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The Thru-Hiking Podcast — 234 episodes
234. Daniel "Lucky Colleague" Clark On The Best Thru-Hiking Food, Family Communication Hacks, & Scary Moments On The Appalachian Trail (& Across The Globe)
233. Embrace The Brutality On The Continental Divide Trail With Thru-Hiker & Author J.C. "Catmando" Van Etten
232. Heather "Anish" Anderson On Her New Memoir "Farther," Her Writing Journey, & How To Go For Your Goals
231. Spiritual Experiences & Pepper Spray Mishaps On The Pacific Crest Trail With Nicholas "Sgt Pepper" Kindred
230. Ramen Bomb Ratios, A Great Town Meal & Knowing When To Draw The Line On The Pacific Crest Trail With Anna "Magic" McKinney Smith
229. Prepare For Your Thru-Hike & Finish Strong With Trailside Fitness Founder Lee Welton
228. Perseverance On The Continental Divide Trail, Candy Grab Bags, & Surprising Favorite Gear With Madelyn "Wrong Way" Dukart
227. Train Smart & Avoid Overuse Injuries With Trailside Fitness Founder Lee "Flick" Welton
226. Thru-Hiking Tips, How To Afford Long Hikes, & The Best Cinnamon Roll On The Pacific Crest Trail With Casey "Vegas" Huffman
225. How To Navigate Blowdowns During A Continental Divide Trail Thru-Hike
224. Build The Base Before You Chase The Miles For Thru-Hikers! Get Trail Ready With Trailside Fitness Founder Lee "Flick" Welton
223. When Things Don't Go Well On Trail, Thoughts On The Triple Crown, & The Role Of Social Media In Thru-Hiking With Kyle "Shooter" Peltier
222. The Long Path, Thru-Running, The John Muir Trail, & Barefoot Hiking With Ken Posner
221. The Santa Fe To Taos Thru-Hike & The Beauty Of Backpacking New Mexico With Founder Pam Neely
220. Bear Spray: What I Wish I Knew Before Hiking The Continental Divide Trail
219. Colorado Trail Thru-Hiker & Photographer Matt "Extra Credit" Payne On Trail Photography, Moose Encounters, & Backcountry Bidets
218. Water, Trail Angels, & The Resupply Situation On The Jordan Trail With Thru-Hikers Ryan "Ungerwhere" Unger & Ben "Neon" Craver
217. Backpacking The Jordan Trail With Experienced Thru-Hikers Ryan "Ungerwhere" Unger & Ben "Neon" Craver
216. Seclusion On The Continental Divide Trail
215. The Scariest, Best, & Most Notable Animal Encounters From Our Team Of Thru-Hikers
214. The Best Ways To Prepare For Trail, Stay Balanced, & Maintain Energy Levels On A Thru-Hike With Sports Nutrition Dietitian Alex Larson
213. What Happens When You Press The SOS Button After Disaster Strikes With Thru-Hiker Kristine "GG" Hartlaub
212. Backpacking The Pacific Crest Trail In A Record Snow Year, Thru-Hiker Mindset Tips, & The Best Root Beer In The World With Chloe "Chickpea" Jacobs
211. Chloe "Chickpea" Jacobs On Leaving Her Dream Job For The Pacific Crest Trail, Falling In Love In The Mountains, & The Proper Way To Use A Cookpot
210. The Best Trail Magic & Trail Angel Stories From Our Team Of Thru-Hikers
209. Continental Divide Trail Timing & A State-By-State Breakdown For Thru-Hikers, Section Hikers, & Backpackers
208. Creek Crossing Tips & Things To Keep In Mind For Pacific Crest Trail & John Muir Trail Thru-Hikers
207. Halfway Anywhere Creator Tyler "Mac" Fox On Thru-Hiking Gear, Preparation, & The Only Thing He Cooks On Trail
206. The Trans Adirondack Route With Creator & Thru-Hiker Erik Schlimmer
205. All About "Type II Fun" With Our Trail Team Of Thru-Hikers
204. Katie "Oats" Houston On The Pinhoti Trail, Hiking With A Dog, & Why Thru-Hiking Is Beneficial For Mental Health
203. The Top 14 Reasons Why John Muir Trail Hikers Fail & How To Have A Successful Thru-Hike With Ethan "Po" Gallogly
202. Everything You Need To Know About Backpacking The John Muir Trail With Ethan "Po" Gallogly
201. Thoughts On Thru-Hiker Trail Names & Trail Name Stories With Our 2025 Trail Team
200. How Thru-Hikers Can Keep Backpacking & Adventuring On A Shorter Timeline With "Walks Of The World" Author Gail Perry
199. River Crossing Safety & Techniques For Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hikers, John Muir Trail Backpackers, & Sierra Hikers With Ned Tibbits
198. Chris Townsend On Outdoor Photography, Becoming An Author, & Tips For Success In All Aspects Of Outdoor Documentation For Thru-Hikers & Backpackers
197. Meet Our 2025 Trail Team Members (Part 2): Taking On The Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, Camino de Santiago, & More!
