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Today we are joined by Jean Muenchrath, mountaineer, escaper of death, author, and spiritual being. Simply put, Jean's story is remarkable. Jean gives us a play by play of the time she nearly died after catastrophic fall near Mt Whitney in winter conditions. She walks us through not only this harrowing tale, but the long process to physical, emotional, and spiritual recovery, the subject of her book If I Live Until Morning: A True Story of Adventure, Tragedy and Transformation.

Chaunce and Badger wrap up the show with some listener emails, Poop Stories, and a new segment One Line Movie Reviews. This is our last in-person podcast until the apocalypse blows over, so please do savor the flavor of this one.

• Interview with Jean Muenchrath
  • Her book: If I Live Until Morning: A True Story of Adventure, Tragedy and Transformation
• QOTD: What is your least favorite animal?
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• Hikerlink!
• Intro Song: Walking Slow by Animal Years
• Intro beats: Pauly Boy Shallcross
• Check out Trail Correspondents
• Check out The Attempt!

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Interview with Jean Muenchrath

00:03:14 - QOTD: What is your least favorite animal?

00:05:18 - Intro to Jean (backpacking, mountaineering, and skiing background)

00:08:50 - The Cross Country John Muir Trail Ski Expedition

00:10:16 - Muenchrath's Backpacking Experience

00:11:12 - How did Ken and Jean meet?

00:14:14 - How many miles were you doing per day (during the XC JMT Ski Expedition)?

00:15:10 - Going up Mt.Whitney

00:18:22 - Ken goes sledding down the mountain all of a sudden

00:24:00 - The Fall on Mt.Whitney

00:30:00 - Jean's Extensive Injuries

00:32:40 - After the Fall (Jean Woke Up The Next Morning)

00:34:25 - A Detailed List of Jean's Injuries

00:36:40 - Getting Out

00:39:40 - Getting a Ride to the Hospital

00:42:00 Jean Had a Bad Feeling Before Leaving

00:43:40 - If you could do it again, would you?

00:49:00 - Jean's Journal

00:51:25 - How did Jean and Paul meet?

00:53:00 - The Second Half of Jean's Book

00:54:00 - The Himalayas

00:58:20 - Returning to Asia

00:59:30 - Have you always been a spiritual person?

01:02:40 - Jean's Spiritual Transition

01:05:00 - Opioid Withdrawals

01:12:45 - Getting Started with Meditation

01:14:10 - Final Thoughts?

SEGMENTS:

01:17:00 - Sign up for Hikerlink!

01:17:40 - Trek propaganda - Kelly Floro - How to Choose the Proper Rain Gear For Your Hike

01:18:20 - One sentence movie plots

01:26:00 - Mail Bag

01:29:37 - Buy Chaunce's book (on her website or from Amazon)!!

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In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are once again flipping the script. This episode is dedicated to all things COVID-19. We chat with a pair of experts on infectious disease and epidemiology. Dr. Amesh Adalja is an infectious disease specialist at the Johns Hopkins University Center for Health Security. And Jagdish Khubchandani is a Professor of Health Science at Ball State University with a PhD in Health Education and Epidemiology. Both of our experts share their opinion on the latest data surrounding this virus, including the million dollar question of when they think it will be safe to resume our backpacking ways.

We also are joined by a pair of 2020 NOBO turned NOGO thru-hikers (and Trek contributors), one from the AT, one from the PCT, to share their experiences of how this pandemic played out from their perspectives. Taylor Frint had only been on trail for two days before making the decision to get off, while John Mecklin was a few hundred miles into his hike when shit really started hitting the fan.

Also---it's worth stating here---after today's episode, we will likely drop the coronavirus subject for a while. There's plenty of information out there regarding this virus, and although we're not about to pretend like it isn't impacting everything, we're hoping to provide a venue where you can go to escape the firehose of doomsday information. The reason for today's episode is that we wanted to provide some expertise on this subject and how it pertains to backpacking along with shine a spotlight on those who made the difficult decision to hit the indefinite pause button on their hikes.

In this episode:

• Specialist Dr.Amesh Adalja
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• Specialist Dr.Jagdish Khubchandani
  • Twitter
• Hiker: Taylor Frint
  • The Trek Vlogger
• Hiker: John Mecklin
  • The Trek Blooger
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• Check out The Attempt!

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Interview with Dr.Amesh Adalja

00:04:00 - Intro of Dr.Amesh Adalja

00:05:26 - What is Dr.Adalja optimistic about (in regards to COVID-19)?

00:06:30 - Fatality estimate rates (is it overstated?)

00:08:26 - Why is antibody testing important? Are there any areas already doing this?

00:10:31 - What percentage of people do you think could get this and be asymptomatic?

00:12:00 - Do you have a rough estimate for when we will resume normalcy?

00:13:24 - Potential relaxation in May

00:16:40 - If you were running a municipality, what metrics would you be looking for in regards to COVID-19 regulation?

00:18:00 - How far away do you think we are from a vaccine?

00:19:00 - How long until people with existing conditions (asthma, etc.) can expect to resume normal life?

00:20:00 - Will we all have to get COVID-19 eventually?

00:21:20 - Are there any promising treatments you are seeing happen?

00:22:14 - Should we be hiking with masks on?

00:24:10 - Is there fear mongering going on? What is serious about this virus?

00:25:50 - Where do we get more info from Dr.Amesh Adjala?

Interview with Jagdish Khubchandani

00:26:44 - Intro to Dr.Khubchandani

00:28:00 - How long does the virus live on surfaces (like wood, etc.)?

00:29:30 - Concerns for Trail Towns

00:31:00 - Vitamin D Deficiencies

00:32:00 - How long will we be self-quarantined? When will travel return to normal?

00:33:18 - Will there be a second peak when we all start going out and travelling again?

00:33:58 - Another Peak in September

00:34:15 - Will there be another self-quarantine?

00:34:48 - What's your take on countries who have taken more severe measures on quarantine?

00:37:00 - Thoughts on the current state of the Coronavirus vaccine?

00:38:25 - What are your thoughts in terms of immunity with this virus?

00:40:00 - Should people be able to live their life normally after they are infected?

00:41:00 - What is the risk of reinfection?

00:42:17 - Do you have hope for any treatments in the pipeline?

00:43:25 - Testing!

00:44:00 - What are the right kinds of sanitizers to kill COVID-19? Hydrogen Peroxide, Rubbing Alcohol, Bleach

00:45:00 - Who's at a higher risk for COVID-19?

00:46:00 - What kind of symptoms should people be on the lookout for?

00:47:30 - How many people are infected, realistically?

00:48:30 - What's the difference between all the buzz words being thrown around right now (social distancing, socially irresponsible, self-quarantine)?

00:50:00 - When will groups of friends be able to get back together?

00:51:20 - Thoughts on making your own hand sanitizer?

00:52:45 - Do you have to leave your groceries in the car?

00:55:50 - What is one thing you'd convey to BPR listeners?

Interview with Taylor Frint:

The Trek Design Intern, The Trek Vlogger, 2020 PCT hiker who had to get off a few days into her hike due to COVID-19.

00:59:58 - Start from the Top

01:02:00 - What did you have to put on hold or sacrifice for the hike?

01:03:00 - Walk us through the days leading up to your thru-hike!

01:04:00- What was it like when you got to the southern terminus?

01:07:10 - Did you know what it would take for you to get off trail?

01:08:27 - What were the opinions of people already on trail as far as getting off once the PCTA announced?

01:10:26 - Had you already made friends?

01:11:51 - how did you feel when you decided to get off trail?

01:13:11 - What was the mood like in the airport when going home?

01:14:23 - How does your age impact your fear of the virus?

01:16:00 - Where did you end up when you went home?

01:18:23 - Thoughts about people still on trail?

01:22:45 - Do you have plans to try again?

01:23:41- Southbound hike?

01:28:50 - How are you feeling now?

Interview with John Mecklin:

The Trek Blogger, Left trail 1 month into his thru-hike of the AT due to COVID-19

01:33:25 - Intro / How did you decide to thru-hike?

01:34:59 - What was the financial situation like leading up to your hike?

01:35:00 - When did you first start hearing about the coronavirus?

01:36:50 - When did you start being really concerned about the virus?

01:38:00 - Did behavior change on the trail because of the virus?

01:38:50 - What was the first moment that it started to feel real?

01:41:00 - When did you make the decision to get off trail?

01:42:48 - Did your hiking group stay on trail or get off?

01:42:18 - Are people you were hiking with still on trail?

01:44:20 - Why do you think people are still on trail?

01:48:45 - Was the trail experience living up to what you wanted it to be?

01:49:20 - In what ways do you think you became a better person while on trail?

01:51:30 - What is Memphis like right now?

01:55:43 - What are your plans for thru-hiking?

01:57:20 - How do you feel about having to get off trail? How are you feeling overall?

01:59:00 - What are you going to school for?

