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In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Bailey "PseudoSloth" Bremner. In addition to hikes of the CDT, Great Divide Trail, Pinhoti, and Benton Mackaye, we do a deep dive on a pair of custom routes that Bailey mapped out herself. The Columbine Route, which crosses the full length of Colorado, and another custom route extending all the way from Canada to Mexico, both of which she completed with her two dogs by her side. We learn all about the specifics of these routes, the tools and strategies she used to design them, the various geographical high and lowlights, her favorite stories from these hikes, and how she manages this unconventional style of trekking alongside her pair of pups.
We wrap the show with a follow-up on the technical glitches iPhone users experienced with FarOut's app this year, the number of owls we'd have to see in a day before we knew something was wrong, and the triple crown of words we will never be able to spell correctly.
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Interview with Bailey "PseudoSloth" Bremner
Time stamps & Questions
00:03:50 - Reminders: Apply to be a BPR intern or a Trek blogger!
00:06:40 - Introducing Bailey
00:09:20 - What's your background?
00:10:42 - Tell us about your dogs!
00:12:11 - How important is cleaning their teeth?
00:13:07 - How do you accommodate your hiking for your smaller dog?
00:15:05 - What does your daily mileage look like?
00:17:40 - What do you do for their feet during your hikes?
00:19:14 - What changes did you make to your dogs' gear and food?
00:23:05 - How much weight are you typically carrying?
00:25:43 - What type of treats and toys do you bring for the dogs?
00:28:00 - Tell us your trail resume
00:29:22 - How did you decide to hike the Great Divide Trail after the Colorado Trail?
00:31:27 - Can you give us a brief overview of the Great Divide Trail?
00:33:18 - Did you have any points where you felt in over your head?
00:36:15 - What do you like about less conventional hikes?
00:39:04 - What advice does an orienteering class include?
00:41:52 - Discussion about creating routes using Gaia
00:42:52 - Tell us about hiking your custom 750-mile loop
00:48:15 - How did you come up with the Columbine Route's name?
00:49:08 - What takeaways from your first custom route did you bring to the Columbine Route?
00:50:20 - How do your dogs handle blowdowns?
00:51:16 - Give us an overview of the Columbine Route
00:57:30 - How much of the trail is trail, roads, or bushwacking?
01:00:41 - Have you thought about tweaking the route at all?
01:02:24 - Do the dogs get any special town treats?
01:03:08 - Any parting thoughts about the Columbine Route and general route finding?
01:05:00 - What section of the Columbine Route would you want to relive?
01:08:12 - Discussion about pace and timing
01:11:54 - Tell us about the inspiration and planning for your custom Mexico to Canada route
01:17:22 - What percent of the route was on road?
01:19:25 - Do you have any scary road stories?
01:20:35 - Did you do the Arizona Trail besides the Grand Canyon section?
01:23:39 - Do you have any good wildlife or spooky stories?
01:27:35 - Tell us the bat story!
01:33:04 - Any other standout stories?
Segments
Trek Propaganda
QOTD: How many owls would you have to see in a singular day before you knew something was wrong?
Triple Crown of words you will never be able to spell correctly
Mail Bag
5 Star
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In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by David "Moondog" Roop. Moondog, alongside his buddy, has done the Natchez Trace Trail, Florida Trail, and 500 miles through New Mexico, not on foot, but instead on skateboard which he refers to as a thru-skate. We learn all about what goes into such a unique adventure, including how his gear differs relative to traditional backpacking, what terrain is skateboardable and what isn't, how sore his push muscles get over the course of a full day of skateboarding, and more.
We wrap the show with the first edition of the 2023 AT thru-hiker survey results, the weirdest things we've brought home after a night out, and our triple crown of campaign promises.
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Interview with David "Moondog" Roop
Time stamps & Questions
00:03:01 - Reminders: Subscribe to the Trek's newsletter to hear when the Tyvek wall is available, subscribe to us on YouTube, and apply to be a 2024 blogger!
00:05:35 - Introducing Moondog
00:06:00 - Tell us about Madrid, NM
00:09:21 - How did you get your trail name?
00:11:18 - How does thru-skating work?
00:16:00 - How many miles can you normally skate in a day?
00:16:44 - What was your backpacking experience prior to starting skateboarding?
00:17:50 - What muscles get sore after a full day of skateboarding?
00:19:06 - Do you factor in the weight of the board?
