Podcasts about Te Araroa

Angela Maxwell spent nearly seven years walking around the world — solo. Covering over 20,000 miles across four continents and 16 countries, she braved the Australian outback, battled dengue fever in Vietnam, and faced the daily challenge of finding safe places to sleep, often in a tent.  A self-described introvert and novice adventurer when she began, Angela's journey was as much an inner transformation as a physical one — fuelled by fear, curiosity, and an unwavering commitment to explore what it means to live with courage. Angela walked with purpose, raising funds to support girls rescued from human trafficking, and continues that mission through mentoring and women's empowerment workshops. She's been featured by Lonely Planet, BBC Travel, and Outside Magazine, and most recently became one of the first women to swim across the Caspian Sea — a feat that took 28 days and redefined her relationship with fear and endurance. Now based in Wales (for the moment), Angela is writing a book about her world walk and sharing her philosophy that “courage is a verb.” Whether she's walking, swimming, or simply choosing the unknown, Angela lives by example — proving that adventure doesn't require expertise, just the decision to begin. ***  New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast drop every Tuesday at 7 AM (UK time)! Make sure to subscribe so you never miss the inspiring journeys and incredible stories of tough women pushing boundaries.  Do you want to support the Tough Girl Mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media in the world of adventure and physical challenges? Support via Patreon! Join me in making a difference by signing up here: www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast.  Your support makes a difference.  Thank you x *** Show notes Who is Angela  Spending 6.5 years walking west around the world  Setting a world record by swimming across the Caspian Sea  Being settled in Wales for the Winter Having a mutual friend - Miriam Lancewood  Her childhood and growing up Getting chicken pox at 30 Not having any friends and being an introvert as a young kid Her love for nature coming later on in life Liking her own company  Daydreaming about travel Spending time alone Being inspired from a young age WHY?! Starting walking because she was terrified Where does an idea come from? The route and what the journey looked like Starting in Australia and walking North to South on the West Coast Heading over to Vietnam  Heading to Europe and the UK Flying back and forth due to visa issues Writing a book about the walk The challenge of writing a book Not wanting to share the journey on social media Wanting to be totally present and have the journey for herself Raising funds for women and girls  Self funding the walk Being inspired by Rosie Swale Pope who ran around the world   Book: Just a Little Run Around the World: 5 Years, 3 Packs of Wolves and 53 Pairs of Shoes  Living on a budget of $5 per day Women for Women International  Adventuring with a purpose Bad days while walking  Thriving on the little daily adventures  The joy of not knowing and what might be around the corner Still enjoying walking now The classic thru-hikes Walking the Pennine Way in the UK Walking part of Te Araroa in New Zealand Her thoughts on courage Dealing with self doubt, before and during the walk Ted Talk - “Courage is a verb”  Making the decision to continue  The most dangerous place for a woman is in the home  The fear at the end of the walk, what was going to be next Little feeling of depression at the end Swimming across the Caspian Sea  Swimming V walking  Having a fear of open water and not being a good swimmer Funding the challenge What it was like day to day on the water Taking 28 days to do the crossing, swimming 6hrs per day Other around the world challenges?! Not having a compulsion to share her stories  Living on very little and funding her current lifestyle Using Trusted Housesitters Running workshops for women Guilty pleasures…. Injuries? Book: Wilder Journeys: True Stories of Nature, Adventure and Connection  Future plans for 2026 How to connect with Angela Final words of advice on courage Choosing courage on a day to day basis    Social Media Website www.SheWalksTheEarth.com  Instagram @AngelaMarieMaxwell   

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by LMNT, we are joined by Tate Dobson, known on trail as Pyro. Tate is a certified wildcard. It's not just that he's hiked the PCT, AT, Long Trail, and Te Araroa, but how he's done it, including hiking the Appalachian Trail and Long Trail spending $1,000 (alongside Quadzilla), hiking long stretches with carrying a Jansport pack, another stretch using tote bag, hiking the R2R2R eating only Motts Fruit snacks and the 100-Mile Wilderness consuming only maple syrup and a jar of peanut butter. He's run a pair of ultramarathons around a roundabout, he's run a beer mile with his mom, and has accomplished another mile consuming four shots of tequila and a tube of toothpaste. In other words, strap in.  We wrap the show with some bucket list hikes you can do over a long weekend, the triple crown of stuipd word spellings, a listener poop story, and more. LMNT: Get a free sample pack with any order at drinklmnt.com/trek. 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[divider] Interview with Tate “Pyro” Dobson Tate's Instagram Tate's Trek page Time stamps & Questions 00:06:34 - Reminders: Check out The Trek and Backpacker Radio on Youtube, listen to our episodes ad-free on Patreon, and apply to blog for the Trek! 00:9:40 - Introducing Tate 00:11:40 - How do Chaunce and Tate know each other? 00:14:20 - How did you get into the outdoors? 00:15:11 - What trajectory led to dropping out of high school and college and how did you start thru-hiking? 00:18:25 - Tell us about your 2019 PCT hike? 00:20:55 - What's your perspective on continuous footpaths? 00:22:53 - Where was your head at when you got off the PCT? 00:24:03 - When did you next get on trail? 00:25:37 - Are you a known figure in Durango? 00:28:00 - How did you get on the Colorado Trail? 00:31:22 - Any standout stories from the Colorado Trail? 00:31:51 - Do you have any poop stories? 00:35:40 - How was the Sierra High Route? 00:42:00 - Tell us about the PCT in 2022 00:44:45 - When did things start to get weird? 00:53:15 - Did you hike the whole trail in sandals? 00:54:20 - What other weird things did you do on the PCT? 00:56:10 - Where did you get your marathon idea? 00:59:40 - Did you feel any asymmetric pain afterwards? 01:01:07 - Tell us about your beer mile 01:02:50 - What is the toothpaste and tequila mile? 01:05:45 - Did you see any interesting people during the roundabout run? 01:07:45 - Tell us about your other impractical backpacks 01:11:40 - Tell us about your TA hike 01:18:07 - What's your favorite mom story? 01:19:27 - How'd you clean off the mud? 01:22:50 - How do you keep losing toothbrushes? 01:24:36 - Tell us about starting the AT last year 01:26:35 - What was the budget challenge you did? 01:28:30 - What tips do you have for hiking on a budget? 01:33:24 - What'd you do while Quadzilla was in the hospital? 01:34:30 - What's the craziest story from the AT? 01:39:30 - When did you stop carrying the tote bag? 01:42:05 - Any fun stories from the Long Trail? 01:48:20 - Tell us about the Rim to Rim to Rim 01:51:40 - What plans do you have for the CDT? 01:53:20 - Stay Salty Question: What's your hottest take in the world of backpacking? 01:54:55 - What's your dream sponsor? Segments Trek Propaganda: 33 Bucket-List Hikes You Can Do in a Long Weekend by Katie Jackson QOTD:  Would you rather never get blisters again but have to hike in Crocs, or always have the best gear but get a new blister every day? Triple Crown of stupid word spellings 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. 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Nobody's Fool by Harlan Coben. A former detective turned private investigator is stunned when the woman he thought had died 22 years ago suddenly appears in the back of a lecture he's giving, and as soon as they make eye contact, disappears. Her death has haunted him all these years but the possibility she could still be alive has never occurred to him – and now he needs to track her down and find out the truth. From the pen (or the keyboard!) of a terrific and well established thriller writer. Northbound by Naomi Arnold. Naomi is a local journalist who decided to walk the entire length of the Te Araroa trail on her own. There have been books from other people about taking on that challenge, but hers is a really gritty, no holds barred account of the slog of it – the mud, the fear, the loneliness and the exhilaration of achieving something so momentous, all by herself. It's clear there's a very caring network on the trail even though the walkers pass one another like ships in the night. There's also a lot of kindness from people around who keep an eye out on them and offer food and support. This book is a lovesong to the trail and the NZ outdoors; and to the power of communities. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In der neuen Folge Trailfunk spricht Christian mit Paulina Zäck, die vor rund zwei Wochen eine neue Fastest Known Time (FKT) auf dem Te Araroa Trail in Neuseeland aufgestellt hat. In 54 Tagen, 9 Stunden und 48 Minuten hat Paulina die rund 3030 km und 80.000 hm alleine ("self-supported") zurückgelegt.Im Podcast erzählt uns Paulina ausführlich von ihrem Erlebnis und welche körperlichen (Stichwort: Grabenfüße) und mentalen Herausforderungen sie überwinden musste. Wie ist sie auf das Thema "Fastest Known Time" gestoßen? Was hat sie über sich gelernt? Was würde sie anderen Frauen sagen, um sie zu solchen Abenteuern zu ermutigen? Wie ist es dazu gekommen, dass sie aktuell an einer Doktorarbeit über das Thema "Langstreckenwandern" schreibt?Unser Sponsor des Monats ist LOWA. Hier geht es zu LOWAs All Terrain Running-Schuhen.Uns findest du hier:Website: Alles-laufbar.deInstagram: @alleslaufbarYouTube: @alleslaufbarStrava Club: @Alles laufbar.deWerde hier Mitglied von Alles-laufbar.de, der Onlineplattform für die deutschsprachige Trailcommunity und erhalte Zugriff auf exklusive Inhalte.

