Backpacker Radio

Backpacker Radio #201 | American Perimeter Trail with Rue McKenrick

Backpacker Radio #201 | American Perimeter Trail with Rue McKenrick

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Rue McKenrick.  Rue is an accomplished long-distance hiker and the Executive Director of the American Perimeter...

May 15, 2023 : Backpacker Radio
Backpacker Radio #200 | Lyme Disease Symptoms, Treatments, and Prevention with Dr. Brian Fallon and Noah Johnston

Backpacker Radio #200 | Lyme Disease Symptoms, Treatments, and Prevention with Dr. Brian Fallon and Noah Johnston

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Dr. Brian Fallon and Noah Johnston of Project Lyme to discuss all things deer ticks and...

May 8, 2023 : Backpacker Radio
Backpacker Radio #199 | Chaunce & Fireball Hiked the Ozark Highlands Trail!

Backpacker Radio #199 | Chaunce & Fireball Hiked the Ozark Highlands Trail!

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we get the full rundown on Chaunce and Fireball's recent thru-hike of the Ozark Highlands Trail. Not only do we...

May 1, 2023 : Backpacker Radio
Backpacker Radio #198 | Catra “DirtDiva” Corbett on Overcoming Meth Addiction to Run 100+ Miles 100+ Times

Backpacker Radio #198 | Catra “DirtDiva” Corbett on Overcoming Meth Addiction to Run 100+ Miles 100+ Times

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Catra Corbett. Catra is an accomplished ultrarunner, former meth addict, author, and overall force for positivity....

Apr 24, 2023 : Backpacker Radio
Backpacker Radio #197 | Tim Ernst on Founding the Ozark Highlands Trail

Backpacker Radio #197 | Tim Ernst on Founding the Ozark Highlands Trail

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek we are joined by Tim Ernst, renowned wilderness photographer and the founder and former president of the Ozark Highlands Trail....

Apr 17, 2023 : Backpacker Radio
Backpacker Radio #196 | Dora the Explorer on 15,000+ Self-Powered Miles and Managing an Eating Disorder

Backpacker Radio #196 | Dora the Explorer on 15,000+ Self-Powered Miles and Managing an Eating Disorder

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Felecia Moran, known on trail as Dora the Explorer. We talk about Dora's many thru-hikes, including...

Apr 10, 2023 : Backpacker Radio
Backpacker Radio #195 | Jack “Quadzilla” Jones 2.0: the Calendar Year Triple Crown and Handling Isolationism

Backpacker Radio #195 | Jack “Quadzilla” Jones 2.0: the Calendar Year Triple Crown and Handling Isolationism

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined once again by Quadzilla.  We of course go deep on his calendar year triple crown from last...

Apr 3, 2023 : Backpacker Radio
Backpacker Radio #194 | Bruce “Lt. Cookoo Bird” Lynn on the Sierra High Route, Wind River High Route, Hayduke, Biking Across the Country, and More

Backpacker Radio #194 | Bruce “Lt. Cookoo Bird” Lynn on the Sierra High Route, Wind River High Route, Hayduke, Biking Across the Country, and More

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Lt Cookoo Bird. Cookoo's a name you've heard on this podcast before, he's been a hiking...

Mar 27, 2023 : Backpacker Radio
Backpacker Radio #193 | Hiking the PCT in a High Snow Year with Daniel Winsor and Ned Tibbits

Backpacker Radio #193 | Hiking the PCT in a High Snow Year with Daniel Winsor and Ned Tibbits

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are yet again talking all things hiking the PCT in a high snow year. This episode was recorded in...

Mar 20, 2023 : Backpacker Radio
Backpacker Radio #192 | Alex “GPS” Brown on Gear Talk, Gatekeeping, and the Pfiffner Traverse

Backpacker Radio #192 | Alex “GPS” Brown on Gear Talk, Gatekeeping, and the Pfiffner Traverse

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Alex Brown, known on trail as GPS. In addition to thru-hiking the CDT- with a Nolans...

Mar 13, 2023 : Backpacker Radio