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From the Appalachian Trail to the Pacific Crest and everything in between. Backpacker Radio is a show all about the wonderful world that is thru-hiking and long distance backpacking. Co-hosts, Zach "Badger" Davis and Juliana "Chaunce" Chauncey muse on the backpacking life and the latest from the trail every other week. Topics include but are not limited to news, trail culture, interviews, gear, advice, and all you can eat buffets.

  1. 5天前

    Cam Bostock on Amassing 600K+ Instagram Followers, Adventuring in Australia vs. the USA, and Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail

    In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Cam Bostock. With more than 600K Followers, Cam is a bonafide Instagram hiking celebrity. Cam teaches us all about his home, the great country of Australia, including his adventures on the Bibbulmun Track and Munda Biddi Trail, in addition to how often someone needs to fistfight a kangaroo, the frequency of deadly snake encounters, and other stereotypically dumb American questions. We also learn all about Cam's PCT trek, including all that goes into creating a polished Instagram Reel for every day of his hike, his favorite moments from the trail, and the biggest cultural differences between hiking in the US and Australia. We wrap the show with an overview of our time at PCT Trail Days, hint: we were dangerously close to Thunder Island Brewing, if Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays are odd or even, and the triple crown of meat. Gossamer Gear: Use code “SNUGGLEBUG” for 20% off shelters at gossamergear.com.  Katabatic Gear: Use code “BPR15” for 15% off at katabaticgear.com. Zoleo: Use code “BACKPACKERRADIO” for free device activation at zoleo.com.  LMNT: Get a free sample pack with any order at drinklmnt.com/trek. [divider] Interview with Cam Bostock Cam's Instagram Cam's Youtube Time stamps & Questions 00:02:30 - PCT Days Recap 00:24:40 - Reminders: Join us in Brooklyn on September 16 and support us on Patreon for bonus content! 00:28:00 - Introducing Cam 00:30:43 - Do you have a trail name? 00:31:45 - What was your intro into long distance backpacking? 00:32:23 - What are the basics of the Bibbulmun Track? 00:34:00 - Discussion about Australian wildlife 00:40:04 - What’s the ideal season for the Bibbulmun Track? 00:42:15 - How popular is the Bibbulmun Track? 00:42:53 - How does the culture of long distance hiking in Australia compare to the US? 00:45:20 - Discussion about vegemite 00:46:30 - What other cultural differences have you noticed in the US? 00:47:35 - How did you choose the PCT? 00:48:16 - Tell us about the Munda Biddi Trail 00:50:28 - What other Australian trails are you interested in? 00:53:10 - Tell us about stand up paddleboard touring 00:56:04 - What’s the culture around outdoor sports in Australia? 01:01:50 - Do you have standout stories from the Te Araroa? 01:05:28 - Who’s the biggest Australian celebrity? 01:06:50 - FMK: stand up paddleboarding, backpacking, and mountain biking 01:07:45 - How did you get so many Instagram followers? 01:10:10 - What do you think attributes to that many followers? 01:11:20 - How do you manage your content creation while hiking every day? 01:13:00 - What apps do you use? 01:14:35 - Do you think content creation adds or takes away from your hike? 01:16:50 - Discussion about monetizing content 01:18:00 - How long have you been with your tramily? 01:22:00 - What’s the strangest outreach you’ve gotten while on the PCT? 01:25:07 - What do you miss most about your wife? 01:27:05 - How have you been dealing with the fire situation on the PCT? 01:31:00 - Have you thought about hiking the Oregon Coast Trail? 01:34:02 - What is your approach to social media content? 01:37:02 - What are your top 2 or 3 stories from the PCT? 01:40:20 - What has been your best day on the PCT so far? 01:42:42 - What has been your scariest day on trail? 01:44:30 - What would your advice be for someone who wants to hike the PCT from abroad? 01:47:50 - How much would you tell someone to budget for the PCT? 01:50:15 - What’s next? 01:51:07 - Kumo Question: What is your spirit animal and why? Segments Trek Propaganda: Black Bear That Mauled 3-Year-Old Girl Near Yellowstone Has Been Euthanized by Kelly Floro QOTD: Are Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays even days and Tuesdays, Thursdays odd days or vice versa? Triple Crown of meat Mail Bag 5 Star Review [divider] Check out our sound guy @my_boy_pauly/. Leave us a voicemail! Subscribe to this podcast on iTune

