EPISODE · Dec 1, 2025 · 39 MIN
Hiking in the Past - Jared "Snackbox" Champion (Part II)
from Hiker Trash Radio · host Bleav + Doc
In this episode of Hiker Trash Radio, host Doc interviews Jared 'Snackbox' Champion—a seasoned thru hiker and author—about his unique adventures on the Colorado Trail. Jared discusses his multiple treks, including a special hike using only gear from 1974 to celebrate the trail's 50th anniversary. He also shares the romantic story of meeting his wife on the trail, insights into vintage hiking gear, and the philosophy behind his nonprofit, Backcountry Champions Creative Studio. The episode wraps up with Jared's hiking hack involving chocolate bars and a fun porcupine encounter. Tune in for an engaging discussion on hiking, history, and personal growth. 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 and author Jared "Snackbox" Champion joins Doc in the Hiker Trash Radio studio to talk some trail and Type II Fun. Settle in and buckle up as Snackbox discusses his experience on the Colorado Trail; his nonprofit, Backcountry Champions; and his book, More Than Hope, Lessons on the Colorado Trail. During the wide-ranging discussion, Snackbox covers old man territory, bear encounters, redneck transformations, passes and storms, dumbo ears, the Narnia Zone, Details, poor man's pad thai, rage quitting, outside vs. inside, trail proposals, and a thru hike of the Colorado Trail using only gear from 1974. An instant classic. (This is Part II. Be sure to listen to Part I.)
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Hiking in the Past - Jared "Snackbox" Champion (Part II)
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