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Falling 35 Feet Free Soloing, Hiking the CT in 15 Days, and What It Means to Be Navajo in America with Jeremy “Smitty” Phoenix (BPR #363)

Falling 35 Feet Free Soloing, Hiking the CT in 15 Days, and What It Means to Be Navajo in America with Jeremy “Smitty” Phoenix (BPR #363)

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by LMNT, we are joined by Jeremy Phoenix aka Smitty

Jun 29, 2026 : Backpacker Radio
Negotiating with Al-Qaeda, Drill Sergeant Secrets, and Healing from War on the AT with Stephen “Near Miss” Palazzo (BPR #357)

Negotiating with Al-Qaeda, Drill Sergeant Secrets, and Healing from War on the AT with Stephen “Near Miss” Palazzo (BPR #357)

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by LMNT, we are joined by Stephen Palazzo, aka Near Miss, an Army

May 18, 2026 : Backpacker Radio
Big Podcast News, Swimming with Hippos, Peace Corps, and the GR20 with Becca “Little Bag” Beckham (BPR #356)

Big Podcast News, Swimming with Hippos, Peace Corps, and the GR20 with Becca “Little Bag” Beckham (BPR #356)

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by Topo Athletic, we sit down with Becca Beckham, trail name Little Bag,

May 11, 2026 : Backpacker Radio
Spirituality and Backpacking with Vicar Lyndsay “Wreckage” Monsen (BPR #349)

Spirituality and Backpacking with Vicar Lyndsay “Wreckage” Monsen (BPR #349)

In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek brought to you by LMNT, Jess and Chaunce are joined by Lyndsay “Wreckage” Monsen.

Mar 23, 2026 : Backpacker Radio
Thru-Hiking 11,000+ Miles Together with Chris and Sara, aka Endless and QB (BPR #326)

Thru-Hiking 11,000+ Miles Together with Chris and Sara, aka Endless and QB (BPR #326)

In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by LMNT, we are joined by a thru-hiking power couple who’ve hiked more

Oct 6, 2025 : Backpacker Radio
Liz “Handstand” Kidder: Scary Moments in the Sierra, Skydiving Near Miss, Donating a Kidney, and More (BPR #322)

Liz “Handstand” Kidder: Scary Moments in the Sierra, Skydiving Near Miss, Donating a Kidney, and More (BPR #322)

In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek brought to you by Topo Athletic, we are joined by social media and YouTube sensation,

Sep 8, 2025 : Backpacker Radio
Impacts of Climate Change on the Colorado Trail with Triple Crowner and Scientist Karl Ford (BPR #315)

Impacts of Climate Change on the Colorado Trail with Triple Crowner and Scientist Karl Ford (BPR #315)

In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by LMNT, we are joined by Karl Ford. Karl is a retired environmental

Jul 21, 2025 : Backpacker Radio
20,000+ Miles in under 10 Years, a Desert Hike from Tucson to San Diego, and Life as a Mariner with Leah “Twig” Harman (BPR #313)

20,000+ Miles in under 10 Years, a Desert Hike from Tucson to San Diego, and Life as a Mariner with Leah “Twig” Harman (BPR #313)

In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio, presented by The Trek, brought to you by LMNT, we are joined by Leah Harman, known on trail as Twig. Although

Jul 7, 2025 : Backpacker Radio
Thru-Hiking with Your Sister, Triple Crowning without a Trail Name, and the Tour du Mont Blanc with Jamie Lambert (BPR #309)

Thru-Hiking with Your Sister, Triple Crowning without a Trail Name, and the Tour du Mont Blanc with Jamie Lambert (BPR #309)

In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio, presented by The Trek, brought to you by Topo Athletic, we are joined by Jamie Lambert. We learn why Jamie

Jun 9, 2025 : Backpacker Radio
Lightning Safety and Myth Busting with NOAA Meteorologist Charlie Woodrum (BPR #308)

Lightning Safety and Myth Busting with NOAA Meteorologist Charlie Woodrum (BPR #308)

In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by LMNT, we are giving you the lowdown on everything to do with

Jun 2, 2025 : Backpacker Radio