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12,000 Miles and Counting: Peg Leg’s Backpacking Gear That Survived the Triple Crown and Beyond
When I first got into thru-hiking back in 2017, I was under the impression that once you bought all your gear, you were set for life. Before 2017 I had...
Katie “Double Dip” Jackson on Hiking the CDT as Her First Triple Crown Trail (BPR #281)
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by thru-hiker and Trek Writer, Katie Jackson, known on trail as Double Dip. Katie gives us an...
Congratulations to These 2024 Continental Divide Trail Thru-Hikers
The Continental Divide Trail stands as one of the most challenging, remote, and rewarding thru-hikes in North America, spanning roughly 3,100 miles from the Mexico-New Mexico border to the
Bennett “Jolly” Fisher, Founder of Jolly Gear, on Triple Crowning and the Evolution of His Signature Shirts (BPR #280)
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we’re joined by Bennett “Jolly” Fisher, the founder and visionary behind Jolly Gear. We learn all about Jolly's entry into...
Can You Hike the CDT Before the AT or PCT?
Can you hike the CDT before the AT or PCT? "If you're planning to hike all three Triple Crown trails (AT, PCT, and CDT), most experienced hikers recommend doing the...
CDT Thru-Hike Stats: Showers Make Thru-Hikers Sad and Other Data-Driven Insights From the Trail
A thru-hike is such a transformative, all-encompassing experience that when people ask, “How was your trip?” I struggle to find the right words. How do I explain that it was...
Ian Mangiardi on Youtube Hit “As It Happens,” Getting Dumped on Trail (Twice), and The Explorers Club (BPR #273)
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by LMNT, we are joined by Ian Mangiardi aka "Dusty". For those of you who've read Appalachian...
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Part of CDT Closed in Yellowstone Following Hydrothermal Explosion [VIDEO]
On Tuesday a towering hydrothermal explosion in Yellowstone National Park launched debris hundreds of feet into the air, sent tourists fleeing, and damaged the surrounding infrastructure and
Mary “Badass” Anderson an AT Winter SOBO in the 80s and Hiking the National Scenic Trails as an Older Solo Female (BPR #262)
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by Helinox, we are joined by Mary "Badass" Anderson. Never has a trail name been more fitting,...
Starting my Triple Crown Trail – the Continental Divide
This morning we were up early in Tonya‘s RV and got everything packed up to head to the train station. Today we’re going to get a train from West Glacier...