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  2. 8月26日

    Jeffrey James Binney on Being a Plus-Sized Ultrarunner, TikTok Fame, and the PCT

    In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are at PCT Trail Days! Our guest today is Jeffrey James Binney, a modern-day renaissance man who is an award-winning filmmaker, motivational speaker, ultrarunning athlete, and PCT hiker. We learn all about Jeffrey's story, including how losing his mom at a young age inspired him to pursue endurance sports, what it's like for a gay vegetarian to grow up in a rural pig farm in the midwest, his entry into improv and stand-up comedy, how he went from not being able to run a city block to a 100-mile race, making uber-viral dance TikTok videos, his favorite moments from his PCT hike, and much more.  We wrap the show by grabbing the first hiker we found off the street here in Cascade Locks and forcing her to join us for segments and being blessed with an all-time trail hookup story in the process.  Zoleo: Use code “BACKPACKERRADIO” for free device activation at zoleo.com.  Gossamer Gear: Use code “SNUGGLEBUG” for 20% off shelters at gossamergear.com.  PATH Projects: Use code “THETREK10”  for 10% off at pathprojects.com/thetrek. [divider] Interview with Jeffrey James Binney Jeffrey's Website Jeffrey's Instagram Jeffrey's Youtube Once is Enough film Time stamps & Questions 00:05:25 - Reminders: Join us in Brooklyn for a hiker meetup on September 16 and support us on Patreon for exclusive bonus content! 00:07:50 - Introducing Jeffrey 00:09:08 - What’s your origin story for getting into endurance sports? 00:12:10 - Were you surprised to enjoy running the first time you did it as an adult? 00:15:45 - What was the first 100 mile race you attempted? 00:19:05 - Tell us about being a recovering comedian 00:21:02 - Which performance art makes you the most nervous? 00:23:00 - Hiking themed improv 00:25:00 - Tell us about your film 00:30:11 - Tell us about being vegetarian on trail and growing up on a pig farm 00:33:27 - Did your dad push back at all on your vegetarianism? 00:37:45 - Tell us about your TikTok dances 00:45:45 - How has thru hiking compared to ultrarunning? 00:46:40 - What advice do you have for someone interested in ultrarunning? 00:50:33 - Discussion about thru-hiking culture 00:51:54 - How do you determine your weekly volume and pacing? 00:55:57 - What have your favorite moments from the PCT been so far? 01:00:45 - If you can only do thru-hiking or ultrarunning for the rest of your life, which would you pick? 01:01:50 - Is your husband worried you’ll want to do more long distance hiking? 01:04:34 - Discussion about Jeffrey’s Brooks sponsorship 01:09:00 - Discussion about Jeffrey’s manager 01:11:30 - What do you want to convey to listeners about overcoming fear? 01:14:24 - Is losing enthusiasm for thru-hiking common on all long trails? 01:23:24 - Discussion about tramily and hiking alone 01:27:06 - How much of the trail have you spent doing your own thing? 01:29:12 - Kumo Question: What is the most boring superpower you can think of? 01:33:10 - Tell us about your upcoming TrovaTrip 01:34:30 - Where can people go to keep up with you? Segments Trek Propaganda: Is It Safe To Keep Hiking in Wildfire Smoke? by Kelly Floro Random Hiker Interview: Clumsy QOTD: I say a number, you say the color Triple Crown of recurring dream themes Mail Bag 5 Star Review [divider] Check out our sound guy @my_boy_pauly/. Leave us a voicemail! Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)!  Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Play. Support us on Patreon to get bonus content. Advertise on Backpacker Radio Follow The Trek, Chaunce, Badger, and Trail Correspondents on Instagram. Follow Backpacker Radio, The Trek and Chaunce on YouTube. Follow Backpacker Radio on Tik Tok.  Our theme song is Walking Slow by Animal Years. A super big thank you to our Chuck Norris Award winner(s) from Patreon: Alex and Misty with NavigatorsCrafting, Andrew, Austen McDaniel, Austin Ford, Brad & Blai

