rudzitis, Lauren Cain, Luke Netjes, Merle Watkins, Peter, Ruth S, and Spencer Hinson.

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio, presented by The Trek, we're joined by Patrice and Justin La Vigne. Over the past decade-plus, Patrice and Justin have traded their corporate grind for, in their words, “a life less ordinary.” From their first thru-hike of the AT in 2011 (drink), to managing a hostel, embarking on multiple van tours to spread the thru-hiking gospel, thru-hiking the TA in New Zealand, and now living in a 300-square-foot cabin on the outskirts of Denali National Park in Alaska—they've done it all.  We dive into how they restructured their lives around adventure, what it's really like living in a tiny cabin in remote Alaska, why moose are jerks, the challenges of thru-hiking with Crohn's, and much more. We wrap the show with the story of a man accused of staging a bear attack to cover up a murder, what the funniest sounding fart is (and introducing Chaunce to the world of covering your farts), and the triple crown of New Year's Resolutions.  Gossamer Gear: Use code “SNUGGLEBUG” for 20% off shelters at gossamergear.com.  CTDC: Donate $35 or more or sign up for monthly donations at cdtcoalition.org. PATH Projects: Use code “THETREK10”  for 10% off at pathprojects.com/thetrek. [divider] Interview with Patrice & Justin La Vigne Patrice & Justin's Website Patrice & Justin's Instagram Time stamps & Questions 00:03:30 - Reminders: Support us on Patreon for exclusive bonus content AND ad-free episodes and apply to be a 2025 blogger OR vlogger! And grab a ticket to our live show in Austin on April 17! 00:10:00 - Introducing Patrice and Justin La Vigne 00:11:00 - What was the inspiration to hike the AT in 2011? 00:14:25 - What's the school experience like at ASU and Disney University? 00:19:53 - Tell us about your shakedown hike on the Long Trail 00:23:30 - Why did you decide to go southbound? 00:28:00 - What was your standout insect story on the AT? 00:31:37 - How did the AT lead to your “life less ordinary”? 00:34:20 - What other Disney skills did you carry over to running a hostel? 00:37:46 - At what point did you decide not to return to your careers? 00:48:17 - Which is more glamorous, the van or the hostel? 00:53:00 - How did you end up on the Te Araroa? 00:57:40 - What stood out about the people and culture of New Zealand? 01:01:10 - How long were you in New Zealand? 01:02:37 - What did you between the TA and your van tour? 01:07:30 - Is it more rewarding to travel around doing education than selling gear? 01:10:25 - Tell us about moving to a dry cabin in Alaska 01:18:04 - How do you handle not having running water? 01:22:10 - How do you manage the outhouse? 01:23:20 - What is the town like? 01:25:29 - What is the winter like? 01:29:10 - How do you prevent getting cabin fever in the winter? 01:31:00 - How do you get internet? 01:34:30 - Discussion about the yurt and Alaska amenities 01:35:40 - Have you climbed Denali? 01:44:00 - Discussion about Justin's Crohn's disease 01:46:02 - Tell us more about Crohn's disease on the AT 01:48:32 - Discussion about carrying everything out on Denali 01:52:02 - Do you foresee returning to the corporate lifestyle? 01:54:02 - What's the next chapter for you? 01:57:40 - Discussion about grizzly bears and moose 02:04:07 - Do you hear stories of people getting attacked? 02:06:58 - Where can people keep up with you? Segments Trek Propaganda: Man Accused of Staging Fake Bear Attack To Cover Up a Murder Has Been Arrested by Kelly Floro QOTD:  What is the funniest-sounding fart? Wedding Dress of the Week Triple Crown of New Year's resolutions 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, Ben Love, 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 McDaniel may he bring honor to his name, 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, Chris Pyle, David, Dcnerdlet, Emily Galusha, Jeanie, Jeanne Latshaw, Katharine Rudzitis, Lauren Cain, Luke Netjes, Merle Watkins, Peter, Ruth S, and Spencer Hinson.

In this special edition we look at how trace to service men and women who fought and died in the Great War. We cover a number of questions covering different aspects of how to trace your WW1 Ancestors from many different nations, but in particular from Britain and the Commonwealth. USEFUL LINKS:Western Front Association Pension Files websiteGrand Memorial - Tracing French WW1 RecordsFrench War Diaries - WW1Long, Long Trail website - Chris BakerLondon Gazette - WW1 NoticesThe British Newspaper ArchiveQMAAC WW1 RecordsBritish Nurses Records WW1VAD Red Cross Records WW1Women's Land Army websiteGot a question about this episode or any others? Drop your question into the Old Front Line Discord Server or email the podcast.Send us a textSupport the show

Send us a textOn October 10, Blissful gave her first TEDx talk, “How do you find your bliss? Take the long trail!”Blissful shares the loss of her flute career due to a neurological disorder called dystonia. It was on trail that she began to heal – and her greatest teacher on learning to live with her loss and move forward into the unknown. Blissful's talk is about resilience in spite of life's inexplicable randomness.Watch the TEDx and see some jaw-dropping images as well!MUSIC: Introduccion y Allegro by Carlos Guastavino as played by Alison Young, flute and Vicki Seldon, piano. Support the show

Thru hiker, travel guide, holder of many jobs, and not a gram weenie, Retha "Pikachu" Charette takes a brief respite from work to talk some trail with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as Pikachu takes us on a tour of trails around the world, including discussion of hiking opportunities in five of the seven continents. Listen up and you'll hear about the Long Trail, yellow jackets, lightning hands, Not Jeffrey Dahmer, God Save the Queen, the Hubba Hubba, the Kumano Kodo, Hiker Trash days, hiker box resupplies, Lichtenstein farmers, the Mullerthal Trail, Kilimanjaro, embracing the filth, and some of the very best worst days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Queridos arrepios, Já não é surpresa para ninguém: para mim, Novembro é sinónimo de desaparecimentos. Em todas as temporadas deste podcast e durante este mês tenho trazido temas de mistério, por isso este episódio não é excepção.

In this conversation, Tara Dower shares her experiences as an ultra runner and her journey to setting the FKT on the Appalachian Trail. She discusses the emotional challenges of post-trail depression, the importance of crew dynamics, and the lessons learned from her previous failed attempt at the trail. Tara emphasizes the significance of nutrition and planning in achieving FKTs, and how her supportive crew played a crucial role in her success. The conversation also touches on mental health, overcoming panic attacks, and the importance of teamwork in endurance sports. In this conversation, Tara Dower shares her experiences preparing for and completing the Fastest Known Time (FKT) on the Appalachian Trail. She discusses the meticulous planning involved, the balance between training for the Hard Rock race and the FKT, and the importance of having a supportive crew. Tara emphasizes the evolution of FKT training, the significance of sharing knowledge within the community, and her passion for documenting her adventures through vlogging. The discussion also touches on the role of social media in making outdoor experiences more accessible and the joy of creating content on platforms like YouTube. Tara reflects on the mindset needed to tackle big challenges and shares her aspirations for future FKTs, particularly on the Long Trail. takeaways Post-trail depression can be a significant challenge after achieving a major goal. Having a supportive crew is essential for success in FKTs. Nutrition plays a critical role in endurance events. Experiencing failure can lead to personal growth and understanding. Mental health issues can manifest physically during intense activities. Planning and preparation are key to tackling long-distance trails. The journey is as important as the destination in trail running. Team dynamics can enhance performance and morale during FKTs. Setting smaller goals can help manage anxiety during long challenges. The Appalachian Trail is a massive undertaking that requires careful strategy. Preparation is key for a successful FKT attempt. Balancing multiple training goals can enhance performance. Viewing challenges from a positive perspective can aid in success. The evolution of FKT training includes running efficiency. Learning from others' experiences is invaluable. Sharing knowledge can inspire future adventurers. Documenting experiences through vlogging adds value to the journey. Social media can make outdoor experiences more accessible. Creating content should be enjoyable and fulfilling. Embracing failure is part of personal growth and adventure. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Tara Dower's Achievements 05:55 The Journey to the Appalachian Trail FKT 11:51 Lessons from Failure: The 2017 Attempt 18:07 The Importance of Crew Dynamics 23:48 Planning for the FKT: The Trail Bible 30:08 Looking Ahead: Future Plans and Goals 38:08 The Evolution of FKT Training 46:20 The Role of Social Media in Outdoor Experiences 54:51 Mindset for Tackling Big Challenges

The Vermont Truth and Reconciliation Commission is tasked with confronting the historical harms the state has perpetrated against marginalized groups, but some worry the panel's mandate is too broad. . Plus, contingency plans are in place should there be disruptions at the polls on Election Day, Vermont's House speaker defends her record after an independent representative announced she'll seek the post, burn permits are put on hold for two weeks following recent reports of wildfires, and the longest remaining stretch of private land on the Long Trail gets permanent protection.

