PODCAST · sports
Hike
by Lori Prima
Hike is a podcast that shares the stories of people and places that inspire us to explore, wander, and live.
Episodes
-
Pedaling Home: Taylor Nichols on Biking Across America to See His 101-Year-Old Dad
What does it look like to slow down, really slow down, and cross a country under your own power? Taylor Nichols is an actor, avid backpacker, and co-host of the Bike Talk radio show and podcast, and he did exactly that, biking solo and self-supported from San Francisco to East Lansing, Michigan....
-
Trail Days 2026 with Paladin
Relive Trail Days or just live vicariously through Paladin's adventures. We chat about the essentials - the woods, THRU-r Village, what it's like attending for the first time and the joy of the hiker parade. There's lots of stories about his tramily and hikers he ran into while in Damascus....
-
From Trail to Memoir: Christine Reed on Alone in Wonderland
What happens when you leave behind the familiar and take a leap into the wilderness? Author Christine Reed joins me to share the story behind Alone in Wonderland, a powerful memoir about heartbreak, healing, and finding strength one step at a time on the trail. Outdoorsy Women+ Book Pod | Rugged...
-
No Finish Line: Tom French on Why the Journey Never Ends
What happens when you trade a four-decade career in business for the mountains, the trails, and the life you almost left behind? In this episode, I sit down with Tom French, author of The Gap Years: Climbing, Skiing, and the Journey Back, to talk about adventure, reinvention, and what it truly...
-
Come to Your Senses — Mindful Hiking in Shenandoah National Park
When was the last time you actually stopped on a trail, not because you needed water, but because something made you pause? In this episode, Lori invites you to slow way down and experience the trail through all five senses. From the lichen-covered boulders of Blackrock Summit to the quiet of the...
-
Virginia Creeper Trail with Scott Little
Scott Little of Green Cove Collective comes on the show to discuss the Virginia Creeper Trail as it exists post-Helene and what the impact the hurricane had on the trail and it's close knit community of shops, restaurants and outdoor enthusiasts. In this episode we chat about how Scott started…
more -
Hike Your Dog's Hike with Maria Wishart
Maria Wishart aka Wheezy-Pee chats with Lori about hiking with your dog and as a hiker how to interact with dogs on trail. Some of the things we chat about: What makes your dog a candidate to accompany you on your hike Reactive dogs Town food and dog caloric needs on trail for a thru hike...
-
Explore Virginia: Blue Ridge Heritage Project
In this premiere episode of the Explore Virginia Podcast, host Lori Prima brings on guest Bill Henry of the Blue Ridge Heritage Project. The project's vision is: Develop a memorial site in each of the eight counties where land was acquired to create the Shenandoah National Park; and Educate...
-
Shenandoah AT Section Hike with Jen and Jess
Jen and Jess went on a Spring section hike on the Appalachian Trail in Shenandoah National Park with their friend Ziplock. In this episode we cover each day in the park. We discuss hiking amongst the wildflowers, camping at the huts/shelters/campgrounds and resupply advice. We cover shuttles,...
-
Three Short Thru-Hikes with Tomcat
Tomcat shares three shorter thru-hikes that you can do in about 2 or 3 weeks. We chat about the Ouachita, Benton MacKaye and Allegheny Trails. He goes over trail logistics, camp sites and set up, gear, resupply options, water carries, trail angels and trail magic and favorite parts of each...
-
North Carolina Mountain Hikes with Pippa Hoover
Pippa chats with Hike about her first big backpacking trip on the John Muir Trail and how that experience started her on the path that led her to hike in the North Carolina mountains. Pippa is also a singer-songwriter who gets a lot of inspiration from hiking in the outdoors. We specifically…
more -
Explore Virginia - a new podcast from Hike
Explore Virginia is a new podcast coming Summer 2025 brought to you by the creator of Hike. Virginia has 43 state parks with more than 700 miles of trails, 24 wilderness areas, 22 national park sites and over 100,000 miles of streams and rivers. Whether you hike, bike, camp, paddle or are looking...
