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Today we have one of the most inspiring runners I know—Jennie Chisholm. She's a mom of four boys, a Triple Crowner, and a two-time Cocodona 250 finisher. But she didn't find ultrarunning the usual way. She stumbled into it—literally—on a whim while thru-hiking the Arizona Trail.She tells the incredible story of how her family went from watching Cocodona as curious hikers to toeing the start line with hand-me-down running vests and brand-new shoes. We talk about how her sons became ultrarunners, what it's like racing 250 miles while constantly worrying about your kids (who are also racing), and the chaos of coordinating multiple crews and pacers as a full-on family affair.She shares the highs and heartbreaking lows from this year's Cocodona—dealing with sickness, hypothermia, and emotional breakdowns on the trail, all while pushing through to the finish herself. We also dive into training, nutrition (or the lack thereof), trail names, and how thru-hiking helped shape her kids into some of the toughest young runners in the sport.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Jenny Chisholm's Journey03:10 The Accidental Entry into Cocodona05:59 Family Dynamics in Ultra Running09:06 Logistics of Racing as a Family11:52 Challenges Faced During the Race15:05 The Emotional Toll of DNFing17:56 Finding Focus Amidst Chaos21:00 The Role of Family Support23:52 Reflections on the Race Experience39:33 The Emotional Roller Coaster of Racing48:12 Navigating Nutrition and Training Challenges55:02 Building Confidence Through Thru-Hiking01:01:08 The Future of Family Adventures01:09:31 Embracing the Journey and Lessons LearnedSubscribe to Substack: http://freeoutside.substack.comSupport this content on patreon: HTTP://patreon.com/freeoutsideBuy my book "Free Outside" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/39LpoSFEmail me to buy a signed copy of my book, "Free Outside" at jeff@freeoutside.comWatch the movie about setting the record on the Colorado Trail: https://tubitv.com/movies/100019916/free-outsideWebsite: www.Freeoutside.comInstagram: thefreeoutsidefacebook: www.facebook.com/freeoutside
Send us some fan mail here!Paul steps in as an "intern" on the PUDs Podcast without Josh and joins as a full-co-host with Nick to chat with Lyla "Sugar" Harrod! Lyla; commonly known by her trail-name "Sugar", is the first transgender woman to become a Triple Crowner, and she recently created and hiked the incredible "Divide to Crest" route!Nick takes the long ride to Jay Peak where there's been over 400 inches of snowfall this season, Paul takes on the ladders and tight-spaces of the 52-with-a-View-peaks Morgan and Percival, makes it to North Twin, and the boys have an outstanding conversation with Lyla about her amazing hiking accomplishments, taking the long-trails less-traveled, creating entirely new hiking routes, route-creators, hiking in the desert, sobriety, making a gender transition, and stepping into your true-self and seizing your full-potential, on this kick-Nick-under-the-table-if-he-gets-too-excited-whilst-talking-about-hiking-episode of the PUDs Podcast!Nick's Music Moment:Real Life - Hazel English - 2024Paulie's Playlist:Neil Diamond & Jim CroceEpisode Links:Mount Morgan & Mount Percival AllTrails RouteBay Circuit Trail WebsiteLyla's InstagramBackpacker Magazine Article on Lyla's Divide to Crest RouteNotch Hostel Fireside Chats InformationFollow 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
Triple Crowner and Coast-To-Coast Trail hiker Michael "Maxheap" Goshey talks all things backpacking and thru-hiking with Cheer in part 2 of his jam-packed interview. Here, he goes over the Pacific Crest Trail, Appalachian Trail, & Continental Divide Trail - & gives us an idea of the differences in pursuit of the coveted Triple Crown of hiking.In this episode, you'll learn about:1. The differences between the Triple Crown trails 2. His 3,000 mile Coast-To-Coast trail walk3. Tips and mindset tricks to have staying power on trail & so much more!Connect & follow along with Maxheap:WebsiteYouTube ChannelDid you love this episode? If so, please help fellow hikers find the show by following, rating, and reviewing the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!Connect With Us:Join The Trail FamilyTHRU-r WebsiteTHRU-r InstagramTHRU-r TikTokTHRU-r FacebookTHRU-r YoutubeTHRU-r ThreadsCheer's YouTubeCheer's InstagramEpisode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis
Mighty Blue On The Appalachian Trail: The Ultimate Mid-Life Crisis
JC Van Etten, or Catmando returns to the show. We first met him on the Appalachian Trail a few years ago, I seem to have missed him on the PCT, but caught up with him again after his Continental Divide Trail thru-hike last year to complete his Triple Crown. Cat is a great raconteur, sharing plenty of advice through our conversation, as well as recording some of the epic sights he was able to see out on the CDT. One of those epic sights was a chance encounter with four grizzly bears which, startlingly, Cat decided to capture with his iPhone. Here's the link. Four Grizzlies!!! Dave Santi and I talked again, this time invoking our Desert Island Discs take-off, with Dave's choices of music that evoke memories for him. Our book reading, Happy Hiking, by my friend, Emily Leonard is–of course–written from a woman's POV and a woman's voice. I hope you enjoy listening to my reading of it. If you'd like to buy the book, you can find it on Amazon at Happy Hiking: Falling in love on the Appalachian Trail, or on Emily's website, at Happy Hiking. I used my hike last year on the South West Coast Path in the UK to help raise money for my absolute favorite charity, Parenting Matters, on whose board I've been privileged to serve for over a decade. You can learn more about the hike and the organization–and donate–by visiting Hike with Steve - Empowering Parents, One Step at a Time | Parenting Matters %. I hope you want to support this critical mission. Don't forget. Our entire series of videos from our Woods Hole Weekend in 2022 is now FREE and available at my YouTube page at Woods Hole Weekend - Trailer There, you'll find all sorts of tips and tricks that our guests took away from the weekend that helped them with their own hikes this year. Check it out. I often ask listeners for ideas on who to interview, and I'm sure several of you say, “I could do that. I've got an awesome story to tell.” You're the person we need to hear from. If you'd like to be interviewed on the podcast, just register as a guest on the link below, and I'll be in touch. Come on the show! If you like what we're doing on the Hiking Radio Network, and want to see our shows continue, please consider supporting us with either a one-off or monthly donation. You'll find the donate button on each Hiking Radio Network page at Hiking Radio Network . If you prefer NOT to use PayPal, you can now support us via check by mailing it to Mighty Blue Publishing, PO Box 6161, Sun City Center, FL 35751. Any support is gratefully received. Additionally, you can “Zelle” me a donation to steve@hikingradionetwork.com. Or “Venmo“ me at @Steve-Adams-105. They both work! If you'd like to take advantage of my book offer (all three of my printed hiking books–with a personal message and signed by me–for $31, including postage to the United States) send a check payable to Mighty Blue Publishing at the address just above.
Triple Crowner and Coast-To-Coast Trail hiker Michael "Maxheap" Goshey talks all things backpacking and thru-hiking with Cheer in part 1 of his jam-packed interview. Stay tuned for part 2 in the coming weeks!In this episode, you'll learn:1. What can happen if you get Giardia, and how to avoid it2. How to eat well and be versatile without a stove3. How thru-hiking can affect your career (for the better) & so much more!Connect & follow along with Maxheap:WebsiteYouTube ChannelDid you love this episode? If so, please help fellow hikers find the show by following, rating, and reviewing the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!Connect With Us:Join The Trail FamilyTHRU-r WebsiteTHRU-r InstagramTHRU-r TikTokTHRU-r FacebookTHRU-r YoutubeTHRU-r ThreadsCheer's YouTubeCheer's InstagramEpisode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis
Mighty Blue On The Appalachian Trail: The Ultimate Mid-Life Crisis
Today, we welcome back a friend of the show, a fellow Brit, Al Marriott. Al has already been on for his AT and PCT adventures, but last year he went and completed the CDT to complete his Triple Crown. He is always good value, with some wry observations about these trails and stories to share along the way. Here, you can check out his last day on the CDT. https://youtu.be/UbVsTHWtg5I Al has a thriving YouTube community with his channel, Adventure Together TV at Adventure Together , as well as a beautiful website, Adventure Together , where all his travels, along with some spectacular photos, are featured. You can also see more pictures on his Instagram, at Instagram (@advtgt) . Our book reading, Happy Hiking, by my friend, Emily Leonard is–of course–written from a woman's POV and a woman's voice. I hope you enjoy listening to my reading of it. If you'd like to buy the book, you can find it on Amazon at Happy Hiking: Falling in love on the Appalachian Trail, or on Emily's website, at Happy Hiking. I used my hike earlier this year on the South West Coast Path in the UK to help raise money for my absolute favorite charity, Parenting Matters, on whose board I've been privileged to serve for over a decade. You can learn more about the hike and the organization–and donate–by visiting Hike with Steve - Empowering Parents, One Step at a Time | Parenting Matters %. I hope you want to support this critical mission. Don't forget. Our entire series of videos from our Woods Hole Weekend in 2022 is now FREE and available at my YouTube page at Woods Hole Weekend - Trailer There, you'll find all sorts of tips and tricks that our guests took away from the weekend that helped them with their own hikes this year. Check it out. I often ask listeners for ideas on who to interview, and I'm sure several of you say, “I could do that. I've got an awesome story to tell.” You're the person we need to hear from. If you'd like to be interviewed on the podcast, just register as a guest on the link below, and I'll be in touch. Come on the show! If you like what we're doing on the Hiking Radio Network, and want to see our shows continue, please consider supporting us with either a one-off or monthly donation. You'll find the donate button on each Hiking Radio Network page at Hiking Radio Network . If you prefer NOT to use PayPal, you can now support us via check by mailing it to Mighty Blue Publishing, PO Box 6161, Sun City Center, FL 35751. Any support is gratefully received. Additionally, you can “Zelle” me a donation to steve@hikingradionetwork.com. Or “Venmo“ me at @Steve-Adams-105. They both work! If you'd like to take advantage of my book offer (all three of my printed hiking books–with a personal message and signed by me–for $31, including postage to the United States) send a check payable to Mighty Blue Publishing at the address just above.