196. Meet Our 2025 Trail Team Members (Part 1): A Journey To The Triple Crown Trails & International Trails Alike
195. Thru-Hiking Legend Chris Townsend On His Best Tips For Beginners, When Hiker Hunger Hits, & How Shakedown Hikes Can Set You Up For Success
194. River Crossing Basics & How To Avoid The Hazards With Mountain Education Founder & Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hiker Ned Tibbits
193. Morgan Brosnihan Of Blaze Physio On Common Thru-Hiker Injury Prevention & How To Thrive Before, During, & After Trail
192. Self-Arresting Tips & How To Safely Travel Through Snow With Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hiker & Mountain Education Founder Ned Tibbits
191. The Best Backpacking Planners, Strategy, & Technology For A Thru-Hike With Mike "Just Mike" McClure
190. The Triple Crown Trails, A 3,000 Mile Coast-To-Coast Walk, & How To Have Staying Power On A Thru-Hike With Michael "Maxheap" Goshey
189. Thru-Hiker Michael "Maxheap" Goshey On Giardia Disasters, Premium Stoveless Snacking, & Career Changes After Trail (With No Regrets)
188. Snow Basics & Foundations Of Safe Snow Travel With Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hiker & Mountain Education Founder Ned Tibbits
187. Continental Divide Trail Thru-Hiker Annika "Ravenclaw" Ananias On The Argentine Spine, Foam Versus Air Pads, & The Best Kept (Steak) Secret On Trail
186. Backpacking The Hexatrek, The Beauty Of Cheese Vending Machines, & Type II Fun Moments With Sandra "MacGyver" D.
185. Stevie Teran On Getting Into Thru-Hiking, The Best Backpacking Gear, & How Flexibility Is A Must On A Long-Distance Hike
184. Thru-Hiker Royalty Liz "Snorkel" Thomas On Mama Mountain Lion, Ways To Thrive On Trail, & The Value Of "Defensive Calendaring"
183. Ray "Geared Up" Reynoso On Backpacking Gear, FKT's, Going Painless, & Hiking Against All Odds
182. Continental Divide Trail Thru-Hiker Katie "Double Dip" Jackson On Life-Threatening Situations, What Advice NOT To Take, & The Freeze Dried Meal That Changed Her Life
181. Welcome To Season 5, What's New, & How YOU Can Get Involved With The Thru-Hiking Podcast
180. 30,000 Miles Hiked, 30 Books Written, & Endless Adventure Stories With Thru-Hiking Legend Chris Townsend
179. Encouragement, Landslides, & A Walker's Haute Route Finish For Stevie Teran
178. Thru-Hiker & Adventurer Cam Bostock On Trail Families, Trail Names, & The Most Amazing Qualities Of The Pacific Crest Trail
177. Walker's Haute Route Thru-Hiker Stevie Teran On "The Day Of The Cows," Injury Aftermath, & Changing Plans With Grace
176. Mountain Lion, Bear, & Animal Encounter Stories, Strategies, & Safety Tips
175. Triple Crowner J.C. "Catmando" Van Etten On Being Charged By Four Grizzlies, Thru-Hiking, & The Best Food Stops On The Continental Divide Trail
174. Self-Arresting (Or Not), Injury, & Taking Things In Stride With Walker's Haute Route Thru-Hiker Stevie Teran
173. Unpopular Opinions About The Triple Crown Trails With Liz "Chuckles" Archibald
172. Stunning Scenery on the Walker's Haute Route, The Real-Deal On Swiss Food Prices, & Much Needed Trail Magic With Thru-Hiker Stevie Teran
171. The American Perimeter Trail & What It Takes To Hike 14,000 Miles With Rue McKenrick
170. The Pros & Cons Of Group Hiking Versus Solo Hiking With Thru-Hiker Erica "Rookie" Washkwich
169. Walker's Haute Route Thru-Hiker Stevie Teran On International Trail Families, Quick Snow Travel, & His Drug Of Choice
168. Triple Crowner Liz "Chuckles" Archibald On Bear Can Punch, Hiking In A High Snow Year, & A Rundown Of The Triple Crown Trails (Including Her Favorite!)
