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In this episode we welcome Pacific Crest Trail thru-hiker & all-around adventurer Cam Bostock. Here, he goes into his trek as an already experienced hiker and mountaineer. Cam includes so much insight into hiking long trails and gives his best tips on food, gear, starting out and more.
In this episode, you'll learn about:
1. His rarely used trail name (bestowed to him by his trail family)
2. Details on his favorite Ultralight Pack
3. The pros of being in a trail family
4. His best tips for aspiring long-distance hikers, & much more!
Connect with Cam:
The Life Outside Podcast
Cam's Instagram
Cam's Linktree
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Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis
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Walker's Haute Route thru-hiker and THRU-r Trail Team member Stevie Teran checks in from Days 7 & 8 of his Pacific Crest Trail preparation trek (hello, shakedown hike!).
In this episode, you'll:
1. Learn about the wilderness camping restrictions on the trail (different than in the US!)
2. Hear about the kindness of strangers & the "day of the cows"
3. Get some examples of how a hike doesn't always go to plan - & more!
Connect & follow along with Stevie:
Stevie's Instagram
Past Walker's Haute Route Thru-Hike Episodes From Stevie:
Day 1 & 2: Episode #169
Day 3 & 4: Episode #172
Day 5 & 6: Episode #174
Past Corfu Trail Thru-Hike Episodes From Stevie:
Intro: Episode #147
Day 1: Episode #149
Day 2: Episode #152
Day 3: Episode #154
Day 4: Episode #157
Day 5: Episode #162
Day 6: Episode #164
Read more about our Trail Team on the THRU-r website here:
2024 THRU-r Trail Team
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Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis
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Thru-hikers Cheer & the THRU-r Ambassadors talk about their animal encounters on trail! This is a great episode to listen to if you're planning on backpacking trails in the US - including the Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, & the Appalachian Trail.
In this episode, you'll:
1. Hear real stories about animal encounters on trail
2. Get an idea of what tactics worked well for our Ambassadors to have safe encounters with wildlife
3. Learn about identifying animal activity, & more
Relevant Links:
Cougar Soundbites
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Disclaimer: This episode includes hikers' actual experiences from trail and what worked well for them. This does not replace professional advice. Please do your own research and act in a way that is comfortable and right for you in the outdoors (while being respectful to wildlife).
Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis
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Triple crowner and Pacific Crest Trail, Appalachian Trail, & Continental Divide Trail thru-hiker & backpacker J.C. "Catmando" Van Etten joins us to talk all about his Triple Crown journey.
In this episode, you'll:
1. Hear about what it's like being charged by four grizzly bears
2. Get a list of the best places to eat on the Triple Crown trails
3. Learn his best tips for hiking long trails (including financial tips) - & more!
Connect & follow along with Catmando:
Catmando's Instagram
Catmando's Facebook
Grizzly Bear Charge Footage!!
Past Episodes With Catmando:
Episode #2: Appalachian Trail Q&A
Episode #90: Pacific Crest Trail Q&A
Episode #150: Pinhoti Trail
Episode #159: Foothills Trail
Episode #165: Hurricane Heline Relief
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Cheer's YouTube
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Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis
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Walker's Haute Route thru-hiker and THRU-r Trail Team member Stevie Teran checks in from his drama-filled Days 5 & 6 of his Pacific Crest Trail preparation trek (hello, shakedown hike!).
In this episode, you'll:
1. Get an example of what happens when a self-arrest attempt goes wrong
2. Hear about listening to your body in the face of injury
3. Learn about taking misfortunes in stride - & more!
Connect & follow along with Stevie:
Stevie's Instagram
Past Walker's Haute Route Thru-Hike Episodes From Stevie:
Day 1 & 2: Episode #169
Day 3 & 4: Episode #172
Past Corfu Trail Thru-Hike Episodes From Stevie:
Intro: Episode #147
Day 1: Episode #149
Day 2: Episode #152
Day 3: Episode #154
Day 4: Episode #157
Day 5: Episode #162
Day 6: Episode #164
Read more about our Trail Team on the THRU-r website here:
2024 THRU-r Trail Team
Did you love this episode? If so, please help fellow hikers find the show by following, rating, and reviewing the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
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Cheer's YouTube
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Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis
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In this episode, Triple Crowner & thru-hiker Liz "Chuckles" Archibald returns to the podcast to discuss her experiences on the Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, and Appalachian Trail - focusing on her unpopular opinions about hiking them.
