EPISODE · Jul 5, 2025 · 31 MIN
It's Weird to be Clean - Carol "Cheer" Coyne (Part II)
from Hiker Trash Radio · host Bleav + Doc
In this episode, Carol Coyne, also known as 'Cheer,' shares her experiences of becoming a Triple Crowner at age 37, detailing her challenging and transformative solo hike on the Appalachian Trail in a particularly wet 2023. She discusses the physical toll the hikes have taken, including injuries like tendonitis and knee problems, but emphasizes the transformative personal growth she experienced. Carol also talks about her involvement with the long-distance hiking community Thru-r that she founded in 2020, which offers various events and resources for hikers. Additionally, Carol touches on her passion for ceramics inspired by her hikes and the group's future plans, including becoming a nonprofit organization. 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
Doc welcomes back Triple Crowner and Chief Dirtbag Carol "Cheer' Coyne to Hiker Trash Radio. Settle in and buckle up as Cheer covers some serious ground, including adjusting to the Default World, the double bass, hiking solo in the Whites, three-mile days, Snickers, Stevie Wonder, bougee thru hikes, emergency catholes, Thru-r, and the uniquely satisfying experience of accumulating multiple weeks and layers of dirt while hiking. Epic. (This is Part II. Be sure to listen to Part I.)
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It's Weird to be Clean - Carol "Cheer" Coyne (Part II)
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