Chad Lubinski joins the podcast to share his journey of becoming an experienced thru-hiker, ultra-runner, and outdoor content creator. Our conversation ranged from the surprising controversy over waterfalls to navigating life’s pivotal moments and finding purpose in the outdoors.

Kevin Fedarko’s trek through the Grand Canyon is a story of resilience, community, and the life-changing power of wilderness. Discover the lessons behind his journey in A Walk in the Park and be inspired to see the wilderness in a whole new light.

Thinking about taking on a long-distance hike but not sure if you should go all-in on a thru-hike or break it up with section hiking? In this post, I’ll walk you through the pros and cons of each option—based on personal experience—covering everything from gear choices to time commitments. By the end, you’ll have a clearer idea of which path makes the most sense for your adventure.

Andrew Cottrell of Mystery Ranch shares the design secrets behind the Radix Series, a lightweight yet durable backpack built for serious hikers seeking comfort and versatility.

Imagine thru-hiking the entire Pacific Crest Trail… with a nine-month-old! That’s exactly what Jack McClure and his wife did. In this episode, Jack shares what it was really like to take on such a massive adventure as a family—from managing gear and navigating medical scares to handling the emotional ups and downs along the way.

Aaron Owens, founder of Backcountry Foodie, shares how a midlife crisis turned into a journey of redefining trail nutrition. Learn the importance of consistent, nutrient-dense meals for backpacking, balancing comfort foods with nutrition, and her passion for helping hikers through personalized meal planning and resupply services.

Andrew Skurka is a long-distance backpacker, wilderness guide, and outdoor educator.  He joins the podcast to discuss the early days of thru-hiking, high routes, becoming a guide, and advice for new backpackers.

Bailey Bremner has hiked thousands of miles with her dogs and knows a thing or two about how to make sure both you and your dog have a safe and enjoyable trip. In this article, Bailey answers the most frequently asked questions about how to backpack with a dog.

A Letter to the PCT 3 years later.

Sleeping bags vs. sleeping quilts? It’s the new age-old debate and one that deserves some attention. Let’s dive into the pros and cons and what you need to consider when deciding for yourself which you want to purchase - a sleeping bag or a sleeping quilt.

Here’s all the gear ended up sending home when I hiked the Pacific Crest Trail.

We all have to start somewhere and we all make mistakes. Lucky for you, you can learn from all of mine! Here’s my list of 5 mistakes we all tend to make when starting out.

Finding the right gear for the job can be a daunting task With a little research and some forethought, you can easily identify the gear you need to bring. I’ve put together a guide to help you do just that.

Call it fall-out or aftermath...either way, here's how I'm doing since being back!

Only 500 miles separates me from Canada.  The final chapter of my PCT journey and I'm ready to get going.

Happenings between Idylwild and Big Bear.