00:21:00 - How hard was the learning curve?
00:22:06 - How much of the trail do you need to skate to consider it a thru-skate?
00:24:38 - Tell us some wipeout stories
00:27:08 - Do wipeouts make you consider more what you wear?
00:29:20 - Compare and contrast the Florida Trail and the Natchez Trace
00:32:00 - Discussion about skating effort and strategy
00:34:03 - How was your experience doing a full trail end to end?
00:36:00 - Discussion about wildlife on the Florida Trail
00:37:05 - Do you ever have gear malfunctions with the skateboard?
00:38:23 - Discussion about ultra skating
00:40:10 - Are there any interesting things skaters do that hikers don't?
00:42:13 - Tell us about your New Mexico thru-skate
00:45:12 - What portion was hiking versus skating?
00:46:50 - What's a standout moment you've had while thru-skating?
00:49:30 - How did you land on the Natchez Trace Trail?
00:51:12 - What's the best time of year to do it?
00:52:22 - Have you considered using a mountain board to do something more rugged?
00:53:20 - How do you protect your board?
00:55:00 - How would you design your dream board?
00:55:45 - What did you do in Puerto Rico?
00:57:26 - What thru-skates are on your bucket list?
Segments
Trek Propaganda: The 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Survey: General Information Part 1 by Kate Richard
QOTD: What's the weirdest thing you've brought home on a night out?
Triple Crown of our presidential campaign promises
Mail Bag
5 Star Review
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In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by someone you are likely already following on Instagram, Matt Lyons known on trail as "Schmutz". Schmutz is a thru-hiker, social media comedian and celebrity. He gives us an overview on his process for making short comedic skits, how life has changed during his rise to fame, and all that's gone into growing his Instagram and TikTok to nearly a half million followers. We also learn about Matt's backpacking journey, including the time he had to tearfully chase a fellow thru-hiker who was carrying his tent in the wrong direction. Schmutz also gives us a preview of his forthcoming documentary about southbound thru-hiking the PCT.
We wrap the show opining on why there aren't wild chickens, the triple crown of things that have made us question our own IQs, and some details about how you can get your hands on Backpacker Radio's infamous hair wall.
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Interview with Matt "Schmutz" Lyons
Time stamps & Questions
00:03:48 - Reminders: Support us on Patreon for bonus content, subscribe to the Trek's newsletter to hear when the Tyvek wall is available, and apply to be a 2024 blogger!
00:06:45 - Introducing Matt
00:07:35 - How long do you spend planning out the names in your videos?
00:09:20 - Do you have a background in comedy?
00:11:33 - Have you been told your voice is good for audio?
00:12:38 - Does your girlfriend think you're funny?
00:14:32 - What's your background in the outdoors?
00:16:30 - How many of your videos involve making fun of yourself?
00:19:26 - Have you ever made too much fun of a group or activity?
00:23:48 - How would you describe your skits?
00:25:55 - Was there a turning point when your comedy became more professional?
00:27:20 - What's it like to make social content while teaching middle schoolers?
00:32:54 - Tell us the story of you forgetting your tent in Stehekin
00:37:30 - Tell us about getting a boat hitch
00:39:30 - Tell us about starting the AT in 2019
00:42:36 - Would you describe yourself as an extrovert?
00:44:00 - What were your biggest fuckups and standout stories on the AT?
00:47:17 - How did you get your trail name?
00:50:08 - What's your most embarrassing moment from trail?
00:51:01 - What years did you hike the PCT?
00:53:25 - What was your social experience like on the PCT?
00:57:30 - What was your motivation for thru-hiking?
00:58:20 - Have you ever shit your pants?
01:00:40 - Discussion about Schmutz's diet off and on trail
01:02:40 - What are some other firm beliefs you have?
01:03:35 - Have you built up your dream gear?
01:07:18 - Do you have a next trail on the bucket list?
01:08:20 - Tell us about the documentary
01:13:20 - Will the documentary be comedic?
01:15:14 - Is it hard to pass off footage to other people?
01:17:20 - How did you manage your knee?
01:19:10 - Tell us about Frontcountry Apparel
01:21:00 - Which videos did better than you expected?
01:23:05 - Are thru-hiking videos too niche for your audience now?
01:25:00 - Discussion about Matt's video making process
01:29:01 - How often do people recognize you?
01:30:27 - How do you handle working with brands?
