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101

20,000+ Miles in under 10 Years, a Desert Hike from Tucson to San Diego, and Life as a Mariner with Leah "Twig" Harman (BPR #313)

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Thru-Hiking for 30 Years, Working for ALDHA-West, Six Moon Designs, & FarOut, and Ridgerunning with a Dog with Whitney "Allgood" La Ruffa (BPR #312)

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Julia "Rocket" Sheehan on Her Social Media Fall from Grace, Quitting on a Thru-Hike, and Her New Book (BPR #311)

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A Lifetime of Trail Maintenance: the Blackburn Trail Center, Building the AT Rollercoaster, and the Potomac AT Club with Chris "Trailboss" Brunton (BPR #310)

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Thru-Hiking with Your Sister, Triple Crowning without a Trail Name, and Tour du Mont Blanc with Jamie Lambert (BPR #309)

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Lightning Safety and Myth Busting with NOAA Meteorologist Charlie Woodrum (BPR #308)

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Making Custom Packs, Setting FKTs, Escaping Death, and Starting an Outfitter with Jonathan "Janis Joplin" Thomas (BPR #307)

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Working as a Death Doula and Managing Death Anxiety with Niki DiGaetano (BPR #306)

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Live from Austin: Paul Magnanti, aka "PMags," on Hot Gear Takes, Public Lands, & Hiking the Southwest (BPR #305)

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Beginner Backpacking Mistakes 3.0 (BPR #304)

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Graduating Army Ranger School and Thru-Hiking After 30+ Years in the Military with Jay "Meat Grinder" France (BPR #303)

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Hiking with a Tote Bag, Ultramarathons in a Roundabout, and Creative Trail Shenanigans with Tate "Pyro" Dobson (BPR #302)

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The Camino de Costa Rica with Maytal "Carrot Top" Agasi (BPR #301)

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Mike Clelland 2.0: Owls, UFOs, Alien Encounters, Hypnosis, and More (BPR #300)

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A 3,600 Mile Triathlon, International Kidnapping, and A Truck-Pulling Marathon with Justin True (BPR #299)

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Budget Backpacking Gear: Saving Money on Tents, Backpacks, Clothing for Thru-Hiking (BPR #298)

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Triple Crowning in Three Years, Ultralight Tips, and Cold Soaking with Austen McDaniel (BPR #297)

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10+ International Hikes and a Continuous Yo-Yo of the AT and Long Trail with Curtis Himstedt (BPR #296)

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8 Tips for 2025 Appalachian Trail Hikers (BPR #295)

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Dog Mushing, 20+ Years in the Navy, and the Triple Crown with Ben "Ginger Ballz" Vaughan (BPR #294)

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Managing Relationships while Thru-Hiking with Michele Weiner-Davis, aka Zach's Mom

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122

Viking Q&A: First Aid Kits, Electronics, Socks, and a Beard Update

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The Rise and Fall of GoLite and Balancing Federal Budgets with Demetri "Coup" Coupounas

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Making Gear for People with Boobs with Symbiosis Gear Founder Sarah Berkeley

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Thru-Hiking with 50-Year-Old Gear with Jared "Snackbox" Champion

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Triple Crowning as a Family of 6, Parenting Teenagers on Trail, and Life Lessons with Vince & Georgie Strawbridge

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Backpacker Radio LIVE with Kyle Hates Hiking: A New Trail Mystery, Shaving Jabba's Beard, and Kyle's Reddit Haters

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Thru-Hiking, Running an AT Hostel, and Living in a 300 Sq Ft Alaskan Cabin with Patrice & Justin La Vigne

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Hiking the Calendar Year Triple Crown, Crashing a Motorcycle, and Cycling the Southern Tier Bicycle Route with Carson "Anita" Oliver

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Birds 101 with Alison Kondler: Bird Calls, Birding Tips, Bird Feeders, Myths, and More

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Madison "Peg Leg" Blagden on the Eastern Continental Trail and the Pros and Cons of Trail Fame