Here, she goes over:
1. The type of road walk you might enjoy (and the reasons why)
2. Why she didn't like finishing her Triple Crown on the iconic Mt. Katahdin
3. The best time of day to hike
4. The ideal direction for a CDT thru-hike - and the real deal with the Creede Cutoff
5. The unconventional way she felt after her thru-hikes, and much more!
You can listen to Episode #168 for a deeper dive into Chuckles' experiences on the Triple Crown trails.
You can connect with Chuckles on Instagram here: @adventuresofdotdot
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Did you love this episode? If so, please help fellow hikers find the show by following, rating, and reviewing the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
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Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis
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Walker's Haute Route thru-hiker and THRU-r Trail Team member Stevie Teran checks in from Switzerland on Day 3 & 4 of his Pacific Crest Trail preparation trek (hello, shakedown hike!).
In this episode, you'll:
1. Get detailed descriptions of the scenery (yes, it's stunning)
2. Hear about kindness from a stranger when it was needed the most
3. Learn about the real-deal with grocery prices, get tips on how to keep food costs down (while also staying gourmet!) - & more!
Connect & follow along with Stevie:
Stevie's Instagram
Past Walker's Haute Route Thru-Hike Episodes From Stevie:
Day 1 & 2: Episode #169
Past Corfu Trail Thru-Hike Episodes From Stevie:
Intro: Episode #147
Day 1: Episode #149
Day 2: Episode #152
Day 3: Episode #154
Day 4: Episode #157
Day 5: Episode #162
Day 6: Episode #164
Read more about our Trail Team on the THRU-r website here:
2024 THRU-r Trail Team
Did you love this episode? If so, please help fellow hikers find the show by following, rating, and reviewing the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
Connect With Us:
Join The Trail Family
THRU-r Website
THRU-r Instagram
THRU-r TikTok
THRU-r Facebook
THRU-r Youtube
THRU-r Threads
Cheer's YouTube
Cheer's Instagram
Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis
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American Perimeter Trail creator & founder Rue McKenrick joins us on the podcast to talk about the creation of this amazing trail - & the community and conservation around it.
Here, we pull from our community's questions and get insight on:
1. What life looks like post-trail after hiking for 5 years
2. The process of creating a trail, and the ups & downs along the way
3. His favorite (surprisingly beautiful) spots along the trail, and much more!
Connect with Rue & support the American Perimeter Trail by using the links below:
American Perimeter Trail Website
American Perimeter Trail Instagram
Hiiker Website
Rue's Instagram
Want to submit questions to our future podcast guests? Join our mailing list over at the THRU-r website!
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Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis
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Appalachian Trail thru-hiker Erica "Rookie" Washkwich and host Carol "Cheer" Coyne talk about group hiking in "Trail Families" versus solo hiking on long-distance backpacking trips.
In this episode, you'll learn about:
1. The dynamics of trail families
2. The pros and cons of hiking solo versus hiking in groups
3. Tips on how to find a compatible trail family, and much more!
Check out Episode 166 for Rookie's full Appalachian Trail episode.
You can connect with Rookie by using the links below:
Rookie's Instagram
Bliss Bread Co Instagram
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Cheer's YouTube
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More than an outdoor company: Thank you to our sponsor for this episode, Sawyer! You can check out their THRU-r tested and backed products, as well as their amazing initiatives on their website.
Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis
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Walker's Haute Route thru-hiker and THRU-r Trail Team member Stevie Teran checks in from France on Day 1 & 2 of his Pacific Crest Trail preparation trek (hello, shakedown hike!).
