Backpacker Radio
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...
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...
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...
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...
Backpacker Radio #207 | Renee “She-ra” Patrick on the Blue Mountains Trail, Ground Truthing New Routes, & Consulting Trail Organizations
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are re-joined by friend of the show, Renee "She-ra" Patrick. She-ra is a triple crowner whose backpacking experience you...
Backpacker Radio #206 | Briana DeSanctis on Hiking the 6,800 Mile American Discovery Trail
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Briana DeSanctis aka Rocky Mountain High. Briana is currently hiking the 6,800 mile American Discovery Trail...
Backpacker Radio #205 | Warren Doyle: Appalachian Trail Legend on His Record 18 Completed AT Traverses
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Warren Doyle. Warren is a legend. With 18 traverses of the entire Appalachian Trail accounting for...
Backpacker Radio #204 | Little Skittle, Travis Avery, and Trail Days 2023
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by Sawyer Products, we are bringing you a certified smorgasbord of backpacking goodness. We kick off the...
Backpacker Radio #203 | Darwin Returns to Talk Evolved Supply Co., Documenting Sawyer’s Philanthropy in Fiji, and Hosting a Travel Show
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by Sawyer Products, we are joined once again by Darwin Rakestraw, of Darwin on the Trail YouTube...
Backpacker Radio #202 | Anna McKinney on Finding Her Fiancé on the AT, Guiding in the Smokies, and Battling Imposter Syndrome
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Anna McKinney. Anna is an AT thru-hiker (where she met her fiancé), a hiking guide in...