-
Hudson Bay Girls
Emma of the Hudson Bay Girls chats with Lori about their Boundary Waters expedition. Abby, Olivia, Emma, and Helena will be paddling the Boundary Waters from Grand Portage on Lake Superior to York Factory on Hudson Bay over the summer. They hope to call attention to women and girls in paddling…
more -
Lessons Learned on the Sheltowee Trace Trail with Chris Powers
Chris Powers hiked from the Northern Terminus to the Natural Bridge area as part of attempting a longer thru hike of the Sheltowee Trace Trail. We talk about what led to him deciding to leave the trail and lessons he learned along the way. We get into planning and logistics (gear, camping, food…
more -
An Introduction to Hiking with Philip Werner
Philip Werner comes on the show to discuss his new book, "Hiking over 60: A modern guide to Hiking Gear and Techniques for Active Adults". Philip's website SectionHiker.com has been sharing gear and trail advice for almost two decades. It's a great resource whether you are new to hiking or at the...
-
Shenandoah 500 update: Halfway There
Lori gives an update on her Shenandoah 500 progress after officially making it halfway through the challenge. She chats about: Winter hiking and favorite trails for the winter season, getting acclimated to elevation after life as a flatlander, navigating water crossings and blowdowns, memorable...
-
Casey "Vegas" Huffman
Vegas comes on to chat about his 2023 thru hike of the Appalachian Trail and how those experiences shaped his current life as guide and started his quest for completing the triple crown in long distance hiking. We talk about trail magic, tramily life, gear, and a lot of lessons learned. We touch…
more -
Shenandoah National Park Trust
Jessica Cocciolone is the Executive Director of the Shenandoah National Park Trust. She has helped nonprofits raise millions of dollars and establish sustainable organizations. Jessica comes on Hike to share some of the projects that the Shenandoah National Park Trust help fund for Shenandoah...
-
Strider's International Appalachian Trail Thru Hike and C2C Completion
Strider comes back on Hike to discuss completing his 2024 thru hike on the International Appalachian Trail (IAT). He started on the Pinhoti Trail and went all the way up to the tip of Newfoundland, though his hike was not always linear. We learn more about that in this interview, including how…
more -
Catching Up with Keep Virginia Cozy
Brian of Keep Virginia Cozy comes back on the podcast to share updates on what's they've been up to, including corporate & community cleanups and being able to clean up 1,000,000 pounds of trash thus far. We also talk about trail! We cover hiking trails in Shenandoah National Park, The Great...
-
Lauralee Bliss on A.T. Thru-hiking, Ridgerunning and Finding Inspiration on the Trail
Best selling Author and Long Distance Hiker, Lauralee Bliss, comes on the show to talk about her experiences in the outdoors. She is a 2x AT Thru-hiker and is currently working on her 3rd hike of the Appalachian Trail as a section hike. With over 10,000 miles of hiking, she has many experiences…
more -
Cori Strathmeyer: Hiking all of the Trails in Shenandoah National Park
Cori is hiking all of the trails in Shenandoah National Park and shares her favorite trail stories as well as some useful tips for those who are looking to recreate in the park. We touch on: Research and Prep Water Crossings Hiking in the dark Wildlife encounters Boundary trailhead access…
more -
Rosalie Haizlett: Tiny Worlds of the Appalachian Mountains
Artist Rosalie Haizlett shares her Tiny Worlds journey in the Appalachian Mountains. We discuss how she started drawing and painting, the healing power of nature and how she finds inspiration on the trail. Rosalie’s illustration inspired me to pick up painting again when I saw her work in West...
-
Hiking All of the Trails in Shenandoah National Park
Follow Lori as she takes on the Shenandoah 500 Hiking Challenge of completing all of the trails in Shenandoah National Park. There are over 500 miles of trails in Shenandoah and Lori is attempting to hike them all. She'll bring you along on hikes to historic landmarks and the remnents of settler...
-
Iron Tazz
Iron comes on to talk about his new book, "Hike It: An Introduction to Camping, Hiking and Backpacking in the U.S.A." Taken from book publisher details: This fully illustrated book is the perfect introduction to enjoying America's great outdoors. Explore 20 National Parks with incredible trails...
