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Backpacker Radio #221 | Al “Lookout” Marriott on Hiking Through the Sierra in a Record Snow Year (PCT 2023)

Backpacker Radio #221 | Al “Lookout” Marriott on Hiking Through the Sierra in a Record Snow Year (PCT 2023)

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Al Marriott, known on trail as Lookout. Lookout is a 2023 PCT thru-hiker, and one of...

Oct 2, 2023 : Backpacker Radio
Backpacker Radio #220 | How to Choose a Tent for Backpacking with Owen Eigenbrot

Backpacker Radio #220 | How to Choose a Tent for Backpacking with Owen Eigenbrot

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are giving you a thorough breakdown on all things backpacking tent related. We are joined by The Trek's Managing...

Sep 25, 2023 : Backpacker Radio
Backpacker Radio #219 | Jonathon Stalls on his 242-Day Walk Across the United States, Pedestrian Dignity, and Healing in Nature

Backpacker Radio #219 | Jonathon Stalls on his 242-Day Walk Across the United States, Pedestrian Dignity, and Healing in Nature

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Jonathon Stalls. Jonathon is a wildly interesting character who, in 2010, in search of meaning and...

Sep 18, 2023 : Backpacker Radio
Backpacker Radio #218 | Ultralight Backpacking Tips with Carl “Professor” Stanfield

Backpacker Radio #218 | Ultralight Backpacking Tips with Carl “Professor” Stanfield

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are talking all things ultralight backpacking. We're joined by our pal and thru-hiker extraordinaire, Carl Stanfield aka "Professor",

Sep 11, 2023 : Backpacker Radio
Backpacker Radio #217 | Gillian Larson aka the Thru-Rider on Covering 10,000 Miles on Horseback: Logistics, Advice, and Favorite Stories

Backpacker Radio #217 | Gillian Larson aka the Thru-Rider on Covering 10,000 Miles on Horseback: Logistics, Advice, and Favorite Stories

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by long-distance thru-rider Gillian Larson. Yes, thru-rider. Gillian has more than 10,000 backcountry wilderness miles via

Sep 4, 2023 : Backpacker Radio
Backpacker Radio #216 | Sara “Tide Walker” Leibold on 10,000 Solo Human-Powered Miles, Rowing the Mississippi River, and Working at ESPN

Backpacker Radio #216 | Sara “Tide Walker” Leibold on 10,000 Solo Human-Powered Miles, Rowing the Mississippi River, and Working at ESPN

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Sara Leibold. Sara is a solo adventurer, thru-hiker, writer, and vlogger with more than 10,000 human-powered...

Aug 28, 2023 : Backpacker Radio
Backpacker Radio #215 | Heidi Nisbett on Her Thru-Hiking Art, Being a Hiking Guide, and A Wild Rescue Story from the CDT

Backpacker Radio #215 | Heidi Nisbett on Her Thru-Hiking Art, Being a Hiking Guide, and A Wild Rescue Story from the CDT

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Heidi Nisbett aka Sketch. Heidi is a thru-hiker, hiking guide, and an exceptionally talented artist, having...

Aug 21, 2023 : Backpacker Radio
Backpacker Radio #214 | Tisha McCombs, Executive Director at the Colorado Trail Foundation

Backpacker Radio #214 | Tisha McCombs, Executive Director at the Colorado Trail Foundation

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek we are joined by new Executive Director at the Colorado Trail Foundation, Tisha McCombs. Tisha gives us a rundown on...

Aug 14, 2023 : Backpacker Radio
Backpacker Radio #213 | Andrew Terrill on his 7,000 mile journey from southern Italy to northern Norway, encounters with The Mafia, and battling snow in the Alps

Backpacker Radio #213 | Andrew Terrill on his 7,000 mile journey from southern Italy to northern Norway, encounters with The Mafia, and battling snow in the Alps

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by fellow Goldenite, Andrew Terrill. Starting in 1997, Andrew walked more than 7,000 miles from the southernmost...

Aug 7, 2023 : Backpacker Radio
Backpacker Radio #212 | Mandy “Veggie” Redpath and Kevin “Karma” Savage on 30,000+ Trail Miles, the Low to High Route, Scottish National Trail, and Camino de Santiago

Backpacker Radio #212 | Mandy “Veggie” Redpath and Kevin “Karma” Savage on 30,000+ Trail Miles, the Low to High Route, Scottish National Trail, and Camino de Santiago

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek we are joined by Mandy "Veggie" Redpath and Kevin "Karma" Savage.  Combined, the pair have accumulated more than 30,000 trail...

Jul 31, 2023 : Backpacker Radio