Send us a textIn this episode, Jen and Dyana chat with Australian adventurer and thru-hiker Cam Bostock—best known for his stunning outdoor exploration videos and epic long-distance hikes. Based in Western Australia, Cam has taken on some of the world's most iconic trails, including New Zealand's 1,864-mile Te Araroa Trail, the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) in the U.S., Mount Kilimanjaro, and countless rugged routes across Australia. All the while, he's been documenting his journeys for hundreds of thousands of followers. Cam brings a fresh, cinematic perspective to life in the wild. Tune in as we explore his most unforgettable trail moments, the mindset behind solo adventure, and how the outdoors has reshaped his view on life.Follow Cam on Instagram - @cambostockFollow Cam on YouTube - @CamBostockCam's Podcast - The Life Outside PodcastCam's business - OptiventureNOTABLE TIMESTAMPS:3:37 Welcome, Cameron Bostock!14:46 Cam's favorite trails in Australia20:31 Cam's experience on the Te Araroa Trail25:41 Why the Pacific Crest Trail stands out to Cam as his greatest adventure31:21 Cam's first steps on the PCT vs his last steps41:56 The sections on the PCT that impacted Cam and Jen the most50:03 Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, the hilarious origin story of Team Spud, and dealing with altitude sickness58:23 Cam's top 3 pieces of gear1:02:10 Advice on how to stay connected to loved ones during long trips1:08:26 Cam answers questions from the public (Carr Boyd, hiking as a business, scariest encounter in the bush, planning/gear/itineraries)1:26:38 Cam's biggest lessons learned from the outdoors1:30:02 What is next for Cam and where to follow alongWhere to find and support Bush & Banter: Follow Bush & Banter on Instagram: @bushandbanter Visit Bush & Banter's website: www.bushandbanter.com Join Bush & Banter's Patreon community: patreon.com/bushandbanter E-mail Bush & Banter: bushandbanter@gmail.com Follow Dyana on Instagram: @dyanacarmella Follow Jennifer on Instagram: @thewhimsicalwoman

Naomi Arnold fulfilled a 20-year dream when she walked Te Araroa northbound (NOBO), from Bluff to Cape Reinga. What she expected to be a 4-5 month trail turned into 9 months as she juggled freelance work and writing a book on the trail. Her determination meant she pushed through all the physical and mental challenges, never for a moment wanting to quit, despite how tough it got. Her absolute favourite moment was the Tongariro Crossing and experiencing the forces of nature in the volcanic area. Naomi reflects on how hard the trail and physical challenges were day in and day out, and particularly the solitude she experience on the trail without meeting anyone else for weeks on end. Get her book NORTHBOUND available now.Discover the best of New Zealand with my NZ Map & Guide, featuring 100+ incredible locations for your next adventure. Use PODCAST10 at checkout for 10% off and start planning your dream trip todayGet my NZ Map & GuideBook your 1-on-1 consult and personalised itineraryThank you so much for tuning in and coming along for the ride. If you love the show and enjoyed listening, please take the time to leave a review on Apple or Spotify. I would also love to connect with you, so send me a DM on Instagram, leave me a voice message and I can't wait to see you next time. Until then, keep adventuring :)Follow Naomi on Instagram: instagram.com/naomijarnold/www.naomiarnold.netGIVEAWAY: Email me at hello@abigailhannah.nz or send me a DM on Instagram to enter the draw and win a copy of Northbound - 3 to give away!Read the Blog: www.abigailhannah.nzFollow Abigail on Instagram: instagram.com/abigailhannnah/Follow Abigail on TikTok: tiktok.com/@abigailhannnah/Get my NZ Map & GuideJoin the Broadcast Channel on Instagram for the inside scoop: https://www.instagram.com/j/AbYd1Flco4Sb02UP/

A Far North famer who's losing hundreds of sheep to wild dogs wants the canine attackers officially labelled pests so there's more freedom to eradicate them. In January an international ultra runner and his support crew were attacked by dogs on the Te Araroa trail. There's still a wild dog warning along the Te Paki Coastal track about 14 kilometres from Cape Reinga. John Nilsson from Shenstone Farms spoke to Lisa Owen.

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio, presented by The Trek, brought to you by LMNT, we are joined by Austen McDaniel, known on trail as PI. If that name sounds familiar, it's because we've been reading it off at the end of every episode for years, as Austen is one of our Chuck Norris Award-winning Patreon supporters.  But in addition to being a longtime patron, Austen is also one hell of a backpacker, having completed the Triple Crown in three consecutive years. He approached his first thru-hike as prepared as anyone we've ever talked to, hitting the Appalachian Trail with a six-pound base weight after years of fine-tuning his setup on various shakedown hikes. He walks us through how he's managed to shave additional ounces and grams off his pack, shares some fun ultralight hacks, and offers tips for making cold soaking suck less. Of course, we also dive deep into his three thru-hikes.  Beyond hiking, Austen gives us a glimpse into his life as a professional tennis instructor, if he's seducing moms at the country club, and how he managed to squeeze in some disc golf in various trail towns during his CDT trek.  We wrap the show with news of an massive new FKT on New Zealand's Te Araroa, a breakdown of just how much Irish heritage runs through our DNA, including some truly deranged family tree math from Chaunce, the triple crown of food combinations, and possibly the greatest limerick in the history of the written language. 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.  Purple Rain Skirts: Use code “BACKPACKER20” for 20% off at purplerainskirts.com. Ombraz: Use code “BACKPACKER30” for $30 off at ombraz.com/discount/backpacker30. AG1: Get your free $79 gift at drinkag1.com/backpacker. [divider] Interview with Austen McDaniel Austen's Instagram Austen's Youtube Time stamps & Questions 00:06:27 - Reminders: Join us for our live show in Austin, listen to our episodes ad-free on Patreon, and apply to blog for the Trek! 00:11:32 - Introducing Austen 00:13:40 - At what age could you serve over 100 miles per hour? 00:17:43 - Who's the GOAT in tennis? 00:18:20 - Tell us about disc golf 00:20:20 - What were the best courses you played on the CDT? 00:21:54 - How much is aiming versus distance? 00:23:01 - What is the distance like on a par 5 course? 00:26:01 - How did you get into hiking? 00:27:40 - Did you see any wild hogs while waterfall hunting? 00:33:30 - Discussion about preparing for thru-hiking 00:35:00 - What were your Big 3 for the AT in 2022? 00:37:05 - Did you test any items that you didn't end up liking? 00:39:17 - Why do you prefer sleeping bags over quilts? 00:41:25 - Did you find any interesting ways to combine functionality of items? 00:45:55 - Do you have any other gear hacks? 00:49:00 - What are your go-to cold soaking meals? 00:50:10 - Spinning the Wheel 00:52:33 - What's your trail name? 00:54:50 - What about ultralight makes it worth it to you? 00:56:30 - Discussion about AT pace and budget 01:00:30 - Tell us about your goal of hiking three trails in three years 01:02:10 - What does your tennis instructing work look like? 01:03:20 - Did you coach interesting people at country clubs? 01:05:30 - How did you decide to hike southbound on the CDT? 01:10:00 - Discussion about fires on the PCT in 2024 01:14:18 - Tell us about the loneliness on the CDT 01:20:20 - Would you change anything if you hiked the CDT again? 01:21:30 - Anything else to share about the CDT? 01:25:25 - What was your budget for the 3 hikes? 01:27:40 - How did the PCT hike compare to the CDT? 01:30:00 - Do you have tips for dealing with loneliness on trail? 01:31:05 - How was the air quality on the PCT? 01:34:37 - Discussion about ultralight versus mileage 01:37:45 - What were your other takeaways from the PCT? 01:42:08 - What advice do you have for someone who wants to Triple Crown in three years? 01:43:47 - Fuck Marry Kill: AT, PCT, CDT 01:46:18 - What's next for you? 01:48:28 - Stay Salty Question: What's your hottest take in the world of backpacking? Segments Trek Propaganda Karel Sabbe Destroys Te Araroa FKT, Averaging 60 Miles per Day To Set Jaw-Dropping New Record by Katie Jackson 2025 Badger Sponsorship Winners by Kendra Slagter QOTD:  Does either of your ginger-ness come from Irish heritage? Do you celebrate St Patrick's Day? Triple Crown of food combinations Listener Voicemail 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.