The Drunk Guys really knockout some beers this week when they read Headshot by Rita Bullwinkel. Moose and Squirrel drink: Pumpkin Ale by Long Trail, Warm Glow by Finback, and Viking Blod Mead by Dansk Mjod. Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday when they read the Booker Prize Shortlisted novel

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Last month, Tara Dower achieved a monumental fastest-known time on the Appalachian Trail. In a follow-up interview, she emphasized the importance of teamwork in this accomplishment. To delve deeper into that aspect, we spoke with her Crew Chief, Rascal.In our conversation, we explore the learning curve of supporting multi-week efforts, the physical and emotional challenges involved, and what a typical crew stop and pacing section entailed. We also discuss various logistical considerations and Rascal's advice for future crew teams taking on this ambitious project, along with other insightful topics!Timestamps:(1:47) - Rascal's thru-hiking and crewing background(6:16) - the learning curve to crewing this FKT attempt(13:27) - mental aspects of crewing(19:57) - criticism of the style(23:37) - what crew stop execution looked like (31:42) - how taxing this was on the crew(41:45) - miscellaneous logistical considerations(50:14) - future storytelling about this achievement(53:43) - advice to future crew teams, next steps for RascalPartners:Naak - use code SINGLETRACK20 at checkout on their website (https://www.naak.com/) to get 20% off your purchase.Rabbit - use code Singletrack10 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/) to get 10% off your next order.deltaG Ketones - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.deltagketones.com/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next order.Pillar Performance - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout on their website (https://pillarperformance.shop/) to get 15% off your next order. Related Episodes:#339 - How Tara Dower Shattered The Appalachian Trail Record#335 - Will Peterson | Inside The Fastest Known Time On Vermont's Long Trail#329 - Exploring Appalachian Trail History and Endurance Records with Warren Doyle#284 - Jennifer Pharr Davis | Appalachian Trail Reflections, State of FKTs, Pursuits of EnduranceAdditional Links:Follow Rascal on InstagramFollow Tara on Instagram, YouTube, Website, Girls On The RunFollow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Youtube, and PatreonSupport the show

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!This past Saturday night at 11:53 PM, Tara Dower set the fastest known time on the Appalachian Trail in 40 days 18 hours 5 minutes, besting Karel Sabbe's 2018 mark by 13 hours and 32 minutes.Starting August 12th at 5:47 AM, Dower averaged 54+ miles per day over 2,197.4 miles of rugged and relentless terrain from Maine to Georgia to set the mark.In masterfully riding a fine line of passion, grit, faith, and resourcefulness, Tara and her crew have set a new standard on this trail. I said this on an Instagram post shortly after the news broke, but I'll say it here as well - it's easy to get caught up in the moment, especially in a year that has seen the likes of the first female Barkley finisher, a UTMB course record, and a Hardrock course record - but is this the female performance of the year? Or better yet, is this the overall performance of the year regardless of gender? This is an amazing time to be in the sport. With all that said, we were fortunate to have Tara on the podcast shortly after her feat. In this conversation, we cover topics all about the Appalachian Trail record around her background, preparation, strategy, execution, mindset, and processing of this monumental achievement. If you want more long-distance hiking trail or Appalachian Trail trail-specific content, be sure to check out our interviews with Will Peterson, Warren Doyle, and Jennifer Pharr Davis from the past year. Hope you enjoy this one!Timestamps:00:00 - How Tara Is Feeling Post-Appalachian Trail FKT, Expressions of Gratitude05:06 - Worry About Falling Too Far Behind Karel Sabbe's Mark Early On14:00 - Tara's Thru-Hiking And Ultrarunning Background21:21 - Preparation For The Appalachian Trail Record33:00 - Appalachian Trail FKT Strategy45:23 - Daily Schedule57:59 - Highlights From Various Sections Of The Appalachian Trail 68:15 - Making A Statement For Female Athletes, Mindset, Launching PointsPartners:Naak - use code SINGLETRACK20 at checkout on their website (https://www.naak.com/) to get 20% off your purchase.Rabbit - use code Singletrack10 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/) to get 10% off your next order.deltaG Ketones - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.deltagketones.com/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next order.Pillar Performance - use code SINGLETRACK at checkout on their website (https://pillarperformance.shop/) to get 15% off your next order. Related Episodes:#335 - Will Peterson | Inside The Fastest Known Time On Vermont's Long Trail#329 - Exploring Appalachian Trail History and Endurance Records with Warren Doyle#284 - Jennifer Pharr Davis | Appalachian Trail Reflections, State of FKTs, Pursuits of EnduranceAdditional Links:Follow Tara on Instagram, YouTube, Website, Girls On The RunFollow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Youtube, and PatreonSupport the show

The Long Trail 

At 10am on August 28th, I set out with a group of over 30 northeast locals to attempt a supported FKT on the Vermont Long Trail. We would finish the trail 3 days, 21 hours, and 9 minutes later, taking over 7 hours of the FKT and being the first run of the Long Trail to be under 4 days. I covered a lot of my individual perspective of the run over on the Singletrack podcast, and I will cover the nuts and bolts in a detailed trip report (to be released very soon). This podcast is a little different. In this podcast, I brought together the 6 crew/pacers who were out there with me for the entirety of the effort and hear stories from many different perspectives of this effort. It was a pleasure to get this group together one more time to hear the stories that I wasn't privy to as the runner. I hope you all enjoy our conversation!Check out the Craft Pure Trail running shoe: https://www.craftsports.us/products/mens-pure-trail-running-shoeUse code fromthebackcountry at infinitnutrition.us and hyperlitemountaingear.com for 15% off your entire orderpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fromthebackcountry/