167. Ethan "Po" Gallogly On The John Muir Trail, The Theodore Solomons Trail, Sierra Trail History, & His Award Winning Book "The Trail"
166. Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Erica "Rookie" Washkwich On The Scariest Mountain In The Whites, Injury Recovery, & The Disgusting Trail Food To Avoid
165. Appalachian Trail Devastation From Hurricane Helene & How We Can Help As A Community With J.C. "Catmando" Van Etten
164. Stevie Teran On The End Of His Corfu Trail Thru-Hike & What He Would Do Differently If He Could Hike It Again
163. How To Feel Better & Increase Energy Levels While Hiking With Carol "Cheer" Coyne
162. A Day In The Life Of Thru-Hiking The Corfu Trail, Indiana Jones Vibes, & Nature's Symphony With Stevie Teran
161. Top 5 Ways You Can Give Back To Trail Angels With Carol "Cheer" Coyne
160. Thruhikers Renee Miller & Tim Beissinger On Trail Life, Social Media Success, & Top Tips From Their New Book "Thruhikers: A Guide To Life On Trail"
159. Everything You Need To Know About The Foothills Trail With J.C. "Catmando" Van Etten
158. Ray "Geared Up" Reynoso On Returning To The Appalachian Trail, Navigation Tips, & Hiker Box Love
157. Greek Snakes, Beautiful Towns, & Confusing Corfu Trail Alternates With Stevie Teran
156. Post Trail Depression, Navigating Trail Injury & Questioning Identity As A Thru-Hiker With Madelyn "Wrong Way" Dukart
155. Popular Thru-Hiker Blister Prevention Techniques & Treatment Protocols
154. Corfu Trail Thru-Hiker Stevie Teran On Gaining His Stride, Greek Locals, & Aggressive Dogs
153. Backcountry Bathroom Tips & The Kit Carol "Cheer" Coyne Used On The Triple Crown Trails
152. Lessons In Starting Slow, Nude Beach Walking, & Trail Camaraderie With Stevie Teran
151. The Best Burger On The Appalachian Trail, Post-Trail Hacks, And Going For Your Dreams With Jake "Slim Pickins" Mosca
150. All About The Pinhoti Trail With J.C. "Catmando" Van Etten
149. Dehydration, Sand Hiking, & Amazing Moments On The Corfu Trail With Stevie Teran
148. Ultralight Backpacking & Taking Less To Do More With Author & Gossamer Gear Founder Glen Van Peski
147. The Corfu Trail, Walker's Haute Route, & Thru-Hiking Gear Thoughts With Stevie Teran
146. Top 3 Tips For Thru-Hikers To Save Money During Town Stops
145. Lee "Flick" Welton On Thru-Hiking Fitness, The Top Pacific Crest Trail Breakfast Spot, & Managing Expectations When Things Don't Go To Plan
144. Ray "Geared Up" Reynoso On Thru-Hiking Preparation, Top Treks In South America, & How Community Spans Borders
143. Audrey "Glowstick" Payne Talks Thru-Hiking The Appalachian Trail, Colorado Trail Dangers, & Trail Family Drama
142. All About Our 2024 Team Of Trail Correspondents: The Continental Divide Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, Appalachian Trail & More!