Segments
Trek Propaganda: How Fast is too Fast? 6 Lessons from a Sub-80 Day Thru-Hike by Isabel Koran
QOTD: Why aren't there wild chickens?
Triple Crown of things that have made you question your own IQ
Mail Bag
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In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by the very highly requested Kyle O'Grady, known in the world of YouTube as Kyle Hates Hiking. Kyle is an experienced backpacker, having hiked the Long Trail, Appalachian Trail, Northville Placid Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and Ouachita Trail, amongst many others. In addition to learning about his many trail tales, we dive deep into his passion for video creation especially on the subjects of true crime and trail mysteries. From humble beginnings as a Writer for AppalachianTrials.com to having more than 300,000 subscribers on YouTube, this is an entertaining detailing of Kyle's rise in the world of backpacking media.
We wrap the show with some details about the impending sale of Backpacker Radio's famous hair wall, what we would do with an elephant, and the triple crown of social media hiking stereotypes.
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Interview with Kyle O'Grady
Time stamps & Questions
00:05:14 - Reminders: Support our editor, Pauly, and his coffee roastery, subscribe to the Trek's newsletter, and apply to be a Trek blogger!
00:08:50 - Introducing Kyle
00:11:10 - Discussion about Kyle writing for Appalachian Trials
00:14:20 - Do people know you more from podcasting or Youtube?
00:15:15 - Give us a rundown on your Youtube
00:18:00 - What's the process of writing and recording a trail mystery?
00:22:35 - How did you decide to pursue trail mystery stories?
00:26:00 - Give us the overview of the Scott Lilly story
00:27:51 - Give us the overview of the Bismarck story
00:32:00 - Discussion about the perception of the trail as dangerous
00:35:35 - Fuck Marry Kill: True crime, gear breakdowns, general thru-hiking advice
00:37:57 - Discussion about clickbait
00:40:02 - How do you decide how to portray your videos?
00:41:30 - Are you a gear nerd?
00:44:11 - Where do you get your footage?
00:45:45 - What sort of marketing education do you have?
00:49:48 - How do you maintain motivation despite negative comments?
00:52:37 - How did you transition to full time?
00:56:40 - Do you get anxious when a video doesn't do as well as you expected?
00:59:08 - How much of a video's success is due to the content versus the algorithm?
01:03:40 - Tell us about your podcast titles
01:06:45 - Discussion about asking AI questions about thru-hiking
01:08:50 - What's the origin of the name Kyle Hates Hiking?
01:15:40 - What's the latest thru-hiking social media gossip?
01:19:52 - Are you doing a lot of hiking in Hawaii?
01:23:57 - What's your hot take about tramilies?
01:26:04 - Why should someone hike the Northville Placid Trail?
01:30:00 - Discussion about the Lone Star Trail
01:33:38 - Tell us about your podcast
01:36:07 - What are the primary differences between making a good video versus a good podcast?
01:41:26 - Story about Zach and Kyle's near miss interaction
01:50:55 - Story about a bad fan interaction
01:55:25 - What's the hiker scene like in Burlington?
01:58:00 - Is there an underrated Long Trail mystery?
02:06:20 - Discussion about Kyle writing for the Trek
02:08:30 - What's next for you?
Segments
Trek Propaganda: The Best Thru-Hiking Tents of 2024 by the Editors
QOTD: You've been given an elephant. You can't give it away or sell it. What would you do with the elephant?
Triple Crown of social media hiking stereotypes
5 Star Review
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A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: 12 Trees Farms, Dcnerdlet, Emily Galusha, Hailey Buckingham, Jeanie, Jeanne Latshaw, Jeff LaFranier, Joann Menzer, Keith Dobie Jr, Peter, and Ruth S.
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Nicole "ShotGun" Kulovitz. Nicole only recently began long distance backpacking, but in just the last few years, has thru-hiked the CDT, Arizona Trail, Florida Trail, Hayduke, Pacific Northwest Trail, Oregon Desert Trail, Grand Enchantment Trail, Long Trail, Timberline Trail, Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail, and the Low to High Trail. In other words, she somehow has packed a lifetime of miles into a four year span. We learn all about her instant infatuation with backpacking, learning lessons from a failed thru-hike attempt, how she financially is able to make long distance backpacking a lifestyle, her experiences as a wildland firefighter, some epic stories of degeneracy, and more. This is a fun chat, good news for the sort of person who's into fun.