02:01:20 - Zach is proud of John and the thru-hikers who have gotten off this year.

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Backpacker Radio is making good on their promise to get weird. Today we bring you a drunk Q&A. Backpacker Radio's new intern, Elise Ott, navigates us through a series of questions, including COVID-19, how we're handling the self-quarantining, a lot of poop related subjects, thru-hiking purism, and much more. At the top of the show, one of Chaunce's friends gives us the poop story to end all poop stories. This one is our most feral podcasts to date. Because that's what you do during an apocalypse.

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Drunk Q&A

0:03:52 - Intro, Welcome to BPR (long-distance style)

0:05:00 - Elise Ott Introduction (new BPR intern), articles on the Trek

0:05:50 - Casey's Poop Story to End All Poop Stories

0:24:30 - We Meet Harper (after she pees on the floor)

0:26:44 - What are your favorite TP substitutes?

0:30:00 - What would you do if you were on trail right now? Even if you were 400 miles in?

0:41:43 - What international long hikes are Chaunce and Zach hiking or dreaming about?

0:45:00 - Only ramen for an entire trail or only mashed potatoes?

0:47:17 - If you ran out of toilet paper during your quarantine, what would you use to wipe?

0:54:22 - If you had to drink one celeb's bath water whose would it be?

0:56:00 - If you had to pick another sport besides hiking to invest your time, energy, and money into, what would it be? And why?

1:00:00 - Is it okay to day hike right now?

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1:17:45 - If you had to shelter in place would you use a tent or build a shelter? What food would you bring?

1:28:28 - What kind of mud is Chaunce using to build her hut?

1:32:00 - The question, "what is your most memorable road walk?" turns into a discussion on thru-hiking purity.

1:50:09 - Are people as mean on the trail as they are on facebook?

1:55:09 - The Final Question (there are two): If you could name a pet or child after a place on trail?

1:58:15 - The Final Question (the second one): Could you do a major thru-hike backwards? And if you did, what gear adjustments would you make?

2:02:00 - Actually The Final Question: Will Chaunce take Harper on a thru-hike?

02:12:55 - Follow us on social media! (Chaunce's Instagram, YouTube, Facebook | Badger's Instagram, Elise's Instagram)

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We're joined by Sandi Marra, the president and CEO at the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. As noted in our previous podcast, the news and guidelines around COVID-19 and the trail system has been evolving rapidly. At the time of the previous recording, the ATC asked people to postpone their thru-hikes. Since that recording, the ATC has increased the severity of their recommendations- urging people to avoid the Appalachian Trail altogether, even for day hikes.

Today's interview will largely center around that subject, including how the ATC arrived to this decision, when Sandi predicts that the trail will be safe to hike and backpack again, amongst many other Coronavirus related questions.

• Sandi Marra of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy
  • Why was this decision reached to ask all people to stay off the Appalachian Trail? Both in the context of backpacking and day hiking.
  • What does she have to say to those who are still on the trail?
  • What guidance does she have for those who want to get off but are having trouble finding resources?
  • When does she foresee the trail reopening?
  • Her thoughts on hiking in general right now?
• The Trek will be helping to put together a resource for those who are looking for a ride from the trail in the near future.
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In today's episode of Backpacker Radio, presented by The Trek, we are joined by Erik Schlimmer. Erik might be the hiker's edition of Forest Gump, in that he's somehow squeezed five lifetimes worth of events into his four plus decades on this earth. If you're a fan of the Adirondack, you are in luck, because Erik is not only one of the most experienced hikers in this region, but also a historian of the range at large. We also learn all about toponyms, including, what that word means, and he offers some truly fascinating examples. Erik also shares about his time as a Coach on the show MTV Made, his time as a paratrooper, and his thriving career as a bird catcher. Prepare to be filled with entertainment and knowledge.

We also dive into the history of peak bagging in the northeast, introduce a new segment- Fox News, learn about ultralight vibrators, how to ask an employer for time off to thru-hike, and wrap it up with a listener poop story. Also, at the top of the show, Badger offers his two cents on the latest with the Coronavirus pandemic and how it relates to thru-hikers.

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Listen

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• Erik Schlimmer
  • Personal Instagram
  • Trans Adirondack Route Instagram
  • Trans-Adirondack Route Website
  • Beechwood Books
  • The Trek Articles
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• Hikerlink!
• QOTD: What is something you are terrible at but wish you could do well?
• Interview with Erik Schlimmer
• Intro Song: Walking Slow by Animal Years
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• Check out The Attempt!

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Interview with Erik Schlimmer

00:00:00 - Erik Schlimmer Intro

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00:04:08 - Hikerlink is out!

00:05:30 - QOTD: What is something you are terrible at but wish you could do well?

00:07:09 - Erik's Cliff Notes Background.

00:08:20 - How Erik Ended Up on His 2002 Thru-Hike of the Florida Trail (via the 100 tallest Adirondack Peaks)

00:10:45 - Erik's Educational Background

00:11:45 - Erik's Adirondack Expertise

00:13:05 - Erik's Specialty: Onomastics, Specifically Toponyms

00:14:30 - The Trans-Adirondack Route (Establishment, Completion Rates, Best Seasons, etc.)

00:21:40 - Getting a Handshake Deal so Hikers Can Cross Through Private Land

00:22:30 - What keeps thru-hikers from finishing the Trans-Adirondack route?

00:24:50 - How long does a Trans-Adirondack hike take?

00:26:20 - Resupply on the Trans-Adirondack Route

00:31:07 - The Difficulties of the Trans-Adirondack Route (and How it Compares to the Long Trail/The Whites in New Hampshire)

00:32:00 - Sustainable Trail Building

00:38:30 - Becoming a BackCountry Ranger (How do you get into it? Where do you start?)

00:40:40 - Recurring Themes of Rescues by SAR

00:42:34 - Erik Wants To See a Winter Thru-Hike of the Trans-Adirondack Route

00:43:40 - Where To Get Erik's Book ( Trans-Adirondack Route & His Publishing Company - Beechwood Books)

00:44:28 - What are the concerns of a winter thru of the Trans-Adirondack Route?

00:49:20 - The History of Peak Bagging in the North East Part 1 & Part 2

00:50:49 - What about names that came from Native Americans?

00:54:20 - Talking about Toponym Work

01:03:26 - Calamity Pond and Naming Repeats

01:05:30 - Catamount Mountain

01:07:03 - Are there mountain lions in the North East?

01:09:40 - The Northville-Placid Trail

01:12:30 - Wildlife on the Northville-Placid Trail

01:18:00 - Deer Ticks?

01:19:44 - Erik's 2,000 Summits

01:25:55 - Erik's First Adirondack Mountain

01:27:53 - How Erik Went From a Master's in Social Work to Being a Professional Bird Catcher

01:34:00 - Commercial Break: Appalachian Gear Company - Use Code: BACKPACKERRADIO for 10% off

1:35:43 - Erik's Time in the Military (Earning His Wings, Staying Awake in the Woods for Days on End, and 90 Pound Packs)

01:41:35 - Parachute Landing Falls

01:44:00 - Getting Tangled While Parachuting

01:48:30 - Why did Erik want a Masters in Social Work?

01:49:50 - Hiking and Mental Health

01:54:00 - Erik Was a MTV Made Coach

02:08:58 - Erik's Trek Articles, Trans-Adirondack Route, Beechwood Books, Instagram accounts: @us_mountains, @transADK

SEGMENTS

02:10:00 - Trek Propaganda - The History of Peak Bagging in the North East Part 1 & Part 2, Trail Correspondents Season 3

02:20:44 - FOX NEWS (News About Foxes)

02:23:29 - Mail Bag (Vibrator Suggestions, Taryns That Love Chaunce, Taking Time Off to Thru-Hike)

02:43:18 - Listener Poop Story

02:46:30 - 5 Star Reviews

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The Cinnamon Connection is joined by ultra running legend, Courtney Dauwalter. For those who might not be into the ultra-running scene, Courtney is an absolute powerhouse long distance runner, with a young race resume that's hard to fathom, including wins at the Moab 240 (which the 2nd place finisher was more than 10 hours behind her), the Javelina Jundred 100K, Run Rabbit Run 100-mile race *twice*, Western States 100, Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc- referred to as the super bowl of ultramarathons, amongst others. Courtney is incredibly humble, Chaunce and Badger had to act as her hype team throughout the episode, a blast to chat with, and a fellow Goldenite. There are some gems in this conversation, including when Chaunce told Courtney her poop story (like a good movie, it's even better the second time), how Courtney sees giraffes and flying eels on trail, that time she went blind, and how she continues to chisel away at her pain cave.

Chaunce and Badger wrap up the episode with a triple crown of spring things that make us tingle, we plan a soon to be thru-hiker's going away party, and of course, another listener poop story.