-
Solo hiking the Great Divide Trail with Bronwyn Preece
Bronwyn comes back on Hike to share her 2023 and 2024 solo hikes on the Great Divide Trail. While injuries and wildfires affected her thru-hike attempts, Bronwyn discusses the rehabilitation and meaning she found on trail. Her positivity in the face of adverse moments and challenges faced both on...
-
The Colorado Trail with Tomcat
Troy, trail name Tomcat, shares his thru hike of the Colorado Trail with listeners. We go over hike planning logistics, camp sites, water carries, equipment, and much more. We'll also cover the differences between Collegiate East and Collegiate West and why Troy thinks doing the Collegiate loop...
-
Woody Walks
Woody Ellis comes on the show to discuss his long walk to help raise awareness and funds for mental health issues. Woody kicked off his walk by crossing the iconic span of the Mackinaw Bridge this Labor Day. His route will be mostly dictated by those he will meet and by supporters who host him...
-
Sightseeing with Sandy
Shambrekia Wise shares the origin story of how she co-created Sightseeing with Sandy with her daughter. After receiving a Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis, Shambrekia made a decision to live life more intentionally and to create lasting memories with her daughter, Sandy. Sandy observed that she…
more -
Colorado Adventures with Erik Schlimmer
Erik gives Hike an introduction into Colorado adventures. As someone who moved from Upstate NY to Colorado, Erik gives some comparisons and contrasts between Adirondack and Rocky Mountain hiking. Erik touches on both the more adventurous backpacking peak bagging and route finding and also gives...
-
Sheltowee Trace Trail with Misty Bischoff
Misty comes back on the show to chat about her recent thru-hike of the Sheltowee Trace Trail. We also talk about hiking with dogs, getting hitches in Kentucky and Tennessee, and close out with some favorite Michigan hiking trails. Misty's been on the show a few times so I've also included some...
-
American Perimeter Trail Conservancy with Rue McKenrick
Rue McKenrick shares his most recent updates for the American Perimeter Trail Conservancy. He has also put out a new book that features the first part of his scouting route of what is now the American Perimeter Trail. Hike first had Rue come on in March 2020, just days after much of the United...
-
Hut to Hut Treks with Gail Perry
Gail Perry shares hut to hut hiking with Hike. She covers both international and U.S. based hikes that can be done with overnight stays in rustic lodges, huts or even hotels. Gail has also designed a page a day calendar for 2025 that covers 25 treks from around the world! Here are some of the…
more -
Going to Maine with Sally Chaffin Brooks
Sally Chaffin Brooks is a comedian and podcaster who also authored an upcoming memoir, "Going to Maine". In this episode, Hike chats with Sally about going back in time to 2003 when she thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail and her process of writing the book. Hike got a pre-release copy of the book…
more -
Trees & Vitamin D - Havasu Falls and West Coast Hiking Adventures
Manny of Trees & Vitamin D chats with Hike about creating a hiking brand that brings people together via adventures. Connect with Trees & Vitamin D Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/treesandvitamind/ All Social Links: https://linktr.ee/TreesandVitaminD Some of the hikes we mentioned: Havasu...
-
Boots on the Trail
Lee "Boots on the Trail" Fortune comes back to the podcast to share exciting updates about this year's Hike for Healing. "Hike for Healing is an annual event that encourages self-reflection and open, honest, and meaningful conversation to ignite healing of racial and cultural divides… Healing...
-
Foothills Trail with Zach and Corin
Zach and Corin share their Fall 2023 hike on the Foothills Trail. We chat about their 5 days on trail and touch on food carry, water, campsites, wildlife on trail and so much more. Both Zach and Corin have previously been on Hike to share their individual hiking stories and adventures, so I'm...
-
Winter Hiking Tips from U.S. Army Mountain Warfare Soldiers
Staff Sgt. Andrea Okrasinski and Staff Sgt. Ema Donlagic are U.S. Army Soldiers and Instructors with the Army Mountain Warfare School in Vermont, specializing in missions with extreme weather and mountainous terrain. They share their best tips for winter hiking based on their cold weather...
