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Wisconsin, Here We Come! Backpacker Radio’s 2nd Annual Road Trip Takes on the Ice Age Trail
Backpacker Radio, The Trek's flagship podcast, is bound for the Badger State this October! In partnership with Travel Wisconsin & the Ice Age
2021 Badger Sponsorship: The Winners
And that's a wrap! We entered the virtual ping pong balls into the virtual lottery machine, and the very real winners have been selected. Below are
Thru-Hiking in 2021, COVID-19, and The Trek’s Platform
It was roughly this time last year when it felt as if hell was rising to the earth’s surface. A virus we knew little about, aside from its ability to
NordicTrack Commercial 2950 Treadmill + iFit Review
For much of the last decade, a disproportionate amount of my off-season cardio has taken place on a treadmill. No one, and I truly mean not a single
Arizona Trail Association Discourages 2020 SOBO AZT Thru-Hikes and Thru-Rides
Citing multiple trail closures with "no safe or reasonable detours," in addition to Arizona being a COVID-19 hotspot, the Arizona Trail Association
Feathered Friends Swallow UL 20 Review
Given Feathered Friends' history of keeping me toasty in chilly conditions, their Swallow UL 20 was at the top of my list for options when hiking
Our Pledge to Do Better
Inequality and the outdoors During a time when society can't agree on the shape of our planet, not even the most conspiracy-minded would argue that
Backpacker Radio 65 | Sandi Marra on Why the ATC Is Asking People to Avoid the Appalachian Trail
We're joined by Sandi Marra, the president and CEO at the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. As we noted at the top of our previous podcast, the news
Backpacker Radio 62 | The Strawbridges: Thru-Hiking the PCT as a Family of Six
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio, presented by The Trek, we are joined by five-sixths of the Strawbridge Family. The Strawbridges successfully
Backpacker Radio 61 | Grace and Steven “Twinkle” Shattuck on Their 15 Month Dirtbagging Adventure
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,