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  3. 8月19日

    Zach Hiked the Weminuchoo Choo Loop (and His Biggest Backpacking Blunder Yet)

    In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, Zach takes on the role of guest. This episode recaps his recent hike through the Weminuche Wilderness, a 40-mile loop he’s coined the "Weminuchoo Choo Loop." It’s bound to catch on. Zach gives a full overview of the hike, covering the distance, elevation gain, alternate route options, trail highlights, wildlife, and more. He also shares a story about perhaps his biggest backcountry blunder to date—an expensive mistake, and one he had the distinct pleasure of having a witness for. Additionally, Zach discusses some new gear he tested on this trip, including a piece that will forever change his water retrieval system. The episode wraps up with sun protection tips for the backcountry, the triple crown of the easiest items to forget to pack for a backpacking trip, whether it’s acceptable to put ketchup on a hot dog, and a listener’s valuable tips about backpacking Patagonia’s O-Circuit. Zoleo: Use code “BACKPACKERRADIO” for free device activation at zoleo.com.  Gossamer Gear: Use code “SNUGGLEBUG” for 20% off shelters at gossamergear.com.  LMNT: Get a free sample pack with any order at drinklmnt.com/trek. [divider] Interview with Zach! Time stamps & Questions 00:05:00 - Reminders: Support us on Patreon for exclusive bonus content and join us in NYC this September 16 for a hiker meetup! 00:09:45 - Introducing Zach 00:10:20 - Overview of Zach’s original plans and adapted plans in the Weminuche 00:13:38 - The train logistics 00:19:32 - What’s the overview of the route? 00:22:10 - Zach’s big blunder 00:28:10 - What was the aftermath of the blunder? 00:31:30 - How did you navigate the remainder of the hike? 00:32:50 - Will you start using paper maps? 00:34:10 - What other blunders occurred? 00:36:24 - Day 1 00:40:45 - Day 2 00:48:00 - Day 3 00:54:04 - What other wildlife did you see? 00:55:09 - How was the water situation? 00:55:32 - Did you need permits? 00:55:45 - Would you hike it with a dog? 00:56:19 - How would you recommend making it longer? 00:57:47 - Elk Park to Needleton on AllTrails 00:58:32 - What gear did you bring? 01:01:24 - What tent did you use? 01:05:30 - What was the weather like? 01:07:14 - You wore a sun hoodie? 01:10:30 - Is it worth flying into Durango rather than Denver if you want to do this hike? 01:12:40 - Kumo Question: If animals could talk, which one would be the most annoying? 01:15:00 - Final thoughts on the Weminuchoo Choo Loop Segments Trek Propaganda: The Essential Gear for Sun Protection on Your Thru-Hike by Ariella Nardizzi QOTD: Ketchup on a hot dog? Triple Crown of easiest things to forget to pack for a backpacking trip Mail Bag 5 Star Review [divider] Check out our sound guy @my_boy_pauly/. Leave us a voicemail! Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)!  Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Play. Support us on Patreon to get bonus content. Advertise on Backpacker Radio Follow The Trek, Chaunce, Badger, and Trail Correspondents on Instagram. Follow Backpacker Radio, The Trek and Chaunce on YouTube. Follow Backpacker Radio on Tik Tok.  Our theme song is Walking Slow by Animal Years. A super big thank you to our Chuck Norris Award winner(s) from Patreon: Alex and Misty with NavigatorsCrafting, Andrew, Austen McDaniel, Austin Ford, Brad & Blair Thirteen Adventures, Brent Stenberg, Bryan Alsop, Christopher Marshburn, Coach from Marion Outdoors, Dayne, Derek Koch, Eric Casper, Erik Hofmann, Gillian Daniels, Greg Knight, Greg McDaniel, Hailey Buckingham, Liz Seger, Patrick Cianciolo, Sawyer Products, SPAM, Timothy Hahn, Tracy ‘Trigger’ Fawns A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: 12 Trees Farms, Bonnie Ackerman, David, Dcnerdlet, Emily Galusha, Jeanie, Jeanne Latshaw, Joann Menzer, Katharine Rudzitis, Keith Dobie Jr, Merle Watkins, Peter, and Ruth S.