Allison Mercer is an elite athlete as well as the director of Fastest Known Time. Recently FKT revamped their premier route list to include more routes, adding the SCAR in the United States and then expanding the list worldwide to include incredible routes such as Mont Blanc, Mount Fuji, Te Araroa, Camino de Santiago, Kilimanjaro, and more. During this episode we talk about the new list, how it came about, and answer questions from listeners. Find Allison on instagram @onewomandanceparty.Use code fromthebackcountry at infinitnutrition.us and hyperlitemountaingear.com for 15% off your entire orderpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fromthebackcountry/

Herzlich willkommen im Podcast HOLY SHEEP NEUSEELAND, dem deutschsprachigen Podcast aus Neuseeland/Aotearoa. Heute geht's um Neuseelands Weitwanderweg, den Te Araroa Trail, kurz TA – mehr als 3000 Kilometer lang!In der letzten Woche haben wir bereits mit Fotografin Melly gesprochen, kurz vor ihrem Abflug nach Neuseeland. Sie ist den Weg 2023/2024 gelaufen.In der heutigen Episode geht es darum, wie sich das Weitwandern angefühlt hat.Ich habe Melly drei Tage nach ihrem Zieleinlauf in Queenstown getroffen.Wir sitzen bei Sonnenuntergang am See. Unweit von uns ist der internationale Flughafen, deshalb hört ihr ab und zu ein Flugzeug über uns. Mit dabei ist auch Mellys Freund, der ebenfalls zu Wort kommt.Ihr hört in dieser Episode natürlich auch Originalgeräusche vom Wandern.Viel Freude mit dieser ganz besonderen Episode über den Te Araroa Trail – sicher ein Highlight für immer im Leben von Fotografin Melly.Kontakt zu unserem Interviewgast Melly: Mellys Instagram-AccountMellys Neuseeland-ReiseführerMellys ReiseblogMellys Webseite als FotografinMellys Youtube-KanalMehr Podcast-Episoden übers (Weit)wandern in Neuseeland findest Du hier:Vicky wandert den Trail fast allein in Covid-Zeiten von Süd nach Nord. Teil 1Webseite / Spotify/ Apple PodcastVicky wandert den Trail fast allein in Covid-Zeiten von Süd nach Nord. Teil 2Webseite / Spotify/ Apple PodcastJan beendet Neuseelands Weitwanderweg2024Webseite / Spotify/ Apple PodcastMellys Packliste1. Drybags2. Gummi Birkenstocks (als Campschuhe)3. Regen- und Daunenjacke4. Wanderstöcke5. Mein Schal, der Kopfkissen, Decke und Schal in einem ist

// Sind es die langen Touren, in denen wir das Glück finden, oder haben kleine Abenteuer möglicherweise einen viel nachhaltigeren Effekt? Was ist überhaupt ein Abenteuer? Und wo verläuft beim Wandern die feine Linie zwischen reinem Eskapismus und dem persönlichen Weg ins Glück? Diese Fragen (und noch einige mehr) bespreche ich in dieser Folge mit Mareike Schmidt vom Podcast „Wanderwach & Kaffee”. Mareike ist selbst schon verdammt weit gewandert – unter anderem auf dem Pacific Crest Trail, dem Te Araroa in Neuseeland oder hoch auf den Aconcagua – und spricht auch mit ihren Podcast-Gästen vor allem über Fernwanderungen, ich halte die Fahne des Mikroabenteuers hoch. Um zu erfahren, ob und wo wir gemeinsame Nenner finden, hör' einfach rein ... // Werbepartner dieser Folge ist NATURSTROM. Der Wechsel zu Naturstrom ist in nur fünf Minuten online möglich. Alle Infos, auch zum Startguthaben von 30 Euro, findest du unter www.naturstrom.de/freiraus // Alle Werbepartner des FREI RAUS Podcast und aktuelle Rabatte für Hörer:innen findest du auch unter https://www.christofoerster.com/freiraus-partner // Hier kannst du den wöchentlichen Newsletter zum Podcast abonnieren: https://www.christofoerster.com/freiraus // Outro-Song: Dull Hues by Lull (audiio.com)

Aufbruch zum Te Araroa – 3000 km zu Fuß durch NeuseelandNeuseeland kann man auf viele Arten bereisen – doch die intensivste ist wohl zu Fuß. Der Te Araroa Trail (TA) führt auf 3000 Kilometern einmal durch das ganze Land. Viele Wanderer starten im Oktober oder November im Norden, um im Südsommer (Januar–März) die Südinsel zu erreichen.Zum ersten Mal begleiten wir eine Wanderin bereits vor ihrem Abflug: Melly, 29 Jahre alt und Fotografin, steht kurz vor ihrem großen Abenteuer. In dieser Episode sprechen wir über ihre Vorbereitungen, Ängste und Erwartungen – Remote, denn während ich in Dunedin, Neuseeland, sitze, ist Melly noch in Deutschland. Vier Tage nach unserem Gespräch startet sie ihre Reise – monatelang zu Fuß durch Neuseeland.Folgt unserem Podcast auf InstagramKontakt zu unserem Interviewgast Melly: Mellys Instagram-Account Mellys Neuseeland-Reiseführer Mellys Reiseblog Mellys Webseite als Fotografin Mellys Youtube-KanalMehr Podcast-Episoden übers (Weit)wandern in Neuseeland findest Du hier:Vicky wandert den Trail fast allein in Covid-Zeiten von Süd nach Nord. Teil 1Webseite / Spotify/ Apple PodcastVicky wandert den Trail fast allein in Covid-Zeiten von Süd nach Nord. Teil 2Webseite / Spotify/ Apple PodcastJan beendet Neuseelands Weitwanderweg2024Webseite / Spotify/ Apple PodcastMellys Packliste1. Drybags2. Gummi Birkenstocks (als Campschuhe)3. Regen- und Daunenjacke4. Wanderstöcke5. Mein Schal, der Kopfkissen, Decke und Schal in einem ist

Lauren Roerick is a Canadian adventurer from Southern Alberta who discovered her passion for long-distance hiking in her 30s. After being inspired by a fellow hiker training for the Appalachian Trail, she embarked on the Pacific Crest Trail, igniting a love for thru-hiking. ⁣ Since then, she has tackled challenging routes like the HexaTrek in France and the Te Araroa in New Zealand, embracing a "comfort light" approach to gear. ⁣ Currently based in Vancouver, Lauren works as a set decorator for film and TV while funding her travels through vlogging, guidebooks, and outdoor sponsorships. Her next adventure takes her to Japan, where she and her brother will complete the 1,200-kilometer Shikoku pilgrimage. 

Today we are so very lucky to have Stefan Ozich, a man with an incredibly powerful story with eye opening and thought provoking views on mental heath and the importance of us understanding it so we can take control of it... After Stefan received news no one should ever have to receive he knew he needed to make a stand... Stefan set out on October 1st 2024 for what would end up being a long, gruesome and lonely journey along the Te Araroa trail. He set out with no more than his determination, thoughts and the selflessness act of aiming to raise awareness for Men's Mental Health and $1 million dollars for 'The Last Chance Project' a non profitable organisation that focuses their time on improving men's mental health and wellbeing here in Aotearoa. Not only did Stefan reach the end of Aotearoa, 114 after his first steps... He turned around and went back UP the country... Today we have Stefan in studio to talk about that journey and his why! Please remember Shifters that YOU are loved and wanted in this world... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the show we speak to Stefan who has been running the Te Araroa trail twice to raise money for Mental Health. Support Stefans efforts here - https://bit.ly/3C8LbHI

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.

Taking a long holiday is on the minds of families across the nation. So if you're in the need of some inspiration today's guest from the archives might be able to help... Deanna and her family after months spent in lockdown decided they wanted to go on an adventure. So they mapped out their ideal holiday, a six-month trek across New Zealand on the Te Araroa trail, totalling 3000kms. From Cape Reinga on the North Island to a place called, Bluff on the South Island. So why in the world did they decide to do it? and what did they learn along the way? Plus this week's parenting dilemma, is Minecraft the gateway for all video games? Gift a Mamamia subscription: Head here to give the best stuff for women. LINKS You can keep up with Deanna and her family's adventures on Instagram @noodlesforbrekky and online at www.noodlesforbreakfast.com CREDITS Hosts: Holly Wainwright & Andrew Daddo Guest: Deanna Gerlach Producer: Mikayla Floriano CONTACT US Send your parenting dilemmas to tgm@mamamia.com.au Looking for a community of like-minded parents? Join our Mamamia Parents Facebook Page... https://www.facebook.com/groups/1047713658714395/ Want a weekly parenting newsletter from Holly Wainwright? Sign up here... https://www.mamamia.com.au/newsletter/ Looking for other podcasts to listen to? You'll find all our Mamamia shows at https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/ Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anurag Sharma moved to New Zealand in 2002 but didn't start tramping until moving to Wellington 16 years later. Since then, he has done all the Great Walks and recently set his sights on Te Araroa. Although it started as something he would do "one day," losing his mother was a catalyst to set a date for Te Araroa and start preparing. Anurag talks about self-discovery and the importance of trying new things and stepping outside your comfort zone, particularly as a South Asian immigrant challenging cultural norms. Despite setbacks, including an ankle cyst, surgery and changing his start date, he is excited to start walking and raise money for 10 different charities. KEA Outdoors is a kiwi brand, building great gear that you need to be fully prepared. Visit keaoutoors.com to see their full range of survival gear and outdoor accessories. Thank you so much for tuning in and coming along for the ride. If you love the show and enjoyed listening, please take the time to leave a review on Apple or Spotify. I would also love to connect with you, so send me a DM on Instagram, leave me a voice message and I can't wait to see you next time. Until then, keep adventuring :) Follow Anurag on Instagram: instagram.com/ragshikes Subscribe on Youtube: youtube.com/@ragshikes Donate to Anurag's fundraiser for 10 charities Read the Blog: www.abigailhannah.nz Follow Abigail on Instagram: instagram.com/abigailhannnah/ Follow Abigail on TikTok: tiktok.com/@abigailhannnah/

