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Thru-Hiking the AT on a $2,000 Budget with Livvy “Stumbles” Weld (BPR #377)

Thru-Hiking the AT on a $2,000 Budget with Livvy “Stumbles” Weld (BPR #377)

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by LMNT, we are joined by Livvy "Stumbles" Weld, a Triple Crown

Oct 5, 2026 : Backpacker Radio
The Loowit Trail: 30 Miles Around Mount St. Helens with Zach, Katie, and Jabba (BPR #376)

The Loowit Trail: 30 Miles Around Mount St. Helens with Zach, Katie, and Jabba (BPR #376)

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by onX Backcountry and Topo Athletic, myself along with, Katie, and

Sep 28, 2026 : Backpacker Radio
PCT Meltdowns, Side Quests, & Animal Encounters, and Traveling to 56 Countries with Michael “Broadway” Grant (BPR #375)

PCT Meltdowns, Side Quests, & Animal Encounters, and Traveling to 56 Countries with Michael “Broadway” Grant (BPR #375)

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by onX Backcountry and LMNT, we are joined by Michael "Broadway" Grant,

Sep 21, 2026 : Backpacker Radio
The Ultralight Subreddit, Pack Fabric Pros and Cons, and Not Triple Crowning (Yet) with Whitney “Allgood” La Ruffa (BPR #374)

The Ultralight Subreddit, Pack Fabric Pros and Cons, and Not Triple Crowning (Yet) with Whitney “Allgood” La Ruffa (BPR #374)

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by OnX Backcountry and Topo Athletic, we are joined yet again by our pal

Sep 14, 2026 : Backpacker Radio
Embracing Her Feral Side, Forester Pass at Midnight, and The Best Cinnamon Rolls on the PCT with Bee Corrado (BPR #373)

Embracing Her Feral Side, Forester Pass at Midnight, and The Best Cinnamon Rolls on the PCT with Bee Corrado (BPR #373)

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by onX Backcountry and LMNT, we are joined by Bee Corrado, a backpacker,

Sep 7, 2026 : Backpacker Radio
From Cashier to the Face of REI, Designing a Water Bottle in a Fit of Rage, and the Geotagging Debate with Miranda Webster (BPR #372)

From Cashier to the Face of REI, Designing a Water Bottle in a Fit of Rage, and the Geotagging Debate with Miranda Webster (BPR #372)

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by onX Backcountry and Topo Athletic, we are joined by Miranda Webster,

Aug 31, 2026 : Backpacker Radio
The Yosemite High Route: Type 2 Fun, Running out of Fuel, and Mystery Swelling with Elise “Sauce” Ott (BPR #371)

The Yosemite High Route: Type 2 Fun, Running out of Fuel, and Mystery Swelling with Elise “Sauce” Ott (BPR #371)

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by LMNT, we are joined by our longtime pal Elise Ott, aka Sauce, who

Aug 24, 2026 : Backpacker Radio
Quitting and Returning to Thru-Hikes, Glissading Mishaps, and Swamp Walking with Taylor “Hamilton” Santa (BPR #370)

Quitting and Returning to Thru-Hikes, Glissading Mishaps, and Swamp Walking with Taylor “Hamilton” Santa (BPR #370)

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by Topo Athletic, we are joined by Taylor Santa, aka Hamilton, a

Aug 17, 2026 : Backpacker Radio
Gear Leaching PFAS, Silence Disappearing from Wilderness, and Building a Quinzhee with Steven from MyLifeOutdoors (#369)

Gear Leaching PFAS, Silence Disappearing from Wilderness, and Building a Quinzhee with Steven from MyLifeOutdoors (#369)

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by LMNT, we are joined by Steven of My Life Outdoors, a gear-obsessed

Aug 10, 2026 : Backpacker Radio
From Near-Death Sepsis to Triple Crowning while Carrying Larry the Log with Shawn Mahoney (BPR #368)

From Near-Death Sepsis to Triple Crowning while Carrying Larry the Log with Shawn Mahoney (BPR #368)

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by Topo Athletic, we are joined by Shawn Mahoney, aka the guy who

Aug 3, 2026 : Backpacker Radio