We wrap the show with some standout winter thru-hikes for those who hate snow, our go-to Taco Bell orders, a triple crown of undesirable camp chores, and a fun pee story courtesy of a listener.
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Interview with Nicole "ShotGun" Kulovitz
Time stamps & Questions
00:07:12 - Reminders: Apply to be a blogger or a BPR intern and support us on Patreon for exclusive content!
00:12:20 - Introducing Nicole
00:15:09 - What's your trail name origin story?
00:18:07 - Tell us about being a wildland firefighter
00:21:57 - How does the end of a day as a firefighter compare to the end of a day hiking?
00:23:05 - How did you become a wildland firefighter?
00:25:33 - Discussion about firefighting tasks, housing, and scheduling
00:29:04 - Is there a high burnout rate for firefighters?
00:31:49 - Do you look at trees differently now?
00:33:17 - How is the pay and what is your cost of living like?
00:38:40 - At what point did backpacking become your lifestyle?
00:41:27 - Tell us about hiking the PCT in a high snow year
00:47:30 - What's the drama in Kennedy Meadows?
00:51:14 - Which portion of the trail did you hike last year?
00:51:35 - Why do you hate California?
00:53:08 - Take us from there to your first successful thru-hike
00:58:16 - How did you transition from the desert trails to the Long Trail?
01:00:37 - What were your best fun activities on trail?
01:07:41 - What does your average drinking night look like?
01:11:16 - Tell us about hiking the Long Trail
01:14:14 - What kind of hiking schedule do you keep?
01:18:00 - Discussion about rain gear
01:20:05 - How does the AZT compare to the Long Trail in difficulty?
01:23:35 - How many miles have you gotten out of your shoes?
01:25:43 - Tell us about the Hayduke
01:29:55 - How did you develop routefinding skills?
01:34:01 - How many miles do you do on average per day?
01:38:32 - Was the Florida Trail boring compared to the Hayduke?
01:41:54 - Did the dogs make you want to skip the road walks?
01:42:50 - Tell us about the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail
01:48:46 - Tell us about the Pacific Northwest Trail
01:52:45 - How did routefinding on the PNT compare to the Hayduke?
01:54:10 - Did you have any standout experiences on the Oregon Desert Trail?
01:56:23 - Would you recommend the Oregon Desert Trail to newer thru-hikers?
01:57:14 - Tell us about the Grand Enchantment Trail
01:59:02 - What are some of Brett Tucker's other routes?
02:01:00 - Discussion about optimal trail lengths
02:02:55 - What do you do to make ends meet during the off season?
02:13:10 - How did you like the CDT if you normally prefer shorter trails?
02:20:28 - Where can people follow you?
Segments
Trek Propaganda: 10 Awesome Snow-Free Winter Thru-Hikes by Diane Duffard
QOTD: What is your Taco Bell order?
Triple Crown of camp chores you hate
Mail Bag
5 Star Review
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A super big thank you to our Chuck Norris Award winner(s) from Patreon: Alex & Misty with Navigators Crafting, Andrew, Austen McDaniel, Austin Ford, Brad & Blair (Thirteen Adventures), Brent Stenberg, Bryan Alsop, Christopher Marshburn, Coach from Marion Outdoors, Dayne, Derek Koch, Eric Casper, Erik Hofmann, Greg Knight, Greg McDaniel may he bring honor to his name, Ironhike endurance productions, Liz Seger, Matt Soukup, Mike Poisel, Patrick Cianciolo, Sawyer Products, SPAM, Timothy Hahn, and Tracy "Trigger" Fawns.
A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: 12 Trees Farms, Dcnerdlet, Emily Galusha, Hailey Buckingham, Jeanie, Jeanne Latshaw, Jeff LaFranier, Joann Menzer, Keith Dobie Jr, Peter, and Ruth S.
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Lauren Roerick. Lauren has hiked both the Colorado Trail and Sunshine Coast Trail along with a solid chunk of the PCT, but the focus of today's episode is her recent thru-hike of the nearly 1,900-mile HexaTrek across France. Lauren gives us an in-depth run down of her trek and the trail at large, including the HexaTrek's specific geography, the resupply and vibe of the country's quaint villages, the unique, French cultural quirks (including happening upon a nudist camp), the campsites, hitchhiking in France, the food and wine, camping next to castles and on ridgelines in the Alps, and much more. In a nutshell, this trail which you've likely never heard of is about to rocket up your bucket list. You've been warned.
