EPISODE · Mar 28, 2026 · 43 MIN
Carry the Weight - Jean-Paul Courville (Part II)
from Hiker Trash Radio · host Bleav + Doc
Doc talks with retired Marine SgtMaj Jean-Paul Courville (IBEX), author of Forward On: Warrior to Wanderer. They compare military structure to trail routines, discuss relearning dormant lessons, and the challenge of sharing AT stories with non-hikers. Courville contrasts the AT with the Haute Route and Camino de Santiago, recommends the film The Way, supports the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, suggests using an Ursack, and highlights poor sleep as an overlooked thru-hike difficulty. https://linktr.ee/jeanpaul.courville?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=6fd0146b-2887-4b88-8df0-d8228f2baf75 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
What this episode covers
Thru hiker, retired Marine Sergeant Major, and author of Forward On: Warrior to Wanderer, Jean-Paul "Ibex" Courville joins Doc in the studio to talk trail and personal insight. Settle in and buckle up as Ibex covers some serious ground, including learning from prior mistakes, relational leadership, beard brushes, mental endurance, swapping spit with a mouse, the parallels between military life and trail life, relearning dormant skills, the Haute Route, the Camino, and the importance of carrying the weight. Epic. (This is Part II. Be sure to listen to Part I.)
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Carry the Weight - Jean-Paul Courville (Part II)
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