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio, presented by The Trek, we are joined by five sixths of the Strawbridge Family. The Strawbridges successfully thru-hiked the PCT SOBO in 2018 with four kids in tow- ages 11, 13, 14, and 17. We chat about everything you can dream of regarding hiking as a family, including how they handled school, gear, their pace, everyone's emotional and physical well being, and so on. Vince and Monica, aka mom and dad, are fact checked by Georgie, Henry, and June, the youngest three of the four kids. This is a fun interview, Chaunce and I laughed in excess, and hopefully serves as inspiration for young families looking to inject more adventure into their lives. We close out the show with a triple crown of ways to pass time on trail and of course, more listener poop stories.

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• QOTD: What was your relationship with hiking as a kid?
• Interview with Vince, Monica, Georgie, Henry, and June Strawbridge
• Intro Song: Walking Slow by Animal Years
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In today's episode of Backpacker Radio, presented by The Trek, we are joined by repeat guest Steven Shattuck aka Twinkle, along with his lovely wife, Grace. This is our third annual Valentine's Day episode, and I am telling you, this one will give you all kinds of hashtag relationship goals vibes. They detail their year-long adventure beginning with a traverse of The Hayduke- followed by some very serious globetrotting, including backpacking trips in the UK, Scandinavia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Morocco, Thailand, and Nepal. If you're prone to FOMO, you might want to skip this episode. Just kidding, definitely do NOT skip this episode.

We wrap-up the show with our first ever edition of The Newlywed Game and explanation of how cranes work from an emailer, with some impromptu horse facts.

• Featuring:
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  • Grace Shatuck
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In today's episode of Backpacker Radio, presented by The Trek, we are changing things up a bit. Today's show is dedicated to all things girl stuff. We've kicked aside the segments and dove straight into everything to do with thru-hiking as a woman. In addition to Chaunce, we are joined in studio by former guest, guest co-host, and listener favorite, Weezer, along with Chaunce's AT buddy and Trek Vlogger, Fireball. These badass backcountry gals enlighten us on everything from managing periods on trail, to dealing with creepy guys, how they dealt with dangers- including the anticipation of danger vs. what the experience on trail, birth control, sex, hygiene, pee rags, and so on. This turned into a marathon episode, and I think this will be a fun and informative listen for everyone, though especially our lady listeners.

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• Girls Stuff
  • Gender dynamics
  • Body issues
  • Dealing with family / loved ones
  • Hair
  • Periods
  • Birth Control
  • Pee rags
  • Sex and hygiene
  • Birth Control
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Today the Cinnamon Connection is joined by Wild Amanda aka Naps. Naps is the only person I've met who's hiked the entire PCT with her dog, Frank. We go down the rabbit hole on what it takes to thru-hike the PCT with a dog, including recommended gear, how she handled Frank's food and water, how she curtailed her hiking schedule to best suit Franks needs, and more.

Naps' PCT thru-hike was the ultimate display of Murphy's Law, as she dealt with a broken nose, plantar fasciitis, food poisoning, hiking induced heartburn, trench foot, heat rash, altitude sickness, and of course, some very solid poop stories, figuratively speaking.

We wrap up the show with the triple crown of Ben and Jerry's flavors, chips worth going to prison for, and another listener poop story.

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• Interview with Wild Amanda aka Naps
  • Thru-Hiking the PCT with a Dog
  • Why she thru-hiked SOBO
  • Murphy's Law
    • Breaking her nose
    • Hiking induced heartburn
    • Trench foot
    • Heat rash
    • Plantar fasciitis
    • Food poisoning
    • Altitude Sickness
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  • When Hiking a Long-Distance Trail Is the Road to Recovery by Pony
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  • 10 Things I Learned From a Failed Thru-Hike by Anna Kulinkski
• How to Get a Free Trip to the Moon!
• The Triple Crown of Ben and Jerry's Flavors
• Chips Worth Going to Prison For
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• Listener Poop Stories
  • Submission via @meredith_snyder
• 5-star iTunes Reviews
• Intro Song: Walking Slow by Animal Years
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We interrupt your normally scheduled Backpacker Radio content to bring you a sneak peak of a brand new podcast launched by The Trek in partnership with BadCat Media, called, The Attempt. The Attempt follows Benjamin Drachman during his *attempted* SOBO thru-hike of the PCT in 2019. The show is produced by Julia Drachman- and no that last name is not a coincidence, Julia is Ben's older sister. What may shock you about this show is its production value. And by that, I mean, it has production value. We're all about trying new things here at The Trek. In other words, if This American Life and Trail Correspondents had a baby, this podcast would be that baby. Instead of further explaining what this show is, let's give you a Costco sample size for you to chew on. As soon as I shut the hell up, you'll get the first episode of this show. If you like what you hear, I encourage you to head to the thetrek.co/theattempt to find more episodes (the first three are already out) or simply search for "The Attempt" in your preferred podcast platform. GET ALL OF THE EPISODES HERE THE ATTEMPT on iTunes THE ATTEMPT on Google Play THE ATTEMPT on Stitcher

We are joined by legendary PCT trail angel, Donna, L-Rod Saufley of Hiker Heaven. Donna comes by her trail name, L-Rod, short for lightning rod, very honestly. She's exceptionally outspoken, a ball of energy, and has a deep passion for the Pacific Crest Trail and its community. We hear all about her time serving as a trail angel to PCT hikers for more than two decades. This conversation is fun, engaging, educational, and we dip our toe into some controversial subjects.

Chaunce and I wrap-up the show with an update on the latest from Hiker Heaven, how you can get a free trip to the moon in a likely very prostitute-y way, a triple crown of stereotypes you meet on trail, and we are blessed with another listener poop story.

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We are joined by "Crazy Jack" Northam. Crazy Jack has earned his name by summiting Mt. Whitney (the highest peak in the United States' lower 48) nearly 200 times, an endeavor he didn't begin until the ripe age of 50 years. Today, jack now 72 years old and still going strong.

He regales us with tales of his many ascents up his favorite mountain, why he chooses to summit the same peak, his yo-yo hikes on Whitney, his climbs beginning at the nearby town of Lone Pine, and how he stumbled into some seriously historic butter. Chaunce and I close out the show by highlighting the top shelters on the Appalachian Trail, give an official ruling on the best Dorito flavor, do the Triple Crown of food items remaining in your bag when get to town, and get into a new recurring segment, Listener Poop Stories.

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  • Advice for older hikers
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Today the Cinnamon Connection is joined by Scott Turner. Scott is *the* go-to resource for all things hiking in Southern California. He's the co-author of the latest version of "Afoot and Afield: San Diego County", known as San Diego's hiking bible. Scott shares his favorite hikes in San Diego county, including the best short trails, long trails, the best ecological diversity, the best history, and much more. We also cover the top footwear on the Appalachian Trail in 2019, our predictions for 2020, more horse facts, and Chaunce has a mini-meltdown.

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  • Afoot and Afield: San Diego County: 282 Spectacular Outings Along the Coast, Foothills, Mountains, and Desert
  • The best hikes in San Diego county
    • Favorite short hikes in San Diego County
    • Favorite long day hike in SD County
    • If Scott could only hike one trail in San Diego for the rest of your life
    • The hike with the most ecological diversity
    • Which hike or region in SD is the most interesting from a historical perspective
  • What are some SoCal-specific considerations someone visiting from out of town should make?
  • The interplay between therapy, mental health, and hiking
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Today we are joined by comedy legend, Kevin Nealon. In case you've been living under a rock for for the last 30 years, Kevin Nealon is famous for his years on Saturday Night Live, his character on Weeds, he's a popular standup comedian, he's been in a slew of movies, and he's now the host of his own YouTube show, Hiking with Kevin. Kevin insisted that we do the interview in the back of our camper van, and he regales us with tales from his time at SNL, how one of his popular sketches almost turned into a musical produced by Arnold Schwarzenegger, his favorite Chris Farley story, that time he helped deliver his son, along with his favorite hiking spots around Los Angeles.

Chaunce and I also get into the dumbest items we've carried on a thru-hike, which way to wipe, we have a triple crown of music to get you through a miserable climb, and get some much needed horse facts.

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    • Who would you most like to interview that you haven't already?
    • If you could interview any of your former characters- whether TV or movies, who would you choose and why?
  • Hans and Franz almost turned into a movie.
  • Favorite Chris Farley story
  • How Kevin embraces the evolution of media
  • When he helped to deliver his son
  • His favorite memories as a collegiate quarterback
  • Being on Johnny Carson's Tonight Show
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In today's episode of Backpacker Radio, presented by The Trek, the Cinnamon Connection talk all things Trans Catalina Trail (TCT), which Chaunce and Badger thru-hiked a month(ish) ago. We give a day-by-day rundown of the hike, including that time Chaunce hid in a bear locker when a bison stampeded through our camp, how we pirated our way onto a sailboat, and give some non-obvious tips on hiking the TCT. We also talk about the dumbest things we've forgotten to pack on a backpacking trip, debate the joy of Christmas music, how flashing your bunghole to the sun is good for your health, and answer some common gear questions.