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Shari Edelson. Shari is a PhD student researching human impacts in wilderness areas, specifically the impacts of human dookie in the backcountry. We chat about in which circumstances wagbags are warranted, the challenges with compliance when they are, when it's perfectly okay to bury your shit, and how future conservation efforts should be allocated to making this easier to understand for hikers. We also chat about Shari's thru-hike of the TA and are blessed with some plant fun facts, stemming from their background as a horticulturist. We wrap the show with how to score the most competitive long trail permits in 2025, if farts are pushing out poop or if poop is pushing out farts, and the triple crown of things that happen all the time but no one sees. Gossamer Gear: Use code “SNUGGLEBUG” for 20% off shelters at gossamergear.com.  Duer: Get 20% off your first purchase at shopduer.com/backpacker. [divider] Interview with Shari Edelson Shari's Trek author page Shari's email: sedelson@psu.edu Time stamps & Questions 00:02:27 - Reminders: Support us on Patreon for exclusive bonus content, join us in Denver on December 7th and apply to be a 2025 blogger! 00:07:00 - Introducing Shari 00:08:05 - What's the coolest plant fact you know? 00:11:30 - Do you have a favorite house plant? 00:13:16 - Tell us about your career managing public landscapes and gardens 00:16:40 - Is there a different soil type for a vegetable garden versus an arboretum? 00:17:40 - What tips do you have for someone who wants to start a vegetable garden? 00:20:20 - Tell us about hiking the Te Araroa in 2023 00:24:15 - What's your elevator pitch for hiking northbound on the Te Araroa? 00:27:15 - Discussion about Shari blogging for the Trek on the TA 00:28:40 - What's your background in studying poop? 00:35:00 - What were your interviews like on Longs Peak? 00:37:22 - Do people poop on day hikes? 00:42:22 - What did you learn about how many people were burying it? 00:46:20 - Discussion about the usage of wag bags 00:52:00 - What do you know about mycelium tabs? 00:55:06 - What was the conclusion of the Mt. Elbert study? 00:57:40 - Would it be feasible to have maps of poop zones? 00:59:37 - Has this been evaluated on backpacking trails? 01:02:40 - What's the next phase of the study? 01:04:20 - Discussion about where to carry out wag bags 01:06:53 - What do you want the listener's take away to be? 01:10:15 - Kumo Question: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? Segments Trek Propaganda: How To Score 9 of the Most Competitive US Hiking Permits in 2025 by Ariella Nardizzi QOTD:  Are farts pushing out poop or is poop pushing out farts? Triple Crown of things that happen all the time but no one sees 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, 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, Old Man Murph's Coffee Roasters, 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, and Ruth S.

Pestrý život na cestách žila v posledních letech Eva Schrollová. Přešla a na kole přejela Nový Zéland po trailu Te Araroa. Na plachetnici se plavila jižním Pacifikem. Dobrodružství pak zakončila v nepálských horách, odkud takřka přímo dorazila do cestovatelského podcastu Casablanca.Všechny díly podcastu Casablanca můžete pohodlně poslouchat v mobilní aplikaci mujRozhlas pro Android a iOS nebo na webu mujRozhlas.cz.

Pestrý život na cestách žila v posledních letech Eva Schrollová. Přešla a na kole přejela Nový Zéland po trailu Te Araroa. Na plachetnici se plavila jižním Pacifikem. Dobrodružství pak zakončila v nepálských horách, odkud takřka přímo dorazila do cestovatelského podcastu Casablanca.

After receiving some unfortunate health news, Senior reporter Martin van Beynen planned an adventure that would test his superb tramping skills. What could go wrong? Need more great podcasts? Check out Stuff's full catalogue here. GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We're listening! Email us at thelongread@stuff.co.nz  CREDITS Written and read by Martin van Beynen Produced by Jen Black Audio editing by John Ropiha Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Cam Bostock. With more than 600K Followers, Cam is a bonafide Instagram hiking celebrity. Cam teaches us all about his home, the great country of Australia, including his adventures on the Bibbulmun Track and Munda Biddi Trail, in addition to how often someone needs to fistfight a kangaroo, the frequency of deadly snake encounters, and other stereotypically dumb American questions. We also learn all about Cam's PCT trek, including all that goes into creating a polished Instagram Reel for every day of his hike, his favorite moments from the trail, and the biggest cultural differences between hiking in the US and Australia. We wrap the show with an overview of our time at PCT Trail Days, hint: we were dangerously close to Thunder Island Brewing, if Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays are odd or even, and the triple crown of meat. Gossamer Gear: Use code “SNUGGLEBUG” for 20% off shelters at gossamergear.com.  Katabatic Gear: Use code “BPR15” for 15% off at katabaticgear.com. Zoleo: Use code “BACKPACKERRADIO” for free device activation at zoleo.com.  LMNT: Get a free sample pack with any order at drinklmnt.com/trek. [divider] Interview with Cam Bostock Cam's Instagram Cam's Youtube Time stamps & Questions 00:02:30 - PCT Days Recap 00:24:40 - Reminders: Join us in Brooklyn on September 16 and support us on Patreon for bonus content! 00:28:00 - Introducing Cam 00:30:43 - Do you have a trail name? 00:31:45 - What was your intro into long distance backpacking? 00:32:23 - What are the basics of the Bibbulmun Track? 00:34:00 - Discussion about Australian wildlife 00:40:04 - What's the ideal season for the Bibbulmun Track? 00:42:15 - How popular is the Bibbulmun Track? 00:42:53 - How does the culture of long distance hiking in Australia compare to the US? 00:45:20 - Discussion about vegemite 00:46:30 - What other cultural differences have you noticed in the US? 00:47:35 - How did you choose the PCT? 00:48:16 - Tell us about the Munda Biddi Trail 00:50:28 - What other Australian trails are you interested in? 00:53:10 - Tell us about stand up paddleboard touring 00:56:04 - What's the culture around outdoor sports in Australia? 01:01:50 - Do you have standout stories from the Te Araroa? 01:05:28 - Who's the biggest Australian celebrity? 01:06:50 - FMK: stand up paddleboarding, backpacking, and mountain biking 01:07:45 - How did you get so many Instagram followers? 01:10:10 - What do you think attributes to that many followers? 01:11:20 - How do you manage your content creation while hiking every day? 01:13:00 - What apps do you use? 01:14:35 - Do you think content creation adds or takes away from your hike? 01:16:50 - Discussion about monetizing content 01:18:00 - How long have you been with your tramily? 01:22:00 - What's the strangest outreach you've gotten while on the PCT? 01:25:07 - What do you miss most about your wife? 01:27:05 - How have you been dealing with the fire situation on the PCT? 01:31:00 - Have you thought about hiking the Oregon Coast Trail? 01:34:02 - What is your approach to social media content? 01:37:02 - What are your top 2 or 3 stories from the PCT? 01:40:20 - What has been your best day on the PCT so far? 01:42:42 - What has been your scariest day on trail? 01:44:30 - What would your advice be for someone who wants to hike the PCT from abroad? 01:47:50 - How much would you tell someone to budget for the PCT? 01:50:15 - What's next? 01:51:07 - Kumo Question: What is your spirit animal and why? Segments Trek Propaganda: Black Bear That Mauled 3-Year-Old Girl Near Yellowstone Has Been Euthanized by Kelly Floro QOTD: Are Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays even days and Tuesdays, Thursdays odd days or vice versa? Triple Crown of meat 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 may he bring honor to his name, Hailey Buckingham, Liz Seger, Patrick Cianciolo, Sawyer Products, SPAM, Timothy Hahn, Tracy ‘Trigger' Fawns, and Griffin Haywood A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: Bonnie Ackerman, David, Dcnerdlet, Emily Galusha, Jeanie, Jeanne Latshaw, Joann Menzer, Katharine Rudzitis, Keith Dobie Jr, Lauren Cain, Luke Netjes, Matthew Kesterson, Merle Watkins, Peter, and Ruth S.

New Zealand tramps are a major draw for international tourists. Not all of them are prepared for the dangers our tracks have in store.

