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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:
    S3 Episode #13 | The Last Week on Trail Feb 11, 2022
    Show notes

    Today brings us to our hikers last week on trail. Here, we asked our hikers to reflect on their journey overall. Although this isn't technically a wildcard episode, we gave our Correspondents free rein to focus in on whatever they felt most passionate about in the process of looking back on their journeys. You'll hear some disbelief, you'll hear some excitement, you'll hear some somber thoughts. This one runs the full spectrum, and appropriately so.

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    Check out Appalachian Trials and Pacific Crest Trials.

    In today's episode we hear from:

    • Cal "Starburst" Dobbs
    • Jeff "Link" Podmayer
    • Lara Waltrous
    • Henri "Rooster" de la Vega
    • Natalie L Parker

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    Have any praise, questions, praise, comments, praise, or praise for Trail Correspondents? Reach out to podcast@thetrek.co.

    Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)! Download this episode here. Find us on Stitcher and Google Play.

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    Editing and music courtesy of David Zitney. Follow him on Instagram @dzitneyaudio.

    Give us feedback on Trail Correspondents here.


    S3 Episode #12 | Lessons Learned Jan 14, 2022
    Show notes

    The trail is my teacher. Perhaps one of the most underrated aspects of a long distance backpacking trip is the time it allows someone to be with their thoughts. It's not uncommon for the time and space to allow for a breakthrough, or even just seeing old problems in a new light. Today we learn what lessons our hikers have learned over their course on trail.

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    Check out Appalachian Trials and Pacific Crest Trials.

    In today's episode we hear from:

    • Cal "Starburst" Dobbs
    • Jeff "Link" Podmayer
    • Lara Waltrous
    • Monica "Moss" Aguilar
    • Henri "Rooster" de la Vega

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    Have any praise, questions, praise, comments, praise, or praise for Trail Correspondents? Reach out to podcast@thetrek.co.

    Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)! Download this episode here. Find us on Stitcher and Google Play.

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    Editing and music courtesy of David Zitney. Follow him on Instagram @dzitneyaudio.

    Give us feedback on Trail Correspondents here.


    S3 Episode #11 | The Mental Grind Dec 29, 2021
    Show notes

    It is said that the mental component is the most challenging aspect of a thru-hike. I am one of those making this claim, in fact, I wrote two books on this very subject. Although the physical element of a cross country trek can't be understated in terms of difficulty, after a few weeks, a hiker's body largely adjusts to the rigors of walking all day, every day. As the physical element gets easier, for many, the psychological struggle only grows in magnitude. And that's the subject for today's show.

    Our hikers share what mental struggles they've encountered (if any), how it's differed relative to their expectations, what tools they use to stay sane, and much more.

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    Check out Appalachian Trials and Pacific Crest Trials.

    In today's episode we hear from:

    • Cal "Starburst" Dobbs
    • Jeff "Link" Podmayer
    • Lara Waltrous
    • Monica "Moss" Aguilar
    • Henri "Rooster" de la Vega

    [divider]

    Have any praise, questions, praise, comments, praise, or praise for Trail Correspondents? Reach out to podcast@thetrek.co.

    Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)! Download this episode here. Find us on Stitcher and Google Play.

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    Editing and music courtesy of David Zitney. Follow him on Instagram @dzitneyaudio.

    Give us feedback on Trail Correspondents here.


    S3 Episode #10 | Wildcard III Dec 13, 2021
    Show notes

    We're back at it today with this season's third edition of our wildcard episode. Instead of giving our hikers a specific prompt, they are given the freedom to report on whatever subject they find most pressing. We get some very moving entries, including an emotional take on what it feels like to lose your hiking partner in the midst of the journey, we hear about hiker entitlement, we get a check-in from Ibex fresh off the Benton Mackaye trail- and why she's no longer on the PCT, and more.

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    Check out Appalachian Trials and Pacific Crest Trials.

    In today's episode we hear from:

    • Cal "Starburst" Dobbs
    • Jeff "Link" Podmayer
    • Juli "M8" Wolter
    • Laura Waltrous
    • Natalie "Ibex" Parker
    • Monica "Moss" Aguilar
    • Henri "Rooster" de la Vega

    [divider]

    Have any praise, questions, praise, comments, praise, or praise for Trail Correspondents? Reach out to podcast@thetrek.co.

    Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)! Download this episode here. Find us on Stitcher and Google Play.

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    Editing and music courtesy of David Zitney. Follow him on Instagram @dzitneyaudio.

    Give us feedback on Trail Correspondents here.