We wrap the show with our predictions and hopes for 2024, the triple crown of things we hoard, and how an iconic point of the AT's viewshed was saved by a former guest of the podcast.
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Interview with Lauren "Long Way" Roerick
Time stamps & Questions
00:05:45 - Reminders: Support us on Patreon for exclusive content, apply to blog for the Trek, and check out our merch!
00:08:24 - Introducing Lauren
00:10:07 - Tell us about living in Taiwan and Germany
00:15:10 - What is your musical experience?
00:18:27 - How did you get into backpacking?
00:22:42 - How did you decide to go southbound?
00:24:00 - What were the first few weeks of trail like?
00:27:00 - What was your mindset like?
00:30:40 - Rank the five sections of the PCT
00:32:58 - Tell us about the Colorado Trail and your favorite stretches
00:35:35 - Were you disappointed when you got home?
00:37:13 - Why did you finish the Colorado Trail with fewer people than you started with?
00:39:48 - Tell us about the Sunshine Coast Trail
00:41:55 - What other hidden gems are in British Columbia?
00:46:08 - What are the basics of the HexaTrek?
00:48:50 - Did you learn French prior to the hike?
00:51:06 - What was it like going from town to town?
00:52:30 - How did you learn about and decide to hike the HexaTrek?
00:56:25 - How did you determine how far to hike each day?
00:58:20 - Tell us about the other people you hiked with
01:00:56 - Were you or your parents concerned about you hiking in another country?
01:03:08 - Compare the backcountry experiences of the PCT and HexaTrek01:04:48 - What kind of wildlife did you encounter?
01:05:45 - What were the resupplies like?
01:12:55 - Do you recommend carrying cash along the trail?
01:13:53 - What region of the trail had the best wine?
01:14:46 - How long would you recommend to complete the trail?
01:16:50 - Tell us about the route finding you had to do?
01:18:40 - If you could repeat a section of the trail, which would it be?
01:19:30 - Were there any sections of scrambling or exposure?
01:20:50 - Did you change any of your gear between the PCT and the HexaTrek?
01:24:45 - Tell us some of your notable stories from the trail
01:31:40 - Did you do any hitchhiking along the HexaTrek?
01:35:15 - What preparation would you recommend for people interested in the HexaTrek?
01:39:00 - Did you set up cell service?
01:40:00 - Discussion about budgeting for the HexaTrek
01:41:50 - What do you want to do next?
01:44:00 - Tell us your poop stories!
01:49:20 - Tell us about your video equipment and process
01:51:09 - Where can people follow you?
Segments
Trek Propaganda: Iconic Appalachian Trail Viewshed Officially Preserved After ATC's Multi-Year Effort by Colleen Goldhorn
QOTD: What are your predictions or hopes for 2024?
Triple Crown of things you hoard
Mail Bag
5 Star Review
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In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Liz Thomas, known on trail as "Snorkel." Liz has backpacked more than 20,000 miles, including an FKT on the AT, many trails internationally, and is likely the most experienced "urban hiker" on earth. We learn Snorkel's top advice on how to pull big miles, her current gear favorites, what she considers to be the hardest hike in the US, how she advises to backpack often while keeping a desk job, and more. We also dive deep on Snorkel's many urban hikes, which essentially amount to long-distance treks through some of the biggest cities in the US, including how she chooses her routes, which hikes have been her favorites, elements to avoid, and more.
We wrap the show Badger drinking Chaunce's toe juice, and yes that's likely as gross as it sounds, how to stay safe in a lightning storm while in the backcountry, the Christmas gift we were most excited to receive or gift this year, the triple crown of holiday traditions, and an epic listener email.
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Interview with Liz "Snorkel" Thomas
Time stamps & Questions
00:05:12 - Reminders: Watch us on YouTube, support us on Patreon, and suggest a guest through our form!
00:08:10 - Introducing Liz
00:09:30 - What's your go to Big Three?
00:10:34 - How did you get your trail name?
00:12:40 - What was your first long hike?
00:17:17 - What work did you do at a field station outside Yosemite?
00:18:58 - What was going to an Ivy League school like?
00:21:30 - What was the process for getting a grant to hike the PCT?
00:24:20 - Do you have advice for someone who wants to hike a long trail during college?
00:26:00 - How do you backpack and keep your desk job?
