EPISODE · Dec 26, 2025 · 10 MIN
Tr(AI)l Talk with Rocket and Stump - The Hiker Economy and Trail Towns
from Hiker Trash Radio · host Bleav + Doc
Rocket and Stump dive into how thru-hikers transform rural economies, reshape local culture, and present new opportunities and challenges for small towns across America’s major trails. With fresh stories, hard numbers, and first-hand experience, they get to the heart of what it means to be part of the blooming 'hiker trash' economy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Rocket and Stump dive into how thru-hikers transform rural economies, reshape local culture, and present new opportunities and challenges for small towns across America’s major trails. With fresh stories, hard numbers, and first-hand experience, they get to the heart of what it means to be part of the blooming 'hiker trash' economy.
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Tr(AI)l Talk with Rocket and Stump - The Hiker Economy and Trail Towns
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