Triple Crowner and owner of Triple Crown Coffee, Chris "Cookie Monster" Pirrello takes a break from the grind to join Doc in the studio to talk trail and share some stories. Settle in and buckle up as Cookie and Doc cover some serious ground including discussion of figuring it out, cocky youth, special cookies, lost chapstick, Doe Eyes, competitive beard teams, Kerouac, Hemingway, alcohol shenanigans, concerned moms, Antarctic rucking, how not to be a one-trail wonder, the impact of microcommunities, supermodel trails, unfinished business in Washington, only quitting tomorrow, and the incredible story of Triple Crown Coffee. An instant classic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Triple crowner and Pacific Crest Trail, Appalachian Trail, & Continental Divide Trail thru-hiker & backpacker J.C. "Catmando" Van Etten joins us to talk all about his Triple Crown journey. In this episode, you'll: 1. Hear about what it's like being charged by four grizzly bears 2. Get a list of the best places to eat on the Triple Crown trails 3. Learn his best tips for hiking long trails (including financial tips) - & more! Connect & follow along with Catmando: Catmando's Instagram Catmando's Facebook Grizzly Bear Charge Footage!! Past Episodes With Catmando: Episode #2: Appalachian Trail Q&A Episode #90: Pacific Crest Trail Q&A Episode #150: Pinhoti Trail Episode #159: Foothills Trail Episode #165: Hurricane Heline Relief Did you love this episode? If so, please help fellow hikers find the show by following, rating, and reviewing the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Connect With Us: Join The Trail Family THRU-r Website THRU-r Instagram THRU-r TikTok THRU-r Facebook THRU-r Youtube THRU-r Threads Cheer's YouTube Cheer's Instagram Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis
In this episode, Triple Crowner & thru-hiker Liz "Chuckles" Archibald returns to the podcast to discuss her experiences on the Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, and Appalachian Trail - focusing on her unpopular opinions about hiking them. Here, she goes over: 1. The type of road walk you might enjoy (and the reasons why) 2. Why she didn't like finishing her Triple Crown on the iconic Mt. Katahdin 3. The best time of day to hike 4. The ideal direction for a CDT thru-hike - and the real deal with the Creede Cutoff 5. The unconventional way she felt after her thru-hikes, and much more! You can listen to Episode #168 for a deeper dive into Chuckles' experiences on the Triple Crown trails. You can connect with Chuckles on Instagram here: @adventuresofdotdot Want to watch this episode? If you're a new or experienced long-distance hiker, join our Trail Family! We also publish clips of this episode on our YouTube Channel, Instagram, and TikTok. Did you love this episode? If so, please help fellow hikers find the show by following, rating, and reviewing the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Connect With Us: Join The Trail Family THRU-r Website THRU-r Instagram THRU-r TikTok THRU-r Facebook THRU-r Youtube THRU-r Threads Cheer's YouTube Cheer's Instagram Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis
Mighty Blue On The Appalachian Trail: The Ultimate Mid-Life Crisis
This week, we welcome back Dave Fleischman, a trail maintainer and a newly minted Triple Crowner. Dave already had the PCT and the AT under his belt, after hikes back in the 90s. Suddenly, the opportunity arose to do the CDT, so he headed back out. On this Thanksgiving Day, it is worth being grateful for so many things, yet Dave personifies the selfless nature of trail maintainers, so let's thank him for that. In our conversation, Dave refers to the Triple Crown ALDHA ceremony out west. Check it out at this link. Triple Crown | ALDHA-West Our new book reading, Happy Hiking, by my friend, Emily Leonard is–of course–written from a woman's POV and a woman's voice. I hope you enjoy listening to my reading of it. If you'd like to buy the book, you can find it on Amazon at Happy Hiking: Falling in love on the Appalachian Trail, or on Emily's website, at Happy Hiking. I used my recent hike in the UK on the South West Coast Path to help raise money for my absolute favorite charity, Parenting Matters, on whose board I've been privileged to serve for over a decade. You can learn more about the hike and the organization–and donate–by visiting Hike with Steve - Empowering Parents, One Step at a Time | Parenting Matters %. I hope you want to support this critical mission. Don't forget. Our entire series of videos from our Woods Hole Weekend in 2022 is now FREE and available at my YouTube page at Woods Hole Weekend - Trailer There, you'll find all sorts of tips and tricks that our guests took away from the weekend that helped them with their own hikes this year. Check it out. I often ask listeners for ideas on who to interview, and I'm sure several of you say, “I could do that. I've got an awesome story to tell.” You're the person we need to hear from. If you'd like to be interviewed on the podcast, just register as a guest on the link below, and I'll be in touch. Come on the show! If you like what we're doing on the Hiking Radio Network, and want to see our shows continue, please consider supporting us with either a one-off or monthly donation. You'll find the donate button on each Hiking Radio Network page at Hiking Radio Network . If you prefer NOT to use PayPal, you can now support us via check by mailing it to Mighty Blue Publishing, PO Box 6161, Sun City Center, FL 35751. Any support is gratefully received. If you'd like to take advantage of my book offer (all three of my printed hiking books–with a personal message and signed by me–for $31, including postage to the United States) send a check payable to Mighty Blue Publishing at the address just above.
In this episode, Triple Crowner & thru-hiker Liz "Chuckles" Archibald discusses her experiences on the Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, and Appalachian Trail. Here she tells us all about hiking 8,000 miles and the highs and lows that go along with it. She also gives her best tips to take on such a large endeavor! In this episode, you'll learn about: 1. The area on the Triple Crown trails she recommends leaving your stove at home 2. What it's like to hike in a high snow year 3. Her gourmet on-trail recipe (which is good cold or hot!) 4. The Triple Crown trails and which one her favorite was, and much more! You can connect with Chuckles on Instagram here: @adventuresofdotdot Want to watch this episode? If you're a new or experienced long-distance hiker, join our Trail Family! We also publish clips of this episode on our YouTube Channel, Instagram, and TikTok. Did you love this episode? If so, please help fellow hikers find the show by following, rating, and reviewing the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Connect With Us: Join The Trail Family THRU-r Website THRU-r Instagram THRU-r TikTok THRU-r Facebook THRU-r Youtube THRU-r Threads Cheer's YouTube Cheer's Instagram Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis
Triple Crowner, Hayduker, dog musher, and white water rafting guide Ben "Ginger Ballz" Vaughan spends some time in the Hiker Trash Radio studio to share what he's been up to this year. Settle in and buckle up as this legendary fan favorite discusses the convoluted path that led him from the trail to mushing dogs on glacieers to now guiding rafts and slinging burgers in McCarthy, Alaska. Along the way, you'll hear about lily dippin', jokulhlaup, 34-degree water, quicksand, training runs, Little Skittle, Scropbook, the Jungle Cruise, June Bug, and an amazing 180-degree change on a very serious topic. An instant classic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Triple Crowner, current cowboy, and former Marine Jon "Bad Apple" Knepper sits down with Doc in the Hiker Trash Radio studio to talk trail and a whole lot more! Settle in and buckle up as Bad Apple shares his story, including Boiling Springs intros, party mansions, Tombstone stagecoach gigs, Firefly, Pizza Master, Ginger Ballz, torn tendons, existing within the extremes, suicidal ideation, French press mornings, banjo picking, and how life can turn on moments like a magazine article and a single bar of 3G service on the Continental Divide. Unforgettable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tune in for a brand new style of bonus episode! Doc gives you a fascinating glimpse into the personality of some of your favorite guests by asking . . . The Last 10! This week's guest is Triple Crowner and cowboy, Jon "Bad Apple" Knepper! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Triple Crowner and creator/owner of Jolly Gear, Bennett "Jolly" Fisher joins Doc to talk about huge developments in his life. Settle in and buckle up as Jolly covers some serious ground in this feel-good discussion, including pink tiaras, Quadzilla, a boy and his dad on the AT in 2015, serious pillow talk, puffy bacteria, heavy lifting, one square, galloping gazelles, Pop Tart Sommelier, crying over mashed potatoes and olive oil, fractured feet, trail proposals, and Walkie Talkie. Phew! An unforgettable episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tune in for a brand new style of bonus episode! Doc gives you a fascinating glimpse into the personality of some of your favorite guests by asking . . . The Last 10! This week's guest is Triple Crowner and creator of Jolly Gear, Bennett "Jolly" Fisher! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Triple Crowner, author, and legendary PCT trail angel Barney "Scout" Mann returns to the studio to talk about some major life developments. Settle in and buckle up as Scout shares his introduction to thru hiking, lessons from Dad, returning sit upon pads, Pop Tart Pocket Warmers, hiking limpets, packed vans, imaginary numbers, Guy with Buffalo, Team Snowplow, Journeys North, the importance of showing up, the end of an era, and paying it forward. An instant classic. https://barneyscoutmann.com/ Journeys North Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tune in for a brand new style of bonus episode! Doc gives you a fascinating glimpse into the personality of some of your favorite guests by asking . . . The Last 10! This week's guest is Triple Crowner, author, and legendary PCT trail angel Barney "Scout" Mann! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Conservationist, Triple Crowner, and new author Rue McKenrick drops into the studio to talk about his labor of love, The American Perimeter Trail. Settle in and buckle up as Rue, like his epic trail, covers some serious ground in this one. Listen up and you'll hear about Poetic Speed, Coach Rue, trouble enough, hiking like you live, evolution, existential moments, Intuitive Backpacking, sharing your gift, the attention economy, Overtraining Syndrome, and the extreme need to separate the wheat from the chaff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Triple Crowner, thru-hiker, and host Carol "Cheer" Coyne gives her top 3 tips for preventing blisters on trail as well as her 3-step protocol to treat blisters. This is a hot topic every year in our hiking community (THRU-r) as well as on social media, etc. You can check out the video of this episode on our YouTube channel here: Youtube Channel Did you love this episode? If so, please help fellow hikers find the show by following, rating, and reviewing the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Connect With Us / Join The THRU-r Community: Become A Member! THRU-r Website THRU-r Instagram THRU-r Facebook THRU-r Youtube Cheer's YouTube Cheer's Instagram Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thru-hiking-podcast/support