Text us your thoughts about this episode or ideas for future episodes!Will Peterson joins the show to talk about the fastest known time he set this past weekend on Vermont's Long Trail, the oldest continuous footpath in the United States and the setting for many notable performances over the years from top athletes in the ultrarunning scene like Nikki Kimball, Joe McConaughy, Jennifer Pharr Davis, and John Kelly. We talk about all aspects of Will's effort including mental and physical preparation, multi-day strategy, highlights from his race report, the skillset to accomplish something of this stature, whether he plans to stay in this type of arena in the future, and some fun topics generated by listeners and viewers (like whether he'd do the full Appalachian Trail).Timestamps:00:00 Introduction and Initial Feelings06:40 The Long Trail and Other Routes10:38 Background and Skillset15:17 Motivation and Competition19:14 The Evolving FKT Scene24:17 Creating a Competitive Narrative and Mental Strategies27:04 Training and Preparation36:22 Planning and Adaptability in FKT Attempts55:46 The Future of FKTs: Amateurs and Professionals01:01:41 Data-Driven Goals for Optimal Performance01:09:18 Instigating Participation in the Multi-Day Scene01:11:06 Future in Multi-Day FKTs01:17:21 The Debate on Expanded FKT Leaderboards01:19:32 The Appalachian Trail and Future Challenges01:23:38 Reflections on FKT of the Year Snub01:26:06 The Unique Challenges of the 100 Mile Wilderness01:31:24 Regulating External Communication on Unsupported Efforts01:41:11 Gratitude for the CrewPartners:Naak - use code SINGLETRACK20 at checkout on their website (https://www.naak.com/) to get 20% off your purchase.Rabbit - use code Singletrack10 at checkout on their website (https://www.runinrabbit.com/) to get 10% off your next order.deltaG Ketones - use code Singletrack20 at checkout on their website (https://www.deltagketones.com/SINGLETRACK20) to get 20% off your next order.Pillar Performance - use code Singletrack15 at checkout on their website (https://pillarperformance.shop/) to get 15% off your next order. Additional Links:Follow Will on Instagram, Strava, From The Backcountry PodcastFollow Finn on Instagram, Strava, Youtube, and PatreonSupport the show

This week we start off by going over results from all the main UTMB ultra races. Then we talk about what appears to be a miserable hot and humid 46 miler on a paved trail in Florida. Costume chick was out there representing! We talk about Stine Rex setting a new women's 6 day record. We discuss Kilian Jornet's new adventure he recently completed in the Alps. Anton Krupicka set a new FKT on the "LA Freeway" route, it's not in California and it's not paved. Will Peterson smashed the FKT on the Long Trail in Vermont. Tara Dower is over half way on her AT FKT attempt. Mike Wardian is also over half way. He even did the "1/2 gallon" ice cream challenge at the half way point. We end the show talking about a race that we skipped over when doing the results. The Temptation Ultras in central IL.

In this episode, Julienne, Suzanne, and I catch up on what we've been doing. Julienne has been in a photographic funk, which is normal for a lot of people. Suzanne has set up her own photo studio. I've compulsively continued to shoot 35mm SLR cameras, where I feel at home. I also make a faux pas, as you'll hear, when I give a correction to Julienne about the Long Trail here in VT, which I regret. But we had a good discussion. Hope you all enjoy, and thank you Julienne and Suzanne, for being my wonderful cohosts! Suzanne - on IG at b.roll.backup Julienne - on IG at jpshoeboxwalk Mario - on Flickr at Mario Piper, and on IG at shadowsofreflections

If you could choose any long trail to hike, which one would it be? Which one do you have no interest in? Check out our title sponsor, Outdoor Vitals! https://alnk.to/4BGlySi --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backpackingpodcast/support

In this episode, we chat with Dr. Morgan Brosnihan, the founder of Blaze Physio. A seasoned Physical Therapist with a diverse background ranging from trauma hospitals to outpatient clinics, she helps her patients continue their passions and recover from injuries. Since 2017, she's guided over 2,000 hikers through their journeys, collectively walking over a million miles.After hitting the road in her van she hiked Vermont's Long Trail, then completed the Pacific Crest Trail. On the trail, Morgan met numerous hikers struggling with injuries and realized the need for accessible, on-trail rehabilitation. This inspired her to transform her van into a mobile rehab unit, offering essential care to those in remote areas and outdoor spaces.Whether you're an avid hiker or someone looking for a new perspective on healthcare, this one's for you! Life in Motion is brought to you by Actual Outdoors. They help build beautiful brands that highlight the approachable and authentic parts of outdoor recreation. Said simply - they “keep it real”. Find them online at actualoutdoors.com or on Instagram at @actualoutdoors.Tweet us and let us know what you think of this episode! @illuminecollect Find more episodes at www.illuminecollect.com/blogs/life-in-motion-podcastSince 2017 Illumine has donated over $40,105 to outdoor nonprofits and shared over 213 stories on the Life in Motion Podcast.

Ash and Nick are NOT in Portugal...but we'll get to that later! With Josh off for the night, the hiking buddies dive into their experiences hiking the five four-thousand footers of the Green Mountain State: Vermont!Hiking "The Chin" of Mount Mansfield with Mike after a day of Stowe hard-cideries, Killington and porcupines on Pico Peak with Mike and Lorrie, a stormy ascent of Camel's Hump with Sara-Beth and Jay, and a grand finale traversing the "Monroe Skyline" section of the Long Trail across Ellen and Abraham in wildfire haze and Ver-mud! Ash and Nick break down all the hikes on their quest to bag the four-thousand foot peaks of the long-trailed-and-lush-neighbor-of-New-Hampshire; on this we'll-get-to-Portugal-one-day-but-let's-talk-about-Vermont-peaks-SPUDs-isode of the PUDs Podcast!Episode Links:Vermont 5 Challenge WebsitePeakbagging the 4000 Footer Mountains of New England Vermont PageSend the PUDs Podcast a Text Message!Follow us on Instagram-> @pudspodcastFollow us on Facebook: PUDs PodcastSubscribe to Nick's YouTube Channel: Nick in NatureFollow Nick on Instagram: @nick__in__natureFollow Josh on Instagram: @jrogers.32Email us at-> pudspod@outlook.comRecorded and Produced in Black Cat Studios by Nick Sidla© 2024 PUDs Podcast

In this episode AJW cracks a brew with 2024 Cocodona 250 winner Rachel Entrekin.  Along the way they discuss her introduction into the sport, the differences between fixed time events and long trail races, her Cocodona experience and some thoughts about the future of super long runs.   You can read Rachel's blog: Another dumb running blog – y'all welcome (wordpress.com) Support Rachel's GoFundMe: Fundraiser by Rachel Entrekin : Apparently, running is expensive (gofundme.com)    Follow her on instagram at @rachel__entrekin   And, learn more about Tepache. TEPACHE: A Modern Mexican Soda made from fresh pineapples! – De La Calle - Tepache)