00:33:50 - What is the hardest hike in the US?
00:35:56 - What's your best pitch for urban hiking?
00:41:35 - What does camping in a city look like?
00:43:00 - What urban hikes have you done?
00:49:00 - Discussion about finding urban staircases and creating urban routes
00:53:00 - What was your favorite urban hiking experience?
00:54:58 - How do you go to the bathroom on an urban hike?
00:59:00 - Discussion about pee keeping your body warm
01:01:55 - Are there other notable themes you've designed urban hikes around?
01:03:15 - What are some standout moments you've had along urban hikes?
01:06:18 - What's the list of urban hikes you've done?
01:09:14 - Tell us about your AT FKT in 2011
01:10:57 - What are your tips for someone who wants to increase their mileage?
01:13:25 - Is it hard to get excited for an urban hike with all your backcountry experience?
01:15:02 - What do you do as a solo hiker to keep your mind entertained?
01:17:41 - What midlayers stand out to you?
01:19:30 - If you had to get rid of a piece of gear, what would you cut?
01:22:50 - Any other gear item you're especially excited about?
01:26:04 - What are the biggest lessons learned from gear reviews?
01:29:49 - What's a gear item from another sport that's underrated in thru-hiking?
01:31:09 - What do you like about alpaca over merino?
01:34:40 - What's the most underrated trail in the US?
01:35:48 - Tell us about your close encounter with a grizzly
01:41:30 - Are there other conservation lessons learned?
01:42:29 - Do you foresee bear cans becoming required on the AT?
01:45:33 - What international trails have you done?
01:49:20 - Are there any tech gear items you're excited about?
01:51:24 - Tell us more about the hiking you've done in Japan
01:58:35 - What gear category has the most room for improvement?
01:59:45 - What is your triple crown of hot takes?
Segments
Trek Propaganda: The Ultimate Guide to Lightning Safety for Thru-Hiking: Tips & Resources by Arielle Nardizzi
QOTD: What Christmas gift are you most excited to receive or gift this year?
Triple Crown of holiday traditions
Mail Bag
5 Star Review
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In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Nick Fowler. Nick went from 1-2 mile day hikes in 2019 to setting the self supported PCT FKT in 2023, with many learning lessons, mistakes, and miles in the four year span in between. We learn all about his experiences on the Hayduke, Pacific Northwest trail (which was another FKT hike for him), the Arizona Trail, and of course go deep on his PCT hike from this year. We also learn about how Nick is able to financially swing being basically full-time hiker trash, outlining how some specific entrepreneurial decisions and savings strategies enable him to dirtbag around the clock. Even if FKTs aren't your jam, we think you'll really enjoy this conversation, as we feel it does a good job of normalizing this extreme style of trekking.
We wrap the show with how Zach endangered his family with a black widow, news of the removal of an iconic AT shelter, things that are normal at 3pm but terrifying at 3am, and the triple crown of drunk regrets.
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Interview with Nick "DJ" Fowler
Time stamps & Questions
00:05:47 - Reminders: Get Zach and Chaunce's signed book bundle by January 15th, support us on Patreon, and check out our new website!
00:08:05 - Introducing Nick
00:08:49 - Tell us your poop stories
00:15:20 - Discussion about shower frequency
00:19:20 - How did you go from a clean cut corporate guy to setting an FKT?
00:22:40 - What was the first big animal you encountered?
00:25:40 - What would you say to people who think FKT hikers are missing the point?
00:30:04 - What does a day of hiking look like emotionally?
00:34:00 - Tell us about peeing red
00:39:58 - What was the biggest breakdown you had on trail?
00:45:35 - Has not quitting been a theme across your life?
00:47:12 - What did you learn on the PNT that helped you on the PCT?
00:49:27 - What packing mistakes did you correct on the PNT?
00:52:40 - What's your footwear system?
00:54:50 - Discussion about road walks and bushwacking on the PNT
00:55:50 - What do you commonly lose?
01:00:17 - Discussion about dealing with Tropical Storm Hilary
01:11:38 - What was your sketchiest moment of the Hayduke?
01:16:35 - How did you get your trail name?
01:18:20 - Discussion about footwear
01:26:50 - What type of pain did you deal with on a daily basis on the PCT?
01:30:30 - What are your strongest food cravings?
01:41:00 - Discussion about diet and food
01:42:45 - How much time did you have off between hikes and before the PCT?