Tune in for a brand new style of bonus episode! Doc gives you a fascinating glimpse into the personality of some of your favorite guests by asking . . . The Last 10! This week's volunteer conservationist, Triple Crowner, and author Rue McKenrick! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this captivating episode of Papa Bear Hikes, we welcome back a truly inspiring guest, Rue McKenrick. Rue is not only a dedicated conservationist but also the visionary Founder and Director of the American Perimeter Trail and its governing body. As a Triple Crowner and the first thru-hiker of the APT, Rue has accomplished what many only dream of.Join us as we dive into the remarkable journey detailed in his new book, American Perimeter Trail Volume 1 West: A 14,000 Mile Journey. Rue shares his experiences, challenges, and triumphs from his epic trek around the western United States. We discuss the significance of conservation, the future of the American Perimeter Trail, and what it takes to embark on such an extraordinary adventure.Whether you're an avid hiker, a nature enthusiast, or someone looking for inspiration, this episode is packed with insights and stories that will leave you motivated to explore the great outdoors. Tune in to hear from one of the most dedicated and passionate figures in the hiking community, Rue McKenrick.Don't miss out on the latest updates and adventures from Rue McKenrick and the American Perimeter Trail! Follow Rue and support his conservation efforts by visiting [Rue McKenrick, Conservationist: https://americanperimetertrail.org/Don't miss out on the latest updates and adventures from Rue McKenrick and the American Perimeter Trail! Check out his book https://a.co/d/04xz5vAJ Stay connected and be part of the journey! Avalon Publicity & Business Services Increasing the Digital Footprint of Content Creators via Modern Publicity and Social Media ServicesSupport the Show.Get outside, have fun and be safe!Martin Armitage, Host of the Papa Bear Hikes Podcasthttps://www.papabearhikes.com/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/papa-bear-hikes/id1541491746https://www.instagram.com/papabearhikes01/
Get some great tips for long-distance hiking in this episode! Here, THRU-r founder, Triple Crowner, and host Carol "Cheer" Coyne gives her best tips (along with the community's input!) on how to save money when going to a town stop. Town stops usually include resupplying food, doing laundry, and (of course) eating! You can check out the video of this episode on our YouTube channel here: Youtube Video Did you love this episode? If so, please help fellow hikers find the show by following, rating, and reviewing the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Connect With Us / Join The THRU-r Community: Become A Member! THRU-r Website THRU-r Instagram THRU-r Facebook THRU-r Youtube Cheer's YouTube Cheer's Instagram Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thru-hiking-podcast/support
Triple Crowner and casually employed marine biologist Garry "Phish Out of Water" Teesdale takes a breather to join Doc in the Hiker Trash Radio studio to kick off Season 8 of the podcast. Settle in and buckle up as Phish relates how he was finally able to break free from the Golden Handcuffs of business ownership so he could pursue he true passions. During this far ranging conversation, Phish shares stories from his Triple Crown hikes, finally being able to make choices without worry, the process of letting go, living with less, soul adventuring, Hiker Trashdom, food and food disposal, and completing the Great Western Loop via the Hayduke Trail. An epic start to Season 8! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Triple Crowner and one half of the duo who completed the first successful SOBO winter thru hike of the PCT, Shawn "Pepper" Forry sits down to talk trail and the good old days with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as the two take a trip down memory lane, including references to mom's lasagna, PocketMail, paper maps, flip phones, and modems. They also spend quite a bit of time talking about hiking, too, including Chafe Fests, crime scenes, the sweet spot, glory miles, the joy of sleeping in unknown places, and packing your slippers. Pepper also shares his incredible winter SOBO hike of the PCT with Trauma, which was chock full of misery, sleet, postholing, and frostbite. Unforgettable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Triple Crowner, computer scientist, and Eagle Scout Elliott "River Dance" Chidre takes a brief break from hiking and vulnerability research to join Doc in studio to talk some trail. Settle in and buckle up as River Dance takes Doc through his Triple Crown Hikes, from those first rainy steps at Harper's Ferry to the final ones skirting the fires at the Canadian border. Along the way, we'll hear about Nalgenes, Sunny D, walking breakfasts, the REI thru hiking class, flip flops, Two Clicks, and full hitches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Triple Crowner, hiking legend, and iconic thru hiker Jeff "IBTAT" Oliver returns to the studio to talk trail with Doc. Fresh off the Kungsleden, IBTAT talks about his journey and his obsessions. Settle in and buckle up as the two cover a lot of ground, including discussion of six-month grinds, clown shoes, priorities, Hiker Trash qualifiers, nutella and coffee, Spice Rack, chasing demons, social media breaks, helping out newbs, moody skies, ultras, and some sketchy-ass ramen. Epic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Triple Crowner, ceramicist, and Chief Dirtbag Carol "Cheer" Coyne drops into the studio for a wide-ranging discussion of all things trail and Type II Fun. Settle in and buckle up as Cheers waxes eloquent about her journey from California girl in a business office to Triple Crowner and creator of Thru-r. Along the way, Cheer discusses that iconic gravel crunch, the joys of cold soaking, waterproof backpacks, Snickers, Brooks Cascadias, a five-part Hiking Hack, the misery of Colorado, the bliss of New Mexico, and some unusual luxury items (see the episode title). Epic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The newly anointed holder of the self-supported FKT for the Calendar Year Triple Crown, Billy "Wahoo" Meredith, cools his jets and sits down with Doc in the studio. Settle in and buckle up as this Georgia boy shares the ups and downs of his incredible journey. Listen in as Wahoo describes his trail name origin, his inspiration for the CYTC, the trouble with 234 days of processed food, the dangers of analysis paralysis, midnight river crossings, grizzly bear encounters, washed out bridges, and the philosophy that led to his shattering the previously set FKT for the CYTC. Incredible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tune in for a brand new style of bonus episode! Doc gives you a fascinating glimpse into the personality of some of your favorite guests by asking . . . The Last 10! This week's guest is Triple Crowner and bikepacker Shawn "Pepper" Forry! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Triple Crowner and bona fide Hiker Trash Renee "She-Ra" Patrick takes a brief break from all of her outdoor adventuring responsibilities to talk trail with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as She-Ra shares plenty of adventure and Type II Fun. In this rollicking episode, She-Ra covers a lot of ground, including swords on the trail, hiking skirts, pee funnels, giardia, weird tan lines, chafing, the Oregon Desert Trail, routes vs. trails, wallets in porta potties, packing your fears, and the OG Hiker Trash days. Epic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tune in for a brand new style of bonus episode! Doc gives you a fascinating glimpse into the personality of some of your favorite guests by asking . . . The Last 10! This week's guest is photographer, Triple Crowner, hiking legend, and iconic thru hiker Jeff "IBTAT" Oliver! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Triple Crowner John Zahorian joins Doc in the studio to talk trail and suffering. Settle in and buckle up as John Z shares his story with Doc, including his introduction to bike touring, becoming a thru hiker, making his own gear, 45-mile days, doing things that make him uncomfortable, annual themes, 55,000-calorie hauls, and creative uses for rocks. And suffering, lots of unnecessary suffering. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Triple Triple Crowner LP "Lil' Buddha" Kiatoukaysy takes a brief break from the trail to drop into the Hiker Trash Radio studio. Fresh off the Eastern Continental Trail, Lil' Buddha, the son of Laotian immigrants with 55,000 trail miles under his belt, talks trail and a lot, lot more with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as Doc and Lil' Buddha cover a lot of ground, including his uncanny cold tolerance, HWAP, subversive acts, Kerouac, Dharma, 45 packets of ramen in a Jansport on the JMT, diversity on the trail, the evolution of thru hiking since 1995, flexing on rude motorists, the benefits of having a thru hiker boss, the Pangea Traverse, getting caught between battling grizzlies, and how to be the Executive of Nothing. Epic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Triple Crowner Devin "Darwin" Karch drops into the studio to talk trail with Doc. In this rollicking episode, Darwin gives a master class in life on the trail and all that comes with it. This New York City boy shares his journey from the early days of doing it all wrong to touching that monument at the end of the third trail. Settle in and buckle up as Darwin talks discusses Katahdin proposals, Hiker Trash groomsmen, the key to successful hitching (having a Ride Bride), withering away in the corporate world, front country guiding, the Darla Module, the Can't Decide Trail, Cheese Snake, Machine, Glim Glom, Strider, Wet Wipes, Legs, and, of course, a pit bull named Duck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tune in for a brand new style of bonus episode! Doc gives you a fascinating glimpse into the personality of some of your favorite guests by asking . . . The Last 10! This week's guest is Triple Crowner and Chief Dirtbag, Carol "Cheer" Coyne! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Newly minted Triple Crowner and mental health advocate Jesse "Boston Mule" Cody comes in from the cold to talk trail with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as Jesse shares how just eight short years ago, he was in the lowest of lows, and considering taking his own life. Hear about the pivotal moment that brought him back from the brink and sent him out onto the AT to make the biggest of changes in his life. During the powerful discussion, Boston Mule covers a lot of ground, including being 100% in, the impact of A Walk in the Woods, not knowing how to ask for help, talking to trees, the power of family, his nonprofit Hike the Good Hike, and the incredible journey from who he was to who he has become. An unforgettable episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join us on this inspiring episode of "Papa Bear Hikes" as we welcome the adventurous Netteburg family, a remarkable team of seven who have made history on America's most iconic trails. From the Appalachian Trail (AT) to the Continental Divide Trail (CDT) and the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), they have not only conquered these challenging hikes but have also set extraordinary records along the way.Meet Olen (Spreadsheet, age 44) and Danae (Queen Bee), the pillars of this hiking family, along with their incredible children: Lyol (Blaze, 14), Zane (Boomerang, 12), Addison (Angel Wings, 10), Juniper (The Beast, 7), and Piper (Dead Weight, 2). Discover how their 2-year-old, Piper, embarked on the CDT at just eight months old and the PCT at one, possibly becoming the youngest hiker on these trails. Learn about their four-year-old, Juniper, who astonishingly finished the AT entirely on her own before turning five in 2020, and later became the youngest Triple Crowner at the age of seven.The Netteburg family's journey is not just about setting records; it's a story of resilience, teamwork, and the unique strengths of each family member. They have redefined what's possible for family hiking adventures and have inspiring tales from the trails to share.Tune in to hear firsthand about their preparations, challenges, and unforgettable moments on these epic trails, and how they've grown as a family through these experiences.