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  4. 8月12日

    Justin Simoni, the Long Ranger, on Creating Ridge Routes and Hiking the Highest Hundred Peaks in Colorado

    In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Justin Simoni aka the Long Ranger. In addition to established routes like the Tour Divide and Nolan’s 14, Justin also creates his own - he’s traversed the Sangre de Cristo Range, Mosquito and Tenmile Ranges, and from Milner to Berthoud Pass along the divide. And while summiting all of Colorado’s 14,000 ft peaks is an effort in itself, Justin summited the top 100 highest mountains in the state after biking to them from his home in Boulder. We talk about all of the nitty gritty details of taking on these ridgeline routes, why he lives car-free, a detailed measurement of how much weight and water he lost over the course of a grueling day hike, some of his current favorite gear, and more. We wrap the show with an overview of some of the best loop hikes in the United States, what we would telepathically say to all 8 billion people on earth, and the triple crown of things on our bedside table. Zoleo: Use code “BACKPACKERRADIO” for free device activation at zoleo.com.  Gossamer Gear: Use code “SNUGGLEBUG” for 20% off shelters at gossamergear.com.  PATH Projects: Use code “THETREK10”  for 10% off at pathprojects.com/thetrek. [divider] Interview with Justin Simoni aka the Long Ranger Justin’s Website Justin's Instagram Justin’s Youtube Time stamps & Questions 00:04:50 - Reminders: Mark your calendar for our Brooklyn, NY meetup on September 16, support us on Patreon, check out Chaunce & Elise’s TCT hike on Youtube, and leave us a voicemail! 00:13:10 - Introducing Justin 00:14:10 - Tell us about your water loss experiment 00:19:15 - Have you done other similar studies? 00:20:25 - What was your food intake like during the experiment? 00:22:15 - What is your primary focus in your personal trinity of mountain arts? 00:24:20 - You don’t own a car? 00:26:00 - How did you originally get into the outdoors? 00:28:50 - How many times have you summitted Green Mountain? 00:31:50 - Tell us about the Milner to Berthoud Pass Traverse 00:34:25 - Is it stressful to do high consequence moves while trying to go quickly? 00:35:50 - How does this traverse compare to others that you’ve done? 00:37:40 - Did you notice an uptick in FKTs in 2020? 00:38:31 - What was the most challenging part of the Vanishing Point? 00:41:00 - What instrument do you play? 00:43:00 - What’s your camping setup? 00:43:30 - How do you avoid thunderstorms? 00:47:00 - What does spike your anxiety? 00:48:00 - How do you prevent making careless errors? 00:50:10 - The Mosquito/Ten Mile Range Traverse 00:53:03 - How many scouting trips did you do for the Vanishing Point project? 00:54:12 - Do you get bored while hiking? 00:56:00 - What do you do for work? 00:57:50 - What are your thoughts on sun hoodies? 01:00:25 - How did it feel to be the first person to complete the Vanishing Point project? 01:01:33 - What are the most significant ways you’ve changed after completing projects? 01:03:00 - Do you experience post trail depression? 01:04:30 - What do you do for water on your trips? 01:07:50 - Tell us about the Sangre de Cristo Range Traverse 01:11:15 - What was the technicality like on this traverse? 01:13:44 - How should someone get familiar with class 5 pitches with a heavy pack? 01:17:30 - Have you noticed any drop in fitness as you’ve aged? 01:19:36 - Nolan’s 14 description 01:21:35 - Discussion about sleep apnea and asthma 01:24:00 - Tell us about the Slowlans Traverse 01:27:40 - What is it about the ridge hikes that keep you coming back? 01:29:00 - Discussion about popularity trends 01:30:15 - Tell us about the Mosquito/Ten Mile Range Traverse 01:35:00 - Could someone who doesn’t like exposure find an alternate route? 01:36:10 - Tell us about the Highest Hundred 01:39:44 - How did you logistically tackle this? 01:43:00 - Biking from Boulder to Longs Peak 01:47:45 - Do you feel pressure to keep coming up with new