    S3 Episode #9 | The Thru-Hiker's Diet Nov 23, 2021
    Show notes

    What does one eat on a backpacking trip? It may seem like a simple question with an equally simple answer. But dig a bit beneath the surface and, you'll quickly learn there's more nuance than you might originally think. Not only do we get a taste of what goes into a day's menu for our hiker trash, but we also learn how their tastes have evolved while on trail, the much-anticipated Hiker Hunger- the point at which a trekker's stomach evolves into a bottomless pit, and general advice for how they go about thinking about their diets overall.

    Check out Appalachian Trials and Pacific Crest Trials.

    In today's episode we hear from:

    • Jeff "Link" Podmayer
    • Juli "M8" Wolter
    • Laura Waltrous
    • Natalie "Ibex" Parker
    • Monica "Moss" Aguilar
    • Henri "Rooster" de la Vega

    [divider]

    Have any praise, questions, praise, comments, praise, or praise for Trail Correspondents? Reach out to podcast@thetrek.co.

    Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)! Download this episode here. Find us on Stitcher and Google Play.

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    Editing and music courtesy of David Zitney. Follow him on Instagram @dzitneyaudio.

    Give us feedback on Trail Correspondents here.


    S3 Episode #8 | The Physical Adjustment Nov 10, 2021
    Show notes

    Obvious statement of the year award- walking the length of the country will do a number on one's body. Just how severe is the impact...well, that's what our trekkers will share with us today. In addition to the physical adjustment, our hikers will detail exactly how they manage their pain and what advice they would offer to those who are looking to prepare for a long distance backpacking trip themselves.

    FIND US ON ITUNES | FIND US ON GOOGLE PLAY | FIND US ON STITCHER

    Check out Appalachian Trials and Pacific Crest Trials.

    In today's episode we hear from:

    • Cal "Starburst" Dobbs
    • Jeff "Link" Podmayer
    • Juli "M8" Wolter
    • Laura Waltrous
    • Natalie "Ibex" Parker
    • Monica "Moss" Aguilar
    • Henri "Rooster" de la Vega

    [divider]

    Have any praise, questions, praise, comments, praise, or praise for Trail Correspondents? Reach out to podcast@thetrek.co.

    Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)! Download this episode here. Find us on Stitcher and Google Play.

    INSTAGRAM: Follow Trail Correspondents, The Trek, and Badger.

    YOUTUBE: Subscribe to The Trek.

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    Editing and music courtesy of David Zitney. Follow him on Instagram @dzitneyaudio.

    Give us feedback on Trail Correspondents here.


    S3 Episode #7 | Wildcard II Oct 13, 2021
    Show notes

    Because our prompts can often leave the juiciest trail stories uncovered, this season, we have built in even more wildcard episodes, where our correspondents muse on whatever is most inspiring to them about their recent trail experience. Today's show covers quite a bit of ground, everything to a wild storm in the Winds, a play by play of a day in the life of a thru-hiker, the importance of hiking your own hike, the importance of grit, and much more.

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    Check out Appalachian Trials and Pacific Crest Trials.

    In today's episode we hear from:

    • Cal "Starburst" Dobbs
    • Jeff "Link" Podmayer
    • Juli "M8" Wolter
    • Laura Waltrous
    • Natalie "Ibex" Parker
    • Monica "Moss" Aguilar
    • Henri "Rooster" de la Vega

    [divider]

    Have any praise, questions, praise, comments, praise, or praise for Trail Correspondents? Reach out to podcast@thetrek.co.

    Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)! Download this episode here. Find us on Stitcher and Google Play.

    INSTAGRAM: Follow Trail Correspondents, The Trek, and Badger.

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    Editing and music courtesy of David Zitney. Follow him on Instagram @dzitneyaudio.

    Give us feedback on Trail Correspondents here.


    S3 Episode #6 | The Social Dynamic Sep 16, 2021
    Show notes

    Today we explore the social dynamic of a thru-hike. If you've listened to previous seasons shows on this subject, you might think that you already know the answer to this question. However, let us not forget, our trekkers are hiking against the current. Whereas the vast majority of thru-hikers- regardless of which triple crown trail they're on- hike northbound, our hikers are trekking south.

    For that reason, the bubbles that one experiences on the AT or PCT may look a lot different. Or will it? In addition to the number of fellow hikers a person might encounter, we also hear about the quality of the companionship. Our Correspondents are more than a month into their journey and we'll learn the role their fellow trekker is playing on the enjoyment of their own journey.

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    Check out Appalachian Trials and Pacific Crest Trials.