In this episode, we are joined by Amy Hunsucker or "Slider" as she's known on trail. She is a Triple Crowner (!!!) and recently finished this amazing feat at the Southern Terminus of the Pacific Crest Trail. Slider was part of our 2023 Trail Team and we loved following along with her adventures. In this Q&A we talk about her trail name, the unique item she carries, cow concerts, cosmic brownies, uncomfortable hitches, gear, her favorite trail, and so much more! You can follow Slider using the links below: Slider's Instagram Slider's TikTok Connect With Us / Join The THRU-r Community: THRU-r Website THRU-r Instagram THRU-r Facebook THRU-r Youtube THRU-r Threads Cheer's YouTube Cheer's Instagram Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thru-r/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thru-r/support
Triple Crowner and now big wall climber Chris "Rad" Carter comes down off of El Cap to talk about what he's been up to since his last time on the podcast. Settle in and buckle up as Rad and his climbing wall partner, Caleb McNaughton, talk about what it takes to complete a five-day trek straight up the Nose of the legendary 3,000-foot granite wall in Yosemite. Rad and the newly anointed Dung Hauler share some insane stories, including frame stress, Lurking Fear, cat scars, portaledge potty etiquette, faffing around, jugging with huge exposure, hauling 250 pounds of gear straight up, and how three men sleep on a two-person platform. Epic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Triple Crowner, first woman to complete the 11 National Scenic Trails, and thru hiker with 40,000 miles under her feet, Arlette "Apple Pie" Laan takes a breather and joins Doc in the studio to take a stroll down memory lane. Engaging as always, Apple Pie waxes eloquent on her Hiker Trash cred, semi quilts, introvert struggles, Skywalker, Free Radical, public speaking, Redline Guiding, the Hayduke, and cold-weather hiking. There's also a cute bit where Doc plays Stump Apple Pie, where he tries to find a trail Arlette hasn't hiked. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tune in for a brand new style of bonus episode! Doc gives you a fascinating glimpse into the personality of some of your favorite guests by asking . . . The Last 10! This week's guest is Triple Crowner and big wall climber, Chris "Rad" Carter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Triple Crowner, author, and musician Shayla "Kiddo" Paradeis drops into the studio to touch on some big topics and talk about her evolution as a hiker and a person. Settle in and buckle up as this former musical theater kid walks out of a Broadway audition and never looks back. Kiddo shares some stories from her 18,000 trail miles, and along the way, you'll hear about angry hikers, Stealth Donkey, the problem with pushing miles, the joys of solo hiking, hissy fits on the CDT, resonating, expectations, her Hiker Trash Moment, and the answer to the age-old question, which is more difficult: theater boot camp or the CDT? Epic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tune in for a brand new style of bonus episode! Doc gives you a fascinating glimpse into the personality of some of your favorite guests by asking . . . The Last 10! This week's guest is Triple Crowner, first woman to hike the 11 National Scenic Trails, and thru hiker with 40,000 miles under her feet, Arlette "Apple Pie" Laan! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tune in for a brand new style of bonus episode! Doc gives you a fascinating glimpse into the personality of some of your favorite guests by asking . . . The Last 10! This week's "volunteer" is Triple Crowner, author, and musician Shayla "Kiddo" Paradeis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ben Vaughan is a seasoned adventurer who, after dedicating 22 years to the US Navy, including five combat deployments, made a life-changing choice to retire and embark on a new path. In 2018, he sold his car and belongings to hike the Appalachian Trail for five months, realizing that a conventional job couldn't quench his thirst for adventure: Over the next couple of years, Ben took on the Pacific Crest Trail and Continental Divide trail, earning him the status of Triple Crowner. In 2021, he tackled the demanding Hayduke Trail in just seven weeks and was about to embark on the Pacific Northwest Trail when a unique opportunity emerged: being a dog musher in the remote Alaskan wilderness. He's also an Outdoor Vitals customer. Ben's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiking_ginger_b/?hl=en *** Great Backpacking Gear (Support the Podcast): https://bit.ly/3PswpQi #triplecrown #mushers #dogmusher #outdoorvitals #liveultralight
In perhaps the farthest ranging (in more ways than one!) episode of the podcast so far, the Morris Brothers, Simon and John, drop into the studio to talk some treks with Doc. One of 10 children, as they say, Simon and John have taken very different approaches to outdoor adventures. Tune in to hear from a thru hiking Triple Crowner and his brother, the two-week expeditionist, as they lead Doc around the world with their adventures. The discussion covers enough ground to earn any listener at least 5 units of university credit, with topics such as convicts, cannibals, T Rex Syndrome, synchronicity, Allgood, Queen Bee and Spreadsheet, the Barkley, redback spiders, empty-handed leaps of faith, sherpas, age disruptors, tough Tazzie, Big Martin, Stranger Danger, and a Scottish guy named Andy from Canada. All that, and a whole bunch more. A. WHOLE. BUNCH. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Triple Crowner and FKTer Miranda "Bopit" Pridgen sets her hiking poles down and joins Doc in the studio to talk some trail. Tune in and hear Bopit, the former elementary school teacher, talk about the seismic shift in her life that led her 15,000 miles down the trail in the last four years. During the interview, Bopit and Doc talk about the danger of cavities on the trail, huge feet, innovative children's books, a dream hitch on the back of a motorcycle, sleeping with a skunk in the shelter, Fresh Ground, the agony of flat trail walking, and her epic FKT of the Florida Trail. As Bopit says, she seems to be good at the thru hiking. Incredible episode with a rock star of the trails.
Triple Crowner, musician, and documentarian Ben "Shredder" Phantom stops by the studio to do some chin wagging about the trail and life. Shredder and Doc cover some serious terrain, including interesting strategies to prevent frostbite, seeking a greater purpose, the intensity of a thru hike, how not to hike properly in grizzly country, living unhoused, and losing the joy (and finding it again!). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/johnfreakinmuir/support
The first black female Triple Crowner Elsye "Chardonnay" Walker stops by the studio to talk trail with Doc. Listen in and hear about releasing and re-sorting your priorities, gear, Burners, broken ankles, the trouble with short cuts, BIPOC women in the outdoors, sketchy hitches, and trail angels. Chardonnay also shares her 2020 cancer diagnosis, treatment, and its impact on her pursuits. Epic guest, epic episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/johnfreakinmuir/support
Ret. Lt. Commander Ben "Ginger Ballz" Vaughan takes a break from mushing dogs in Alaska to join Doc in the studio to talk about his latest adventures. The Triple Crowner, Hayduke survivor, and former ski/snowboard instructor shares how he ended up moving from Colorado to Alaska, and all of the hijinks involved with mushing dogs across glaciers. Tune in for a healthy dose of hilarity as GBz takes Doc for a walk on the wild side, Alaskan Edition. An instant classic. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/johnfreakinmuir/support
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. 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[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. 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. A super big thank you to our Chuck Norris Award winner(s) from Patreon: Andrew, Austen McDaniel, Austin Ford, Brad & Blair (Thirteen Adventures), Brent Stenberg, Christopher Marshburn, Dayne, DoGoodPantry, Greg McDaniel, Kristina Diaz, Matt Soukup, Mike Poisel, Morgan Luke, Patrick Cianciolo, Sawyer Products, and Tracy “Trigger” Fawns. A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: Dcnerdlet, Jacob Northrup, Jeff LaFranier, Keith Dobie Jr, Liz Seger, and Peter.
Triple Crowner, endurance runner, fitness coach, and homesteader Sarah "Hawaii" Dramis joins Doc in the studio for some trail talk. Sit back and buckle up as Hawaii talks about how she overcame scoliosis and a fused spine to become a Triple Crowner and a long-distance runner. Along the way, you'll hear about adventures in nannying, pro-anoia, Type II Fun, hiker trash, and that one wild aunt that always seems to show up. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/johnfreakinmuir/support
Triple Crowner and wildland firefighter Matt "Pretzel" Mason comes in from the smoke and ash to talk to Doc in the studio. During the wide-ranging conversation, self-described knuckle dragger Pretzel shares profound insights and outstanding trail wisdom throughout the episode. Tune in for trail talk on gear, (6.5 lb. base weight!), malicious compliance, the Jerusalem Cruiser, Minor Threat, Drive By Truckers, and a brand new segment on the podcast - the Hiker Trash Highlight! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/johnfreakinmuir/support
Colorado hiking guide and coach Shelby Mann sits down with Doc to talk some Type II fun. In addition to sharing the lessons learned from her early mistakes, this aspiring Triple Crowner talks about adventuring with her lab Gatsby, fancy ramen, MMA, growing as a human, and some epic, if accidental, glissading. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/johnfreakinmuir/support
Colton "CJ" Cosby is working towards the goal of being the first Triple Crowner with cystic fibrosis. I had the pleasure of meeting CJ during my Pacific Crest Trail hike this summer, and wanted him to come on the show to share his inspiring story. CJ's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@coltoncosby CJ's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coltonjcosby/ If you're really into Trail Tales, please consider supporting my content on Patreon (best way to support the show): https://www.patreon.com/kylehateshiking/ Check out my YouTube for the Pacific Crest Trail vlogs: https://www.youtube.com/c/KyleHatesHiking/ Like what you hear? Want to talk some smack? You can contact me on Instagram (@kylehateshiking), or send me an email: trailtalespod@gmail.com Subscribe on iTunes, and listen on Spotify and Stitcher
Newly minted Triple Crowner Eddie "Bard" Janicki drops into the studio to talk some trail with Doc. During their discussion, the two chat about gear, large animals, bad weather, remote places, unplanned stream swims, and marriage proposals! Tune in and learn from a seasoned thru hiker! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/johnfreakinmuir/support
Will Robinson went from couch to thru-hike almost overnight — and in so doing, soon became the first Black man to complete the Triple Crown. Presented by “Hakuna matata” means “no worries” (according to a talking meerkat). But calling Will Robinson a man of no worries would not be correct — a veteran of the Iraq War living with PTSD, Robinson is very familiar with worry. But one night, after watching Reese Witherspoon lace up Cheryl Strayed’s iconic boots in “Wild,” Robinson found a place where worry couldn’t follow: the trail. And there, his name is Akuna — a man of only good vibes, joy, and healing. Akuna discusses hiking through PTSD and its myriad challenges, and how on Earth someone can go from never setting foot on a thru-hiking trail to becoming a record-setting Triple Crowner.