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by Helinox, we are joined by Mary "Badass" Anderson. Never has a trail name been more fitting, Mary is the most badass hiker you've likely never heard of. With nearly 19,000 miles under her feet spanning six decades, with her first thru-hike taking place in 1981, Mary has not slowed down with her adventurous ways, as she swung by the studio on her to the Pacific Northwest Trail. Some of the highlights from today's interview include a wild winter SOBO thru-hike of the AT in 1985, just a handful of months after a major back surgery where her doctor told her to give up hiking. She followed her AT SOBO winter hike by immediately hopping over to the PCT, where she battled even more snow, and killed and ate a rattlesnake. Other feats include hiking all of the 4,000 footers in New England with her young son in the 90s, completing the CDT after hitting a new low in 2020, and now she's on a quest to finish all of the National Scenic Trails, with only a couple remaining. In short, Mary's story is one of a kind, you will enjoy today's chat. We wrap the show with a last call for applications for The Trek's new full-time role, a pair of beloved trail angels close their doors after 17 years serving PCT hikers, what music we would listen to on the way to rescue our significant others from a hostage situation, the triple crown of onomatopoeias, and Chaunce is very afraid of grizzlies. Helinox: Use code “BACKPACKER20” for 20% off at helinox.com. Gossamer Gear: Use code “SNUGGLEBUG” for 20% off shelters at gossamergear.com.  LMNT: Get a free sample pack with any order at drinklmnt.com/trek. Sambob: Use code “BACKPACKER15” for 15% off at sambob.biz. [divider] Interview with Mary “Badass” Anderson Mary's Blog Time stamps & Questions 00:04:40 - Reminders: Apply for the Trek's full-time role! Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and send us your recommendations for a hiker meetup this fall in NYC. 00:10:34 - Introducing Mary 00:11:40 - How'd you get your trail name? 00:13:14 - How did you initially get started long distance backpacking? 00:15:22 - How did you prepare for backpacking in the 80s? 00:21:05 - What does your baseweight look like today? 00:23:47 - What was the AT like in the 80s? 00:26:56 - Did the AT feel easy compared to the Long Trail? 00:29:02 - What resources did you have for navigation? 00:32:38 - What were your resupplies like? 00:34:00 - Tell us about your back injury and being told never to hike again 00:38:10 - Where does your toughness come from? 00:39:00 - How much of a physical struggle was the AT southbound in winter? 00:40:46 - Where did you experience the worst weather? 00:41:50 - Did you think it might have been a bad idea? 00:45:30 - What did your winter pack and gear look like? 00:49:39 - How did you keep on the trail? 00:50:45 - What about backpacking do you enjoy? 00:52:20 - Did people know what you were doing? 00:54:08 - How did you afford hiking then and now? 00:56:12 - What trail recipes do you make? 00:57:18 - What did it feel like to get to Springer and then start the PCT? 01:02:09 - What was your experience on the PCT like? 01:04:23 - Tell us about your rattlesnake encounter 01:07:00 - Discussion about fear and wildlife encounters 01:10:30 - Did you encounter other thru-hikers on the PCT in 1986? 01:11:10 - How did you enjoy the PCT relative to the AT? 01:14:00 - What was the scariest moment of your backpacking career? 01:17:05 - Tell us about the hiking you did with your son 01:19:55 - Do you have advice for getting your kids outside? 01:21:15 - What was it like hiking the Long Trail with your 8 year old? 01:22:30 - How have you noticed the concept of gender changing in the backcountry? 01:24:08 - Tell us about a bear paying for your cross country road trip 01:26:36 - How did you get back into long distance thru-hiking? 01:29:22 - When did you switch from map and compass to apps? 01:31:32 - Do you long for hikes from decades ago? 01:35:55 - How was the southern half of the CDT in 2020? 01:37:42 - How was your mental state? 01:42:10 - Tell us about staying with people on the Ice Age Trail 01:44:28 - Tell us about the northern half of the CDT 01:49:55 - Tell us about your Vermont bike trip 01:54:16 - Discussion about the role of the internet 01:55:40 - Discussion about the Catamount Cross Country Ski Trail 01:58:50 - How was the Connecticut River Source to Sea Paddle? 02:06:05 - Tell us about the New England Trail 02:10:08 - Discussion about the Natchez Trace Trail 02:12:00 - Discussion about the Potomoc Heritage Trail 02:17:40 - Anything else to share about the Arizona Trail? 02:24:00 - What's next? Segments Trek Propaganda:  17 Years, 8,000 Hikers: Trail Angels Scout and Frodo Retire from PCT Hosting by Arielle Nardizzi Professor: The Strategy That's Helped Me Afford 6 Years, 15K Miles of Thru-Hiking (Jobs, Budgeting Tips, and More) by Carl Stanfield QOTD: Your wife has been kidnapped and is being held in a location 30 minutes away. You're driving to rescue her. It's a warm night and your windows are down. Do you listen to music on the drive there, yes or no? Triple Crown of onomatopoeias Power Ranking: Animals You Want to Encounter on Trail 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, Austin Ford, 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, Hailey Buckingham, Liz Seger, Patrick Cianciolo, Sawyer Products, SPAM, Timothy Hahn, Tracy ‘Trigger' Fawns A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: 12 Trees Farms, Bonnie Ackerman, David, Dcnerdlet, Emily Galusha, Jeanie, Jeanne Latshaw, Joann Menzer, Katharine Rudzitis, Keith Dobie Jr, Merle Watkins, Peter, and Ruth S.

Cette cinquième partie de la série s'amorce à la ligne de départ de la Hardrock 100, le vendredi 12 juillet à 6h du matin, heure locale. On entend quelques niaiseries partagées avec Richard Turgeon et ses pacers Michael O'Farrell et Francis Picard. Après l'audio du départ de la course, je vous propose deux entrevues qui ont été enregistrées la veille de la course. Claire Bannwarth est une athlète française qui enchaîne les courses XXL à vitesse grand V. Pour vous donner une idée, dans le dernier mois seulement, elle a complété la Tahoe 200 (322 km 10 700 m D+), la Long Trail au Vermont (439 km), la Transkarukera en Guadeloupe (160 km 9 500 m D+) et le Québec Mega Trail (160 km 6 500 m D+). Cette année, elle se lance sur sa 2e Hardrock, après une impressionnante 5e place en 2023. Simon Gosselin, pour sa part, sera l'un des pacers de François d'Haene, aux cotés de Jim Walmsley. Il y a deux semaines, il a complété son premier 100 miles en terminant la Western States en 17h04 (16e place). Deux discussions hyper intéressantes, à quelques heures du départ de la course. Bonne écoute!CréditsDesign graphique : David HébertThème musical : Kelton DavisIdée originale, production, recherche et animation : Yannick Vézina© Pas sorti du bois 2024

Back by popular demand we are resharing a popular episode (Cause we are traveling for summer vacation} We would absolutely hate to leave you all hanging for a week so please enjoy this oldie but goodie episode where we share the stories of Paula Jean Welden disappeared December 1, 1946. She was an American college student who disappeared while walking on Vermont's Long Trail hiking route. Her fate is a mystery we need to be solved! Tayler cover the unhinged story of Mary Toft who in 1726 became the subject of considerable controversy when she tricked doctors into believing that she had given birth to rabbits.... RABBITS.... Ma'am..... what??? Spank you for listening. Do less God bless. Gloom & Bloom out!

Daniel Buitrago & Jack Lau invite special guests Mariyam Medovay and Haley Johnston developers and coordinators of the AK Long Trail   Fit fest, bucket list hikes, favorite long walks, trips, Slovenia Alps, Recommended books, Captain Cook's Wide Wide Sea, Dr McDougall's soup for back camping, curve the scurv, Alaska Long Trail, pick click give, outdoor user stats, where's funding go, current projects, Crow Creek improvements, bridge over Glacier Creek, Turnagain Pass trail progress, congressionally designated spending, central Talkeetnas from Hatchers to Talkeetna, trail building ninjas, national scenic trail designation, economic impact of outdoor rec and trails, trail cost.   Visit our Website - www.alaskawildproject.com Follow us on Instagram - www.instagram.com/alaskawildproject Watch the show on YouTube - www.youtube.com/@alaskawildproject Support on Patreon - www.patreon.com/alaskawildproject

