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
Backpacker Radio #211 | Matteo Volpi on Starting a UL Gear Company in Mexico, Entrepreneurship Lessons, and Backpacking in the US

Backpacker Radio #211 | Matteo Volpi on Starting a UL Gear Company in Mexico, Entrepreneurship Lessons, and Backpacking in the US

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Matteo Volpi, the CEO of Volpi Outdoor Gear, the Mexico-based UL gear company.  We talk about...

Jul 24, 2023 : Backpacker Radio
Backpacker Radio #210 | Lyla Harrod: Thru-Hiking while Trans, Sober, and Queer

Backpacker Radio #210 | Lyla Harrod: Thru-Hiking while Trans, Sober, and Queer

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Lyla Harrod. Lyla is is a sober, queer, transgender woman currently on the last leg of...

Jul 17, 2023 : Backpacker Radio
Backpacker Radio #209 | The Daley Family on Thru-Hiking with Three Young Kids: Motivation, Gear, Meltdowns, and More

Backpacker Radio #209 | The Daley Family on Thru-Hiking with Three Young Kids: Motivation, Gear, Meltdowns, and More

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by the Daley Family. Marketa and David Daley have been avid backpackers for many years, and have...

Jul 10, 2023 : Backpacker Radio
Backpacker Radio #208 | Alina “Abstract” Drufovka on Creating Trail-Themed Art, Exploring Her Latina-Jewish Heritage, and Meeting Her Partner on Trail

Backpacker Radio #208 | Alina “Abstract” Drufovka on Creating Trail-Themed Art, Exploring Her Latina-Jewish Heritage, and Meeting Her Partner on Trail

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Alina Drufovka aka Abstract. In addition to being a thru-hiker and adventurer, you're likely already familiar...

Jul 3, 2023 : Backpacker Radio