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    • Terrain, terminuses, wildlife, how to get there, campsites, resupply, gear advice, water, navigation, wine.
  • Our daily itinerary and highlights
    • A bison stampedes through our camp and Chaunce hides in a bear locker.
    • Lots of beach camping.
  • The video recap
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With Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Giveback Tuesday, Where's Waldo Wednesday, Thumbwar Thursday, and all the rest on the horizon, there is no better time to score your 2020 gear purchases than the present. But with a never ending fire-hose of gear roundups coming your way during this holiday season, how do you decide on which items are best suited for you long distance goals? We got you.

We reached out to many of Backpacker Radio's previous guests, some of the most esteemed long distance backpackers in the world, to share their favorite gear items - and why - just for you. Below, you'll find all of the gear items mentioned in this show.

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  • Montbell Plasma 1000 Down Parka
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  • Montbell Down Booties
  • Montbell Ex Light Down Anorak
• Clay "Pony" Bonnyman Evans
  • Kindle Paperwhite
  • Therm-a-rest Z Lite
• Nadia "Furball" Westenburg
  • Patagonia Tropic Cover Sun Hoodie
  • Cocoon Inflatable Pillow
• Michael "Grizzly" Ivey
  • Pa'lante V2
  • Katabatic Gear Sawatch Quilt
• Ryan "Guthook" Linn
  • Montbell Thermawrap Jacket
  • Gossamer Gear Kumo
• John "Airborne" Schwarze
  • Nitecore NU25 Headlamp
  • Hoka One One Challenger ATR Trail Runners
• Jennifer "Odyssa" Pharr Davis
  • Sawyer Micro Water Filter
  • Farm to Feet Hiking Socks
  • Astral Junction Hiking Shoes
• Michael "Kickstand" Papadatos
  • Buff
  • Craghopper Shirt
  • Vargo Outdoors Bot Bottle Pot
• Matthew "Pretzel" Mason
  • Deuce of Spades Trowel
  • De Feet Duraglove Gloves
  • Western Mountaineering AstraLite Quilt
  • Membership to a local land trust or local land agency!
• Renee "She-Ra" Patrick
  • GORE-TEX Socks
  • Purple Rain Adventure Skirts
• Andrew "Reptar" Forestell
  • Enlightened Equipment Convert Custom
  • Darn Tough Socks
• Stephen "Twinkle" Shattuck
  • Garmin InReach Mini
  • Deuce of Spades Trowel
• Stephanie "Weezer" Lorenze
  • Icebreaker Socks
• Heather "Anish" Anderson
  • Gossamer Gear G4-20
  • Sawyer Squeeze
• Justin "2 Taps" Helmkamp
  • Montbell Sun Block Umbrella
  • Waterproof Cycling Socks

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Today we are joined by Anitra Kass, aka Nitro, who's a triple crowner and the PCTA's Southern California Regional Representative. Anitra is a wealth of information on all things PCT and conservation. We talk about the new permitting changes for the Sierra and for southbounders, some of the biggest threats to the trail, how to best get involved as a volunteer for the PCT, CrossFit, and more. Chaunce and Badger give a peek into their first aid kits, we have a new triple crown of segment, and get some advice from a listener on how to ease kids into the backcountry without annoying others.

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  • Why the change in the Sierra and SOBO permit system
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In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by legendary PCT trail angels, Joe and Terrie Anderson of Casa De Luna. Much like the PCT itself, this conversation is fun, winding, long, and you'll still be left wanting more when it's all over. We talk about how they got into trail angeling, some of their favorite stories over the many decades of their running Casa de Luna, why they're closing up shop, and much more. We've also got some suggestions for staying in shape over the winter, some Trek propaganda, and a mailbag in which we give a conclusive answer to "when is a nero a nero?".

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  • Buy Casa de Luna rocks!
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Today, we dissect Badger's recent thru-hike on the Long Trail. We run the gamut on this little bruiser of a trail, including its terrain, the towns, how it changes after splitting with the AT, resupply strategies, Badger's gear (and what he'd change if he were to do it again), favorite shelters, and more. We also go into the results of a survey we ran on amongst Long Trail finisher which highlights their favorite towns, restaurants, shelters, and gear used. Last but not least, Chaunce and Badger chat with Chef Corso of MONTyBOCA. Chef Corso is a classically trained chef who gives the Cinnamon Connection some pointers on improving their piss pour backcountry meal game- without using a dehydrator.

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  • Gossamer Gear The One
  • Gossamer Gear Gorilla
  • Gossamer Gear Liteflex Umbrella
• Gossamer Gear Giveaway on Instagram
• Sawyer Picaridin Packets
• Take the 2019 AT Thru-Hiker Survey!
• San Diego Backpacker Radio Meetup
• Chaunce uses the Altra Timps
• Badger's Big 3
  • Nemo Hornet 1p Elite
  • Feathered Friends Swallow 20 UL
  • Mountainsmith Zerk 40
• Zach's Long Trail Gear List
• The Long Trail Survey
• Chef Corso of MONTyBOCA
  • Video 1: Cheesy Beefy Vegetarian Nachos
  • Video 2: Beef Stroganoff (available for Patreon Supporters)
• 5-star iTunes Reviews
• Intro Song: Walking Slow by Animal Years
• Intro beats: Pauly Boy Shallcross
• Check out Trail Correspondents

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Matt "Pretzel" Mason is a triple crowner, trail runner, sober hiker, former Mountain Crossings employee, wildland firefighter, gear snob, and bona fide character. His beard game is strong, and his opinions are stronger. This is our longest episode to date, and it promises to entertain throughout.

• Use code "ATDrink15" at GossamerGear.com to save 15%
  • Gossamer Gear The One
  • Gossamer Gear Gorilla
  • Gossamer Gear Liteflex Umbrella
• Gossamer Gear Giveaway on Instagram
• Sawyer Picaridin Packets
• Use code "Trek10" at Greenbelly.co
• Take the 2019 AT Thru-Hiker Survey!
• San Diego Backpacker Radio Meetup
• Matt "Pretzel" Mason Interview
• The Lone Star Trail
• His time at Mountain Crossings
• Why he hikes without a stove
• His experiences with Baltimore Jack
• Gear advice
• His perception of the thru-hiking party culture as a sober hiker
• His take on maps vs. apps
• His Continental Divide Thru-Hike
• His time as a wildland firefighter and search and rescue
• Trek Propaganda
  • Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Trends: Examining Gear, Budget, and Resources Over the Past 5 Years by Mariposa
  • PCTA Releases Updated Permit Regulations, Including Continuous Travel Through the Sierra by Maggie Slepian
  • The Best Tents for Thru-Hiking
• Triple Crown of First Things We Notice When We Get Back From a Long Backpacking Trip
• 5-star iTunes Reviews
• Intro Song: Walking Slow by Animal Years
• Intro beats: Pauly Boy Shallcross
• Check out Trail Correspondents

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In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are once again joined by our pal, Jeff Garmire, aka Legend. We catch up on all of his trail feats since he was last on the show including his ridiculous sub 6 day unsupported FKT on the Long Trail, how he messed around and set the Pinhoti FKT, his new book, Free Outside: A Trek Against Time and Distance, and much more. We have some Trek Propaganda and introduce a brand new segment- Trail Trivia, the drinking game. Crack open a PBR and play along, if you dare.

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• Use code "Trek10" at Greenbelly.co
• Apply to be a Vlogger / Blogger for The Trek!
• Apply to be a Writer for The Trek
• Backpacker Radio San Diego Meetup
  • 10/30 from 6-9pm at The High Dive (more details coming soon!)
• Interview with Jeff "Legend" Garmire
• Legend's Pinhoti FKT
• Legend's Long Trail Unsupported FKT
  • Legend's diet
  • His mentality while attempting an FKT
• Legend's book: "Free Outside: A Trek Against Time and Distance"
• Legend's nasty ass feet
• Legend's Instagram
• Trek Propaganda
• How to Hike the Best Sections of the AT by Kelly Floro
• The Trek's Gear Reviews
• TRAIL TRIVIA DRINKING GAME
• 5-star iTunes Reviews
• Intro Song: Walking Slow by Animal Years
• Check out Trail Correspondents

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Today's guest is Peter Bakwin, co-creator at fastestknowntime.com. We dive deep on all things FKT related, including his take on some of the more controversial FKTs, the proper way to document a speed record, and how he spearheaded this community. We also talk about Peter's long and impressive background in backpacking and ultra running, including his unmatched Rock-hard Hard Rock run. We also have a new unpopular opinion segment, a patent pending and much more.