-
The Hexatrek with Lauren Roerick
Lauren hiked France's thru hiking trail called the Hexatrek over the summer. She was the first North American woman to thru hike the trail. In this episode she shares some of her on trail experiences and we chat a little bit about the PCT and some of her other backpacking adventures. "The…
more -
A Thousand Miles on the Appalachian Trail with Nick Wheatley
Nick shares his summer hiking from Springer to Harper's Ferry. He hiked 1000 miles also wearing one of my Hike hats. We chat about what it is really like on trail and the lessons he took back afterwards. This conversation inspired me and I know it will inspire you. On trail or off trail, Nick's...
-
Backpacking the Art Loeb Trail with Dane Schuckman
Dane shares all the information about his and his hiking partner's summer thru hike of the Art Loeb Trail. We break down each day and chat about the planning and reality of this hike. Dane has lots of tips and resources that everyone can use whether they are looking at a day hike or thru hike of...
-
Northeast 115 with Troy Zohner
Troy Zohner has hiked all of the 115 designated high peaks in the Northeast. These include the high peaks of the Adirondacks, Catskills, Green Mountains and White Mountains. In this episode he shares some of the highlights of hiking in the Adirondacks, including his recent hike of Lake George’s...
-
Lake Superior Circle Tour with Jessica and Jen
Jessica and Jen share their summer road trip around Lake Superior. The Lake Superior Circle tour covers 1,300-miles around the world’s largest freshwater lake. In this episode you'll find their pro tips on Camping Visiting essential beaches Navigating currency exchange Being prepared Winging it!...
-
Hike Essentials
Lori gets asked some hiking related questions from her daughter. She graciously agreed to be put on the spot and behind the mic. Thank you, C! Links to some of the items mentioned Favorite Areas to hike: GSMNP Clingman's Dome Bypass Trail, Jump Off Trail, Charlie's Bunion Central Cascades…
more -
Hiker Resupply with Backcountry Foodie
Aaron of Backcountry Foodie shares how she's expanded her business to include a Hiker Resupply service. This hiking season was a success and she is going to move forward with more options in 2024, including working to certify her kitchen as commercial. During our chat, we talk about the benefits…
more -
Best of Hike: Finding Your Katahdin with Stacia Bennett
Original episode aired February 13th, 2019 Stacia shares her personal experiences of being on the Appalachian Trail and how it helped her grow and find purpose in life. Anyone who is planning a section or thru hike or has done one will find that listening to her story gives a candid and honest...
-
Boots on the Trail - Hike for Healing
Lee, trail name Boots, shares information about his annual Hike for Healing. This year the hike will be on June 19th on Segment 1 of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail. Listen in to learn how you can bring awareness to this issue and be an ally by supporting the hike. "Hike for Healing is an annual hike...
-
Trailkeepers of Oregon
Lori chats with Nat of the Trailkeepers of Oregon. Trailkeepers of Oregon is a people powered non profit based out of Portland, Oregon. They partner with land agencies and owners on trail maintenance and stewardship projects that preserve current trails. They also find ways to encourage and renew...
-
The Smoky Mountains Hiker
The Smoky Mountains Hiker is a Smoky Mountain enthusiast and hiker who with her husband manages a cabin on the Peaceful Side of the Smokies. While hiking the trails, she became interested in learning more about the park’s history. Through a conversation with a friend after hiking Andrew’s Bald…
more -
Cori Strathmeyer
Cori Strathmeyer is a hiker, blogger and nature and park conservancy founder and advocate. Listen to her discuss how she found solace and healing in hiking after going through cancer treatments and how her passion for the outdoors led her to help found the York City Park Conservancy in...
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
Loading similar podcasts...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Hike have?
Hike currently has 254 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Hike about?
Hike is a podcast that shares the stories of people and places that inspire us to explore, wander, and live.
How often does Hike release new episodes?
Hike publishes regularly with 254 episodes available. Check the episode list for the typical release schedule.
Where can I listen to Hike?
You can listen to Hike on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts Hike?
Hike is created and hosted by Lori Prima.
URL copied to clipboard!