    2 小时 30 分钟

  5. 8月5日

    The Teton Crest Trail with Chaunce & Elise

    In today's episode of Backpacker Radio, presented by The Trek, Chaunce and Elise give us a thorough rundown on their recent trek of the Teton Crest Trail. We learn all the requisite facts about this trail, including length, landscape highlights, permitting, travel, wildlife, the best campsites, water availability and more. We also get a play by play of some of the best stories from the duo's hike, including a misfortunate start to the journey, Elise's serendipitous reunion with a Wyoming dive bar, how Chaunce managed her extreme grizzly anxiety, running into a former guest of the podcast on trail, crowd surfing at a concert, and more. We wrap the show with a triple crown of PCT sections you'd take someone you hate, how we'd blow a million dollars in 24 hours, and The 1800-Mile Australian Triple Crown. Gossamer Gear: Use code “SNUGGLEBUG” for 20% off shelters at gossamergear.com.  Sambob: Use code “BACKPACKER15” for 15% off at sambob.biz. LMNT: Get a free sample pack with any order at drinklmnt.com/trek. [divider] Interview with Chaunce & Elise! Chaunce’s Instagram Elise’s Instagram Time stamps & Questions 00:02:40 - Reminders: Mark your calendars for our NYC Meetup this September 16! And support us on Patreon for exclusive bonus content! 00:06:30 - Introducing Chaunce & Elise 00:07:30 - What is the Teton Crest Trail? 00:10:00 - DIscussion about the trail termini 00:11:48 - What was the permit situation? 00:17:25 - What’s the best way to get to the trail? 00:19:30 - Discussion about the elevation 00:23:20 - Discussion about Gaia 00:32:20 - How did you prepare for wildlife prior to the trip? 00:41:00 - Discussion about bear signs on trail 00:43:30 - Discussion about wildlife sightings on trail 00:47:11 - What was the water situation like? 00:48:48 - What were the inclines, terrain, and landscapes like? 00:51:50 - Deciding which car to take 00:58:10 - The car problem 01:03:00 - Elise’s Rawlins vortex 01:12:00 - Resolution of the car issues 01:14:50 - Getting onto the trail 01:21:00 - Discussion about the camping zones and day 1 of hiking 01:23:57 - Chaunce forgot about bugs 01:27:00 - Day 2 of hiking 01:38:10 - Discussion about fear of snow and Paintbrush Divide 01:39:49 - Day 2 dinner and evening 01:46:20 - Moose sightings and signs 01:49:10 - Day 3 of hiking 01:52:30 - Hiking over Paintbrush Divide 02:04:20 - Day 3 evening 02:07:20 - Day 4 of hiking 02:08:50 - Chaunce & Elise’s concert 02:11:40 - Closing thoughts on the Teton Crest Trail 02:12:05 - Kumo Question: If you could have one superpower that’s not commonly mentioned, what would it be? Segments Trek Propaganda Meet Your Next Big Thru-Hiking Challenge: The 1800-Mile Australian Triple Crown by J Taylor Bell New Study Helps Explain Why Your Hiking Clothes Smell So Bad by Kelly Floro QOTD: How would you blow a million dollars in 24 hours? Triple Crown of PCT sections you’d take someone you hate Mail Bag 5 Star Review [divider] Check out our sound guy @my_boy_pauly/. Leave us a voicemail! Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)!  Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Play. Support us on Patreon to get bonus content. Advertise on Backpacker Radio Follow The Trek, Chaunce, Badger, and Trail Correspondents on Instagram. Follow Backpacker Radio, The Trek and Chaunce on YouTube. Follow Backpacker Radio on Tik Tok.  Our theme song is Walking Slow by Animal Years. A super big thank you to our Chuck Norris Award winner(s) from Patreon: Alex and Misty with NavigatorsCrafting, Andrew, Austen McDaniel, Austin Ford, Brad & Blair Thirteen Adventures, Brent Stenberg, Bryan Alsop, Christopher Marshburn, Coach from Marion Outdoors, Dayne, Derek Koch, Eric Casper, Erik Hofmann, Gillian Daniels, Greg Knight, Greg McDaniel, Hailey Buckingham, Liz Seger, Patrick Cianciolo, Sawyer Products, SPAM, Timothy Hahn, Tracy ‘Trigger’ Fawns. A big thank you to our Cinnamon Conne