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Subjects discussed in the episode include:

• Use code "ATDrink15" at GossamerGear.com to save 15%
  • Gossamer Gear The One
  • Gossamer Gear Gorilla
  • Gossamer Gear Liteflex Umbrella
• Sawyer Picaridin Packets
• Use code "Trek10" at Greenbelly.co
• Apply to be a Vlogger / Blogger for The Trek!
• What is fastestknowntime.com and how did Peter get started with it?
• Their donation page
• Peter's FKT's
  • JMT, Torres del Paine, Mt. Sanitas & other local trails
• Running a 3-mile loop for 12 hours straight
• Where did the term FKT come from?
• How did Peter come up with the categories - supported, unsupported, and self-supported
• Controversial FKTs
  • Who referees issues
• Wildcard Ninja Appalachian Trail FKT fiasco
• Issues with faulty GPS trackers
• Peter's background in backpacking
• Why shorter hikes over long-distance hiking?
• Adventuring with his wife
• Peter and Clay go way back - biking together in 1976
• Highlights from bike-packing adventures
• Peter's Big 3
• The Hard Rock Double / Rock Hard Hard Rock
• Spirituality and meditation in relation to his endurance endeavors
• Trek Propaganda
  • Casa de Luna and Hiker Heaven closing
• Unpopular opinions segment
  • What is the minimum length for a thru-hike?
• Patent Pending
• 5-star Reviews
• Intro Song: Walking Slow by Animal Years
• Check out Trail Correspondents

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In today's episode of Backpacker Radio, presented by The Trek, we sit down to chat with, record holder, trail legend, author, and Backpacker Radio repeat offender, Heather "Anish" Anderson. We go into depth on her new book, Thirst, which chronicles her 2013 Fastest Known Time on the Pacific Crest Trail, including her lowest moments from the hike, mountain lion encounters, and dealing with extreme heat in the southern california desert. Also, per your request from our last chat, we talk gear. We have a trek propaganda featuring the impact of vloggers in thru-hiking, a brand new Cinnamon Court, and a mailbag.

Subjects discussed in the episode include:

• Use code "ATDrink15" at GossamerGear.com to save 15%
  • Gossamer Gear The One
  • Gossamer Gear Gorilla
  • Gossamer Gear Liteflex Umbrella
• Sawyer Picaridin Packets
• Use code "Trek10" at Greenbelly.co
• Apply to be a Vlogger / Blogger for The Trek!
• Backpacker Radio Intern Application
  • Already have filled our 2019 intern role, still taking applicants for 2020!
• Thirst: 2600 Miles to Home
• Get a signed copy here!
• Anish's website
• Anish on Instagram
• Anish's diet on the PCT
• Her tips for eating gluten free on a thru-hike
• Lessons learned during her FKT
• Anish's Big 3 during her Calendar Triple
  • Backpack: Gossamer Gear Mariposa / Gossamer Gear Gorilla
  • Sleeping bag: Montbell Down Hugger 800 #0
  • Tent: Gossamer Gear The One and The Two
  • Anish's gear lists
• TREK PROPAGANDA
  • PCT Section Profiles
    • Southern California
    • The Sierra
    • Northern California
    • Oregon
    • Washington
  • Is YouTube Good for Long Distance Trails by Clay Bonnyman Evans
  • The Best Backpacks for Thru-Hiking
• Cinnamon Court
• Mailbag
• 5-star iTunes Reviews
• Intro Song: Walking Slow by Animal Years
• Check out Trail Correspondents
• Check out Stories from the Trail

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The Cinnamon is Connected for good. Or for bad. But undoubtedly, for the foreseeable future. Chaunce and Badger go deep on the rest of Chaunce's Appalachian Trail thru-hike, including untold poo stories, her take on New Hampshire and Maine, her legendary chafing, how she gained weight while thru-hiking, suggestions for the ATC, and how she plans to combat post thru-hike depression now that she's back in the "real world". We chat about Badger's recent hikes on the Wind River High Route and Pfiffner Traverse. We introduce a brand new segment, Unpopular Opinions and have a Patent Pending. This is a full show, so grab an extra PBR and saddle up.

Subjects discussed in the episode include:

• Use code "TREK15" at GossamerGear.com to save 15%
  • Gossamer Gear The One
  • Gossamer Gear Gorilla
  • Gossamer Gear Liteflex Umbrella
• How to back flush a Sawyer Squeeze
• Sawyer Squeeze
• Sawyer Micro Squeeze
• Use code "Trek10" at Greenbelly.co
• Apply to be a Vlogger / Blogger for The Trek!
• Denver-Area Hiker Trash Meetup
• San Diego Area Hiker Trash Meetup
• Backpacker Radio's first Road Trip!!
  • to Southern California
  • Let us know people we should reach out to, places we should see, cheeseburgers we should eat.
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• Chaunce on the AT
• Differences between 1st and 2nd half of hike
• Mahoosic Notch vs Arm
• Hiking partners/groups on trail/comparison to PCT
• Favorite stretch in the second stretch of trail
• Chaunce gained weight on the AT
• How did my mentality shift towards the end of the hike
  • Midday Meltdowns
• Things Chaunce would change about the AT
• Ziplock's poop story
• 100 Mile Wilderness illness
• Hiker hunger and diet on trail
• The climb up Katahdin
• Post trail depression
• Affording a thruhike
• Zach's Pfiffner Traverse trip
• Zach's Wind Rive High Route trip
• Trek Propaganda
  • Cari Pattison's AT Injury
• Segments
  • Unpopular Opinions
  • Patent Pending
  • 5 Star Reviews
• Intro Song: Walking Slow by Animal Years
• Check out Trail Correspondents
• Check out Stories from the Trail

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Renee Patrick, known on trail as She-ra is a triple crowner, designer, and all-around Renaissance Woman. In addition to hiking pretty much every trail in the United States and some abroad, she's also served in the Peace Corps, interned at the Smithsonian, and presently serves as the coordinator at the Oregon Desert Trail. She shares stories of being caught in a military coup in Africa, having her pack stolen by a bear, being bitten by a brown recluse on the Appalachian Trail, and building and selling a merchandise company. Of course we've got some Trek Propaganda as well as a very poopy edition of would you rather.

Subjects discussed in the episode include:

• Use code "TREK15" at GossamerGear.com to save 15%
  • Gossamer Gear The One
  • Gossamer Gear Gorilla
  • Gossamer Gear Liteflex Umbrella
• How to back flush a Sawyer Squeeze
• Sawyer Squeeze
• Sawyer Micro Squeeze
• Use code "Trek10" at Greenbelly.co

• Apply to join The Trek's class of 2020 Bloggers + Vloggers
• Peace Corps
• Appalachian Trail 1999 (drink?)
• Ray Jardine's books
• Internship at the Smithsonian
• West Highland Way
• Pacific Crest Trail 2006
  • REI Used Gear Sale
• The Wonderland Trail
• Continental Divide Trail
• She-Ra cartoon
• TREK PROPAGANDA
  • How to Hike the Oregon Desert Trail by Katie Gerber
  • Getting to Know the Oregon Desert Trail by Renee Patrick
• Visit the Oregon Desert Trail website!
• iamhikertrash.com
• @wearehikertrash
• Intro Song: Walking Slow by Animal Years
• Check out Trail Correspondents
• Check out Stories from the Trail

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Today we are joined by Clay Bonnyman Evans, aka Pony, who's an author, long time Trek Writer, AT and Colorado Trail thru-hiker, and someone with a deep passion for the trail and its culture. We touch on a wide array of subjects in this episode, including some controversial topics such as the Twelve Tribes and Yellow Deli, Inchworm's tragic death on the AT, bringing a gun on a thru-hike, YouTube scam artists, how privilege pertains to thru-hiking, barfing on poo and way more. Clay is a ball of energy. This episode will likely stir up some fun debate.

Subjects discussed in the episode include:

• Use code "TREK15" at GossamerGear.com to save 15%
  • Gossamer Gear The One
  • Gossamer Gear Gorilla
  • Gossamer Gear Liteflex Umbrella
• How to back flush a Sawyer Squeeze
• Sawyer Squeeze
• Sawyer Micro Squeeze
• Use code "Trek10" at Greenbelly.co
• 2019 Thru-Hikers: Submit your completion photos to editors@thetrek.co, including your trail name and start and finish dates.
• Murder statistics on the Appalachian Trail
• Lyme disease on the Appalachian Trail
  • InsectShield Clothing
  • Sawyer Permethrin
• Pony's poo story
• Nimblewill Nomad
• 12 Tribes / Yellow Deli on the AT
• When You Find My Body: The Disappearance of Geraldine Largay on the Appalachian Trail
• Sam Harris' Podcast
• Konnarock Trail Crew
• Bones of My Grandfather: Reclaiming a Lost Hero of World War II by Clay Bonnyman Evans
• How to Volunteer on the Triple Crown Trails by Becky Booroojian
• TREK PROPAGANDA
  • Little Skittle's PCT Video's
  • The Truth Behind 9 Common Appalachian Trail Myths by Clay Bonnyman Evans
• Cinnamon Court
  • Who packs out the trash?
    • Question from Weezer
  • Submit your questions to podcast@thetrek.co
• 5 Star iTunes Reviews
  • Privilege in thru-hiking
• Intro Song: Walking Slow by Animal Years
• Check out Trail Correspondents
• Check out Stories from the Trail

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In today's episode of Backpacker Radio, I am joined by recent Western States 100 winner, Clare Gallagher. Not only is Clare a world-class ultra runner, she's also a very vocal and passionate environmental activist, Princeton graduate, Patagonia athlete, and all around powerhouse. She shares how she was able to pull off the most important victory in her young ultra running career, the two weeks she spent hanging out with Tommy Caldwell in the arctic leading up the race, all the while doing everything she can to save the world. Literally. I touch briefly on my hike of the Oregon Coast Trail, we have a trail propaganda featuring how to thru-hike as a petite woman, and much more.

