
Owner / Editor-in-Chief at thetrek.co. AT (2011) + PCT (2017) thru-hiker. Author of Appalachian Trials and Pacific Crest Trials, resources focused on mentally preparing people for a thru-hike. Named The Top Hiking and Outdoor Blogger by USA TODAY. AKA Badger or the Good Badger. Will dance if provoked. If you're planning on thru-hiking in the future, I encourage you to check out my Personal AT Coaching Page.
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Together We Raised $5,376 for Victims of Hurricane Helene
It's hard to believe that it's been over 13 years since I first set foot on the Appalachian Trail. Seeing as this was my first backpacking trip, I
Trail Correspondents 2023: Apply to Join the Team!
We’re thrilled to announce that we will be bringing back a fourth season of Trail Correspondents, a podcast dedicated to sharing the highs, lows, and
Badger’s Tahoe Rim Trail Gear List
Talking in circles: bad; walking in circles: good. At least this is true when the inside of your circle contains one of the most beautiful lakes in
Announcing The Backpacker Radio Sponsorship: A Kickass Support Package for One Lucky 2022 Thru-Hiker
Dear aspiring 2022 thru-hiker, Chaunce and I want to help enable your backpacking dreams!!! We've teased this quite a bit in recent episodes of
Wisconsin, Here We Come! Backpacker Radio’s 2nd Annual Road Trip Takes on the Ice Age Trail
Backpacker Radio, The Trek's flagship podcast, is bound for the Badger State this October! In partnership with Travel Wisconsin & the Ice Age
Backpacker Radio 112 | Beginner Backpacking Mistakes
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are trying new things! In lieu of an interview, myself alongside Chaunce and Sauce
2021 Badger Sponsorship: The Winners
And that's a wrap! We entered the virtual ping pong balls into the virtual lottery machine, and the very real winners have been selected. Below are
Backpacker Radio 96 | Survivorman Les Stroud
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by THE Survivorman, Les Stroud. This interview does not disappoint. We
Thru-Hiking in 2021, COVID-19, and The Trek’s Platform
It was roughly this time last year when it felt as if hell was rising to the earth’s surface. A virus we knew little about, aside from its ability to
Backpacker Radio 92 | Andrew Skurka Returns
In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are once again joined by Andrew Skurka- and as you might’ve already guessed, it does