    2 小时 39 分钟

  6. 7月29日

    Stuart Howe on Backpacking with His Twin Daughters across Canadian National Parks

    In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Stuart Howe. Stu is an avid backpacker of remote and rugged Canadian treks, the proprietor of a Youtube Channel dedicated to documenting the backpacking trips he’s done with his identical twin daughters, and the nicest guy you’ve ever met! We learn all about how his entry into backpacking was spearheaded by his girls, the best trails he’s done across Canada and the US, how he likely encountered an aggressively grizzly bear that later tragically killed a couple and their dog, and his organization, which aims to expand safe access into the Canadian backcountry. We wrap the show with news of a missing thru-hiker on the PCT, the best outdoor temperature, the triple crown of worst TV characters, and how Chaunce's random act of kindness is giving her internet street cred. Gossamer Gear: Use code “SNUGGLEBUG” for 20% off shelters at gossamergear.com.  Sambob: Use code “BACKPACKER15” for 15% off at sambob.biz. [divider] Interview with Stuart Howe Howe's the Hike Website Howe's the Hike Youtube The Canadian Backcountry Trails Preservation Society Time stamps & Questions 00:02:20 - Reminders: Support us on Patreon for exclusive bonus content! Keep an eye out for the Trek’s fall editorial internship and use code “gingerstuff” for 15% off the Trek’s new merch! 00:04:30 - Introducing Stuart 00:05:00 - What is the Royal Canadian Geographical Society College of Fellows? 00:07:25 - Tell us about your wedding planning business 00:12:28 - In what ways is planning a good wedding like planning a good backpacking trip? 00:13:11 - At what age did you start backpacking with your daughters? 00:16:42 - What’s your background in the outdoors? 00:17:42 - How did you figure out the girls’ gear on initial trips? 00:20:13 - Were there less glamorous portions of backpacking with teenagers? 00:22:34 - Do your daughters get along better compared to their peers? 00:23:34 - What family dynamics set them up for success before you started backpacking? 00:25:20 - Were you reluctant or excited to start a Youtube channel? 00:26:35 - How involved were the girls in the Youtube video production? 00:27:40 - How much work was it to keep them interested in backpacking? 00:29:09 - Did you intervene in disagreements? 00:30:05 - What was it like to teach two young girls to poop in the woods? 00:31:20 - What ‘oh shit’ moments did you encounter? 00:32:50 - Do you prepare more for trips with your kids than solo trips? 00:34:05 - Have you had any scary animal encounters? 00:39:00 - Discussion about bear spray 00:47:37 - The rest of Stu’s bear story 00:51:00 - Discussion about dogs and bears 00:55:40 - How do you handle food at camp when hiking through grizzly country? 00:57:20 - Are you more afraid to return to the area where you encountered the grizzly? 00:58:10 - The conclusion to the grizzly bear story 01:01:00 - Tell us about the Fundy Circuit 01:02:30 - How different are the Fundy Circuit and the Fundy Footpath? 01:03:30 - What is the Molar Loop like? 01:04:15 - How difficult is it to get permits for backpacking in Banff and Jasper? 01:06:40 - Is the backcountry less crowded than the frontcountry? 01:11:30 - How do you compare solo backpacking to trips with your kids? 01:13:45 - Did your wife miss going on the backpacking trips? 01:16:45 - Tell us about the South Boundary Trail in Jasper 01:18:40 - What trail would you recommend for someone with their kids in Banff or Jasper? 01:20:13 - How did you teach them about dangerous things without creating fear? 01:23:00 - What are the biggest differences in backpacking in the US versus Canada? 01:24:15 - What are the biggest resupply differences? 01:25:34 - Did you have your daughters navigate while hiking? 01:26:20 - Tell us about the Rocky Mountain Loadout 01:27:30 - What’s the Ancient Wall area like? 01:28:18 - Tell us about the West Coast trail 01:31:42 - Did