The second in our Gutsy Girls three part mini series is here!A huge thanks to Gutsy Girls Adventure Film Tour for sponsoring this series - make sure to check out the film festival and get tickets to a show near you at www.gutsygirlsadventurefilmtour.com.auEpisode 55! Today's conversation is with Geelong based adventurer, travel writer and author, Laura Waters. Laura shares with us her metamorphosis from city living corporate 9-5er to adventurous travel writer and published author - a journey which was sparked during her 3000KM hike, the length of NZ, over a decade ago. Laura is this year's Gutsy Girls Adventure Film Tour Grant recipient and also shares with us her plans for kayaking over 2000KM from source to sea on the Murray River in October this year. We touch on many aspects of big life changes; hiking; travel writing and paddling including:the inspiration for Laura's book "Bewildered" - a life changing 3000KM through hike of the Te Araroa trail when it was a newly established traildocumenting the experience on the trail and the craft of storytellingthe process of writing a book with no prior knowledge, including literary speed dating eventsthe realities of a life as a travel writerPlanning for Laura's upcoming Murray River paddle Thanks Laura for your time and we can't wait to follow along on your Murray River adventure. You can find Laura on Instagram at: @laurawaters_writer and Facebook: Soul TrekkersIf you've enjoyed this episode and are enjoying listening to the podcast, you can join the Patreon community for as little as $2 a month - any contribution really helps to keep the lights on and would be enormously appreciated. www.patreon.com/intotheweehourspodcast Thanks so much to the existing patrons! I appreciate you!And thanks too to the Gutsy Girls Adventure Film Tour for supporting this three part mini series, celebrating Gusty Girls in the Aussie adventure space. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've all heard about the popularity of New Zealand's great walks, but there's a greater walk that's steadily growing in popularity. Katie Fitzgerald reports.

Thru hiker and author Lauren "Long Way" Roerick joins Doc in the studio to talk about some less familiar thru hikes out there. Settle in and buckle up as Long Way covers some serious territory in this episode, including discussion of Piglet, sunhoodies, thigh high mud, the Hexatrek, rugby, jiu jitsu, Chinese tonal throat singing, raccoon-like activities, hypothermic fun, the magic of not knowing what you're doing, Te Araroa, and the right to bivouac. An instant classic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kristin is a thru-hiker, climber, and human rights activist from Norway currently living in London. Despite her outdoorsy upbringing in snowy Norway, it was only in her 20s that she discovered her own adventure journey.  After going through a very tough time at university, Kristin decided to hike the Te Araroa across New Zealand's South Island as an existential journey to shed her depression when she was 22.  Her thru-hiking journey has taken her across the world on trails such as the John Muir Trail, the GR11 Spain, the GR20 Corsica, and The Haute Route in Switzerland.  She founded her blog, Let's Trek It, to share her adventures, tips, and inspire others to undertake their own wilderness journeys.  ***  Don't miss the latest episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast, released every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 AM UK time!   Be sure to hit the subscribe button to stay updated on the incredible journeys and stories of strong women.  This episode of the Tough Girl Podcast is proudly sponsored by INOV8, pioneers in cutting-edge sportswear.  Use code TOUGHGIRL15 to get your 15% discount.  Click Here  *** Show notes Who is Kristin Originally from Norway but living in London now Being a thru-hiker for the past 9 years Growing up in Norway and spending a lot of time outdoors in the mountains Discovering thru hiking The struggles during her undergrad years Dealing with bullying and feeling of being loneliness Struggling with depression  Searching for purpose Being inspired by the book: Wild - By Cheryl Strayed Cheryl Strayed - Tough Girl Podcast May 2, 2017 Knowing that the Te Araroa Trail was the key to making her life better Deciding to start with a smaller trail - The West Highland Way - for her first thru0hike The kindness of strangers on the trails  Being 22 and ready to go The reasons for deciding to hike in New Zealand Concerns before thru-hiking Expecting thru-hiking to make everything better  Walking into her life Why it's the journey and not the destination Favourite sections on the South Island, New Zealand The Nelson Lakes and the Two Thumb Range Feeling so happy while being on the trail  The challenging days on a thru-hike Struggling with a lack of sleep  Thunderstorms on the GR20 (Corsica) Dealing with challenging situation on a thru-hike Balancing her love of hiking with her London lifestyle Post trail/adventure blues and dealing with them Filling your life with fun things Hiking the GR11(walking across the Pyrenees, on the Spanish side)  Future walks/thruhikes  Heading to America to section hike part of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) Trail name - “white blaze” How to connect with Kristin  Believing in the power of inspiration  Final words of advice and wisdom for you - “ Dare to act on an idea because there is no reason why it can't be you”   Social Media Website: www.letstrekit.com Instagram: @lets.trek.it  Facebook: @letstrekit  

Te Araroa ist der coolste Fernwandernweg in Neuseeland. Auf ihm entdeckst du das Land von seiner schönsten Seite! Im Podcast berichtet Melly!

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Quoc “Double Magic” Nguyen. Double Magic might just be the most accomplished backpacker you've never heard of, along with being in the running for most interesting person on earth. His 23,000 miles of backpacking started with trails you know, like the Colorado Trail and the Pacific Northwest Trail, and quickly evolved to trails you likely haven't including Norge pa Langs,  Via Dinarica, the Colorado Loop (a 1500 mile route he made up), a pair of epic excursions in Alaska, and trekking around the Aleutian Islands, a thing people don't do. This one is a like a snowball rolling downhill, it gets more momentum and becomes more dangerous the further it goes.  We wrap the show with some news of grizzlies getting reintroduced to the Cascades, the triple crown of cheeses, and a listener pumps our tires on our behalf. Gossamer Gear: Use code “SNUGGLEBUG” for 20% off shelters at gossamergear.com.  Jenna Davis: Email jenna@firstsummitrealty.com or call 303-946-9476 to get a free consultation. Shady Rays: Use code “TREK20” for $20 off polarized sunglasses at shadyrays.com. [divider] Interview with Quoc “Double Magic” Nguyen Quoc's Instagram Quoc's Website Time stamps & Questions 00:03:50 - Reminders: Support us on Patreon to get exclusive bonus content and don't miss important updates by subscribing to the Trek's newsletter or submitting your email on our website! 00:05:45 - Introducing Quoc 00:07:28 - How did you get into the outdoors? 00:09:34 - How did you transition from peakbagging to thru-hiking? 00:12:04 - What stood out to you from your first thru-hike? 00:13:14 - Were you stressed about money after graduating law school? 00:16:28 - How do you deal with shifting priorities? 00:18:25 - What is your trail name origin story? 00:19:41 - Why the Te Araroa as a second hike? 00:22:45 - Discussion about the TA 00:24:16 - How did you learn about the international hikes you've done? 00:26:14 - What did you learn about thru-hiking during your first two hikes? 00:27:29 - What was the first route you created? 00:28:42 - Tell us about the Iceland Traverse 00:35:45 - Do you not feel fear? 00:38:30 - Did you ever think you were gunna die? 00:42:00 - Tell us about the Norway end to end hike 00:45:26 - Was this a stressful trek? 00:46:30 - What were the terrain and resupplies like? 00:48:11 - Discussion about the ULA circuit 00:49:00 - Do you have tips for hiking efficiently? 00:50:38 - Tell us about your nutrition while hiking 00:55:00 - Would you recommend the Norway hike to others? 00:57:29 - How tired are you after the Norway hike? 01:00:00 - How do you make your trips work financially? 01:05:30 - Does it bother you when people don't return their carts? 01:07:30 - Tell us about your current job in homeland security 01:09:32 - What are the worst things that have happened to you on trail? 01:15:15 - Why don't you use a satellite communication device or bear spray? 01:17:00 - Story about being charged by bears 01:21:48 - Have your feelings about grizzly bears changed? 01:24:52 - What are you afraid of? 01:27:00 - What is your gym routine like? 01:31:00 - Tell us about the Brooks Range Traverse 01:35:55 - Do you ever get frustrated or lose your temper? 01:36:50 - What are the mileages of these two traverses? 01:39:25 - Tell us about the Alaska Traverse 01:46:00 - What are your big three? 01:47:20 - What do you use for footwear? 01:48:50 - Do you carry a bear canister? 01:51:00 - Tell us about the Cordillera Blanca Traverse & Huayhuash Circuit 01:54:41 - Tell us about the 1,500 mile Colorado Loop 01:58:40 - What are your favorite 13ers? 02:01:22 - Kumo Question: What is the most ridiculous fashion trend you've participated in? Segments Chaunce's Wedding Update Trek Propaganda: Grizzlies To Be Reintroduced in North Cascades: What It Means for the PCT by Kelly Floro QOTD:  Would you rather be a cowboy, a samurai, or a pirate? Triple Crown of cheeses Listener Voicemail 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. 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Our favorite trekker (trekkie?) is back! Fresh off of hiking the length of New Zealand, Kurt joins the show to tell us all about it. We range from what was life like for those 141 days to how he planned for it! Congratulations, Kurt! Check out his YouTube Page - Freedom on the Trail Te Araroa website

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

This is a special post-completion edition of the Te Araroa episodes. Paul is done. He's back in the UK but these Q&As were done in the immediate days after the run. So much of what you hear is raw and without the benefit of distance from the event.  You will hear Paul talk about his experience, the trail, the learning, the emotions, how it feel to come so close and how hard it was to push for that. And what is next.  This is not to be missed. Grab a cuppa and listen to what is an epic journey laid bare for your ears.  If you liked the pod give us a 5* review below and drop us a line. The best feedback is hearing from you. Follow us on socials @pyllonultra. To check out our Winter Base Training Plan visit the website You can get Paul on @pyllon on all social media platforms at at https://www.youtube.com/pyllon and James is on 'X' @james_stewart13 and instagram as @jamesstewart13 - if you have a question to submit get James at any of these handles. 

