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Episode 74 Thru Hiking, Mindfulness, and Lyme with Devin Everett
Devin Everett is a Thru Hiker, Yogi, and all around motivating person. We talk hiking for a cause, living with Lyme Disease, and being mindful.
Episode 72 Thru Hiking Will Break Your Heart with Carrot Quinn
Carrot Quinn is a long distance hiker, blogger, and the author of "Thru Hiking Will Break Your Heart."
Episode 71 The Te Araroa Trail and The Hike For Mental Health with Justin Helmkamp
Justin Helmkamp is a long distance hiker who, when not hiking, spends his time with teenagers and young adults in Wilderness Therapy. We cover his recent hike of the Te Araora and explore how the wilderness can promote a healthy mind.
Episode 70 Pacific Crest Trail Lessons with 2 Foot Adventures
2 Foot Adventures is a mobile backpacking gear shop focused ultralight gear for PCT Thru Hikers. Mary is back for round 2 and we talk about everything from popular gear, to lessons learned, and what the PCT can teach you.
Episode 69 The Calendar Year Triple Crown with Tyler Lau
Tyler "The Prodigy" Lau completed a Calendar Year Triple Crown in 2018 and I had the pleasure of picking is brain about everything that went into it and how it feels now that it's over.
Episode 65 Marie Draws The PCT
Marie has plans to hike the Pacific Crest Trail in 2019 and before she heads out, I had the opportunity to pick her brain about all the emotions and decisions leading up to the hike.
Episode 62 Thru Riding with Gillian Larson
Gillian Larson is a Thru Rider. She's ridden her horse more than 9000 miles along the PCT, CDT, Arizona Trail, and many others. We talk about what Thru Riding is, how it works, and what is different for her and her horses on these long trails.
Episode 58 Saved By Mountains with Jeff Oliver
In 2013, Jeff "IBTAT" Oliver quit drinking and began hiking. In 2018 he completed the AT. He now has his sights set on the PCT in 2019 and when complete, will be only one trail away from completing the Triple Crown. This is his story.
Episode 57 The Hot Springs Trail with Aria Zoner
Aria Zoner is the author of the Hot Springs Trail guidebook and the voice behind wholefoodhiker.com. He is about as passionate as they come when it comes to backpacking and helping people make the most of their time in the backcountry.
Episode 55 Hiker Trash Vogue with Twerk
Twerk is a 2018 Pacific Crest Trail Thru Hiker and the creator of Hiker Trash Vogue. On this episode we recap his thru hike and how HTV came to be.
Episode 51 Born In The Boundary Waters with Granite Gear
Granite Gear was born in the Boundary Waters helping canoe goers portage their gear from one body of water to another. Fast forward 32 years, and they have a wide array of products to include ultralight packs found on all the long trails in the U.S.
Episode 50 One Family, 6 Kids, and 2000 Miles
Ben Crawford and his wife hiked the entire Appalachian Trail with their 6 kids. They've built a family unit that supports one another and proven that just because you have a family, doesn't mean adventure is over.
Episode 34 Hiking Free with Dirty Avocado
She goes by the trail name Dirty Avocado. On this episode, I talk to long distance hiker Dirty Avocado about the freedom of hiking, learning to listen to your body, and how to break through mental blocks
Episode 33 Designing with Sierra Designs
George Bryant is the VP and GM of Sierra Designs. On this episode, George walks me though the design process and culture behind Sierra Designs. This episode is a unique window into a company known for creating livable and versatile backpacking products.
Episode 32 Saving Our Trail Systems with Clay Jacobson
Clay Jacobson is an experienced Thru Hiker who now works with the Idaho Trail Association helping to keep trails maintained and open for public access. On this episode, we dive into the current state of trails in the US and what people can do to help.