01:43:40 - How did you transition from a regular job to full time hiking?
01:47:45 - What do you do for passive income?
01:51:28 - What steps did you take to feel confident enough to make these moves?
01:54:20 - What tips do you have for someone who's interested in this topic?
01:59:10 - What ventures would you recommend people get into?
02:01:33 - What mental tools are you using to stay determined?
02:04:45 - Discussion about the classifications of FKTs
02:11:11 - When would you say enough is enough?
02:13:30 - Tell us about your book, Itch
Segments
Trek Propaganda: Appalachian Trail Landmark, Overmountain Shelter, to be Removed by Diane Duffard
QOTD: What's normal at 3pm but terrifying at 3am?
Stupid Thing of the Week
Triple Crown of drunk regrets
5 Star Review
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In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Ryan Sylva, known on trail as Dirtmonger. Let me tell you, this one is an instant classic. Dirtmonger has so many miles under his trail runners that he's lost count, but it's comfortably deep into the 5-digit range. We learn about all the trails and routes Dirtmonger has tackled, including the PCT, CDT, Vagabond Loop, Low to High Route, the Great Basin Traverse, Sky Island Traverse, and more. But in addition to and likely more importantly, we go deep into the inspiration and philosophy behind Dirtmonger's backpacking career, which sheds some really interesting new perspectives into this wild world of long-distance walking. This one will eventually be a two-parter, and we're supremely confident that you'll enjoy this first edition.
We wrap the show by learning about the marathon for cake on the AT in Virginia, where we're hiding our FBI's most wanted paperclip, and I get another vote of confidence in my highly anticipated rumble with an alien.
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Interview with Ryan "Dirtmonger" Sylva
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Time stamps & Questions
00:06:20 - Reminders: Get exclusive content on Patreon, submit your poop story, and subscribe to Backpacker Radio on YouTube!
00:12:30 - Introducing Dirtmonger
00:17:00 - What does Shitmonger mean?
00:20:55 - Dirtmonger's poop stories
00:29:11 - The ghost poop
00:31:28 - What is your hiking origin story?
00:45:40 - How did your family struggle with you being a backpacker?
00:49:30 - What advice do you have for thru-hikers struggling to complete a trail?
00:53:54 - Discussion about intentions
00:56:12 - Did you ever contemplate giving up on the dream?
01:02:15 - Do you experience any diminishing returns with your hikes?
01:06:03 - Where did you get the first sense of chasing a nontraditional challenge?
01:11:13 - How do you feel about other people following in your footsteps?
01:16:45 - How do you finance your hikes?
01:19:15 - What guidance do you have for turning a seasonal job into a career?
01:26:30 - Have you considered trying to monetize your hiking?
01:36:46 - Tell us about the Vagabond Loop
01:42:40 - What is the attraction of social hiking?
01:48:20 - Do you experience loneliness on trail?
01:51:25 - What are you afraid of?
01:55:15 - Tell us about the Great Basin Traverse
02:02:00 - How many hours of prep do you think you did?
02:06:42 - How do you handle finding water sources in the desert?
02:13:10 - Do you have a story about getting to a water source that didn't work out?
02:15:35 - Do you find yourself taking chances for the thrill of problem solving?
02:19:00 - What was your biggest fuckup while hiking?
02:25:30 - Have you had any regrets?
02:28:05 - What's your typical mileage and pace?
02:31:40 - What's in your backpack?
02:41:15 - Tell us about the Sky Island Traverse
02:45:00 - What else did you do in 2016?
02:53:40 - What do you want listeners to take away from this interview?
02:57:54 - What are your tips for people new to backpacking?
Segments
Trek Propaganda: What Virginia Blues? 10 Can't-Miss Landmarks in VA by Jamie Angle
QOTD: You have 20 minutes to hide a paper clip before the FBI comes to your house to look for it - where are you hiding it? You must be able to retrieve it after they leave.
Triple Crown of holiday movies
5 Star Review
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A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: 12 Trees Farms, Dcnerdlet, Emily Galusha, Hailey Buckingham, Jeanie, Jeanne Latshaw, Jeff LaFranier, Joann Menzer, Keith Dobie Jr, Peter, and Ruth S.