*10 February 2024 marks 5 years since the first episode of The Outdoors Fix podcast!* To celebrate this milestone, I've got a NEW PODCAST EPISODE for you of some of my favourite moments from The Outdoors Fix recordings over the years! I've loved speaking to every single one of my guests, but the moments I've picked are some of the snippets that have had the biggest impact on me and helped me to make the outdoors a bigger part of MY life. So if you'd like to listen, head to your podcast platform and I hope you enjoy the episode! I'd also love to hear what your favourite episode has been and why. I remember 10 February 2019 very clearly - it was a grey, drizzly day. I shared my first episode and then went on a long walk on the Capital Ring in London with friends to distract and shake off the nerves. It had taken me weeks to make fitting it around my job, I'd freaked out several times over the recording equipment, and I didn't know whether anyone other than my family would listen to it… But ever since my 10-week Te Araroa hike in New Zealand after burning out, and how much better the outdoors made me feel, I'd wanted to learn from the people who knew more about it than me, and share their knowledge. I hoped that perhaps the podcast could help us motivate and equip EACH OTHER to get outside and experience nature's power more often. Via 50+ conversations and episodes recorded all over the British countryside (favourite location so far was hiding from the rain in a sheep barn…), I've learnt so much about the outdoors, and I hope you might have taken away something too. But most of all, I think what I've found most valuable from these past 5 years was discovering something incredibly simple - that even just 10 minutes in nature can make things feel better. It's a tool that I wished I'd known about much, much earlier. I've also learnt that the people who love the outdoors are some of the kindest, most generous and inspirational people I've met. So thank you for all the support for The Outdoors Fix podcast since 2019 and to all my wonderful guests. What a ride it's been! Liv x The Outdoors Fix is a podcast produced and hosted by Liv Bolton @liv_outsideuk You can find photos of the guests on Instagram @TheOutdoorsFix The Outdoors Fix book is out now: http://bit.ly/3GJDLJc The post Liv's highlights from 5 years of The Outdoors Fix podcast appeared first on The Outdoors Fix.

The 3rd report from the trail is here  Paul's epic 50 day journey continues. He is tackling the FKT on Te Araroa in New Zealand. A 3,000km journey across the entire country, water crosses, sea crossings and everything in between. To find out more about the journey visit the website here:  In this 3rd episode Paul talks about the adventure of getting to the south island, the highs and lows of that milestone, the terrain, sleeping under mattresses in remote huts and battling pain, fatigue and the enormity of the trail.  We have listener questions from Nikki, Gary & Greg on his trail confidence, nutrition, mindset and equipment. Paul also looks ahead to the final push, of over a week! We plan to record these around weekly whilst Paul is on the trail. You can follow in near real-time and get a feel for the journey Paul is on. And you can also submit questions to James (see below) to ask Paul in future episodes.  Paul is thriving off of the interaction and contact while out there on the 10-14 hour days. Drop him a message and let him know how you are following and spread the love.  If you liked the pod give us a 5* review below and drop us a line. The best feedback is hearing from you. Follow us on socials @pyllonultra. To check out our Winter Base Training Plan visit the website You can get Paul on @pyllon on all social media platforms at at https://www.youtube.com/pyllon and James is on 'X' @james_stewart13 and instagram as @jamesstewart13 - if you have a question to submit get James at any of these handles. 

McKenzie Barney is an adventurer, filmmaker, writer and public speaker. Recently she completed a multi-year, mostly solo project of “Cycling The World” through 18,000 miles, 28 countries and 5 continents by way of Africa, South America, Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia and Europe.McKenzie is a four-time Emmy award winning producer, published writer, keynote speaker, and has produced documentary series for the likes of National Geographic, Outside, FOX Sports and more. She has navigated much of the planet by human power, with over 6,000 miles of long distance hiking on the Pacific Crest Trail, New Zealand's Te Araroa, Nepal and India's Himalayas, Chile's Greater Patagonian Trail, and the Colorado Trail.Watch Cycling The World film about her adventure that comes out February 1st here: www.cyclingtheworldfilm.comMcKenzie's Instagram: @mckenziebarneyWebsite: www.yatriproject.comAlso, you can support The Adventure Sports Podcast monthly by going to Patreon.com/AdventureSportsPodcast or make a one-time donation to the show here.Our Sponsors:* Check out Tecovas: http://www.tecovas.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Te Araroa ist der coolste Fernwandernweg in Neuseeland. Auf ihm entdeckst du das Land von seiner schönsten Seite! Im Podcast berichtet Melly!

Another great podcast this week as we have author Laura Waters on to talk about her over 3,000 km trek on New Zealand's Te Araroa trail. Listen in and learn about what trekking the Te Araroa is like, and also how Laura's life changed after the trek, finding herself and happiness while out on the trails.  If you don't feel you're living your authentic life, then this is a podcast for you! You can buy Laura's wonderful book on Amazon, follow her on Instagram, or check out her ongoing writing on her website!

The second report from the trail is here  Paul's epic 50 day+ journey continues. It will last 50 days. He is tackling the FKT on Te Araroa in New Zealand. A 3,000km journey across the entire country, water crosses, sea crossings and everything in between. To find out more about the journey visit the website here:  In this 2nd episode James sent Paul a few questions to get answers to and Paul responds "live" from the trail. But this time we have some listener questions. As before, you will hear birdsong, cars passing and Paul's footsteps as he runs and chats with us. And some breathless hill work! You will get a sense of the why, the journey so far, the joy, the highs, the lows and just how he keeps fed and clean on the trail. His trusty companions, Alice and Mya, are there supporting and their role is key. Hear more about that in the pod. We plan to record these around weekly whilst Paul is on the trail. You can follow in near real-time and get a feel for the journey Paul is on. And you can also submit questions to James (see below) to ask Paul in future episodes.  Paul is thriving off of the interaction and contact while out there on the 10-14 hour days. Drop him a message and let him know how you are following and spread the love.  If you liked the pod give us a 5* review below and drop us a line. The best feedback is hearing from you. Follow us on socials @pyllonultra. To check out our Winter Base Training Plan visit the website You can get Paul on @pyllon on all social media platforms at at https://www.youtube.com/pyllon and James is on 'X' @james_stewart13 and instagram as @jamesstewart13 - if you have a question to submit get James at any of these handles. 

The first in a special series of pods Paul Giblin is on an epic journey. It will last 50 days. He is tackling the FKT on Te Araroa in New Zealand. A 3,000km journey across the entire country, water crosses, sea crossings and everything in between. To find out more about the journey visit the website here:  In the 1st special episode you will get a very different Pyllon podcast experience. James sent Paul 8 questions to get answers to and Paul responds "live" from the trail. It's not a conversation but an interview. You will hear birdsong, cars passing and Paul's footsteps as he runs and chats with us. Recording to place as Paul was on day 10. You will get a sense of the why, the journey so far, the joy, the highs, the lows and just how he keeps fed and clean on the trail. His trusty companions, Alice and Mya, are there supporting and their role is key. Hear more about that in the pod. We plan to record these around weekly whilst Paul is on the trail. You can follow in near real-time and get a feel for the journey Paul is on. And you can also submit questions to James (see below) to ask Paul in future episodes.  Paul is thriving off of the interaction and contact while out there on the 10-14 hour days. Drop him a message and let him know how you are following and spread the love.  If you liked the pod give us a 5* review below and drop us a line. The best feedback is hearing from you. Follow us on socials @pyllonultra. To check out our Winter Base Training Plan visit the website You can get Paul on @pyllon on all social media platforms at at https://www.youtube.com/pyllon and James is on 'X' @james_stewart13 and instagram as @jamesstewart13 - if you have a question to submit get James at any of these handles. 

