All 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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