In this episode, he:
1. Gives trail insight and describes the views in the first two days on trail
2. Tells us about the international trail family situation
3. Describes the fastest way to travel in snow (with safety in mind, of course!) - & more!
Connect & follow along with Stevie:
Stevie's Instagram
Past Corfu Trail Thru-Hike Episodes From Stevie:
Intro: Episode #147
Day 1: Episode #149
Day 2: Episode #152
Day 3: Episode #154
Day 4: Episode #157
Day 5: Episode #162
Day 6: Episode #164
Read more about our Trail Team on the THRU-r website here:
2024 THRU-r Trail Team
Did you love this episode? If so, please help fellow hikers find the show by following, rating, and reviewing the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
Connect With Us:
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THRU-r Youtube
THRU-r Threads
Cheer's YouTube
Cheer's Instagram
Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis
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In this episode, Triple Crowner & thru-hiker Liz "Chuckles" Archibald discusses her experiences on the Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, and Appalachian Trail. Here she tells us all about hiking 8,000 miles and the highs and lows that go along with it. She also gives her best tips to take on such a large endeavor!
In this episode, you'll learn about:
1. The area on the Triple Crown trails she recommends leaving your stove at home
2. What it's like to hike in a high snow year
3. Her gourmet on-trail recipe (which is good cold or hot!)
4. The Triple Crown trails and which one her favorite was, and much more!
You can connect with Chuckles on Instagram here: @adventuresofdotdot
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Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis
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In this episode we welcome veteran Sierra thru-hiker and author Ethan "Po" Gallogly. Here, he dives into his award winning book "The Trail" and talks about all things Sierra (we are here for it!).
In this episode, you'll learn about:
What it takes to hike the John Muir Trail, Theodore Solomons Trail, & High Sierra Trail Why he recommends hiking Southbound on the John Muir Trail Sierra trail history His book "The Trail" & much moreYou can connect with Ethan by using the links below:
Ethan's Website
Facebook Author Page
"The Trail" On Amazon
"The Trail" Audiobook
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Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis
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Appalachian Trail thru-hiker Erica "Rookie" Washkwich dives deep into her long-distance trek with us. She talks about the downpours, the beautiful sunrises, the highs and lows - and all of the emotions & challenges that come with taking on a thru-hike.
In this episode, you'll learn about:
1. The food item to NOT eat on trail
2. The mountain in the Whites you should be wary of
3. The great resource she utilized to recover from a potential hike-ending injury, and much more!
You can connect with Rookie by using the links below:
Rookie's Instagram
Bliss Bread Co Instagram
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Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis
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As Hurricane Helene swept across the Southeast, its effects have rippled through the Appalachian region - particularly impacting several trail towns that serve as vital waypoints for Appalachian Trail hikers.
Here, experienced thru-hiker & Triple Crowner Catmando gives information on the hurricane and its impact including:
What exactly happened to make Hurricane Helene an unprecedented weather event in the area Effected Appalachian Trail towns and details on the devastation What we can do to helpFollow along with Catmando here:
Catmando's Instagram
Catmando's YouTube
Local Relief Fund Donation Links:
Erwin Relief Fund
Roan Mountain Community Fund
Damascus Recovery Fund
Appalachian Trail Hostel Donation Funds:
Uncle Johnny’s Hostel
The Station at 19E
Laughing Heart Lodge
Woodchuck Hostel
Other Organizations Taking Donations:
Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Appalachian Voices Hurricane Relief
Samaritan’s Purse International Relief
YouTube Video Link:
Mountains Calling Appalachian Trail Devastation Video
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Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis
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Corfu Trail thru-hiker and THRU-r Trail Team member Stevie Teran checks in from Greece on Day 6 of his Corfu Trail trek.