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Bennett Lee, an avid caver, backpacker, and photographer. This year Bennett attempted the calendar year triple crown, completing half of it, which he dubbed the Calendar Year Half Triple Crown. In typical backpacker radio fashion however, we swerve, spending much of our time chatting about the wacky world that is caving. We go deep, learning what draws someone into caving, why people in his community don't call it spelunking, the nude calendars he's shot in caves, some harrowing stories from situations gone awry (including a time where the search party had already begun the process of looking for his body), another time where he was caught in a collapsing cave next to a rattlesnake, an assortment of fun cave facts, including how someone's sleep schedule changes when doing multi-day caving trips, and much more. You will leave this conversation delighted, entertained, and possibly at times, a bit disturbed - in the best way possible.
We wrap the show with our very own Rachel giving a hilarious rundown on her Colorado Trail thru-hike / honeymoon, an unveiling of some new merch, just in time for the holidays, life tips for those who've recently finished a thru-hike, some things we wish were never invented, a triple crown of modern day luxuries that are tight, and a shoutout to one of our Patreon supporters who recently completed the CDT.
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Interview with Bennett "Tight Squeeze" Lee
Time stamps & Questions
00:07:10 - Reminders: Check out our Stay Feral shirts, our new website, and our application for the Trek's editorial internship!
00:09:55 - Introducing Bennett
00:11:14 - What knot would you use for the rest of your life and why?
00:12:23 - How did you get started with caving?
00:15:50 - What's the difference between caving and spelunking?
00:17:05 - What are the steps to exploring a cave?
00:18:25 - What does a cave rescue process look like?
00:20:10 - How do people find and explore new caves?
00:25:28 - What are the Leave No Trace aspects to caving?
00:29:21 - Story about discovering a new cave
00:35:54 - How do you keep continuing new passages in the cave?
00:46:21 - Discussion about free diving in caves
00:50:20 - How do you know when you reach the end of a cave?
00:51:40 - Is there any scanning technology that works in caves?
00:53:15 - Do you enjoy the adrenaline rush and dangers involved with cave exploration?
00:55:05 - Does backpacking seem easy or boring compared to caving?
00:56:55 - How do you fund caving?
00:58:45 - How do you regulate your circadian rhythm when you're in a cave for long periods?
00:59:54 - Have you ever found human remains in a cave?
01:04:25 - Is it beneficial to have a smaller stature for caving?
01:05:15 - What's the longest known cave in the US and can you hike through caves?
01:06:30 - How often do you see bats in caves?
01:08:52 - Tell us about being trapped in a tight cave with a rattlesnake
01:15:35 - Tell us about the nude caving calendar
01:19:14 - How did you get into backpacking?
01:21:40 - How much does the gear overlap between backpacking and caving?
01:23:02 - Tell us about your expedition in Alaska
01:32:55 - Tell us the Love Poop story (and submit your own!)
01:37:20 - Tell us the 50 miles for 50th birthday
01:41:08 - How has having Asperger's interfaced with your hiking?
01:42:50 - Do you have a triple crown of social situations you would consider the worst?
01:45:23 - Tell us about your Calendar Year "Half" Triple Crown
01:52:22 - Tell us about the Porcupine World War
01:58:10 - Discussion about Bennett's shoes
02:00:00 - What's next for you?
Segments
Rachel's Colorado Trail Hike
Trek Propaganda: Finished Your Thru-Hike. Now What? 9 Tips for Regaining Your Humanity by Danielle Krolewicz
QOTD: What's something you wish was never invented?
Stupid Thing of the Week
Triple Crown of modern day luxuries that are tight
Plug Me
5 Star Review
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Our theme song is Walking Slow by Animal Years.
A super big thank you to our Chuck Norris Award winner(s) from Patreon: Alex & Misty with Navigators Crafting, Andrew, Austen McDaniel, Austin Ford, Brad & Blair (Thirteen Adventures), Brent Stenberg, Bryan Alsop, Christopher Marshburn, Coach from Marion Outdoors, Dayne, Derek Koch, Eric Casper, Erik Hofmann, Greg Knight, Greg McDaniel may he bring honor to his name, Ironhike endurance productions, Liz Seger, Matt Soukup, Mike Poisel, Patrick Cianciolo, Sawyer Products, SPAM, Timothy Hahn, and Tracy "Trigger" Fawns.
A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: 12 Trees Farms, Dcnerdlet, Emily Galusha, Hailey Buckingham, Jeanie, Jeanne Latshaw, Jeff LaFranier, Joann Menzer, Keith Dobie Jr, Peter, and Ruth S.
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