141. Lily "Pony/I'll Be" Holker Talks Appalachian Trail Food Spots, Hiking Through A Hurricane, & Builder Bar Haters
140. Jordan "Dr. J" Chamberlain On Awful Appalachian Trail Weather, The Downsides Of Flip-Flopping, & How To Thrive On A Thru-Hike
139. Lee "Flick" Welton On Common Injury Prevention For Thru-Hikers, Starting Smart, Training, & Stretching Techniques
138. Alyssa "Stakes" Schafer On How To Finish A Thru-Hike, The Best Appalachian Trail Spot, & A Dog Bite To The Face
137. Stephanie "Calzone" Seitz On The Pacific Northwest Trail: Hot Springs, Wild Blueberries, & Her Favorite Campsite Of All Time From Mount Baker To Port Townsend
136. Laura "Spicy" Statts Describes Virginia Blues On The Appalachian Trail, Wading Through Mud, & The Power Of Humor On A Thru-Hike
135. Alyssa "Stakes" Schafer On The Appalachian Trail: Vermont Floods, Mud Hiking, Post Trail Feels, & "The Hype Train"
134. Stephanie "Calzone" Seitz On The Pacific Northwest Trail: Blowdowns, Fire Closures, & Epic Trail Magic In Eastern Washington
133. Adam "Dreamer" Salinger On Wolf & Grizzly Run-Ins, Ultralight Hiking, & Authenticity In The Thru-Hiking Space
132. Amy "Slider" Hunsucker On The Coveted Triple Crown, Carrying A Trombone On A Thru-Hike, & Cosmic Brownies
131. Carol "Cheer" Coyne On The Appalachian Trail: The Joys Of Maine, Racing A Hurricane, & Climbing To The Triple Crown
130. Trail Team - Cheer Episode 15 (AT)
129. Finishing The Pacific Crest Trail With Trail Team Member "Bonus Time"
128. Trail Team - Cheer Episode 14 (AT)
127. Trail Team - Bonus Time Episode 4 (PCT)
126. Trail Team - Calzone Episode 2 (PNT)
125. Trail Team - Cheer Episode 13 (AT)
124. Trail Team - Bonus Time Episode 3 (PCT)
123. Trail Team - Cheer Episode 12 (AT)
122. Trail Team - Calzone Episode 1 (PNT)
121. Trail Team - Bonus Time Episode 2 (PCT)
120. Trail Team - Cheer Episode 11 (AT)
119. Trail Team - Cheer Episode 10 (AT)
118. Trail Team - Bonus Time Episode 1 (PCT)
117. Trail Team - Cheer Episode 9 (AT)
116. Trail Team - Stakes Episode 3 (AT)
115. Trail Team - Cheer Episode 8 (AT)
114. Trail Team - Cheer Episode 7 (AT)
113. Trail Team - Bonus Time Intro (PCT)
112. Trail Team - Cheer Episode 6 (AT)
111. Trail Team - Cheer Episode 5 (AT)
110. Trail Team - Cheer Episode 4 (AT)
109. Q&A With Trail Angel Ghost (PCT)
108. Trail Team - Cheer Episode 3 (AT)
107. Trail Team - Stakes Episode 2 (AT)
106. Trail Team - Cheer Episode 2 (AT)
105. Trail Team - Alyssa/Stakes Episode 1 (AT)
104. Trail Team - Cheer Episode 1 (AT)
103. Trail Team - Calzone Intro (PNT)
102. Q&A With Double Stack (PCT)
101. Trail Team - Cinnamon Intro
100. Q&A With Kids Out Wild (Triple Crown)
99. Q&A With Trail Angel Laura (PCT)
98. Q&A With Def Pos (PCT)
97. 2023 Trail Team Intro & Meet AT Hiker Alyssa!
