The REAL Hiking Viking, aka Jabba, stops by the podcast to talk about his upcoming hike up the Continental Divide Trail, life before backpacking, and the importance of doing what makes you happy.

Dylan Tonkin created TownShirt as a way to stay connected to the thru-hiking community, give back to the trail system, and offer hikers a fun way to remember their favorite long-distance hiking trails.

Justin Helmkamp completed his Triple Crown of Thru-Hiking in 2021. He joins me on the show to talk about his journey, his recent hike, and how the trail has given him the ability to be free of expectations.

Rue McKenrick is one of the most prolific long-distance hikers today, but he doesn't care about that. What he cares about is bringing communities together which is why he's scouted a 12,000-mile route around the United States and established the American Perimeter Trail Conference.

Chase Tucker is a long-distance backpacker from Tasmania who specializes in training backpackers in the field of overall body mobility and fitness for their outdoor adventures. Chase is also an accomplished backpacker and traveler having hiked through both the Annapurna and Everest regions of Nepal as well as some of Spain’s long trails through the Pyrenees mountain range.

Renee "Shera" Patrick is the Program Coordinator of the Oregon Desert Trail and joins the show to discuss the new Blue Mountains Trail in Eastern Oregon and a proposed Wilderness Area in SE Oregon.

Ben Crawford and his family are the largest family to ever thru-hike the Appalachian Trail and for the past 2 years, he's been writing the story of their hike. Ben joins the podcast to talk about his new book and what he learned along the way.

Chad Lubinski went from not knowing how to section hike to hiking the John Muir Trail in less than 2 years. His 2020 hike of the JMT gave him the confidence to tackle anything the trails could throw at him, but more importantly, the freedom to try.

I wouldn't change a single thing about my 2017 hike on the Pacific Crest Trail, but I think it's always a great idea to reflect on the lessons learned. Here is a list of things I'd do differently if I hiked the PCT again OR started from scratch.

My wife, Jessica, joins me for Episode 100 to share what it was like for her when I hiked the Pacific Crest Trail. She details each aspect of the experience, from the joy, the fear, the sadness, and the concern she had for what might happen after it's all over.

Lloyd Vogal is co-founder of Garage Grown Gear, a company dedicated to showcasing and supporting cottage backpacking brands. For those looking for small brands to support and gear you won't find in big box stores, look no further than Garage Grown Gear.

Kyle O'Grady is a Thru Hiker of the Appalachian Trail and the host of the Trail Tales Podcast. We talk about how Kyle got into thru hiking and what it's like dealing with life after a the trail.

Jonathan Frankson AKA Roadrunner is a 2019 PCT Thru Hiker. On this episode, we dive into his journey up the PCT, what he learned along the way, and how it feels about it now that that it's complete.

Darwin is a Thru Hiker and Content Creator. On this episode, Darwin walks me through his personal journey into backpacking, what it means to him, and how it's evolved over time.

Marion Mauran is the director of the documentary Elevation Change, the story of Sam Fox's FKT attempt of the Pacific Crest Trail. In this episode we explore why it happened and what the process was like before and after.

The Pacific Crest Trail Association accepts the duties of protecting the trail and ensuring its longevity for future generations. In this episode we discuss the mechanics behind how the PCTA works alongside Federal Government to protect the trail.

Nicholas Reichard is a thru hiker who documents his trails with film cameras. He's hiked the AT, PCT, and part of the CDT doing just that and documenting his time on trail. We cover everything from how he got started to what it all means.

Jeff Garmire goes by Legend on trail. He's hiked 21 thousand miles so far, hiked the Calendar Year Triple Crown, and currently owns the FKT for the Arizona Trail. This episode is loaded with so much great stuff!

Dylan Tonkin quit his job to Thru Hike the Appalachian Trail not knowing what he'd do afterwards. He went on to hike the PCT and is now a business owner. On this episode, we discuss the importance of finding happiness and what it's like finding it.

Effie Drew has hiked thousands of miles of trail with her dog Luna.  On this episode, we dive into how to prep your dog, care for your dog, and feed your dog while on trail.