Hostem rozhovoru je Eva Schrollová, se kterou jsme mluvili hlavně o zážitcích z treku Te Araroa napříč celým Novým Zélandem. Dostali jsme se ale i k cestám a práci i v Kanadě, Švýcarsku nebo na Aljašce. Já jsem si rozhovor ho dost užil a věřím, že vás bude bavit minimálně tolik, jako mě. Čeká vás spousta praktických tipů, zábavné zážitky i náročnější zkušenosti, ale hlavně velká inspirace a motivace zas někam vyrazit. Odkazy k epizodě: Evy web www.ave-eva.com Instagram @av.e.va Eva na Facebooku – facebook.com/eva.schrollova STÁHOUT: 64 tipů a triků jak na cestách ušetřit a naplno si je užít Oficiálná stránka treku Te Araroa – www.teararoa.org.nz Aplikace FarOut pro navigaci na dálkových trekách Aplikace NZ Topo Maps Průvodce Nový Zéland Praktické tipy pro práci na Novém Zélandu

Allegations of blackmail have been levelled at the owners of a North Shore property which is blocking access to walkers on a popular beach path. The owners want a heritage status removed, so they can sell the property for what it's worth. While the dispute rolls on with the Auckland Council, they've erected a fence on the popular Milford to Takapuna walkway which passes through their property. The path is also part of the 3,000km Te Araroa trail, which runs the length of the country. The owners' lawyer believes a commonsense agreement can be reached, and took the issue to a council committee meeting today. But he was met by mayor Wayne Brown who was not on the same page. Louise Ternouth reports

Over two recent summers, former newspaper editor Tim Pankhurst, his wife Sue and their friend Kerry Prendergast completed the epic 3021km Te Araroa Trail. The trio speak to Kathryn Ryan ahead of the launch of Tim's new book Every Effing Inch.

Today, I'm excited to share a behind-the-scenes look at the planning and preparation for my upcoming adventure on the 3,000km Te Araroa Trail in New Zealand. I recorded this episode, hours before I headed down to London to catch my flight to first Korea and then on to Aukland, New Zealand.  In this podcast, I'll take you through the meticulous planning and preparation that goes into making these epic adventures come to life. From the nitty-gritty details on my to-do list to managing setbacks and equipment challenges. I share the story behind my sponsorship with ZOLEO and the invaluable benefits I've gained from their products. I'll also break down my approach to planning big adventures. Starting by dividing it down into the mental, physical, logistical, and practical aspects, offering insights that hopefully will add value as you plan your adventures. Throughout this episode, I'll candidly share the intricacies and hurdles I've encountered and why I take full responsibly for all my decision, even when those decision put me under huge amounts of pressure/stress to deliver.  So, if you're curious about what goes into planning an adventure as massive as the Te Araroa Trail while running a business and keeping that business going while travelling. Then this podcast is a must-listen! Join me on my journey as I navigate the world of planning, preparation, and ultimately, adventure.  Follow my Te Araroa Challenge on Instagram @toughgirlchallenges. I'll be sharing daily updates on the main page and instagram stories. A massive thank you to ZOLEO for sponsoring the challenge #ChallengeWithZOLEO    *** This episode is sponsored by ZOLEO. #ChallengeWithZOLEO ZOLEO connects with your phone to provide seamless global messaging that follows you in and out of mobile network coverage — plus added safety features you can count on worldwide including industry-leading SOS alerting features. 24/7 monitoring and 24/7 access to non-emergency medical advice, check-in and weather forecasts. ZOLEO offers unmatched peace of mind for you and for everyone waiting at home.  Stay connected and safe while doing what you love.  www.zoleo.com  *** Show Notes Planning and preparation episode for the Te Araroa hike 10.50pm the day before heading down to London  Setting the scene - Working from my bed ‘aka my office' Why I'm not complaining - I'm just sharing the challenges and loving my life Blessed, lucky and very privileged 9th year of the Tough Girl Podcast in 2025 Why I'm grateful and full of gratitude - This is what I dreamed about Do I complain all the time? Vlog 5/17 Camino Frances Sharing the realities of what it is like while on challenges Why can I do so many challenges in a year? Planing, planning, planning and more planning  Pitching for work in 2024/2025 Having to look far ahead Planning to go to New Zealand since April/May time Future adventures and challenges need to be planned quite far in advance The work that goes on behind the scenes Working super far ahead to ensure Tough Girl Podcast episodes go live every week Being home in March and then away on the 1st April National Outdoor Expo 23rd - 24th March  Me putting pressure on myself  These are my choices  Wanting to walk the main 7 camino's by the end of 2025 Doing the Camino Primitivo as a training hike  Total Stats from the hike  I should have worked out the average time on feet Planning to do list and using my apple notes while hiking  Very specific to do list and really breaking it down into small manageable points Trying to reduce the overwhelm Setbacks and challenges over the past 23 days Having a detailed daily plan of what needs to be done e.g. 4 days to edit 16 days worth of vlogs into 7 vlogs and for them to be uploaded to Youtube.   Broken laptop and needing to send it off to be repaired - there were tears Editing and getting caught up with the vlogs Getting my laptop back up and running and setting everything up again from scratch  Editing - loving the creative process - the stress comes from not having the time to dedicate to it When good enough is good enough  Why I edit the TGP how I edit them.  Why my priority is my guest and their story.  Having challenging conversations and navigating through that Thinking about how to approach these topics, what's the best way to support the guests  The challenges of batch interviewing and having multiple interviews per day  Building work being done and not being able to record during the day Earning money and taking a one day job in Manchester with OfftoWork and the opportunity cost of earning money and not having time to do my podcast/editing work Taking responsibility for my choices What it means being a sponsored hike. Not all my costs are going to be covered.  First world problems  How did the ZOLEO sponsorship come about? Starting to use ZOLEO in April 2023 The benefits I've found  Needing to figure out a way to attach the ZOLEO to my pack when running Reaching out to ZOLEO for sponsorship, putting a pitch together and having a meeting. New Zealand - Land Safety Code  Carrying emergency food - apricots and walnuts  The hiking community and the amazing supportive people out there Sharon Evans @freewheelingkiwi  Breaking down the planning into 3 parts; mental, physical, logistical & practical  Starting to plan during the covid years How I start off my research and using apple notes  Facebook: Te Araroa Trail: Women's Group  Working backwards, dates, timeframe, flights accommodation, getting to the start line and getting home from the finish line, Having a plan B, C, D Discover how to get anywhere  Going from Auckland to the top of the North Island  Not being able to plan for everything  Using booking.com for accommodation - cheapest in the best location for me Insurance  Visa for New Zealand - British Citizens don't need a visa - they get a 6 month visa waiver Having another start date for the South Island  Booking the ferry to the South Island  Why sometimes you can't just go with the flow Gear - Upgrading my tent from a Terra Nova Laser 2 person tent to MSR 2 person tent (900g) the red palace. Can I get lighter in my gear? Maybe change my backpack next year Clothes and trainers provided by Inov-8 Get a 15% discount - using this link  The challenges with the waterproof trousers Food boxes? Why I don't do them  Facebook groups and why I don't like them in relation to challenges Wanting to figure out stuff for myself  Is it adding value - no - then step away Mental side of planning for a challenge and why I haven't done a huge amount this time The tools in my tool kit Why the TA is in my comfort zone (which doesn't mean it's not going to be tough or hard) Feeling mentally prepared and ready but thinking I could have done more Am I feeling physical ready for the challenge - yes and no…. Being joined by Sara Crosland for a walk Wishing I had longer to train and prepare, but doing the best I could do with the time available.  Working with my PT - Franco @HumalForces  Getting my hiker legs back after 7/10 days and being able to push bigger miles towards the end of the trip My weight and being very lean at the moment (which I like, but need to be aware of especially when taking on a big physical challenge like this) Having a vision board on my laptop and phone (created in canva.com) Flight on Sunday, Korea for 3/4 days, before flying to Auckland. You can follow along on Instagram @toughgirlchallenges Should I share my ZOLEO phone number and e-mail so people can contact me? Having tomorrow morning to do the final bits of work How to reach out - send me an e-mail sarah@toughgirlchallenges.com or send me a DM via Instagram  Thank you to ZOLEO for sponsoring the podcast and the Te Araroa Challenge.    Previous Challenge Solo Episodes  Apr 26, 2016 - Sarah Williams - Shares her journey of getting to the start line of the Marathon des Sables (MDS) & running the toughest footrace on earth! Sep 19, 2017 - Sarah Williams - Thru hiking the Appalachian Trail (2,190 miles) in 100 days! Sep 4, 2018 - Sarah Williams - Planning and Preparation for the Pacific Coast Highway & the Baja Divide! Dec 25, 2018 - Sarah Williams - Cycling the Pacific Coast Highway & Baja Divide  

