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    Trail Correspondents

    Trail Correspondents is a teleportation machine to the trail- in audio form.

    Every other week, a select handful of thru-hikers on the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, and the American Discovery Trail, give us a glimpse into the world of long distance backpacking. Through their eyes and vocal cords, we learn all about the highs, lows, and nitty gritty details that go into a half-year, cross-country trek. Trail Correspondents is the next best thing to being on trail yourself.

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    Latest Episodes:
    Lessons Learned | S5 E13 Oct 07, 2026
    Show notes

    Months on trail have a way of teaching lessons that no guidebook can prepare you for. Our 2026 Trail Correspondents reflect on the moments, mistakes, surprises, and hard-earned wisdom that have changed how they see the AT, PCT, and CDT—and themselves. From things they got completely wrong to advice they wish they could have given themselves on day one, these are the lessons that only thousands of miles can teach.

    Correspondent Roster

    In this episode, we hear from:

    • Logan "Pipsqueek" Hannah - Instagram
    • Parrish "Quip" McWhorter - Instagram
    • Scott "Steady" Anderson - Facebook
    • Sorrel "Big Dawg" Perka- Instagram
    • MacKenzie "Wilt" Wieder - Instagram
    Sponsor

    Trail Correspondents is presented by Altra. Use code "TREK10" for 10% off at checkout at altrarunning.com

    Connect

    Questions, comments, or just want to say hi? Email us at podcast@thetrek.co.

    Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review.

    Subscribe on Spotify and leave us a review.

    Follow on Instagram: Trail Correspondents · The Trek

    Sign up for The Trek newsletter: thetrek.co/newsletter

    Credits

    Hosted, produced, and edited by Andrew "Shanty" Baldwin (Instagram). Trail Correspondents is a production of The Trek.


    The Mental Game | S5 E12 Sep 23, 2026
    Show notes

    The miles can wear down your legs, but sometimes it's your mind that takes the biggest hit. Our 2026 Trail Correspondents open up about the mental side of life on the AT, PCT, and CDT, from stretches of doubt and thoughts of quitting to the people, routines, and small victories that keep them moving forward. After months on trail, their perspectives have changed—and so has the way they think about what it takes to keep going.

    Correspondent Roster

    In this episode, we hear from:

    • Logan "Pipsqueek" Hannah - Instagram
    • Parrish "Quip" McWhorter - Instagram
    • Scott "Steady" Anderson - Facebook
    • Sorrel "Big Dawg" Perka- Instagram
    • MacKenzie "Wilt" Wieder - Instagram
    • Danny "Noco" Nelson - Instagram
    Sponsor

    Trail Correspondents is presented by Altra. Use code "TREK10" for 10% off at checkout at altrarunning.com

    Connect

    Questions, comments, or just want to say hi? Email us at podcast@thetrek.co.

    Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review.

    Subscribe on Spotify and leave us a review.

    Follow on Instagram: Trail Correspondents · The Trek

    Sign up for The Trek newsletter: thetrek.co/newsletter

    Credits

    Hosted, produced, and edited by Andrew "Shanty" Baldwin (Instagram). Trail Correspondents is a production of The Trek.


    Your Diet | S5 E11 Sep 09, 2026
    Show notes

    Hiker hunger has officially entered the chat. Our 2026 Trail Correspondents dig into the realities of eating their way along the AT, PCT, and CDT, from relentless cravings and questionable trail snacks to discovering exactly what keeps their bodies fueled mile after mile. What sounded like a good idea before the hike doesn't always survive contact with the trail—and sometimes, nothing tastes better than whatever you can get your hands on next.

    Correspondent Roster

    In this episode, we hear from:

    • Logan Hannah - Instagram
    • Parrish "Quip" McWhorter - Instagram
    • Scott Anderson - Facebook
    • Sorrel "Big Dawg" Perka- Instagram
    • Danny "Noco" Nelson - Instagram
    • MacKenzie "Wilt" Wieder - Instagram
    • Jessica "Hellman" Bagnell - Instagram
    Sponsor

    Trail Correspondents is presented by Altra. Use code "TREK10" for 10% off at checkout at altrarunning.com

    Connect

    Questions, comments, or just want to say hi? Email us at podcast@thetrek.co.

    Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review.

    Subscribe on Spotify and leave us a review.

    Follow on Instagram: Trail Correspondents · The Trek

    Sign up for The Trek newsletter: thetrek.co/newsletter

    Credits

    Hosted, produced, and edited by Andrew "Shanty" Baldwin (Instagram). Trail Correspondents is a production of The Trek.


    The Physical Adjustment | S5 E10 Aug 26, 2026
    Show notes

    By now, the trail has changed our 2026 Trail Correspondents—and their bodies are starting to tell the story. In this episode, hikers from the AT, PCT, and CDT reflect on what's gotten stronger, what's gotten sorer, and the aches, adjustments, and unexpected physical challenges that have shaped their journeys so far. After thousands of miles and countless footsteps, the question is simple: are their bodies adapting, or just holding on?