In this episode, he:
Gives us a play-by-play of his last day on trail Tells us how he would hike the trail differently if he could do it all over again Describes how he celebrated at the end (food descriptions included!)Connect & follow along with Stevie!:
Stevie's Instagram
Past Corfu Trail Thru-Hike Episodes From Stevie:
Intro: Episode #147
Day 1: Episode #149
Day 2: Episode #152
Day 3: Episode #154
Day 4: Episode #157
Day 5: Episode #162
Read more about our Trail Team on the THRU-r website here:
2024 THRU-r Trail Team
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Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis
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Triple Crowner (Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, and Appalachian Trail thru-hiker) Carol "Cheer" Coyne describes 3 tried and true tactics to help you feel better and more energized while hiking. Here, Cheer pulls from her personal experience as a thru-hiker - and also gives feedback from hikers within the THRU-r community Trail Family.
You can check out video & clips of this episode on our YouTube channel and in the Video Library of our Trail Family+ membership.
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Relevant Links:
Mio Sport Electrolyte Liquid Water Enhancer
Liquid I.V.
Banana Bag
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Cheer's YouTube
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Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis
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Corfu Trail thru-hiker and THRU-r Trail Team member Stevie Teran checks in from Greece on Day 5 of his Corfu Trail trek.
In this episode, you'll:
Get insight & tips on Greek trail conditions (mud, sharp right turns, & more!) Hear actual audio footage of "natures symphony" Find out why Stevie felt like Indiana Jones on part of the trailConnect & follow along with Stevie!:
Stevie's Instagram
Read more about our Trail Team on the THRU-r website here:
2024 THRU-r Trail Team
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Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis
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Triple Crowner (Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, and Appalachian Trail thru-hiker) Carol "Cheer" Coyne describes 5 ways hikers can give back to trail angels to show appreciation for all that they do! Here, Cheer pulls from her personal experience as a thru-hiker as well as a trail angel. - and also gives feedback from trail angels and hikers within the THRU-r community.
You can check out video & clips of this episode on our YouTube channel and in the Video Library of our Trail Family+ membership.
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Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis
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In this episode, decorated thru-hikers Renee Miller and Tim Beissinger deep dive into the world of long-distance hiking, their unexpected social media success, and their highly-anticipated new book "Thruhikers: A Guide To Life On The Trail."
These two have hiked over 10,000 miles along the Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, Pacific Northwest Trail, and more. Renee also just achieved the Woman's Unsupported Fastest Known Time (FKT) for hiking the Oregon section along the Pacific Crest Trail!
In this episode, you'll learn about:
1. Their top tips for lightening pack weight
2. Trail mishaps (that happen to the best of us) and how to avoid them
3. Food tips for vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores alike
4. How to avoid injury, & more!
You can buy their new book & connect with Renee and Tim by using the links below:
Thruhikers Website
Buy The Book
Thruhikers TikTok
Thruhikers Instagram
Thruhikers YouTube
Thruhikers Snapchat
Want to watch this episode? If you're a new or experienced long-distance hiker, join our Trail Family! We also publish clips of this episode on our YouTube Channel, Instagram, and TikTok.
Did you love this episode? If so, please help fellow hikers find the show by following, rating, and reviewing the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
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THRU-r Threads
Cheer's YouTube
Cheer's Instagram
More than an outdoor company: Thank you to our sponsor for this episode, Sawyer! You can check out their THRU-r tested and backed products, as well as their amazing initiatives on their website.
Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis
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Thinking about thru-hiking the Foothills Trail? This small but mighty 77-mile trail - which spans from South Carolina to North Carolina (or visa versa) - makes for a beautiful trek. The trail is also a worthy shakedown hike to prepare for the Appalachian Trail! In this episode, experienced thru-hiker Catmando gives a run-down on all aspects of the trail, including:
Total elevation gain & loss Water carry & campsite insight Logistic tips to ensure easy entrance & exit from the trail The best time of year to hike it, and more!Follow along with Catmando here:
Catmando's Instagram
Catmando's YouTube
Applicable Links:
Foothills Trail Website
You can see photos of the Foothills Trail on our Instagram Page.
Read more about our Trail Team on the THRU-r website here:
2024 THRU-r Trail Team
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