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Trail Correspondents Episode #22 | The End
Today is the end of the trail. For this one, we hear from our hikers twice, both the day before the Northern Terminus and at the finish
Trail Correspondents Episode #21 | Wild Card III: Sober Hiking, Relationship Advice, and Trail Etiquette
Today's show brings us our final wildcard episode. Given the timing of this episode, near the end of our correspondents' journeys, there's a
Backpacker Radio #50: The Long Trail + Chef Corso
Today, we dissect my recent thru-hike on the Long Trail. We run the gamut on this little bruiser of a trail, including its terrain, the
Trail Correspondents Episode #20 | Revelations
An extended period in the great outdoors is medicine for the soul. Breaking free from our routines in a natural setting is a recipe for
Backpacker Radio 49: Matt “Pretzel” Mason on Shaking Down New Thru-Hikers, Gear Advice, Wildland Firefighting, and Also Everything
Matt "Pretzel" Mason is a triple crowner, trail runner, sober hiker, former Mountain Crossings employee, wildland firefighter, gear snob, and
Trail Correspondents Episode #19 | The Mental Grind
Although a half year backpacking trip is a physical grind, this is not the most challenging part of a thru-hike. Apologies for sounding like
Backpacker Radio #48: Legend on His Long Trail FKT, Corpse Feet, and New Book
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
Backpacker Radio #47: Peter Bakwin of FastestKnownTime.com
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio, we're joined by Peter Bakwin, co-creator at fastestknowntime.com. We dive deep on all things FKT
Trail Correspondents Episode #18 | Standout Thru-Hiker Stories
Grab a seat next to the rocking chair because today's show will feature some stories from the backcountry. We instructed our hikers to share
Badger’s Long Trail Gear List
After hiking an 80-mile section of the AT, the first 30% of the Oregon Coast Trail, a 100-mile section of the CDT (which was supposed to be the