    In today's episode we hear from:

    • Cal "Starburst" Dobbs
    • Logan "Toodles" Roark
    • John "Catmando" Van Etten
    • Jeff "Link" Podmayer
    • Juli "M8" Wolter
    • Laura Waltrous
    • Natalie "Ibex" Parker
    • Monica "Moss" Aguilar
    • Henri "Rooster" de la Vega

    [divider]

    Have any praise, questions, praise, comments, praise, or praise for Trail Correspondents? Reach out to podcast@thetrek.co.

    Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)! Download this episode here. Find us on Stitcher and Google Play.

    INSTAGRAM: Follow Trail Correspondents, The Trek, and Badger.

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    Editing and music courtesy of David Zitney. Follow him on Instagram @dzitneyaudio.

    Give us feedback on Trail Correspondents here.


    Season 3 Episode 5 | Surprises Sep 02, 2021
    Show notes

    Roughly one month into their journey, our correspondents are now at the point of learning about just how much they don't know about their trail, themselves, and thru-hiking as a whole. After all, even the most experienced thru-hikers have gaps in their research, preparation, and occasionally fail to pack needed items of gear.

    This episode is all about the twists, turns, and surprises that are an intrinsic part of life on trail. While we won't provide too many spoilers, our correspondents regale us with their stories of combating relationship issues (with those on trail and those at home), difficult conditions (foreseeable and not), and learning to be adaptable. Don't worry though, this episode isn't all serious - sometimes the spontaneity of trail life leads to wonderful moments - both heartwarming and belly-laugh-inducing alike.

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    FIND US ON ITUNES | FIND US ON GOOGLE PLAY | FIND US ON STITCHER

    Check out Appalachian Trials and Pacific Crest Trials.

    In today's episode we hear from:

    • Cal "Starburst" Dobbs
    • Logan "Toodles" Roark
    • John "Catmando" Van Etten
    • Jeff "Link" Podmayer
    • Juli "M8" Wolter
    • Laura Waltrous
    • Natalie "Ibex" Parker
    • Monica "Moss" Aguilar
    • Henri "Rooster" de la Vega

    [divider]

    Have any praise, questions, praise, comments, praise or praise for Trail Correspondents? Reach out to podcast@thetrek.co.

    Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)! Download this episode here. Find us on Stitcher and Google Play.

    INSTAGRAM: Follow Trail Correspondents, The Trek, and Badger.

    YOUTUBE: Subscribe to The Trek.

    FACEBOOK: Follow Trail Correspondents and The Trek.

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    Editing and music courtesy of David Zitney. Follow him on Instagram @dzitneyaudio.

    Give us feedback on Trail Correspondents here.


    Season 3 Episode 4 | Wildcard I Aug 16, 2021
    Show notes

    It's Wildcard time! A few times a season, we challenge our correspondents' to be creative and discuss whatever they want to! Our trail correspondents lived up to the challenge that the wildcard presents. They regal us with a variety of stores, give us topics to ponder, and provide us an insight as to what "real life" on trail looks like. Turn's out, our correspondents get quite philosophical when they get to deal their own hand!

    Well into the first few weeks of hiking, most of our correspondents will be calling in with 100+ miles under their boots. At this point, many of our correspondents have now experienced both the highs and the lows of thru-hiking. From the struggles of having to separate from trafamlies to impromptu hotel room interviews, this episode is jam-packed newfound thru-hiker wisdom.

    Tune in to hear what our correspondent came up with for our first wildcard episode!

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    FIND US ON ITUNES | FIND US ON GOOGLE PLAY | FIND US ON STITCHER

    Check out Appalachian Trials and Pacific Crest Trials.

    In today's episode we hear from:

    • Cal "Starburst" Dobbs
    • Logan "Toodles" Roark
    • John "Catmando" Van Etten
    • Jeff "Link" Podmayer
    • Juli "M8" Wolter
    • Laura Waltrous
    • Natalie "Ibex" Parker
    • Monica "Moss" Aguilar
    • Henri "Rooster" de la Vega

    [divider]

    Have any praise, questions, praise, comments, praise or praise for Trail Correspondents? Reach out to podcast@thetrek.co.

    Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)! Download this episode here. Find us on Stitcher and Google Play.

    INSTAGRAM: Follow Trail Correspondents, The Trek, and Badger.

    YOUTUBE: Subscribe to The Trek.

    FACEBOOK: Follow Trail Correspondents and The Trek.

    sign up for our newsletter >

    Editing and music courtesy of David Zitney. Follow him on Instagram @dzitneyaudio.

    Give us feedback on Trail Correspondents here.


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