In this episode of "Free Outside," I, Jeff Garmire, sit down with Shelby Farrell, an incredible trail runner and FKT (Fastest Known Time) record holder. We dive into Shelby's impressive list of FKTs, including the Joshua Tree Traverse, the Backbone Trail, and an incredible attempt at the Long Trail Record. Shelby opens up about her journey into trail and ultra running, living the van life with her cats, and her meticulous approach to training and planning for FKT attempts. Shelby shares her experiences on the Long Trail FKT attempt, detailing the hurdles she faced, the unwavering support from her crew, and the unexpected moments that made the journey memorable. From enjoying different hot drinks at shelters to dealing with a panic attack and vomiting episode, she recounts the highs and lows of her Long Trail adventure. Additionally, we discuss the unique challenges that come with FKT attempts, such as unpredictable weather and battling sleep deprivation. I also talk about the filming of Shelby's journey and the exciting upcoming documentary on the Long Trail. Shelby and I share our thoughts on the fun aspect of costumes in trail running and the crucial role of community support in our sport. Tune in for an inspiring and candid conversation filled with insights and behind-the-scenes stories from the world of FKTs and ultra running. Takeaways Shelby Farrell is an accomplished trail runner and FKT record holder, known for her FKTs on the Joshua Tree Traverse, the Backbone Trail, and the Long Trail. Shelby got into trail running after running her first marathon and discovering her competitive drive. She gradually progressed to longer distances and eventually FKT attempts. Living in a van with cats allows Shelby the freedom to pursue her passion for trail running and explore different trails and FKT challenges. Planning and preparation are crucial for successful FKT attempts. Shelby utilizes spreadsheets, maps, and communication tools to coordinate with her support crew and stay on track. Weather and sleep deprivation can pose significant challenges during FKT attempts. Shelby has learned the importance of being adaptable and making smart decisions to ensure safety and success. The Long Trail is a challenging trail that requires mental and physical strength to complete. Having a supportive crew and pacers can make a big difference in a long-distance trail run. Unexpected moments and challenges can arise during a trail run, and it's important to adapt and overcome them. Filming a trail run adds an extra layer of complexity, but it can capture the community and camaraderie of the sport. Costumes and personal touches can add fun and excitement to trail running events. Building and supporting trail running communities is important for the preservation and maintenance of trails. Sound Bites "I have some exciting news to announce, but I'm not going to announce it yet." "Shelby has the Joshua Tree Traverse FKT Out and Back Backbone Trail One Way, which, crazy trail, and the Backbone Trail One Way." "I think after I ran my first marathon, getting the idea that, oh, I could run a Boston qualifying time was really intriguing." "This was a great experience. So we'll get to do this again and other cool things again." "I just got so nauseous. Like knew I was going to throw up, but I'm, I just ran 250 miles and I'm like, bundled up in this blanket." "I think it's going to show a lot of the kind of community side of doing something supported." Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Exciting News 00:56 Shelby's Impressive FKTs 05:13 Living in a Van with Cats 11:54 The Long Trail FKT Challenge 19:36 Balancing Support and Independence 27:40 Challenges and Adversity on the Long Trail 32:03 Challenges and Support on the Long Trail 34:30 The Unexpected Moments and Challenges 42:19 Filming the Journey and the Upcoming Documentary 50:59 The Fun of Costumes in Trail Running 53:23 Building and Supporting Trail Running Communities Keywords trail running, FKT, ultramarathons, van life, training, planning, weather, sleep deprivation, Long Trail, challenges, support, hot drinks, panic attack, vomiting, crew, filming, documentary, costumes, community --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freeoutside/message

We talk about filling out your dash, living a full life. Then I interview Liz Derstine, an accomplished trail runner and FKT (Fastest Known Time) record holder. We discuss Liz's trail name, her experience on the Appalachian Trail, her connection with Warren Doyle, and her transition to self-supported FKT attempts. Liz also shares her challenges with blisters, animal encounters, sleep deprivation, and hallucinations during her FKTs. She discusses balancing her running and music careers and expresses her love for long-distance trail FKTs. The episode concludes with Liz's recent FKT attempt on the Colorado Trail and her support for her friend's FKT attempt on the same trail after hers ended. Follow Liz on Instagram Takeaways Liz Derstine, also known as Mercury, is an accomplished trail runner and FKT record holder. She gained her trail name from a song she listened to while preparing for a practice hike on the Appalachian Trail. Liz's first through-hike and FKT attempt was on the Appalachian Trail, with Warren Doyle as her support. She was inspired by Jennifer Pharr Davis and Scott Jurek's books and attended a workshop by Warren Doyle to mentally prepare for the AT. Liz transitioned to self-supported FKT attempts on trails like the Long Trail and the Penhody Trail. She faced challenges such as blisters, animal encounters, sleep deprivation, and hallucinations during her FKT attempts. Liz balances her running and music careers, using her run commute as a way to decompress at the end of the day. She finds joy in long-distance trail FKT attempts and plans to continue pursuing them in the future. Liz also values the supportive nature of the trail running community and the willingness to help each other achieve their goals. Sound Bites "Jerry filled out his dash" "Fill out that dash" "How did you get your trail name?" Chapters 00:00 Remembering Jerry West and Filling Out the Dash 03:25 Getting the Trail Name Mercury 05:24 Connecting with Warren Doyle and Starting the Appalachian Trail 09:46 Learning and Preparing for the AT 13:33 Challenges on the Trail: Blisters, Animal Encounters, and Sleep Deprivation 18:54 Dealing with Sleep Deprivation and Pushing Through 22:17 Hallucinations and Mind Games on the Trail 25:08 Transitioning to Self-Supported FKT Attempts 30:27 Running Commute and Balancing Running and Music Careers 32:53 The Joy of Long-Distance Trail FKTs 36:42 Supportive Nature of the Trail Running Community 41:34 Last Person Standing Style and Overcoming Mental Blocks 43:56 Most Enjoyable Experiences: Swiss Via Alpina and Colorado Trail Keywords: trail running, FKT, Liz Durstein, Appalachian Trail, self-supported, blisters, animal encounters, sleep deprivation, hallucinations, balancing, long-distance trail, Colorado Trail Buy Merch to support: https://www.freeoutside.com/shop Buy my book "Free Outside" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/39LpoSF Email me to buy a signed copy of my book, "Free Outside" at jeff@freeoutside.com Watch the movie about setting the record on the Colorado Trail: https://tubitv.com/movies/100019916/free-outside Website: www.Freeoutside.com Instagram: thefreeoutside facebook: www.facebook.com/freeoutside --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freeoutside/message

Today I get to visit with my own legislators, Representative Kevin McCabe from Big Lake and Senator Mike Shower from Wasilla. We'll talk about the Long Trail, the size and scope of the budget and government and whatever else comes to mind.

In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Retha Charette.Retha Charette, aka “The Roaming Nanny,” is an adventurer, blogger, and travel nanny based in Vermont, USA. Retha is all about women supporting women and has been from a young age because of her membership in the Girl Scouts. She has been traveling consistently for over 6 years and, in February of 2019, left her full-time job as a Nanny to be a Travel Writer, Adventure Guide, and Travel Nanny (just to name a few things she does). In 2020, she found herself on the Long Trail and completed the Appalachian Trail. Retha loves sharing her passion for travel and discovery with others and is always looking for new and exciting places to explore. She shares her expertise as a trip leader for WHOA Travel and Damesly, and created The Beginner's Guide to Hiking.Some of her favorite adventures so far include climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, learning to scuba dive in Cozumel, Mexico, and camping in Antarctica.Christine and Retha discuss:· Retha's trip to Africa that changed so much in her life· Creating spaces for women· Why women-only adventures, travel experiences, and communities are so important· The importance of sustainability in travel· Traveling with kids and what it brings into their livesJoin Christine now for this soulful conversation with Retha Charette.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, June 4, and reports on Donald Trump's guilty verdict. Plus, Melber breaks down Justice Alito's Jan. 6 scandal. Andrew Weissmann joins.

Today's guest will soon begin his  27th summer on seasonal staff at Philmont Scout Ranch.  He's hiked the Appalachian Trail, the Long Trail, and summited over 40 state highpoints and 40 Colorado fourteeners.  But you may know him best from his published book - The Philmanac, and his famous Philmont cookies and desserts.  Philmont Experience:1978 - Trek Participant 1982 - Ranger1983 - Seasonal Registrar1985 - Welcome Center Manager1986 - Trek Advisor 1987 CD -Phillips Junction1988 CD - Phillips Junction1989 CD - Baldy Town1990 CD - Head of Dean1991 CD - Cimarroncito1992 CD - Miners Park1993 CD - Pueblano1994 CD - French Henry1995 CD - Dean Cow1996 CD - Clear Creek1997 CD - Black Mountain1999 CD - Rich Cabin2002 CD - Crooked Creek2004 CD - Miranda2006 Cook - Cimarroncito2008 Cook - Cimarroncito2009 Cook - Beaubien2011 Cook - Cimarroncito2013 Cook - Ponil2015 Cook - Clarks Fork2018 Cook - Cimarroncito/Museum staff (Ute Park Fire)2021 CD - Chase Ranch2023 Cook - Clarks Fork2024 - CD Dan BeardEarly 2000s - PSA Director (6 years)Notable MentionsCliff WaygeeDean TooleyDawn Chandler Doug PalmerLee HaddawayJim FosterGS HarperFryerGene SchnellCarlos AbueloDerek ShineyFather Kevin SmithJohn Eric KauffmanJohn Pierce David O'NeilEd PeaseBill SpiceSupport the Show.