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Andrew Skurka 5.0: Smartphone Satellite Messaging, Assessing Skill Level for Guided Trips, and Being Childfree

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Katie "Double Dip" Jackson on Hiking the CDT as Her First Triple Crown Trail

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Bennett "Jolly" Fisher, Founder of Jolly Gear, on Triple Crowning and the Evolution of His Signature Shirts

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Poop in the Backcountry: Wag Bags, Cat Holes, and Statistics with Shari Edelson

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Tara Dower on Her Appalachian Trail FKT, Falling 200+ Times, and Her Crew

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The Real Hiking Viking & Lt. Cookoo Bird on Bikepacking Across Iceland, Patagonia, and the Ragbrai

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Northville Placid Trail: 138 miles Through New York's Adirondack Park

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James Appleton on Hiking and Peakbagging in the Adirondacks

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Allmansright Founders Jen Jacobsson-Melo & Livio Melo on Making Ultralight Gear in the Bronx

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Ian Mangiardi on Youtube Hit "As It Happens," Getting Dumped on Trail (Twice), and The Explorers Club

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John Z on Making Gear, Not Filtering Water, and 50-Mile Days

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AT vs. PCT Panel: Gear, Culture, and Logistics with Abby Evans and Hannah Goodman

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Elina Osborne on "It Is The People", Her PCT Documentary, Videography, and Storytelling

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Cam Bostock on Amassing 600K+ Instagram Followers, Adventuring in Australia vs. the USA, and Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail

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Jeffrey James Binney on Being a Plus-Sized Ultrarunner, TikTok Fame, and the PCT

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Zach Hiked the Weminuchoo Choo Loop (and His Biggest Backpacking Blunder Yet)

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Justin Simoni, the Long Ranger, on Creating Ridge Routes and Hiking the Highest Hundred Peaks in Colorado

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The Teton Crest Trail with Chaunce & Elise

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Stuart Howe on Backpacking with His Twin Daughters across Canadian National Parks

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Foot Strength, Injury Prevention, Footwear Recommendations, and Gait Mechanics with Dr. Courtney Conley

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Mary "Badass" Anderson an AT Winter SOBO in the 80s and Hiking the National Scenic Trails as an Older Solo Female

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Adam Cramer, CEO of Outdoor Alliance, on the EXPLORE Act and Conservation Advocacy

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John Mackey, Whole Foods Co-Founder, on His Thru-Hiking Experience, Co-Owning Gossamer Gear, and Entrepreneurship

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Skin Protection on Trail: Sunscreen, Clothing, and Supplements with Dr. Katie Manno

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Katie "Oats" Houston on the Appalachian High Route, Lone Star Trail, and Breaking Out in the Outdoor Industry

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Taylor the Nahamsha Hiker on Hiking the AT Twice, Youtube Fame, and Running a Gift Shop

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Brandon "Horsepower" Weis on the Calendar Year Triple Crown and Arizona Trail

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Quoc "Double Magic" Nguyen on the Alaska Traverse, Norge pa Langs, and Brooks Traverse

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Q&A with Hiking Viking: Underrated Gear, Favorite Hikes, & Go-To Backpacking Foods

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Backpacker Radio LIVE with Ryan "Dirtmonger" Sylva

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Audrey "Glowstick" Payne on the Patagonia O Circuit, Tramily Breakups, and Balancing a Career with Hiking

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Bethany "Fidgit" Hughes on Hiking, Biking, and Paddling 20,000+ Miles Across the Americas

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The Real Hiking Viking on Why He Disappeared, His CDT Flip-Flop, and Reality TV in Central America

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Henry "Moose Juice" Lewis on Shaking Down AT Hikers, the Teton Crest Trail, and Champagne Shoeys

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Eeland Stribling aka the "Black Steve Irwin" on Fly Fishing, Stand Up Comedy, and Wildlife Biology