Originally aired March 22, 2019.In 2018, Heather Anderson became the first woman to hike all three of the "Triple Crown" thru-hikes; Appalachian, Pacific Crest, and Continental Divide Trails in a single calendar year and to finish all three trails three times! The 7,900-mile triple crown journey took 251 days to complete and led her to become a 2019 National Geographic Adventurer of the Year. She also holds the overall record for self-supported fastest known time on the Pacific Crest Trail (60 days) and the women's self-supported FKT on the Appalachian Trail (54 days).Her book, Thirst: 2600 Miles to Home came out earlier this month, which recounts her story of leaving her unsatisfying job, marriage, and life after her first thru-hike in order to return back to the trail and begin hiking again. You can find out more about Thirst here: Amazon: Thirst: 2600 Miles to HomeInstagram: @anishhikesSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Cal "Starburst" Dobbs, the first transgender Triple Crowner, stops by the podcast studio to talk trail with Doc. During the conversation, Cal shares their journey on the trail as well as their journey to self discovery and awareness. Spreading a message of advocacy and inclusivity, Cal also talks with Doc about gear, ill-fitting pants, painful lessons, the importance of grit, the importance of windows and mirrors, emotional explosions on the trail, and the power of someone who believes in you. Be sure to tune in for this powerful episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/johnfreakinmuir/support
Triple Crowner and documentarian Chris "Rad" Carter joins Doc in the studio to share some stories from this year's CDT and AT hikes. Along the way, they cover a lot of ground, including what happens when you run out of things to think about, the Beta method of using your bear spray, his new friends Tim and Jim, and how to posthole when the snow reaches your chest. An epic episode with an epic guest. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/johnfreakinmuir/support
Triple Crowner and American Perimeter Trail designer Rue McKenrick drops by the JFM Pod studio to chat with Doc about his creation of a 12,000-mile trail that circumnavigates the contiguous United States. During this very unique interview, they discuss the art of backpacking, efficiency vs. effectiveness, unchecking a box, contributing to the greater good, and the sacrifice that goes into the creation of such a trail. Oh, and there's that time where Rue was out on the trail and had no idea a pandemic had swept the planet. You don't want to miss this one. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/johnfreakinmuir/support
Triple Crowner Ryan "Constantine" Bunting drops in to talk with Doc about some of the 20,000+ miles under his trail runners. Along the way, they cover a lot of ground, including the challenges of having no finesse, being a slow learner, hockey injuries, snotty balaclavas, how to eat four dozen donuts in 24 hours, and embarrassing poop stories. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/johnfreakinmuir/support
Tumbles and Cranky had the absolute pleasure talking to IBTAT and getting the scoop on him completing the Continental Divide Trail, how backpacking transformed him and inspired his followers, and what future adventures are in store. We want to congratulate IBTAT on completing his triple crown this year and we look forward to meeting up and chatting again soon. Follow IBTAT on YouTube : youtube.com/c/IBTAT on Instagram : https://instagram.com/savedbymtns?utm_medium=copy_link
In this special Season 3 bonus episode, newly minted Triple Crowner and thru hiking icon Jeff "IB TAT" Oliver returns to the John Freakin' Muir studio to talk trail and gear with Doc. An epic episode with an epic guest. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/johnfreakinmuir/support
In this special Season 3 bonus episode, newly minted Triple Crowner and thru hiking icon Jeff "IB TAT" Oliver returns to the John Freakin' Muir studio to talk trail and gear with Doc. An epic episode with an epic guest. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/johnfreakinmuir/support
In this episode, Darwin is joined by fellow 2021 CDT Thru-Hiker, Triple Crowner, and Wilderness Therapy Instructor Justin Helmkamp to talk about what happens after the hike (or adventure) is OVER. There's always a focus on the highs and lows during a long adventure, but what about the many difficulties folks can run into in the weeks and months after finishing something like a thru-hike? What can someone completing a long, meaningful experience expect when they get back home? What can you do to fight off the "Post Adventure Blues?#Giveashit Company Spotlight: RawlogyTo get early access to episodes, bonus media, and exclusive merch, join The Outdoor Evolution by supporting us on Patreon.Go to www.theoutdoorevolution.com to keep up to date with all of our new articles, courses, products, and more.Follow us on Instagram @the_outdoor_evolutionEmail us at theoutdoorevolution@gmail.comFollow Justin on Instagram @justinhelmkamp
Fresh off the CDT to complete his Triple Crown, Elliot "Beats" Pacheco sits down for some serious discussion with Doc. Topics include diversity on the trail, pet peeves, shaking hands with the Devil, family and societal expectations, post trail depression, and the dangers of setting up your tent under widow-makers. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/johnfreakinmuir/support
In this episode of Walking Distance presented by The Trek and hosted by Blissful Hiker (Alison Young), we are joined by Cindy Ross, a Triple-Crowner, writer, artist and speaker, and Travis Johnston, a Triple-Crowner and veteran. Cindy Ross has authored books about her own adventures on the trail, but her newest, Walking Toward Peace, highlights 25 veterans and their stories of the trail. Cindy and her husband run a nonprofit called River House PA that helps veterans suffering from trauma. Travis is a veteran who became a Triple-Crowner after serving in Afghanistan, starting with hiking the Appalachian Trail in the memory of Zach Adamson, his friend and assistant gunner. Blissful Hiker covers the stories of veterans in Cindy's book Walking Toward Peace, Travis's experience hiking as a veteran, and how healing the outdoors can be. Garage Grown Gear discount code: Use code “distance10” to save 10% at garagegrowngear.com. Gossamer Gear discount code: Use code “walkingdistance” to save 15% off your cart at GossamerGear.com. Interview with Cindy Ross 1:38 - Background on Cindy Ross 2:50 - How did you get started in working with veterans outdoors? 3:57 - How did you go about chronicling the stories of these veterans? 4:45 - Was trusting each other an issue? 6:40 - You introduce several ideas in the book Walking Toward Peace, from veterans about hyper-engagement while walking trails in particular. Can you talk about that? 8:20 - In the book you introduce us one by one to these people using the trails, and one person is Earl Shaffer, the first person to hike the AT, who made mindfulness a thing before it was a thing. One thing you talk about that I found interesting, is that people go outdoors to heal and accept the past, not to forget. 9:50 - I also found Eileen's story interesting in your book. She didn't need to get away from her combat experience necessarily, she needed to recreate the sense of being focused and purposeful. I found that surprising, that she needed the trail for some type of reason to be. 11:17 - I know I've quoted you saying that “the puzzle pieces don't fit coming back,” as after doing two thru-hikes, I know I've felt very strange coming home, like everything else has stayed the same, but you've changed. 11:38 - You bring up the idea that nature instills awe in us, in a manner that disallows arrogance and entitlement. Do you think that kind of awe helps vets who are suffering from PTSD or guilt? 13:19 - How have the vets changed you and your attitude towards trails? Interview with Travis Johnston 17:45 - Background on Travis Johnston 18:26 - Can you talk about Zach Adamson? 21:33 - You said there are differences between military veterans and thru-hikers, in what ways? 22:30 - Would you say it was the people you met that led you to hike the Appalachian Trail yourself, or was it mostly in memory of Zach? 24:06 - You describe him as not practicing leave no trace, because his spirit is everywhere on the trail. 24:30 - You're now a triple-crowner. What do you think is unique about backpacking that invites healing? 26:26 - You mention enjoying the present moment, but also the future and planning for it, and appreciating being alive while you're walking. Did you notice a progression when you went from the Appalachian Trail to the Pacific Crest Trail, and then the CDT? 29:04 - You carried over 60 lbs as a ranger, so you were fit when you started the trail. 30:10 - What was the hardest part about hiking? Was it being alone or making friends, trusting people? 33:24 - You meet your wife on the PCT. How did you meet, and were you ready to meet her? 34:06 - You talked about how when you were at Zach Adamson's funeral, how different the ranger friends were from the trail friends. Do you feel like you transformed a bit into these “tree hugger friends” as you called them? 37:14 - Veteran Resources Mentioned in this episode: Cindy Ross' website Cindy Ross' books River House PA on Facebook Warrior Expeditions Outdoor Buddies Tina Mullen's review of Walking Toward Peace Get all of the Walking Distance Podcast episodes. About Alison Young Alison Young, aka Blissful Hiker, is a former host and producer at American Public Media and professional flutist. She's thru-hiked New Zealand's Te Araroa and the Pacific Crest Trail, as well as long trails in South America, South Africa, Europe, Pakistan and all over the US. In her podcast Blissful Hiker, she shares personal essays from the trail along with collected sound. Her goal in life is to hike until she drops. Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)! Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Podcasts. Follow Walking Distance on Facebook and Instagram. Follow The Trek on YouTube.