96. Q&A With Nomen (TRT)
95. Hotdog Hundred On The AZT!
94. Q&A With Just Mike (PCT)
93. Q&A With Dim Sum (PCT)
92. Welcome To Season 3 - What's New For 2023!
91. Q&A With Stitch (PCT)
90: Q&A With Catmando (PCT)
89. Trail Team - Cheer Episode 12 (CDT)
88. Trail Team - Cheer Episode 11 (CDT)
87. Trail Team - Dim Sum Episode 7 (PCT)
86. Trail Team - Cheer Episode 10 (CDT)
85. Trail Team - Cheer Episode 9 (CDT)
84. Trail Team - Cheer Episode 8 (CDT)
83. Trail Team - Dim Sum Episode 6 (PCT)
82. Trail Team - Cheer Episode 7 (CDT)
81. Trail Team - Dim Sum Episode 5 (PCT)
80. Q&A With Shooter (PCT)
79. Trail Team - Cheer Episode 6 (CDT)
78. Trail Team - Cheer Episode 5 (CDT)
77. Trail Team - Cheer Episode 4 (CDT)
76. Trail Team - Cheer Episode 3 (CDT)
75. Trail Team - Cheer Episode 2 (CDT)
74. Q&A With Cinderella (PCT)
73. Trail Team - Dim Sum Episode 4 (PCT)
72. Trail Team - Dim Sum Episode 3 (PCT)
71. PCT SOBO Starts - Safety & Solutions
70. Top 5 Places To Eat On The PCT
69. Trail Team - Just Mike Episode 3 (PCT)
68. Trail Team - Cheer Episode 1 (CDT)
67. PCT SOBO Starts - Pros & Cons
66. Trail Team - Dim Sum Episode 2 (PCT)
65. Q&A With Lite Brite (PCT)
64. Trail Team - Dim Sum Episode 1 (PCT)
63. Judgement On Trail
62. Trail Team - Just Mike Episode 2 (PCT)
61. Trail Team - Jackie Episode 2 (PCT)
60. Trail Team - Just Mike Episode 1 (PCT)
59. PCT May Start Dates - Safety & Solutions
58: Trail Team - Hot Mess Episode 1 (CT)
57. Trail Team - Jackie Episode 1 (PCT)
56. The 2022 THRU-r Trail Team!
55. PCT May Start Dates - Pros & Cons
54. PCT April Start Dates - Safety & Solutions
53. PCT April Start Dates - Pros & Cons
52. PCT March Start Dates - Safety & Solutions
51. PCT March Start Dates - Pros & Cons
50. Trail Team - Cheer Episode 12 (CDT)
49. Trail Team - Cheer Episode 11 (CDT)
48. Trail Team - Cheer Episode 10 (CDT)
47. Trail Team - Cheer Episode 9 (CDT)
46. Trail Team - Cinderella Episode 9 (PCT)
45. Trail Team - Cheer Episode 8 (CDT)
44. Trail Team - Cinderella Episode 8 (PCT)
43. Trail Team - Cheer Episode 7 (CDT)
42. Trail Team - Cinderella Episode 7 (PCT)
41. Trail Team - Cheer Episode 6 (CDT)
40. Trail Team - Cinderella Episode 6 (PCT)
39. Trail Team - Cheer Episode 5 (CDT)
38. Trail Team - Cinderella Episode 5 (PCT)
37. Trail Team - Cheer Episode 4 (CDT)
36. Trail Team - Cinderella Episode 4 (PCT)
35. Q&A With Stevie Wonder (PCT)
34. Trail Team - Cheer Episode 3 (CDT)
33. Trail Team - Cinderella Episode 3 (PCT)
32. Trail Team - Kids Out Wild - The Best And Worst Of New Mexico (CDT)
31. Trail Team - Cinderella Episode 2 (PCT)
30. Trail Team - Shooter Episode 2 (PCT)
29. Trail Team - Cinderella Episode 1 (PCT)
28. Trail Team - Cheer Episode 2 (CDT)
27. The Non-Glamorous Side Of Thru-Hiking With Boonie
26. Trail Team - Artemis Episode 2 (PCT)
25. Trail Team - Cheer Episode 1 (CDT)
24. Trail Team - Cinderella Intro (PCT)
23. Q&A With Calzone (PCT)
22. Trail Team - Artemis Episode 1 (PCT)
21. Trail Team - Cheer Intro (CDT)
20. Trail Team - Shooter Episode 1 (PCT)
19. Trailcraft Ideas For JMT Hikers With John Ladd
18. Q&A With Snickers (Triple Crown)
17. Trail Team - Pain Perdu Intro (PCT)
16. Trail Team - Lite Brite Episode 1 (PCT)
15. Trail Team - Hot Mess Episode 2 (PCT)
14. Trail Team - Lite Brite Intro (PCT)
13. Q&A With Apocalypse (PCT)
12. Trail Team - Hot Mess Episode 1 (PCT)
11. Q&A With Boonie (PCT)
10. Trail Team - Hot Mess Intro (PCT)
9. Over-Snow Navigation With Ned Tibbits
8. Trail Team - Puffy Intro (PCT)
7. Trail Team - Shooter Intro (PCT)
6. Trail Team - An Intro With Cheer
5. Steep Snow Travel With Ned Tibbits
4. Q&A With Lite Brite (PCT)
3. River Crossing Intensive With Ned Tibbits
2. Q&A With Catmando (AT)
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