At the center of Tommy Orange's new novel sits a family nearly destroyed. It's suffering the long-term effects of government-ordered separation, from decades of displacement and neglect, and from the white American philosophy best summed up by the phrase: Kill the Indian, save the man. It's a theme familiar to readers who loved Orange's first novel, “There There.” In fact, “Wandering Stars” functions as both a prequel and a sequel to that best-seller. Orange joined MPR News Host Kerri Miller on this week's Big Books and Bold Ideas to discuss how he weaves stories that are both historical and modern in an attempt to highlight the importance of family and honoring ancestors as a way to rebuild identity and belonging. Guest: Tommy Orange is an author and a teacher at the Institute for American Indian Arts. His first book, “There There,” was a finalist for the 2019 Pulitzer Prize and received the 2019 American Book Award. His new novel is “Wandering Stars.” Subscribe to Big Books and Bold Ideas with Kerri Miller podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, RSS or anywhere you get your podcasts.Subscribe to the Thread newsletter for the latest book and author news and must-read recommendations.

Original Air Date: March 17, 1947Host: Andrew RhynesShow: The Lone RangerPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Brace Beemer (Lone Ranger)• John Todd (Tonto) Writer:• Fran Striker Producer:• George W. Trendle Music:• Ben Bonnell Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Original Air Date: March 17, 1947Host: Andrew RhynesShow: The Lone RangerPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Brace Beemer (Lone Ranger)• John Todd (Tonto) Writer:• Fran Striker Producer:• George W. Trendle Music:• Ben Bonnell Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by the very highly requested Kyle O'Grady, known in the world of YouTube as Kyle Hates Hiking. Kyle is an experienced backpacker, having hiked the Long Trail, Appalachian Trail, Northville Placid Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and Ouachita Trail, amongst many others. In addition to learning about his many trail tales, we dive deep into his passion for video creation especially on the subjects of true crime and trail mysteries. From humble beginnings as a Writer for AppalachianTrials.com to having more than 300,000 subscribers on YouTube, this is an entertaining detailing of Kyle's rise in the world of backpacking media. We wrap the show with some details about the impending sale of Backpacker Radio's famous hair wall, what we would do with an elephant, and the triple crown of social media hiking stereotypes. Ka'Chava: Get 10% off at kachava.com/backpacker. Appalachian Gear Company: Use code “BPRADIO20” for 20% off at appalachiangearcompany.com. LMNT: Get a free sample pack with any order at drinklmnt.com/trek. Gossamer Gear: Use code “TAKELESSTREKMORE” for 15% off at gossamergear.com.  Feathered Friends: Use code “BACKPACKER” for 10% off at featheredfriends.com. Badger + Chaunce Signed Book Package: Use code “LITTLEDONKEYGIRL” for $5 off and get a BPR sticker at store.thetrek.co. [divider] Interview with Kyle O'Grady Kyle's Instagram Kyle's Youtube Trail Tales Podcast Time stamps & Questions 00:05:14 - Reminders: Support our editor, Pauly, and his coffee roastery, subscribe to the Trek's newsletter, and apply to be a Trek blogger! 00:08:50 - Introducing Kyle 00:11:10 - Discussion about Kyle writing for Appalachian Trials 00:14:20 - Do people know you more from podcasting or Youtube? 00:15:15 - Give us a rundown on your Youtube 00:18:00 - What's the process of writing and recording a trail mystery? 00:22:35 - How did you decide to pursue trail mystery stories? 00:26:00 - Give us the overview of the Scott Lilly story 00:27:51 - Give us the overview of the Bismarck story 00:32:00 - Discussion about the perception of the trail as dangerous 00:35:35 - Fuck Marry Kill: True crime, gear breakdowns, general thru-hiking advice 00:37:57 - Discussion about clickbait 00:40:02 - How do you decide how to portray your videos? 00:41:30 - Are you a gear nerd? 00:44:11 - Where do you get your footage? 00:45:45 - What sort of marketing education do you have? 00:49:48 - How do you maintain motivation despite negative comments? 00:52:37 - How did you transition to full time? 00:56:40 - Do you get anxious when a video doesn't do as well as you expected? 00:59:08 - How much of a video's success is due to the content versus the algorithm? 01:03:40 - Tell us about your podcast titles 01:06:45 - Discussion about asking AI questions about thru-hiking 01:08:50 - What's the origin of the name Kyle Hates Hiking? 01:15:40 - What's the latest thru-hiking social media gossip? 01:19:52 - Are you doing a lot of hiking in Hawaii? 01:23:57 - What's your hot take about tramilies? 01:26:04 - Why should someone hike the Northville Placid Trail? 01:30:00 - Discussion about the Lone Star Trail 01:33:38 - Tell us about your podcast 01:36:07 - What are the primary differences between making a good video versus a good podcast? 01:41:26 - Story about Zach and Kyle's near miss interaction 01:50:55 - Story about a bad fan interaction 01:55:25 - What's the hiker scene like in Burlington? 01:58:00 - Is there an underrated Long Trail mystery? 02:06:20 - Discussion about Kyle writing for the Trek 02:08:30 - What's next for you? Segments Trek Propaganda: The Best Thru-Hiking Tents of 2024 by the Editors QOTD: You've been given an elephant. You can't give it away or sell it. What would you do with the elephant? Triple Crown of social media hiking stereotypes 5 Star Review [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. 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, Ironhike endurance productions, Liz Seger, Matt Soukup, Mike Poisel, 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, Dcnerdlet, Emily Galusha, Hailey Buckingham, Jeanie, Jeanne Latshaw, Jeff LaFranier, Joann Menzer, Keith Dobie Jr, Peter, and Ruth S.