Fresh off his 3,100-mile thru hike of the CDT, Triple Crowner Justin "2taps" Helmkamp sits down with Doc to discuss gear, trail life, trail family, hiker support groups on Zoom, and the joys of post-holing. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/johnfreakinmuir/support
In this episode of Walking Distance presented by The Trek and hosted by Blissful Hiker (Alison Young), we are joined by Shalin Desai, a Triple Crowner and Vice President of Advancement at the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC), and Aer Parris, a 2015 PCT thru-hiker who identifies as queer and gender neutral. Desai is also the first person of South Asian descent to become a Triple Crowner, and he also identifies as queer. After their 2015 thru-hike, Parris began blogging for REI, often writing about inclusivity on the trail and advocating for marginalized communities hoping to fit in in the outdoors. Blissful Hiker covers recent efforts for diversity, equity and inclusion, if marginalized communities need advocacy to get outdoors, and how different identities impact hikers on the trail. Garage Grown Gear discount code: Use code “distance10” to save 10% at garagegrowngear.com. Gossamer Gear discount code: Use code “walkingdistance” to save 15% off your cart at GossamerGear.com. Interview with Shalin Desai 0:56 - Trail experiences are infinite, because they're all so personal. I was never looking to find a ‘tribe' or have my identity acknowledged, but for the trail community to let me have my trail experience. 1:50 - More about Shalin Desai 3:20 - How were you introduced to the outdoors? 4:46 - You identify as a queer man. How did you find your trail family, or how did you find your chosen family before hitting the trail? 5:44 - Did you ever have any encounters on your thru-hikes that were disturbing? 8:29 - I wanted to ask you about the affinity groups. You're the first person to introduce the idea of affinity groups for the ATC. Why is it important and how does it work? 12:15 - Is it a concern though that affinity groups might further prejudice and fear of the “other”? 13:00 - Diversity, equity and inclusion - every company and organization talks about these words. What do you think are the biggest hurdles as far as trails and the outdoors now? Interview with Aer Parris 17:40 - Aer Parris' take on fitting in on trail and how to be more inclusive is a bit different. They discovered that it's less about changing how we speak to people who are marginalized, and more about how we understand them. 19:26 - Aer Parris started their 2015 thru-hike articulating their identity. 20:30 - What does it mean to be visibly queer on trail? 22:05 - Was the reason you tried to ‘pass' as cis on the trail because of safety concerns? 23:10 - Did you ever have any experiences that you considered dangerous or disturbing? 23:25 - Your tagline is “Words have the power to change the world. I use mine for forces of good. Sincere, sometimes snarky.” What do those words mean to you? 25:30 - Tell me about your advocacy journalism for REI; it's called Uncommon Path. Do you choose your own topics, and what's the most important to you? 26:30 - Why do you feel that marginalized communities need advocacy to enjoy the outdoors? 28:50 - The conversation about fitting in on the trail is an evolving one. As Shalin Desai pointed out, we're flying the airplane as we build it. I certainly want to hear your thoughts on the subject. You can always contact us at walkingdistance@thetrek.co. 29:40 - Aer challenged my concept of what it means to be a hiker on the trail – not because of their gender or sexual identity but by what they do now as a hiker. Aer is 31 and told me they are happily partnered, have a full time job, house and dog and want to start a family, so long distance thru-hiking is pretty much a thing of the past – but they connect to the outdoors in the way they want to. Mentioned in this episode: Appalachian Trail Conservancy - Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Wild East Women ATC Affinity Group Outdoor Afro Affinity Group Latinos Outdoors Affinity Group Brown People Camping Affinity Group Aer Parris blogs on REI How to Read REI's “Uncommon Path” Get all of the Walking Distance Podcast episodes. About Alison Young Alison Young, aka Blissful Hiker, is a former host and producer at American Public Media and professional flutist. She's thru-hiked New Zealand's Te Araroa and the Pacific Crest Trail, as well as long trails in South America, South Africa, Europe, Pakistan and all over the US. In her podcast Blissful Hiker, she shares personal essays from the trail along with collected sound. Her goal in life is to hike until she drops. Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)! Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Podcasts. Follow Walking Distance on Facebook and Instagram. Follow The Trek on YouTube.
Para quem sonha fazer uma trilha longa muito longa, as trilhas Appalachian Trail, Continental Divide Trail e Pacific Crest Trail são sonhos de consumo para quem pratica trekking de longa distância.
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Rachael "Rabbit" Delano. Rabbit is a triple crowner, yogi, trail junkie, and currently in an ongoing battle with the Colorado Trail. We learn about how the discovery of thru-hiking was a true fork in the road for Rachael, as the other path was leading toward a very dark place (much like our episode with Second Chance, for those who are triggered by talks of suicide, we encourage you to skip to about 15 minutes into the interview). We talk about the highs and lows of each of Rabbit's triple crown hikes. We learn which yoga poses she most recommends for hikers and backpackers. And why the Colorado Trail keeps kicking her ass! We wrap the show with a discussion on why backcountry campfires might need to become a thing of the past, at least in the West, we do a triple crown of things that ruin a day hike, and introduce a new segment- Hiker Trash Board Confessionals. But first. Organifi: Use code "backpacker" for 20% off at organifi.com/backpacker. Enlightened Equipment: Save 10% off off Enlightened Equipment's Stock Revelation Quilt or Stock Torrid Jacket with code "trek10" here. Path Projects: Go to pathprojects.com and let the know BPR sent you. [divider] Interview with Rachael “Rabbit” Delano Instagram Website Youtube CONTENT WARNING: Discussion of suicide 00:05:08 - QOTD: What are your upcoming backpacking plans? 00:08:23 - Wisconsin Hiker Meetup on Wednesday, October 13th @ Delafield BrewHaus 00:09:30 - What is your thru-hiking resume? 00:14:36 - Can you put a finger on what about your life was not satisfactory? 00:16:40 - did you go straight from New York to the AT? 00:16:50 - What was the timeline from being at your lowest to starting the AT? 00:17:13 - And all you had seen at that point was a Katahdin photo? 00:17:32 - Did you have a feeling hiking would be your salvation? Or were you just willing to try anything? 00:18:12 - Do you experience being just done with hiking? Or are you just ready to go again? 00:19:42 - What was the experience like going back home after the AT? END CONTENT WARNING 00:21:30 - How fat is Zach's baby's cheeks? 00:22:39 - Do you do morning yoga on the trail? 00:23:31 - What does the process of becoming a yoga instructor look like? 00:24:49 - How much of yoga teacher training is the movement and how much is the origin of yoga? 00:26:43 - Is it hard to memorize the names of all the different yoga positions? 00:28:10 - What are the core tenets of being a good yoga teacher? 00:29:07 - Have you ever laughed at someone farting in your class? 00:31:40 - Are there good poses for helping with digestion? 00:32:53 - Do you have a series of go to moves for hiking? 00:35:34 - Are there good movements that can help you sleep? 00:37:50 - Can you tell us about breath work? 00:42:40 - Any more moves for backpackers? 00:46:58 - Do you have a go to yoga sign off? 00:48:35 - Does it matter what color you imagine (based on color psychology)? 00:54:31 - Can you talk about the intersection of breathing techniques and managing anxiety? 00:56:48 - Is there a resource or tool you've found for different techniques for managing anxiety? 00:58:28 - Were there any major themes you took away from your three big hikes? 01:00:37 - What happened with your near death experience on the PCT? 01:10:02 - Did you sleep through the night? 01:10:41 - Did the snow melt the next day? What was the trail like? 01:13:15 - Can you tell us the story of you getting swept away during a creek crossing in the Sierra in 2017? 01:19:00 - What were you thinking when this was happening? 01:19:21 - What did you do after you got back to the bank you came from? 01:22:19 - PCTA has a good resource for water crossings and formations for different group sizes Stream Crossing Safety 01:23:28 - Was it hard for you to put ego aside? 01:25:26 - If someone is planning to do their first thru-hike on the PCT in an average to above average snow year, what advice would you have for them? 01:30:23 - What were your takeaways from the CDT? 01:33:54 - Why would you stay on the CDT if you could? 01:34:36 - Where were the mosquitoes the worst? 01:34:55 - What percent of the CDT do you think you did by yourself? 01:37:11 - Was it challenging to not see many other people? 01:40:05 - Do you think more people stick together because the CDT has much fewer hikers? 01:41:29 - What is Hadrian's Wall like? Is it social? 01:42:28 - Did you want to do something longer since you were going so far? 01:43:26 - Did you still do big days or did you go slower since it was shorter? 01:46:36 - How tall is the wall? 01:47:44 - Anything else about Hadrian's Wall? 01:56:14 - What is the goal of redoing the Copper - Breckenridge section over and over? 01:58:00 - What is the significance of your trail name? SEGMENTSTrek Propaganda Backcountry Campfires: A Relic of the Past by Paul Magnanti Triple Crown of Things That Will Ruin Your Day Hike Chaunce: forgetting sunscreen, not leaving early enough, lack of vigilance (because you're almost done) Rabbit: air quality, calf cramps, creepy dudes Zach: thunderstorms above tree line, running out of food/being hungry Hiker Trashboard Confessional [divider] Check out our sound guy @Paulybooyshallcross. 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 The Trek and Chaunce on YouTube. Follow Backpacker Radio on Tik Tok. A super big thank you to our Chuck Norris Award winner(s) from Patreon: Andrew, Jason Lawrence, Christopher Marshburn, Sawyer Products, Brad and Blair (Thirteen Adventures), Brent Stenberg, and Patrick Cianciolo. A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: Cynthia Voth, Brandon Spilker, Emily Brown, Mitchell, Dcnerdlet, Jeff LaFranier, Peter Ellenberg, Jacob Northrup, Peter Leven, TraskVT, Lindsay Sparks, Liz Seger and Lisa Douglas.