    Correspondent Roster

    In this episode, we hear from:

    • Logan "Pipsqueek" Hannah - Instagram
    • Parrish "Quip" McWhorter - Instagram
    • Jessica "Hellman" Bagnell - Instagram
    • Scott "Steady" Anderson - Facebook
    • Sorrel "Big Dawg" Perka- Instagram
    • Danny "Noco" Nelson - Instagram
    • MacKenzie "Wilt" Wieder - Instagram
    Sponsor

    Trail Correspondents is presented by Altra. Use code "TREK10" for 10% off at checkout at altrarunning.com

    Connect

    Questions, comments, or just want to say hi? Email us at podcast@thetrek.co.

    Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review.

    Subscribe on Spotify and leave us a review.

    Follow on Instagram: Trail Correspondents · The Trek

    Sign up for The Trek newsletter: thetrek.co/newsletter

    Credits

    Hosted, produced, and edited by Andrew "Shanty" Baldwin (Instagram). Trail Correspondents is a production of The Trek.


    Wildcard II | S5 E9 Aug 12, 2026
    Show notes

    Another Wild Card, another chance for anything to happen. With the prompts set aside once again, our 2026 Trail Correspondents share the stories they feel need telling most at this point in their journeys. These unscripted, unfiltered dispatches from the AT, PCT, and CDT capture life on trail in its most authentic and unpredictable form.

    Correspondent Roster

    In this episode, we hear from:

    • Logan "Pipsqueek" Hannah - Instagram
    • Parrish "Quip" McWhorter - Instagram
    • Jessica "Hellman" Bagnell - Instagram
    • Scott "Steady" Anderson - Facebook
    • Sorrel "Team Ultraheavy" Perka- Instagram
    • Danny "Noco" Nelson - Instagram
    • MacKenzie "Wilt" Wieder - Instagram
    Sponsor

    Trail Correspondents is presented by Altra. Use code "TREK10" for 10% off at checkout at altrarunning.com

    Connect

    Questions, comments, or just want to say hi? Email us at podcast@thetrek.co.

    Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review.

    Subscribe on Spotify and leave us a review.

    Follow on Instagram: Trail Correspondents · The Trek

    Sign up for The Trek newsletter: thetrek.co/newsletter

    Credits

    Hosted, produced, and edited by Andrew "Shanty" Baldwin (Instagram). Trail Correspondents is a production of The Trek.


    The Social Experience | S5 E8 Jul 29, 2026
    Show notes

    Every thru-hike finds its own social rhythm—tramily, shelter mates, or long solo stretches. Our 2026 Trail Correspondents reflect on the people who've shaped their hikes, the friendships that formed faster than expected, and the solitude that proved just as meaningful. These stories from the AT, PCT, and CDT show the social side of the trail is as unpredictable as the miles themselves.

    Correspondent Roster

    In this episode, we hear from:

    • Logan "Pipsqueek" Hannah - Instagram
    • Parrish "Quip" McWhorter - Instagram
    • Jessica "Hellman" Bagnell - Instagram
    • Scott "Steady" Anderson - Facebook
    • Sorrel "Big Dawg" Perka- Instagram
    • Danny "NoCo" Nelson - Instagram
    • MacKenzie "Wilt" Wieder - Instagram
    • TJ "Gimli" McQuiston - Instagram
    • Chris "Vibes" Becraft - Instagram
    Sponsor

    Trail Correspondents is presented by Altra. Use code "TREK10" for 10% off at checkout at altrarunning.com

    Connect

    Questions, comments, or just want to say hi? Email us at podcast@thetrek.co.

    Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review.

    Subscribe on Spotify and leave us a review.

    Follow on Instagram: Trail Correspondents · The Trek

    Sign up for The Trek newsletter: thetrek.co/newsletter

    Credits

    Hosted, produced, and edited by Andrew "Shanty" Baldwin (Instagram). Trail Correspondents is a production of The Trek.


    My Worst Day on Trail | S5 E7 Jul 15, 2026
    Show notes

    Every thru-hike has a breaking point. In this episode, our 2026 Trail Correspondents revisit the toughest day they've faced so far, sharing the moments that pushed them to their physical and emotional limits. From relentless weather, painful miles, and rough social encounters to self-doubt and near-breaking points, these stories from the AT, PCT, and CDT reveal why the hardest days often become the ones hikers remember most.

    Correspondent Roster

    In this episode, we hear from:

    • Logan Hannah - Instagram
    • Parrish "Quip" McWhorter - Instagram
    • TJ McQuiston - Instagram
    • Chris Becraft - Instagram
    • Jessica "Hellman" Bagnell - Instagram
    • Sorrel "Team Ultraheavy" Perka- Instagram
    • Danny Nelson - Instagram
    • MacKenzie "Wilt" Wieder - Instagram
    Sponsor

    Trail Correspondents is presented by Altra. Use code "TREK10" for 10% off at checkout at altrarunning.com

    Connect

    Questions, comments, or just want to say hi? Email us at podcast@thetrek.co.

    Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review.

    Subscribe on Spotify and leave us a review.