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Nicole “ShotGun” Kulovitz. Nicole only recently began long distance backpacking, but in just the last few years, has thru-hiked the CDT, Arizona Trail, Florida Trail, Hayduke, Pacific Northwest Trail, Oregon Desert Trail, Grand Enchantment Trail, Long Trail, Timberline Trail, Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail, and the Low to High Trail. In other words, she somehow has packed a lifetime of miles into a four year span. We learn all about her instant infatuation with backpacking, learning lessons from a failed thru-hike attempt, how she financially is able to make long distance backpacking a lifestyle, her experiences as a wildland firefighter, some epic stories of degeneracy, and more. This is a fun chat, good news for the sort of person who's into fun. We wrap the show with some standout winter thru-hikes for those who hate snow, our go-to Taco Bell orders, a triple crown of undesirable camp chores, and a fun pee story courtesy of a listener. Appalachian Gear Company: Use code “BPRADIO20” for 20% off at appalachiangearcompany.com. Sawyer Products: Check out Sawyer's Permethrin Pump at REI. Feathered Friends: Use code “BACKPACKER” for 10% off at featheredfriends.com. Ka'Chava: Get 10% off at kachava.com/backpacker. Gossamer Gear: Use code “TAKELESSTREKMORE” for 15% off at gossamergear.com.  [divider] Interview with Nicole “ShotGun” Kulovitz Nicole's Instagram Time stamps & Questions 00:07:12 - Reminders: Apply to be a blogger or a BPR intern and support us on Patreon for exclusive content! 00:12:20 - Introducing Nicole 00:15:09 - What's your trail name origin story? 00:18:07 - Tell us about being a wildland firefighter 00:21:57 - How does the end of a day as a firefighter compare to the end of a day hiking? 00:23:05 - How did you become a wildland firefighter? 00:25:33 - Discussion about firefighting tasks, housing, and scheduling 00:29:04 - Is there a high burnout rate for firefighters? 00:31:49 - Do you look at trees differently now? 00:33:17 - How is the pay and what is your cost of living like? 00:38:40 - At what point did backpacking become your lifestyle? 00:41:27 - Tell us about hiking the PCT in a high snow year 00:47:30 - What's the drama in Kennedy Meadows? 00:51:14 - Which portion of the trail did you hike last year? 00:51:35 - Why do you hate California? 00:53:08 - Take us from there to your first successful thru-hike 00:58:16 - How did you transition from the desert trails to the Long Trail? 01:00:37 - What were your best fun activities on trail? 01:07:41 - What does your average drinking night look like? 01:11:16 - Tell us about hiking the Long Trail 01:14:14 - What kind of hiking schedule do you keep? 01:18:00 - Discussion about rain gear 01:20:05 - How does the AZT compare to the Long Trail in difficulty? 01:23:35 - How many miles have you gotten out of your shoes? 01:25:43 - Tell us about the Hayduke 01:29:55 - How did you develop routefinding skills? 01:34:01 - How many miles do you do on average per day? 01:38:32 - Was the Florida Trail boring compared to the Hayduke? 01:41:54 - Did the dogs make you want to skip the road walks? 01:42:50 - Tell us about the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail 01:48:46 - Tell us about the Pacific Northwest Trail 01:52:45 - How did routefinding on the PNT compare to the Hayduke? 01:54:10 - Did you have any standout experiences on the Oregon Desert Trail? 01:56:23 - Would you recommend the Oregon Desert Trail to newer thru-hikers? 01:57:14 - Tell us about the Grand Enchantment Trail 01:59:02 - What are some of Brett Tucker's other routes? 02:01:00 - Discussion about optimal trail lengths 02:02:55 - What do you do to make ends meet during the off season? 02:13:10 - How did you like the CDT if you normally prefer shorter trails? 02:20:28 - Where can people follow you? Segments Trek Propaganda: 10 Awesome Snow-Free Winter Thru-Hikes by Diane Duffard QOTD: What is your Taco Bell order? Triple Crown of camp chores you hate Mail Bag 5 Star Review [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. 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, Ironhike endurance productions, Liz Seger, Matt Soukup, Mike Poisel, 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, Dcnerdlet, Emily Galusha, Hailey Buckingham, Jeanie, Jeanne Latshaw, Jeff LaFranier, Joann Menzer, Keith Dobie Jr, Peter, and Ruth S.

Thank you to Alyssa Godesky for coming onto the show. One of our more accomplished guests, Alyssa has placed on the podium at the 2022 USARA National Championship, has eight top-5 professional finishes at the Ironman distance, and holds multiple Fastest Known Times (FKT's) including on the New Hampshire 48 High Peaks, Adirondack 46 High Peaks and Vermont's Long Trail (273 miles). Alyssa competed in the One Water Race in Sweden this past year, and she goes deep on that experience. Along the way we discuss her work as a coach, her "Ironwomen" podcast, and how the role of women in endurance sports has evolved. Shownotes: https://www.alyssagodesky.com/https://biscaycoaching.com/alyssa-godesky/https://livefeisty.com/ironwomen/https://onewaterrace.com/athletes/alyssa-godesky/One Water Race Full Video - https://youtu.be/Yam_dvoVp6U?si=lnWGz_4MmTNJdcQuhttps://www.rootstockracing.com/Episode Sponsors: https://thewealthgardenfs.com/https://www.ascendathletics.org/

In this episode of the podcast, we're talking about backpacking food. Not just any backpacking food, but backpacking food designed by the athletes that consume them. Through OV's Live Ultralight Membership, members will have access to the Jeff Garmire Signature Edition Pro Meal. So, today we'll be talking to both Jeff Garmire and Luke Pearsall from Readywise to talk about what goes into making backpacking meals and what Backpacking meals mean for you. About our guests: Jeff Garmire is a mountain athlete and runner, who not only is a calendar-year triple crowner, but holds or has held numerous unsupported FKTs of many trails, including the Colorado Trail, Arizona Trail, and the Long Trail, and 17 or so others. He's a writer, author of the book Free Outside, and the subject of a documentary currently touring North America: Free Outside: A Colorado Trail Story. Jeff's website: https://freeoutside.com/ Luke Pearsall is the brand manager of Readywise. He's spent over 20 years as a media professional, working in professional photography, software, and the television industry; including working behind the scenes on the shows Lost and Entourage. On the more outdoorsy side of things, at the age of 25, Luke spent a year leading adventure tours across the continent of South America. Readywise Website: https://readywiseoutdoor.com/pages/jeffgarmire Save money on backpacking gear (including Readywise) through the OV Live Ultralight Membership: https://bit.ly/3PswpQi #jeffgarmire #backpacking #backpackingfood #readywise #outdoorvitals

The MidPacker Pod is part of the Freetrail network of Podcasts. You can now support the MidPacker Pod on Patreon. Make sure you leave us a rating and review wherever you get your pods. Today on the Pod Troy Meadows brings you a conversation with Shelby Farrell. Shelby is a marketer, cat mom, trail runner, and ultra runner who last year took the plunge, quit her job at Coros, bought a van and with her partner Jason started living the van life with the goal of setting a new FKT on the Long Trail in Vermont.  They cover a lot in this episode including how they got connected back in 2021 when she was looking to attempt an out and back of the Lost Coast.  Yes, you hear that right an out and back.  As many of you know on the pod the Lost Coast was a 2 year running muse for Troy and when he heard about this attempt it definitely got his brain turning.  During their convo, they geek out about the Lost Coast.  They talk about her solo win at The Speed Project. Dive into her marketing journey and the work that she did for Goodr and Coros before deciding to bet on herself and her running and start living the van life. They talk through the good and some of the not-so-good things about the nomad lifestyle. Rounding things out by talking about her “A” goal for 2023, setting an FKT on the Long Trail.  Shelby just released a full write-up on her site about her Long Trail journey so make sure you check it out HERE. Shelby's ability to lean in and bet on herself is a true inspiration and the stoke is high her next year exploring and living the van life. “My goal is to use my brain and body to its fullest” LINKS IG - @shelbzzf Shelby's Website Long Trail FKT attempt write up Adidas LA run club Goodr Coros The Speed Project Lost Coast Solius 59 px - Winnebago Leki Squirrel Nut Butter Scratch Labs If you are enjoying the content, please consider supporting our sponsors using the links below. Sponsor Links:  Run Trail Life - This is a brand I am super passionate about because I am the Founder and Chief everything officer for RTL. Run Trail Life Brings you casual apparel that lets you show off your love of trail running and ultrarunning while giving back to ensure that everyone has access to the beauty of nature for generations to come. With each item purchased, we donate $1 to runners for public lands. Use code: midpackerpod to double the donation from your purchase.  Visit RunTrailLife.com to check out our line of Hats and Organic cotton T's. Freetrail - Bring Trail Culture with you everywhere you go and join an amazing community of extraordinary trail runners. Freetrail Pro membership is just $96 a year, giving you access to the Freetrail Slack community, training plans, weekly office hours, and so much more. I absolutely love this community and have personally used the training plans to get ready for my ultra efforts. Visit Freetrail.com to sign up today. MidPacker Pod Links: Instagram | Patreon Troy Meadows Links: Instagram | Twitter | Website Freetrail Links: Freetrail Pro | Patreon | Instagram | Website | YouTube