Subjects discussed in the episode include:

• Use code "TREK15" at GossamerGear.com to save 15%
  • Gossamer Gear The One
  • Gossamer Gear Gorilla
  • Gossamer Gear Liteflex Umbrella
• Sawyer Permethrin
• Use code "Trek10" at Greenbelly.co
• Running Your First Ultra: Customizable Training Plans for Your First 50K to 100-mile Race by Krissy Moehl
• Leadville 100
• Ultra-Trail Du Mont-Blanc
• Western States 100
  • Call them!
• Andrew Skurka episode
• FKT for the Joshua Tree Traverse
• Speak up in favor of H.R. 1146
  • How to find your local representative
• Clare Gallagher's website
• Clare's Instagram
• Trek Propaganda
  • Thru-Hiking Advice for Small Women
  • How to Dress for an Appalachian Trail thru-hike
• Song: Walking Slow by Animal Years
• Check out Trail Correspondents
• Check out Stories from the Trail

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She's baaaaack. Sort of. Halfway. At this year's Trail Days, we caught up with Juliana Chauncey aka Chaunce, who was roughly half way into her AT thru-hike. She regales us with tales from the first 1,000 miles of her trek, including what has surprised her, how her gear system has held up, how it's differed from her PCT hike, and talks about that time she awoke to a stranger humming and dancing atop of her hammock. We do a Triple Crown of Highlights from the southern half of the Appalachian Trail, featuring Jabba, who jumps in and out throughout the show, get a bot's analysis of Backpacker Radio, and get our freshest trail poop story in the history of the podcast.

This is a fun reunion show and just a reminder that the cinnamon is still connected.

Subjects discussed in the episode include:

• The Jordan Trail
• Sawyer Permethrin
• Chaunce loves her Katabatic Flex
• Chaunce's tour of Katabatic
• Therm-a-rest Zlite sleeping pad
• Chaunce's hammock charmer at Deep Creek Springs
• Triple Crown of Highlights in the Southern Half of the Appalachian Trail
• Paul's Boots
• Song: Walking Slow by Animal Years
• Check out Trail Correspondents!

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Jim Kern is a name you ought to you know. He's the founder of the Florida Trail Association, co-founder of the American Hiking Society, founder of Big City Mountaineers, founder of Hiking Trails for America, author, and passionate outdoorsman. He gives us his best pitch on why someone should hike the Florida Trail, how his organization has been getting at risk youth into the backcountry for three decades, how he's fighting to guarantee a continuous footpath on our national scenic trails for posterity- and how you can help. We also catch up with Pox Holiday of the Pox and Puss Podcast to talk about the future of their show, emergency brown in the whites, and Baltimore Jack stories.

Subjects discussed in the episode include:

• • The Jordan Trail
  • Sawyer Permethrin
  • The Trek is hiring a Lead Developer / CTO
  • JIM KERN
    • The Florida Trail
    • Big City Mountaineers
    • American Hiking Society
  • Sign the petition
    • Hiking Trails for America
    • Friends of the Florida Trail
  • Interview with MACHO
  • POX HOLIDAY
    • The Pox and Puss Podcast
    • Baltimore Jack at The Doyle
  • Song: Walking Slow by Animal Years
  • Check out Trail Correspondents!

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We are once again joined by Backpacker Radio's most invasive species, otherwise known as The Real Hiking Viking. We hear all about his two month long stint on the Jordan Trail. He tells us all about this trek, the region, its people, the food, and the experience altogether. We also chat about what went wrong on his Long Trail winter thru-hike attempt, and how he opted to swallow his pride instead of putting his life at risk. I briefly touch on thru-hiking with your dog as part of today's Trek Propaganda, and we close out the show with a triple crown of new gear that we're excited to test.

Subjects discussed in the episode include:

• Use code "TREK15" at GossamerGear.com to save 15%
  • Gossamer Gear The One
  • Gossamer Gear Gorilla
  • Gossamer Gear Liteflex Umbrella
• Sawyer Permethrin
• The Jordan Trail
• Jabba's attempt for a winter Long Trail thru-hike
• The Trek's YouTube Channel
• Mountainsmith Zerk 40
• Thru-Hiking with a Dog
• Triple Crown of Gear We're Excited to Test
  • Montbell Hugger #2 900
  • Therm-a-Rest Hyperion Quilt
  • Icebreaker Quantam 260
  • Native Eyewear Griz Sunglasses
  • Big Agnes Tiger Carbon UL2
  • Altra Timp 1.5
• Song: Walking Slow by Animal Years
• Check out Trail Correspondents!

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In today's episode of Backpacker Radio, myself plus a special guest co-host are joined by Jeff "Legend" Garmire. He's back, and oh boy does he have new stories to share, including the time he had to superglue his foot shut. We chat all about his previous year, which was arguably busier than anyone in the backpacking world, including his Great Western Loop, a 7,000 mile hike, and his recent Arizona Trail FKT. We go way deep on both of these hikes, when we're not filling the airwaves with laughter. We also unveil a new hiker of the week and a brand new segment, which will also likely be retired after this episode.

Subjects discussed in the episode include:

• Use code "TREK15" at GossamerGear.com to save 15%
  • Gossamer Gear The One
  • Gossamer Gear Gorilla
• Sawyer's International Website
• Sawyer Squeeze vs. Sawyer Micro Squeeze
• Use Code "trek10" at Greenbelly.co to save 10% off your order.
• Reflections on Stronghold's murder
• Weezer's back!
  • Weezer's first episode
• Legend's first Backpacker Radio appearance
• The Great Western Loop
  • Nolan's 14
• Legend's Instagram account
• Legend's Arizona Trail FKT reflections
• Legend's Big 3
  • Gossamer Gear The One
  • Gossamer Gear Kumo
  • Katabatic Flex 22 quilt
• The Trek Propaganda
  • Top 10 Things I Didn't Expect About Thru-Hiking by Cari Pattison
• PR 101 with Legend
• Song: Walking Slow by Animal Years
• Check out Trail Correspondents!

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In 2015, Scott Jurek was the most talked about person on the Appalachian Trail, even the trail community at large. As soon as the legendary ultrarunner announced that he was bringing his talents to Appalachia, a flurry of fanfare and press followed suit. Though his record has been broken a pair of times since, the swell of attention has yet to be matched. Today Jabba and Badger sit down with Scott Jurek and his wife and head crew member, Jenny Jurek, to learn about this FKT, what the undertaking was like from each of their perspectives, how it's prepared them for parenthood, their new book "North: Finding My Way While Running the Appalachian Trail", and much more. We also get an introduction to our newest Thru-Hiker of the Week, "Sochi", who's attempting to become the first amputee to thru-hike the Pacific Crest Trail.

Subjects discussed in the episode include:

Subjects discussed in today's interview:

• Book giveaway
• Use code "TREK15" at GossamerGear.com to save 15%
  • Gossamer Gear The One
  • Gossamer Gear Gorilla
• Sawyer's International Website
• Sawyer Squeeze vs. Sawyer Micro Squeeze
• Check out Scott and Jenny's new book, North: Finding My Way While Running the Appalachian Trail
• What it's like to run a 24 hour race
• Jabba drones on about Pennsylvania
• How he hiked through a torn quadriceps
• What is was like thru-hiking with so much fanfare
• Was Jenny caught off guard by the smell of thru-hikers?
• Hiking through Vermont in a high rain year (Vermud!)
• Scott's Advice to future FKT attempters
• Dealing with weight loss
• Physical and mental toll of his journey
• Life since his FKT
• The World is Our Classroom by Cindy Ross
• Eat and Run: My Unlikely Journey to Ultramarathon Greatness by Scott Jurek
• Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen by Christopher McDougall
• Thru-Hiker of the Week
  • Follow Sochi on Instagram

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In today's episode of Backpacker Radio, presented by The Trek, Badger is joined by Jon Schwarze, aka Airborne. Despite this being his first thru-hike, last year Airborne became just the fifth person to yo-yo the Pacific Crest Trail (which is to thru-hike the same trail in both directions in less than one year). We go balls deep on everything that went into this trek, including the differences between his NOBO and SOBO hike, his gear, his bizarre and demanding diet, what it was like meeting Scott Williamson, and how his background (despite having limited backpacking experience) played a major role in his success. We also get into some Trek Propaganda, two lies and a truth, a mailbag, and more.