    Follow on Instagram: Trail Correspondents · The Trek

    Sign up for The Trek newsletter: thetrek.co/newsletter

    Credits

    Hosted, produced, and edited by Andrew "Shanty" Baldwin (Instagram). Trail Correspondents is a production of The Trek.


    What's Working, What's Not | S5 E6 Jul 01, 2026
    Show notes

    Every thru-hike becomes a gear test sooner or later. Our 2026 Trail Correspondents take stock of what's earned a permanent place in their packs, what's headed for the next post office, and which pieces of gear have surprised them—for better or worse. From luxury items to costly mistakes, these stories from the AT, PCT, and CDT prove that the right gear can make all the difference... until it doesn't.

    Correspondent Roster

    In this episode, we hear from:

    • Logan Hannah - Instagram
    • Parrish "Quip" McWhorter - Instagram
    • TJ McQuiston - Instagram
    • Chris Becraft - Instagram
    • Jessica "Hellman" Bagnell - Instagram
    • Scott Anderson - Facebook
    • Sorrel "Team Ultraheavy" Perka- Instagram
    • Danny Nelson - Instagram
    • MacKenzie "Wilt" Wieder - Instagram
    Sponsor

    Trail Correspondents is presented by Altra. Use code "TREK10" for 10% off at checkout at altrarunning.com

    Connect

    Questions, comments, or just want to say hi? Email us at podcast@thetrek.co.

    Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review.

    Subscribe on Spotify and leave us a review.

    Follow on Instagram: Trail Correspondents · The Trek

    Sign up for The Trek newsletter: thetrek.co/newsletter

    Credits

    Hosted, produced, and edited by Andrew "Shanty" Baldwin (Instagram). Trail Correspondents is a production of The Trek.


    Expectations vs Reality | S5 E5 Jun 17, 2026
    Show notes

    Every hike begins with a story we tell ourselves about what the trail will be. Now several weeks into their journeys, our 2026 Trail Correspondents reflect on where expectation has collided with reality. From romanticized visions and unexpected hardships to surprising joys and perspective-shifting moments, these stories from the AT, PCT, and CDT reveal what the trail is really like once the dream meets the dirt.

    Correspondent Roster

    In this episode, we hear from:

    • Logan Hannah - Instagram
    • Parrish "Quip" McWhorter - Instagram
    • TJ McQuiston - Instagram
    • Chris Becraft - Instagram
    • Jessica "Hellman" Bagnell - Instagram
    • J Michael Shaw, II - Instagram
    • Scott Anderson - Facebook
    • Sorrel "Team Ultraheavy" Perka- Instagram
    • Danny Nelson - Instagram
    • MacKenzie "Wilt" Wieder - Instagram
    Sponsor

    Trail Correspondents is presented by Altra. Use code "TREK10" for 10% off at checkout at altrarunning.com

    Connect

    Questions, comments, or just want to say hi? Email us at podcast@thetrek.co.

    Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review.

    Subscribe on Spotify and leave us a review.

    Follow on Instagram: Trail Correspondents · The Trek

    Sign up for The Trek newsletter: thetrek.co/newsletter

    Credits

    Hosted, produced, and edited by Andrew "Shanty" Baldwin (Instagram). Trail Correspondents is a production of The Trek.


    Wildcard: A Raw $24k Budget Breakdown & Escaping 'Joyless Urgency' | S5 E4 Jun 03, 2026
    Show notes

    Wild Card time! No prompts, no script, and no rules! Expect the unexpected as this jam-packed episode swings from the bizarre to the profound. You'll hear wild field updates featuring a 1:37 AM wake-up call by sheriff deputies in a cemetery, a chaotic mid-day standoff between a coyote and a turkey, and the pure joy of a trail angel loaning out a truck packed with ice cream.

    But it's not all crazy stories; the crew gets incredibly vulnerable about the logistics and psychology of thru-hiking, tackling everything from heavy pack weights and physical conditioning to the therapeutic escape from corporate "joyless urgency," the beauty of forming an all-female "girl band" trail family, and a completely transparent financial breakdown of a $24,000 thru-hiking budget.

    Correspondent Roster

    In this episode, we hear from:

    • Logan Hannah - Instagram
    • Parrish "Quip" McWhorter - Instagram
    • TJ McQuiston - Instagram
    • Chris Becraft - Instagram
    • Jessica "Hellman" Bagnell - Instagram
    • J Michael Shaw, II - Instagram
    • Scott Anderson - Facebook
    • Sorrel "Team Ultraheavy" Perka- Instagram
    • Danny Nelson - Instagram
    • MacKenzie "Wilt" Wieder - Instagram
    Sponsor

    Trail Correspondents is presented by Altra. Use code "TREK10" for 10% off at checkout at altrarunning.com

    Connect

    Questions, comments, or just want to say hi? Email us at podcast@thetrek.co.

    Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review.

    Subscribe on Spotify and leave us a review.

    Follow on Instagram: Trail Correspondents · The Trek

    Sign up for The Trek newsletter: thetrek.co/newsletter

    Credits

    Hosted, produced, and edited by Andrew "Shanty" Baldwin (Instagram). Trail Correspondents is a production of The Trek.


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