Previous JFM Pod guest and Triple Crowner, Ginger Ballz, sits down for an in-person interview with Doc about his latest adventures on the Hayduke Trail. Along the way, they cover a variety of important topics, like quicksand instructions, job interviews gone bad, the newly invented category of Type Four Fun, and a leap of faith you're not going to want to miss. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/johnfreakinmuir/support
Carl "Prof" Stanfield stops by the Pod to discuss ALL (and I mean ALL the stats) the stats from his AT and PCT hikes, as well as the ambitious plans he has to become a Triple Crowner (and much, much more!) in 2022. Don't miss the discussions on ultralight saxophones, how to obtain a college degree in thru hiking, the dangers of chafing, being an on-call fire starter, and literally being given the keys to a stranger's car by the most magnificent trail angel you'll ever meet. Oh, and Scout makes an appearance as well. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/johnfreakinmuir/support
A Triple Crowner at the age of 20, Scrapbook sits down with Doc to talk about planning for the PCT during high school, convincing his mom to drop him off alone at the Mexican border with just a pack on his back at the age of 18, and his official ranking of America's long trails. You don't want to miss the discussion of prep, gear, the literal and figurative highs and lows of the trail, and a Pro Tip that you won't believe. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/johnfreakinmuir/support
Triple Crowner, "Rusty", talks about the three iconic long distance trails in the United States - the Appalachian Trail or AT, the Pacific Crest Trail or PCT and the Continental Divide Trail or CDT. These trails are collectively known as the Triple Crown of Hiking. Eric hiked the AT in 2015, the PCT in 2016, and the CDT in 2017. Combined this is just shy of 8,000 miles. We are going to hear a little bit about Rusty's experience as well as nerd out on comparing the three trails in several categories: scenery, wildlife, trail conditions, weather, gear differences, hiking culture, resupplying and more. If you're considering a thru-hike, but not quite sure which trail to hike, hopefully this episode will help you decide. Hosted by Chris Cage with Greenbelly Meals.
Triple Crowner Ginger Ballz sits down to talk with Doc about joining the thru hiking cult, his lack of preparation when he set out on the AT, discovering the best version of himself on the trail, the distinctive soul of each of the long trails, and story after story of hijinks and adventure in the backcountry. Buckle up and enjoy the ride, Hiker Trash! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/johnfreakinmuir/support
Barney "Scout" Mann spends some time with Doc to talk about his PCT memoir, Journeys North, in which he gives readers a vivid account of the highs and lows of a PCT thru hike. Scout is a Triple Crowner, the Board president of the Partnership for the National Trail System, the former Board chair of the Pacific Crest Trail Association, the former president of the Continental Divide Trail Coalition, and just a damn cool human. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/johnfreakinmuir/support
31 JK and Jeremiah sit down for a conversation with author of the book, "Free Outside", Jeff Garmire --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/backpackingpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/backpackingpodcast/support
Rue Mckenrick is a backpacker with a long list of accomplishments, "Triple Crowner, Long Trailer, JMTer", and thousands upon thousands of miles hiked. Inspired by all of these hikes, he is now stepping up to his biggest challenge, creating and hiking the approximately 12,000 mile American Perimeter Trail, a loop that will circumnavigate the continental United States. In this episode we talk about what is inspiring him to endure the miles and years to achieve such a tremendous goal. He also shares adventures and misadventures from his last 15 months of continuous backpacking and exploring, including how he hiked through the initial COVID lockdown with near complete isolation by combining social isolating skills with traditional backpacking skills. I hope you guys enjoy listening to Rue's tails and help contribute to his creation of the American Perimeter Trail (links on how to help below)!!! Keep exploring! MORE FROM RUE AND THE AMERICAN PERIMETER TRAIL: Website: https://americanperimetertrailproject.weebly.com How to Support: https://americanperimetertrailproject.weebly.com/support-the-trail.html Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruemckenrick/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/americanperimetertrailproject MORE LIKE A BIGFOOT: Subscribe and Review on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/like-a-bigfoot/id1160773293?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7EhpBoeVG2pcTCGwHG85UG Soundcloud Archives: https://soundcloud.com/chris-ward-126531464 Stitcher Archives: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/like-a-bigfoot Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/likeabigfoot/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/likeabigfoot/
Scout, known off trail as Scout or Scout & Frodo and sometimes Barney Mann, is known within the thru hiking community for hosting PCT hikers at the southern terminus. But he’s also a Triple Crowner and the PCT is where it all started. In his new book, JOURNEY’S NORTH, he recounts his and Frodo's 2007 thru hike while also lovingly telling the amazing stories of the tramily they walked with for 2650 miles. And for those missing the trail, I asked for an after dinner talk. So get your cup of whatever, settle in and enjoy the stories with Scout.
Mighty Blue On The Appalachian Trail: The Ultimate Mid-Life Crisis
Another terrific show today, with Barney "Scout" Mann sharing his story as a lifelong hiker, a Triple Crowner, and the Ultimate Trail Angel of the Pacific Crest Trail. He started his journey as a young lad in the High Sierra (picture below) and started his Triple Crown on the PCT–with his wife–on their 30th Wedding Anniversary. Barney has written a book about that hike, weaving in the stories from not only he and his wife but also of other characters they hiked with. As you can see below, he's changed a bit over the years!! Order Journeys North https://www.amazon.com/Journeys-North-Pacific-Crest-Trail/dp/1680513214 Visit Scout's Website https://barneyscoutmann.com/ Follow Scout on Instagram and Facebook https://www.instagram.com/journeys.north/ https://www.facebook.com/barneyscoutmann/ Also this week, Bill Tickner, or Mr. President, joins the show to talk about his SOBO hike that originally started back in 2019. You can follow Bill's blog at https://www.wildernesseffect.com/ and find him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mrpresidenthikes/ And in Balancing on Blue, Fozzie hits Amicalola Falls and the start of his own thru-hike. An immediate problem is establishing his nationality! Get Fozzie's book at Amazon by clicking here The sponsor for this week's show is Ever Green Adventure Foods. Check them out at https://evergreenadventurefoods.com/ Thanks guys; it means a lot. If you like what we're doing on the Hiking Radio Network, please consider supporting us with either a one-off or monthly donation. The donate button can be found on the Hiking Radio Network site at https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/mighty-blue-on-the-appalachian-trail-the-ultimate-mid-life-crisis/donate/ Any support is gratefully received.
Jessica Mills is known worldwide as Homemade Wanderlust. She is primarily known for being a Triple Crowner or someone who has through hiked the Appalachian Trail, The Continental Divide Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail between 2015 and 2018. Since then she has become a Youtube star with 259,000 subscribers as well as many other ways that she connects with her following. She has figured out how to make a living doing what she loves in the new world of Youtube, Social Media, Patreon, Paid memberships and speaking engagements. We talk through how she did it, the various crossroads that she encountered and when she knew it was time to jump in full time. Listen to the other podcast I did with Jessica HERE. This episode is brought to you by these great sponsors: Barracuda Tackle - Makers of the best cast nets on the market BarracudaTackle.com Get 30% off any order on Hukgear.com by using the code SE30 at checkout Get 20% off + free shipping on products from Manscaped.com by using the code TRP at checkout This episode has been brought to you by Waypoint TV. Waypoint is the ultimate outdoor network featuring streaming of full-length fishing and hunting television shows, short films and instructional content, a social media network, Podcast Network. Waypoint is available on Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, IoS devices, Android Devices and at www.waypointtv.com all for FREE! Join the Waypoint Army by following them on Instagram at the following accounts @waypointtv @waypointfish @waypointsalt @waypointboating @waypointhunt @waypointoutdoorcollective Find over 150 full episodes of Saltwater Experience on Waypoint You can follow Tom Rowland on Instagram @tom_rowland and find all episodes and show notes at Tomrowlandpodcast.com Learn more about Tom's Television shows by visiting their websites: Saltwater Experience Into the Blue Sweetwater Contact Tom through email: Podcast@saltwaterexperience.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jessica Mills is known worldwide as Homemade Wanderlust. She is primarily known for being a Triple Crowner or someone who has through hiked the Appalachian Trail, The Continental Divide Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail between 2015 and 2018. Since then she has become a Youtube star with 259,000 subscribers as well as many other ways that she connects with her following. She has figured out how to make a living doing what she loves in the new world of Youtube, Social Media, Patreon, Paid memberships and speaking engagements. We talk through how she did it, the various crossroads that she encountered and when she knew it was time to jump in full time. Listen to the other podcast I did with Jessica HERE. This episode is brought to you by these great sponsors: Barracuda Tackle - Makers of the best cast nets on the market BarracudaTackle.com Get 30% off any order on Hukgear.com by using the code SE30 at checkout Get 20% off + free shipping on products from Manscaped.com by using the code TRP at checkout This episode has been brought to you by Waypoint TV. Waypoint is the ultimate outdoor network featuring streaming of full-length fishing and hunting television shows, short films and instructional content, a social media network, Podcast Network. Waypoint is available on Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, IoS devices, Android Devices and at www.waypointtv.com all for FREE! Join the Waypoint Army by following them on Instagram at the following accounts @waypointtv @waypointfish @waypointsalt @waypointboating @waypointhunt @waypointoutdoorcollective Find over 150 full episodes of Saltwater Experience on Waypoint You can follow Tom Rowland on Instagram @tom_rowland and find all episodes and show notes at Tomrowlandpodcast.com Learn more about Tom's Television shows by visiting their websites: Saltwater Experience Into the Blue Sweetwater Contact Tom through email: Podcast@saltwaterexperience.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Growing up within reach of the White Mountains, Dave Moore was exposed to the world of hiking and backpacking from a young age, and eventually went on to complete the Appalachian Trail, the Pacific Crest Trail, and the Continental Divide Trail! But not only is he a Triple Crowner, he has hiked many other smaller trails as well! For this episode, we focus mostly on the Continental Divide Trail (CDT) as I pick Dave's brain about some of the challenges that thru-hikers face on the CDT that they may not encounter on the PCT or the AT. Please consider making a donation of any size to the Trail Tales 46 Climbs team, raising money for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: https://afsp.donordrive.com/participant/1975017 Like what you hear? Want to talk some smack? You can contact me on Twitter, Instagram, or send me an email: trailtalespod@gmail.com If you're really into Trail Tales and want to receive some bonus content, please consider supporting the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trailtales. Feel free to leave me a five-star review on iTunes (I read every one at the beginning of the next episode), and subscribe if you like the show! My personal Instagram is @kylehateshiking, so feel free to follow me on there as well. Subscribe on iTunes, and listen on Google Play and Stitcher!