Subjects discussed in the episode include:

Airborne Interview

• Recorded at Wayfinder in Denver
• Use code "TREK15" at GossamerGear.com to save 15%
  • Gossamer Gear The One
  • Gossamer Gear Gorilla
• Sawyer's International Website
• Sawyer Squeeze vs. Sawyer Micro Squeeze
• Use code "thetrek" at us.foursigmatic.com (our link) to save 15%
• Recorded at Wayfinder in Denver, CO
• Premature Evaluation: Hoka One One Challenger ATR 5
• What is a Yo-Yo?
• Background in sports
• Difference calf sleeve makes for hiking
• How he got his trail name
• Why he uses tampons
• His bizarre diet
• Biggest mileage day
• Airborne's Gear
  • Enlightened Equipment Enigma
  • NeoAir Xtherm Sleeping Pad
  • Challenger ATR 4
  • Superior Wilderness Designs Pack
    • SWD Fanny
  • Big Agnes Fly Creek UL2 to REI Quarter Dome 1
• Where the mosquitos were the worst
• Condor Trail
• The California drought is done
• TREK PROPAGANDA
  • Wisdom from 2018 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers (Pt. I)
  • Wisdom from 2018 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikers (Pt. II)
  • Wisdom from 2018 Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hikers (Pt. I)
  • Wisdom from 2018 Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hikers (Pt. II)
  • Wisdom from 2018 Continental Divide Trail Thru-Hikers (Pt. I)
  • Wisdom from 2018 Continental Divide Trail Thru-Hikers (Pt. II)
  • How to Prevent and Treat 7 Common Thru-Hiking Foot Problems
• Two lies and a truth
• Mailbag
• 5-star iTunes Reviews
• Danny Devito
• Song: Walking Slow by Animal Years
• Check out Trail Correspondents!

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In today's episode of Backpacker Radio, presented by The Trek, recorded at Wayfinder, Badger sits down with Weezer, a 2018 PCT hiker with one hell of a story. We talk about what it's like to thru-hike in the PCT's bubble as a sober person, an incredibly sad life event she had to endure while on trail, and how the trail has played a role in her metamorphosis to a better life. We get a new thru-hiker of the week and close out with a triple crown of PCT restaurants, joined by special guest Puma. This is an emotionally dense, yet ultimately, uplifting show.

Subjects discussed in the episode include:

• Recorded at Wayfinder in Denver
• Use code "thetrek" at us.foursigmatic.com (our link) to save 15%
• Sawyer's International Website
• Sawyer Squeeze vs. Sawyer Micro Squeeze
• Use code "BACKPACKERRADIO5" for 5% off your order at zpacks.com

• Weezer's top advice for first time thru-hikers
• Weezer's Big 3
  • EE Enigma quilt
  • Nemo Hornet 2p
  • Switch from Osprey Aura to My Trail Co Pack
• Fires on the Pacific Crest Trail in 2018
• Her experiences hiking the PCT sober
  • Other notable sober hikers
    • lint_hikes
    • nic.antoinette
• Advice for people who want to thru-hike sober
• Weezer's Instagram: @stephlotus_
• Trail Angles on the Pacific Crest Trail by Laura Johnston
• How to Get to the CDT Southern Terminus by Megan McGowan
• PCT hiker who ate only McDoubles over 90 mile stretch
• Thru-Hiker of the Week: @honcebonce
• Puma's Backpacker Radio Episode
• Triple Crown of PCT Restaurants
  • Cabazon Casino Buffet
  • Bear Creek Cafe (now The Station Cafe)
  • Stehekin Bakery
  • Buffet at Timberland Lodge
  • Seiad Valley Cafe
  • Paradise Valley Cafe
  • Sonora Cantina (Big Juan burrito challenge)
  • Thai Hachapi
  • Thunder Island Brewing
  • Mom's Pie House
  • Yaks on the 5
• Leave us a review on iTunes
• Danny Devito
• Song: Walking Slow by Animal Years
• Check out Trail Correspondents!

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In today's episode of Backpacker Radio, Smiles and I sit down with author Ken Ilgunas. To put it simply, Ken is a guy who marches to the beat of his own drum. We talk at length about his time hiking the length of the Keystone XL Pipeline both where it was developed and supposed to be developed, where had to not only trespass for much of this hike, but knock on complete strangers doors for help on many occasions. He shares his take on public vs. private land, why we should have hiking access on private land, the threats to public land, and how this is handled in other countries. Ken also shares about his time living out of his van, before #vanlife was even a thing. We close out the show with a new thru-hiker of the week, some Trek propaganda, and a new segment, two lies and a truth. This is another juicy show. So strap in.

Subjects discussed in the episode include:

• Recorded at Wayfinder in Denver
• Gossamer Gear Anniversary Video
• Use code "TREK15" at GossamerGear.com to save 15%
  • Gossamer Gear The One
  • Gossamer Gear GorillaVasque Boots
• Sawyer's International Website
• Sawyer Squeeze vs. Sawyer Micro Squeeze
• Use code "thetrek" at us.foursigmatic.com (our link) to save 15%
• Interview with Ken Ilgunas
• His second hike ever was in the Brooks Range in Alaska
• Hiking the Keystone XL
• Trespassing Across America (Ken's book about this hike)
• The Montana Posse
• Why he didn't take on a more traditional long trail such as the Appalachian Trail or Continental Divide Trail
• The Right to Roam
• This Land Is Our Land: How We Lost the Right to Roam and How to Take It Back (Ken's most recent book)
• His Gear
  • Deuter 65L Backpack
  • Black Diamond Z-Lite Poles
  • TarpTent
• Walden on Wheels (Ken's book about his time living out of his van in college)
• Thru-Hikers of the Week
  • Trevor Pyke (@crunchmaster_hikes) and Aaron Johnson (@lismic).
  • Read the story here.
• Planning a Thru-Hike as a Member of the PCT's 1.6% by Sam Cooper
• Apply to be a Blogger / Vlogger for The Trek
• Two Lies and a Truth
  • Story of Michael Guerette
• Danny Devito
• Song: Walking Slow by Animal Years
• Check out Trail Correspondents!

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In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by adventuring legend, author, blogger and backcountry guide, Andrew Skurka. This is a very meaty show, we touch on a huge number of subjects including his ridiculous backpacking endeavors, his favorite backcountry routes, his bear bagging recommendations, the current state of rain gear, specific gear recommendations for an AT or PCT thru-hike, and so much more. Strap in, this is a fun interview filled with a ton of valuable insight. We also debut a new segment, featuring a popular YouTube personality by the name of Second Chance Hikes, and close out the show with a triple crown of survival items.

Subjects discussed in the episode include:

• Subjects discussed in the episode include:

  • Recorded at Wayfinder in Denver
  • Gossamer Gear Anniversary Video
  • Use code "TREK15" at GossamerGear.com to save 15%
    • Gossamer Gear The One
    • Gossamer Gear Gorilla
  • Sawyer Micro Squeeze
  • Sawer Micro vs. Sawyer Squeeze
  • Use Code "trek10" at Greenbelly.co to save 10% off your order.
  • Use code "thetrek" at us.foursigmatic.com (our link) to save 15%
  • Smiles intro!
    • ULA Circuit
    • Big Agnes Fly Creek 1
    • Mountain Hardware 15
  • Andrew Skurka Interview
  • Zion Williamson needs a new pair of shoes
  • Andrew "Paul Revere" Skurka
  • Sea to Sea Route
  • Great Western Loop
    • Jeffrey Garmire aka Legend recently became second person to complete this trail
  • Alaska-Yukon Expedition
  • Andrew's Guided Trips
  • InsectShield and other factory treated permethrin treatments
  • Andrew's Bear Bagging Recommendations
    • Ursack
    • Loksak
    • Bear Canister
  • Yosemite High Route
  • Pfiffner Traverse
  • Wind River High Route
  • Columbia Outdry
  • Andrew Skurka's Ultimate Hiker's Gear Guide 2nd Edition
  • Sleeping bag / quilt insulation for the Appalachian Trail
    • Hydrophobic down or high quality down provider like Western Mountaineering
  • How to keep your down preserved on a damp / humid trail
  • Andrew made a grizzly bear shit itself
  • Future expedition that excites Andrew
  • AndrewSkurka.com
  • Second Chance Hiker on YouTube
  • Email us at podcast@thetrek.co to nominate a "Thru-Hiker of the Week"
  • Triple Crown of survival items
  • Danny Devito
  • Song: Walking Slow by Animal Years
  • Check out Trail Correspondents!