Go to https://www.GarageGrownGear.com/ for up to 25% off with sitewide deals! Don't miss their Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales! Will Peterson set the unsupported Fastest Known Time for the Vermont Long Trail in 2023. It's an incredible feat of athleticism, grit, and determination... but was it even worth it? Is an effort like this even fun, or is it just nothing but pain? What happens when someone else comes along and breaks your record? We talk about all this, and much, much more. Will's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_will.peterson/ Will's Podcast 'From the Backcountry': Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-backcountry/id1616882162 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0dkhShE2VGmusRdFz7MMfX?si=a9020fa4bc3249bc Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@KyleHatesHiking Follow me on Instagram

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Dr. Morgan Brosnihan. Dr. Brosnihan runs Blaze Physio, a mobile physical therapy service, from her van, where she helps ailing hikers along the Pacific Crest Trail. We learn all about this novel business idea and go deep on everything to do with injury and injury prevention, including the best training regimen, the biggest mistakes thru-hikers make in terms of inciting injury, which gizmos and gadgets she recommends for hikers, exercises hikers should focus on both before trail and during, and much more. If you're into exercise science at all, you will enjoy this one. We wrap the show with some news of a grizzly attack in Banff National Park, the weirdest thing we refuse to buy, and a Triple Crown of little things that make you irrationally happy. Darn Tough: Use code “DTLOVE-BACKPACKERRADIO” for 10% off plus free shipping at darntough.com. Vargo Outdoors: Use code “BACKPACKERRADIO” for 20% off at vargooutdoors.com. Katabatic Gear: Use code “BPR15” for 15% off at katabaticgear.com. LMNT: Get a free sample pack with any order at drinklmnt.com/trek. RTIC Outdoors: Shop at rticoutdoors.com. [divider] Interview with Dr. Morgan Brosnihan Morgan's Instagram Blaze Physio Website Time stamps & Questions 00:05:54 - Reminders: Submit yourself or someone else to be a guest on BPR, fill out the AT 2023 thru-hiker survey, come to the Denver hiker meetup on December 1, and support us on Patreon for bonus content! 00:09:35 - Introducing Dr. Morgan 00:11:20 - Tell us about your titles and what education they require 00:13:33 - What got you into physical therapy? 00:15:56 - Do you have any tips for someone who wants to blend business and hiking? 00:18:25 - What value do people get from telehealth physical therapy versus in person? 00:21:21 - Do you think physical therapists are better at diagnosing injuries? 00:24:20 - Discussion about Morgan's charging rates and business economics 00:27:30 - Tell us more about your van business setup 00:29:31 - How are your pre-trail injury talks received? 00:32:16 - What are the cliff notes of your pre-trail talk? 00:35:17 - Tell us about some of the most injured people you've worked with 00:39:48 - What are some of the best things people should do prior to thru-hiking? 00:42:07 - What's the best form of weight training for thru-hiking? 00:43:57 - What is the ideal training protocol for someone with gym access? 00:47:25 - Is there a way to find out what 70% of your max daily mileage is? 00:50:50 - Is there a recipe for building in enough rest days? 00:56:00 - Tell us about your Long Trail hike 00:58:10 - Are you fun to hike with or do you diagnose everything you do? 01:00:15 - Is it ever hard to take your own advice? 01:01:50 - Where should someone strike with their foot? 01:04:25 - How do you know if your gate is correct or incorrect? 01:05:23 - What's your perspective on baby deer legs? 01:08:02 - Discussion about anti-inflammatories  01:10:34 - How do you tell the difference between inflamed and swollen? 01:11:25 - What are the downsides of using ibuprofen chronically? 01:15:40 - What do you suggest future thru-hikers start doing to prepare for their hike? 01:19:50 - How should hikers think about and transition to zero drop shoes? 01:22:48 - How applicable is running to switching shoes and preparing to hike in general? 01:24:57 - How helpful is having your stride analyzed? 01:26:00 - Is there a way to know who is better suited for a thicker midsole shoe? 01:32:20 - What other prep should November listeners do? 01:34:55 - Are there things you see people doing that you know might cause injuries? 01:36:05 - What's the difference between a loaded pack or a weighted vest? 01:37:15 - Tell us about stretching 01:43:15 - Is it possible to create too much range of motion through stretching? 01:44:52 - What are the best stretches for thru-hikers? 01:47:19 - What can you do to help with restless legs? 01:51:13 - What tools could someone carry for injury prevention and how do they work? 01:57:23 - What about topicals, like CBD? 02:01:51 - What is your take on insoles? 02:04:02 - Where can people learn more from you? Segments Trek Propaganda:  Check out our new shirts! Hiking Couple Killed By Grizzly in Banff National Park by Owen Eigenbrot QOTD: What's the weirdest thing you need that you just refuse to buy? Triple Crown of little things that make you irrationally happy Mail Bag 5 Star Review [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. 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 McDaniel may he bring honor to his name, Ironhike endurance productions, Liz Seger, Matt Soukup, Mike Poisel, 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, Dcnerdlet, Emily Galusha, Jeanne Latshaw, Jeff LaFranier, Joann Menzer, Keith Dobie Jr, Peter, and Ruth S.

Long Trail thru hiker Angela "Sparrow" Gluck joins Doc in the studio to share some adventures and lessons from the trail. Settle back and enjoy as Sparrow discusses a wide variety of topics, including some home schooling lessons, bad haircuts, misery in the Grand Canyon, her mail carrying experience, trail diplomacy, hitches that make you commit, and turning points. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a recent podcast episode, "Hidden Killers," hosted by Tony Brueski, a deeply disturbing case was dissected with the insight of former Felony Prosecutor and attorney, Eric Faddis. Their conversation revolved around the chilling case of an alleged kidnapper, Negasi Zuberi, and the subsequent discovery of a cell within his garage from which a woman managed to escape.   At the outset, Brueski posed a crucial question: given the evidence found at the scene, does Zuberi even stand a chance at defending himself in court? The optics of the situation were grim, with a makeshift cell found in the accused's garage. Faddis weighed in, stating, “It seems terribly problematic for Nagai.” While speculation abounds about potential defenses, such as consent or a consensual romantic encounter gone awry, Faddis remained skeptical. He noted, "It's his house. The torture den is in his house. Is it consent? I just don't know at this point."   The discussion inevitably ventured into the territory of prior allegations and charges against Zuberi. The alleged history included a series of restraining orders, accusations of sexual abuse, and even changing aliases while relocating between states. Brueski questioned how an attorney might approach representing a client with such a history. Faddis candidly explained that, in his experience, there are always two sides to a story. “There truly are,” he emphasized, adding, “It doesn't mean that both sides are 100% truthful and accurate and valid, but there's a different perspective.” The role of the attorney, in this case, would be to uncover Zuberi's perspective and see how it aligns with potential defenses or any mitigating factors.   Addressing the potential introduction of Zuberi's past allegations and charges during the trial, Faddis stated, "Especially in the sexual assault context, when you have a modus operandi... the jury oftentimes gets to hear about that thread." If there's a consistent method of operation in his past crimes and the present case, the prosecution is likely to bring it to light.   Interestingly, the conversation took a brief detour into the role of homeowners associations (HOAs). The Prairie Park Commons Homeowners Association, of which Zuberi was a member, had previously flagged him for multiple rule violations, including parking an RV in the driveway and keeping pit bulls without notifying the landlord. While these violations don't have a direct link to the case at hand, they do provide a backdrop to Zuberi's strained relationship with his community. Faddis remained skeptical about whether increased HOA powers could have prevented the alleged crime, emphasizing the magnitude of the allegations against Zuberi: “Sometimes those folks can't be stopped by some neighborhood regulation.”   When asked about any potential precedents in similar cases, Faddis drew a parallel with the R. Kelly cases, where the musician was alleged to have kept people against their will in his home. Some claimed consent, but the defense failed to hold in court. He stated, “In terms of slithering out of this one, charges-wise, I'm just not seeing it.” Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com