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How to Hike the Colorado Trail with David Fanning: Seasons, Trail Towns, and Extra Experiences

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Girl Stuff 3.0: Hiking as a New Mom, Pink Blazing, and Fear Mongering

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Maggie "Honey Badger" Slepian on Suffering, Stubbornness, and Misogyny on Trail

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Kelly "Ibex" Floro on the Pyrenean Haute Route, Budgeting for a Thru-Hike, and Being the Trek's Managing Editor

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Chaunce Hiked the Foothills Trail! Terrain, Difficulty, Hiking with a Dog, and Gear

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Q&A: Backpacking with a Gun, Crush It Syndrome, Overrated Gear, Emotionally Draining Trail Experiences, and More

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Kevin "The Animal" Koski on the 2,300-Mile Four Corners Loop

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Wes and Marie Black on Sex During a Thru-Hike, Hiking the PCT as a Married Couple, and Arguing on Trail

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Bailey "PseudoSloth" Bremner on the Columbine Route, Creating Her Own Routes, and Backpacking with Dogs

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David "Moondog" Roop on Thru-Skating the Florida Trail and Natchez Trace Trail

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Matt "Schmutz" Lyons on Becoming a Social Media Celebrity and Using Cringe Comedy to Trigger the Internet

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Kyle Hates Hiking on His Rise to YouTube Fame, Solving Trail Mysteries, and Getting EXPOSED

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Nicole "ShotGun" Kulovitz on Thru-Hiking as a Lifestyle, Wildland Firefighting, and Losing a $2,500 Twisted Tea Bet

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Lauren "Long Way" Roerick on France's New 1900-Mile HexaTrek

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Liz "Snorkel" Thomas on Urban Hiking, Reviewing Gear, and the Hardest Hike in the US

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Nick "DJ" Fowler on His PCT FKT and Financing a Hiking Lifestyle

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Ryan "Dirtmonger" Sylva on Backpacking Philosophies, the Vagabond Loop, and the Great Basin Traverse

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Bennett Lee on Caving and His Calendar Year "Half" Triple Crown, Plus Rachel's Colorado Trail Hike

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#229 | Ruth Morley on Section Hiking vs. Thru-Hiking at Age 70 and Eating Plant-Based

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#228 | Matt "Sheriff Woody" Berger, a Trained Botanist, on Interesting Plants of the Triple Crown Trails

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#227 | Brady Geilenfeldt on Hiking the Colorado Trail as a Deaf Person

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#226 | Dr. Morgan Brosnihan on Training for a Thru-Hike, Injury Prevention, and Helping Hikers on the PCT

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#225 | Andrea Lankford on the PCT's Three Missing Hikers

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#224 | Pony 4.0: The Cape Wrath Trail, A Challenging CDT Section, and Retiring from Multi-Month Backpacking

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#223 | Snakes 101: Bites, Myths, and Antivenom with Dr. Nick Brandehoff and Dr. Bryan Wilson

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#222 | How to Choose a Backpack for Thru-Hiking with Owen Eigenbrot

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#221 | Al "Lookout" Marriott on Hiking Through the Sierra in a Record Snow Year (PCT 2023)

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#220 | How to Choose a Tent for Backpacking with Owen Eigenbrot

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#219 | Jonathon Stalls on his 242-Day Walk Across the United States, Pedestrian Dignity, and Healing in Nature

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#218 | Ultralight Backpacking Tips with Carl "Professor" Stanfield

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#217 | Gillian Larson aka the Thru-Rider on Covering 10,000 Miles on Horseback: Logistics, Advice, and Favorite Stories

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#216 | Sara "Tide Walker" Leibold on 10,000 Solo Human-Powered Miles, Rowing the Mississippi River, and Working at ESPN

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#215 | Heidi Nisbett on Her Thru-Hiking Art, Being a Hiking Guide, and A Wild Rescue Story from the CDT

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#214 | Tisha McCombs, Executive Director of the Colorado Trail Foundation

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