In this week's episode, I'm talking to the inspirational Laura Waters. Laura is a travel writer, speaker, author and presenter who lives near Melbourne, Australia. She is the author of ‘Bewildered', a book about her solo journey hiking New Zealand's Te Araroa trail, 3000 kilometres of raw, wild, mountainous trail winding from the top of the North Island to the tip of the South Island. Originally, Laura was meant to walk the 5 month trail with her friend, but when the friend decided to drop out on day two, Laura made the decision to continue on alone.Laura is single, childfree, and is a member of the Australian Society of Travel Writers and the Adventure Travel Trade Association. She has written for numerous publications including Escape (Newscorp), NZ Herald, Australian Traveller, Geographical UK, RAC, Jetstar, Virgin, Outdoor, Wild, Great Walks, Action Diver, Active Retirees and many more. Topics that Laura & I cover are:the story of what prompted her to walk the Te Araroa trail;her decision to continue alone when her friend dropped out on Day 2;how the trek involved hiking thick forests, volcanic terrain, mountains, as well as rafting down rivers;how Laura loved the simplicity of ‘no makeup, no mirrors, no media';how although she was alone, Laura would sometimes walk with other people on the trail;how getting caught in a snow storm taught Laura that she was capable of doing it on her own;how Laura found the physical strength required for the trip more difficult than the mental strength;how the anxiety and depression that Laura was suffering from before she left, completely lifted within a couple of weeks on the trail;the transformative power of nature, and how Laura felt totally connected to the nature around her;how the trip freed up her mind and she felt a lightness of being;how her trip gave her the courage to go after her dreams of being a writer;how passion is a great compass to tell you if you're on the right track in life;Laura's book, BeWILDered, and how it was even harder than her 5 month hike;how Laura would love a partner to share her life's journey with.Check out Laura's website:https://soultrekkers.com.au/ Buy Laura's book, Bewildered:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bewildered-Laura-Waters/dp/0369334442 Follow Laura on Instagram:@laurawaters_writer Book a FREE 30 minute coaching 'taster' session HERE: https://calendly.com/lucymeggeson/30minute Fancy getting your hands on my FREE PDF 'The Top 10 Most Irritating Questions That Single People Get Asked On The Regular...& How To (Devilishly) Respond'? Head over to: www.lucymeggeson.com Interested in my 1-1 Coaching? Work with me HERE: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/workwithme Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: @spinsterhoodreimagined Follow me on Twitter: @LucyMeggeson Follow me on LinkedIn: Lucy Meggeson Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!!!

Matthew is in Gisborne where a controversial East Coast barge has been cut from the Government funding list. Te Rimu Trust was spearheading a marine facility at Te Araroa which would have allowed logs, metal aggregate and other products to be transported to other coastal ports. And, Matthew takes a look behind-the-scenes look at Gisborne's fragile water supply. It relies on three dams in the backcountry, about 40km out of town, but two were hit badly by Cyclone Gabrielle. Matthew Rosenberg is a local democracy reporter based out of the Gisborne Herald's newsroom.

Thru hiker and creator of the Trans-European Alpine Route (TEAR), Dylan "RightOn" Ivens calls in from the Great White North to talk some trail with Doc. During this jam-packed episode, Doc and RightOn discuss gear, trail shaming, memorable hitches, trail math, PCT trail magic, injuries on Te Araroa, pain caves, spooking grizzlies, and the challenge of creating and hiking a 4,000-mile trail that crosses 16 countries and six mountain ranges. Epic guest, epic episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Max Pearson presents a collection of this week's Witness History episodes from the BBC World Service. We hear about the German children who were evacuated to camps in the countryside to avoid the bombs of World War Two. You may find some of the content distressing. Also we find out about the execution of Flor Contemplacion Plus the creation of the 3000 km Te Ararora trail in New Zealand, the Dambusters raid and the story behind the popular children's book, Pippi Longstocking. Contributors: Gunter Stoppa and Klaus Reimer - German evacuee camp residents. This was taken from archive recordings from "Haus der Geschichte der Bundersrepublik Deutschland" in Bonn. Beate Muller - Professor of German Studies and Cultural History at Newcastle University, England Geoff Chapple who lobbied for the creation of the Te Araroa trail in New Zealand. Russel Contemplacion - Flor Contemplacion's daughter Edre Olalia - Flor Contemplacion's Lawyer George "Johnny" Johnson - the last survivor of the Dambusters squadron. Karin Nyman – Daughter of author Astrid Nyman (Photo: Flor Contemplacion. Credit: Russel Contemplacion)

In 2011 a 3,000 km long walking trail was opened in New Zealand. Geoff Chapple had spent years lobbying for the creation of Te Araroa. He'd written articles in newspapers and tested out routes in the country's rugged landscape. The process of exploring where it could go sometimes put him in danger as he tells Alex Collins. (Photo: Geoff wading in the Waipapa River in the far north of New Zealand while on the Te Araroa trail. Credit: Amos Chapple)

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Brian Tanzman, known on trail as Buck-30. Buck-30 has amassed more than 45,000 trail miles since getting into backpacking two decades ago. We go through his immense trail resume, including all the trails you've heard of and some you haven't such as the Bigfoot Trail, Israel National Trail, the Hot Springs Trail, Great Himalaya Trail, the Desert Trail, the Deseret Hiking Route, and more. Much like Buck-30 himself, this interview covers a lot of ground- if you love thru-hiking you will get some solid insight and entertainment from this conversation. We wrap the show with the top sleeping bags and quilts used on the Appalachian Trail, the triple crown of features of a dream house, a new stupidest thing of the week, and more. Gossamer Gear: Use code “BACKPACKERRADIO” for 15% off at gossamergear.com.  Good To-Go: Use code “TREK25” for 25% off at goodto-go.com. Treecard: Use code “BACKPACKER” for 1,000 free reward points at treecard.org. Enlightened Equipment: Use code “TREKPOD10” for 10% off Enlightened Equipment's Stock Revelation Quilt or Torrid Jacket at enlightenedequipment.com. [divider] Interview with Brian “Buck-30” Tanzman Buck-30's Postholer Buck-30's Instagram Time stamps & Questions 00:04:24 - QOTD: What do you wish you knew more about? 00:07:28 - Reminders: Apply to blog for the Trek, check out our latest merch, and support us on Patreon! 00:09:00 - Introducing Buck-30 00:09:55 - How did you get into the outdoors? 00:12:05 - At what point did the appeal of long distance hiking sink in? 00:15:19 - Did 9/11 have anything to do with starting hiking? 00:16:58 - How do you make this lifestyle work with your career?00:21:23 - What standout stories do you have from the Triple Crown trails? 00:24:30 - Why do you call yourself “old, grumpy, and opinionated”? 00:28:45 - Tell us about marrying and divorcing another Triple Crowner. 00:33:30 - Discussion about the Arizona Trail 00:35:17 - Discussion about the Australian trails 00:39:20 - Did you see any interesting wildlife in Australia? 00:43:20 - What does the terrain look like in Australia? 00:44:10 - Tell us about the San Diego Sea to Sea 00:46:23 - Did you hike both islands on the Te Araroa? 00:49:30 - Is there an exclusive group chat for people who've hiked all of the Scenic Trails? 00:50:32 - Backpacker Radio Missed Connection! 00:52:18 - Tell us about the Pacific Northwest Trail 00:55:22 - What did you hate about the Ice Age Trail? 01:01:13 - Tell us about your experience of the Hayduke 01:02:17 - At what point in your hiking career did you start using a GPS device? 01:05:50 - Tell us about the Bigfoot Trail 01:06:30 - Tell us about the Finger Lakes Trail 01:08:33 - Tell us about the Lowest to Highest Route 01:11:25 - Tell us about the Israel National Trail 01:14:42 - Tell us about hiking in Patagonia 01:17:35 - Tell us about the Hot Springs Trail 01:21:42 - Are the hot springs right along the trail or off-trail? 01:23:20 - How much nudity did you see on this trail? 01:24:40 - How much of the route is trail, road-walking, or route-finding? 01:25:45 - If someone wanted to do a 300-400 mile section, what would you recommend? 01:27:00 - Tell us about the Great Himalaya Trail 01:30:30 - Discussion about not treating water and getting sick in Nepal 01:33:45 - Tell us about the New England National Scenic Trail 01:35:26 - Ranking the National Scenic Trails 1-7 01:43:22 - Discussion about encountering angry dogs on trail 01:46:00 - Ranking the National Scenic Trails 8-11 01:50:29 - Tell us about the Mongollon Rim Trail 01:51:20 - Tell us about the Desert Trail 01:53:37 - Do you have any tips for people new to hiking in the desert? 01:56:02 - Tell us about the Oregon Coast Trail 01:59:45 - Tell us about the Desert Hiking Route 02:03:54 - Tell us about the Great Basin Trail 02:05:34 - Buck-30's poop story 02:10:15 - Tell us about the Desert Winter Thru-Hike 02:13:37 - Buck-30 convinces Zach that thru-hiking is way better than cycling SEGMENTS Trek Propaganda The Top Sleeping Bags, Quilts, and Pads on the Appalachian Trail: 2022 Thru-Hiker Survey by Kate Richard Triple Crown of features in a dream house Stupid Thing of the Week Listener Voicemail (and leave us your own!) 5 Star Review [divider] Check out our sound guy @paulyboyshallcross. 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