EPISODE · Feb 5, 2026 · 36 MIN
230. Ramen Bomb Ratios, A Great Town Meal & Knowing When To Draw The Line On The Pacific Crest Trail With Anna "Magic" McKinney Smith
from The Thru-Hiking Podcast · host A THRU-r Production With Carol "Cheer" Coyne
Today we welcome Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) thru-hiker Anna "Magic" McKinney Smith! Magic was part of our Trail Team of trail correspondents in 2025, and here she dives into her PCT experience - including scary heights, smoke woes, her best tips, favorite backpacking gear, and more!In this episode, Magic shares about:Knowing where to draw the line and make decisions when the going gets tough (or scary)Her best town meal and proper ramen bomb ratiosFinancial tips on how to afford a thru-hike & more!Connect With Magic:Magic's InstagramMagic's Articles For The TrekMagic's BlogSign up for the THRU-r mailing list so you don't miss a thing! (No spam, no selling, just thru-hiker things.) Help fellow hikers find the show by following, rating, and reviewing the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!Connect With THRU-r & Cheer:THRU-r Mailing ListJoin The Trail FamilyTHRU-r WebsiteTHRU-r InstagramTHRU-r FacebookTHRU-r YoutubeTHRU-r ThreadsCheer's YouTubeCheer's InstagramEpisode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis
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230. Ramen Bomb Ratios, A Great Town Meal & Knowing When To Draw The Line On The Pacific Crest Trail With Anna "Magic" McKinney Smith
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