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In today's episode of Backpacker Radio, we're joined by Peter Downing, a modern day renaissance man. We chat about his history as an ultra runner (including his four wins at the Buena Vista 50), his time in the Peace Corps, his career as a lawyer, and now, his latest undertaking, Suffer Better, a community of ultra runners whose mission is to give back. It's a fun, freewheeling convo where Peter teaches us the ins and outs of the ultra world.

We touch on what it's like to have cold feet before a thru-hike and we get into a lewd edition of Would You Rather.

Links:

• Recorded at Wayfinder in Denver
• Greenbelly.co - use code "Trek10" to save 10%
• Sawyer Micro Squeeze
• Sawer Micro vs. Sawyer Squeeze
• Zpacks.com - use code "BACKPACKERRADIO" (all caps) to save 5% (good through 4/31)
• Four Sigmatic (our link) - use code "thetrek" to save 15%

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• Chaunce is on the AT, but she isn't, but she is (but she isn't).
• Zach kicked in a window. Altra Lone Peaks are not glass proof.
• Hoka One One trail runners (started from the former Salomon employers)
• Ultimate Direction running vests
• Chaunce gets covered in poo (again)
• The life of a law student
• Suffer Better
• Second Thoughts and Pre-Hike Blues by Christy Fairlie
• Would You Rather
• 5-star iTunes Reviews
• Danny Devito
• Song: Walking Slow by Animal Years

• Check out Trail Correspondents!

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In today's episode of Backpacker Radio, we're joined by Justin Helmcamp, aka Two Taps, who was kind enough to extend his layover in Denver to record this show. We chat about his Flip Flop thru-hike of the AT, his hike on New Zealand's Te Araroa, and his work as a wilderness therapist. We do a patent pending. And we commence the #ChaunceDontChafe hashtag.

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Subjects discussed in today's show include:

• Gossamer Gear Anniversary Video
• Use code "TREK15" at GossamerGear.com to save 15%
• Sawyer Permethrin
• Sawer Micro vs. Sawyer Squeeze
• Use code "thetrek" at us.foursigmatic.com (use that link) to save 15%
• Use Code "trek10" at Greenbelly.co to save 10% off your order.
• Chaunce is on the AT. Will still be co-host of the show, but will miss some episodes this year.
• Justin "2Taps" Helmkamp
• Te Araroa
• Oregon Desert Trail
• His Gear
  • Pack: Gossamer Gear Kumo 36, SWD 35, Pa'lante Packs
  • Shelter: Hyperlite Mountain Gear echo II tarp
  • Quilt: EE Enigma Apex 30 Synthetic
  • Footwear: Lone Peak 4, Bedrock Sandals
• HIKE for Mental Health
• The History of the Pacific Crest Trail by Kenny Howell
• Myron Avery: The Bully Who Built a Trail by Geoff Hutton.
• Patent Pending!
• Mailbag
• 5-star reviews

• Check out Trail Correspondents!

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In today's episode of Backpacker Radio, we are joined by Gummy Bear, a 2018 PCT hiker and all around awesome dude. We do a deep dive on his experience of being a gay and plus size hiker in the trail community. We chat some about his upcoming Arizona Trail hike. Chaunce and I deliver the PCT class of 2019 a warning for what they can expect to see in the Sierra this year and why you might want to consider hiking southbound. We do a triple crown of things to freak out about before leaving for a thru-hike. Basically we touch on all the reasons why you should never leave your house (not actually). This is a meaty show, so find a comfortable place to sit, lay, or meander down the trail.

Subjects discussed in today's show include:

• Recorded at Wayfinder in Denver, CO
• Use Code "Trek10" at Greenbelly.co to save 10% off your order.
• Sawyer Micro
• Sawyer Micro vs. Sawyer Squeeze Video
• The Sierra is snowy
• Chaunce's PCT 2017 Video
• As It Happens
• Start interview with Evan Haut aka Gummy Bear
• Trail name origin
• What drew you to hike the PCT - love of travel, liked camping better than partying aspects of festivals he had been going to
• Gay pride bandana attached to pack - important to have it on there after talking to other hikers in town who were hesitant/uncomfortable being open - prior to flag, felt like only gay person on trail, post flag, had a lot of people opening up and talking to him about it - 'was nice to know they had someone they could talk to about it'
• Discouragement and doubt around ability to be successful based on his weight - people becoming more supportive once he reached KM bc they stopped doubting as much
• Hard to find clothing for his size (3XL)
  • Columbia and New Balance do good jobs of accommodating big/tall people
• Highest mile day: 24
• How he trained - day hiking, this year: 3-4hrs a day at the gym (quit job and just training now)
• Section hike of the PCT - what's done and what's left
• Water carries for a slower/heavier hiker: how much he carried, obstacles, having to skip sections due to inability to carry enough water
• Deciding to be a section hiker, and feelings around that
• Clothing carried
  • Smartwool 250g top and bottoms
  • Outdoor Helium II
• Things he would've changed if he could re-prep for PCT
  • Start in trail runners, doing the trail sooner - wouldn't have had the motivation to train the way he needed to do it bc he wouldn't have known what he was signing up for
• Fitness vs budget - one of the biggest downfalls yo hiking slow
• Vegan on trail apart from beef jerky
  • Northbay Trading Co.
  • Mother Earth Foods
• Section hikers were less arrogant, but didn't realize that until Washington
• Reasons why other hikers ask about start dates
• Theory on why he had worse reactions as an overweight hiker than a gay hiker
• The different ways long distance hiking takes a toll on your body when you're overweight
• AZT as prep for PCT
• Quick overview of the Arizona Trail
• Ways the hiking community can be more accepting to section hikers / plus sized hikers / gay hikers
  • LGBTQ Facebook Group
• Use code "TREK5" to save 5% at zpacks.com
• Triple crown of things to freak out about before leaving for a thru-hike
• Mailbag
• Pacific Crest Trail Resupply Guide by Maggie Wallace
• Check out Trail Correspondents!

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Today's show is a special edition, an experiment, and a community-sourced show, all rolled into one giant tortilla, hiker trash style. A few months ago, we put a call out to The Trek's bloggers and vloggers to share their top tips for someone who's about to embark on a thru-hike. Tis the season.

As you will see, this advice runs the gamut, and can often even be contradictory to one another. The reason for this is simple, there is no one single approach to successfully thru-hiking. That said, I do think there's tremendous value in listening to the insight of those who've walked the walk, as you can pick and choose what resonated with you, test different approaches, keep what works, and discard the rest.

Additional resources:

• Apply to be a Trek Blogger or Vlogger (upcoming or current thru-hiker)
• Apply to be a Trek Writer (completed thru-hiker or equivalent experience)

In today's show, you hear advice from:

• Me
• Chaunce
• Danny Strayer
• Audrey Payne
• Grizzly
• Melanie Harsha
• Jennifer Gardner
• Allison DiVerde
• Christy Kintzel
• Jenni Thompson
• Rebecca Burns
• Brandon Chase
• Kate Emmons
• Sarah Legg
• Kate Mueller
• Katie Elder
• Kelsy Filler
• Meredith Johnson

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In today's special Valentine's Day episode of Backpacker Radio, we sit down with Grizzly and Jenna, a couple due to hike the Pacific Crest Trail and Colorado Trail this year. We learn about how they plan to keep the love alive in the midst of 3,000 miles of backpacking. We also breakdown how to hike 30 miles in a day, and talk a whole lot about orgies on trail. It's a very sexy show, so grab the chocolate and the oysters, and pull up a seat.

Subjects discussed in today's show include:

• • Gossamer Gear Anniversary Video
  • Use code "TREK15" at GossamerGear.com to save 15%
  • Sawyer Permethrin
  • Sawer Micro vs. Sawyer Squeeze
  • TRAIL CORRESPONDENTS!
  • AT FAQ: Resupply boxes? How many and where do I send them?
    • Where to send resupply boxes on the Appalachian Trail
  • Thru-hiking = many section hikes
  • Interview with Michael "Grizzly" Ivey and Jenna Duesterhoeft
  • Backpacking backgrounds
    • Jenna: Superior Hiking Trail
    • Grizzly: JMT, PCT, CT, SHT, part of CDT / upcoming: PCT then CT
  • Having to push back the PCT from 2018 to 2019 due to illness
  • How they're preparing
  • Concerns for their relationship?
  • That time Grizzly chased a grizzly bear
  • Considerations that tall hikers (6'5) that rest of us don't have to think about
  • Big 3:
    • Grizzly: Zpacks Duplex, Pa'lante Simple Pack, Katabatic Sawatch
    • Jenna: Sharing tent, Katabatic Sawatch, Hyperlite Mountain Gear 3400 Southwest, Therm-a-rest NeoAir Xlite
  • Stoveless backpacking and cold soaking method / foods
  • Time constraints to accomplish both the PCT and CT in one summer
  • Concerns of burning out by CT?
  • Trek propaganda
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