Today I got to sit down with Jessica “Dixie” Mills of Homemade Wanderlust and hear about her story of quitting her job as an engineer to pursue her passion. Jessica has hiked the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail and the Continental Divide Trail, naming her a Triple Crowner. See what is next for Jessica, and read the article about her HERE. This episode brought to you by EARLY RISER COFFEE and by FLORIDA KEYS AIR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Elaine Bissonho is known as Brazil nut on the trail. She grew up in Brazil and currently lives in Bend, Oregon. She became the third female to earn her double triple crown from ALDHA West this past Fall at the Gathering, putting her in the ranks with Anish and Yogi.We talk about her 2018 hike on the PCT when she hiked from Mexico to Canada in 66 days. She pushed herself, knowing that Anish had done it in 60 days. Brazil Nut took three showers on this thru hike and a bunch of cold plunges in various lakes along the route.She talks about her fears on trail. How she handles them and what are her fears.A friend in Boston encouraged her to go on her first hike. “I don’t hike!” was Brazil Nut’s first response. Crazy to think that. They ended up hiking in New Hampshire and she went on many hikes in that area afterward. The White Mountains were her first love.Stretching is very important for Brazil Nut. She would use her elbows to work on her legs and she tries to keep her feet lubed up. She uses three different types of socks which she changes out during the day along with a healthy dose of vaseline.She is hoping to do the Arizona Trail, Great Divide Trail and the Pacific Northwest Trail this year.Follow her on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/elainebrazilnut/Six Moons DesignTents and morehttps://www.sixmoondesigns.comWaymark Gear CompanyHeavy duty ultralight backpackshttps://www.waymarkgearco.comDon't forget to shop our Cascade Hiker Hats and Bumper Stickers!Join Me at Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=5262583Twitter @N_CascadehikingLike our Facebook Page Cascade Hiker PodcastOn Instagram Cascade Hiker PodcastCheck out Whiskey Fever: https://www.reverbnation.com/whiskeyfever The song used in the intro is 'Tall Grass' from their album Gonna Wake Up This Whole Town.
Cheesebeard, known off trail as Josh Tippett, has styled his life around thru hiking since stepping on the Appalachian Trail in 2015. Upon completing the Continental Divide Trail in 2017, he became a Triple Crowner as well. Discovering his love of photography during the miles and months on the trails. In 2018, he and Oilcan, whom you will meet in a few weeks, collaborated to create and hike the Greater Yellowstone Traverse (GYT).
77-year-old Allmuth "Curly" Perzel, Triple Crowner, world trekker, and recent redlining finisher, discusses her love of hiking, the adventures of redlining, the time she was benighted on Caps Ridge Trail, and much more.
Our guest this week for Episode #30 is the Mike Fagerstrom AKA "Holden". Holden is an experienced ThruHiker, clocking in 10k miles on his feet, including recently completing the Triple Crown of Thru Hikes! He also is a wilderness therapist in Utah working with young adults teaching outdoor etiquette, survival, and proper backcountry techniques. This dude has a big personality, and we loved hanging out learning about his recent experiences. Instagram @fagerventures
Long haul hiking As some of you know, I'm preparing to do a long haul hike, specifically, the Continental Divide Trail. So, this podcast is about the world of long haul hikers and a man who completed one, and part of another long hauler. So this intro is longer than usual, more of a blog-like intro, because to introduce this gentleman I need to provide some deeper context. What's this all about? What's a “long haul hike?” It depends on who you ask. But historically, it's one of a small handful of very long hiking trail that don't give up their lengths very easily. Here in the USA there are primarily 3 of them, 1) the AT or the Appalachian Trail (2,181 miles), 2) the PCT or Pacific Crest Trail (2,650 miles) and 3) the lesser known CDT, the Continental Divide Trail (3100 miles long). The Triple Crown Collectively these 3 trials are known as the Triple Crown. For those who complete one of these as a single, non stop hike, earn - and I do mean earn - the distinction of having completed what is known as a “Triple Crown” through hike. It's quite a distinction and not at all easy to do. It's more the mind game than the physical aspect of the hike that gets most folks. But if you're lucky enough to complete all 3, you've completed what's called the Triple Crown; you're now a ‘Triple Crowner'. I'm shooting for all 3 starting with the CDT. Time How long does it take to complete one of these long haul hikes? Considering the different lengths of these 3 examples above, your average pace and time, and assuming you're not into setting records, expect a minimum of 4, and upwards of 6 months. Yes, 4 to 6 months of hiking virtually non stop until you're done - or done in. And there's generally a single window of opportunity each year to complete such a hike, so for most of us (there are exceptions) we have one shot a year to do one. That's long haul hiking. As an aside, this is also referred to as “Thru hiking.” Long haul and through hiking are often used synonymously, although not always exactly the same thing. But, generally speaking, it's acceptable to call a “long haul” hike, a “Thru hike” as well. Isn't there something more reasonable? Sound ludicrous? Well, if hiking and camping is within your wheelhouse, you can “section” hike these long haulers too. Section hiking Section hiking is picking a section of one of these long haulers and completing only that section in a much lesser time frame, whatever distance and time frame suites the hiker. It could be as little as a weekend to a month, or more. But tackling a long hauler in this manner means it will take years to complete a single trail. That ain't fer me! If I'm hitting a long haul hike, I'm going all in, doing it in one shot, 4 to 6 months - and likely for me, 5 to 6 months to get it done. As another aside, you can also section hike just for the joy of taking on a piece of one of these 3 famous hikes, without considering completing a long haul in several iterations. It don't come easy Not the song, but bagging one of these beauties. Getting one of these done is not easy. You don't just go hike them. You need a support team of at least one totally dedicated partner to see you through this, deliver food and other trail necessities to you during the hike. In some ways, it's like going to war. You need a support team, a supply chain, good weather and some good luck to go along with a well trained body to get it done. And, experience helps. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-who-are-you-podcast/support
Mighty Blue On The Appalachian Trail: The Ultimate Mid-Life Crisis
Charlotte Taney was transformed by the Appalachian Trail. Initially nervous, she blossomed into a steely-eyed hiking machine. That, at least, was how she was described in one blog. She tells about her journey and the changes she recognized in herself. Charlotte would love to hear from fellow hikers or anybody who'd like to tap into her experiences. She can be emailed at char_runstrack@yahoo.com, while you can read her blog about the Appalachian Trail on Blogspot. The link will take you to part one of her trail journey. She's also on Facebook. Jessa continues to prepare diligently, with an early shakedown of her pack. Please keep trail names for Jessa coming in. Brandon Bowers of Cascade Designs told us about my favorite air pad, the Therm-A-Rest Neo Air XLite. This far exceeded expectations (how could it not; I didn't even know I needed one) and I kept snug and comfortable at night. You can find out more about Therm-A-Rest and other outdoor gear by Cascade Designs by calling them at 800-531-9531. We had another visit from our very own Triple-Crowner, my buddy, Francisco Miller, or Karate Kid. Remember to write to me to tell me what I'm doing wrong, and right. Drop me a line about anything to steve@mightyblueontheat.com.
THE POX and PUSS PODCAST : An Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Experience
Prepare to be inspired! This week we speak with Thru-Hiker Hawkeye Johnson. Not only has he hiked the Appalachian Trail, but he has also hiked the Pacific Crest Trail AND the Continental Divide Trail...oh, and did we mention he has done all three of those trails TWICE? We caught Hawkeye at home in Telluride, CO while he was taking a break from hiking the Colorado Trail. He has hiked the C.T. before...but this time it is completely different. He will be sharing this adventure with some of his friends from the Telluride Adaptive Sports Program. Get ready to enjoy over 17,000 miles of wisdom, stories, and laughs!
In 2018, Heather Anderson became the first woman to hike all three of the "Triple Crown" thru-hikes; Appalachian, Pacific Crest, and Continental Divide Trails in a single calendar year. The 7,900-mile journey took 251 days to complete and led her to become a 2019 National Geographic Adventurer of the Year. She also holds the overall record for self-supported fastest known time on the Pacific Crest Trail (60 days) and the women's self-supported FKT on the Appalachian Trail (54 days). Her book, Thirst: 2600 Miles to Home came out earlier this month, which recounts her story of leaving her unsatisfying job, marriage, and life after her first thru-hike in order to return back to the trail and begin hiking again. You can find out more about Thirst here: Amazon: Thirst: 2600 Miles to Home Instagram: @anishhikes Save 20% off the best freeze-dried meals you’ll ever eat with Peak Refuel. Use the code ASP20 at checkout by visiting peakrefuel.com @peakrefuel If you're in need of some personalized advice before buying your gear, go to backpacktribe.com. You're not only able to purchase the gear you need on their website but talk with someone with the experience and know how. They also offer gear bundles and free shipping. @backpacktribal Support the Adventure Sports Podcast by giving as low as $1/month to our efforts to produce this show athttps://www.patreon.com/AdventureSportsPodcast Call and leave us a voicemail at 812-MAIL-POD or 812-624-5763 or send an email to info@adventuresportspodcast.com
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