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  7. 7月22日

    Foot Strength, Injury Prevention, Footwear Recommendations, and Gait Mechanics with Dr. Courtney Conley

    In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Dr. Courtney Conley. Dr. Conley is an internationally renowned foot and gait specialist, founder and creator of Gait Happens, and chiropractic physician who specializes in foot and gait mechanics. We chat all things related to foot health related to long-distance backpacking, including what to look for in footwear and what characteristics to avoid, how to best prepare your feet for a successful hike, and preventing and treating common foot injuries- including unconventional exercises to help you accomplish this. In a nutshell, Dr. Conley is a foot wizard and you will learn a great deal about setting your feet up for success on trail. We wrap the show with backpacking items to ditch to lower your base weight, what vegetable we would be, the triple crown of things that are true, but we're not buying it, and a one-minute gear review of a trail runner that's been gaining a lot of traction in the world of thru-hiking. Gossamer Gear: Use code “SNUGGLEBUG” for 20% off shelters at gossamergear.com.  Helinox: Use code “BACKPACKER20” for 20% off at helinox.com. Sambob: Use code “BACKPACKER15” for 15% off at sambob.biz. [divider] Interview with Dr. Courtney Conley Gait Happens Website (Backpacker Radio listeners get 10% off consults, classes, and products) Time stamps & Questions 00:04:20 - Reminders: Support us on Patreon, suggest a guest for PCT Days, and apply for the Trek’s full time position! 00:07:35 - Introducing Dr. Conley 00:08:40 - How did you decide to specialize in gait? 00:10:25 - How do you analyze people walking? 00:12:41 - What’s the easiest gait problem to spot in the wild? 00:13:30 - If you could change one thing about everyone to improve their feet, what would it be? 00:16:52 - Discussion about shoe cushioning 00:18:10 - Discussion about walking barefoot 00:20:00 - In what circumstances would you recommend more cushion? 00:21:40 - Discussion about wide toe boxes 00:22:33 - What other brands have shoes that include your recommendations? 00:23:43 - Discussion about heel-toe drop 00:25:00 - Should everyone be striving to use a zero drop shoe? 00:28:30 - Discussion about toe strength 00:29:30 - How should someone build foot strength in preparation for a thru-hike? 00:32:30 - Who are your primary patients? 00:33:55 - Are achilles tears becoming more common and how can they be prevented? 00:36:14 - Discussion about plyometrics 00:38:20 - Where does more traditional strength training fit into foot strength? 00:41:15 - What’s your view on toe socks? 00:42:30 - What can someone do with their kids to ensure they have strong feet? 00:46:03 - Would you ever recommend hiking boots? 00:50:38 - What are the most common issues you work with in backpackers? 00:53:29 - Can it be harmful to power through without an orthotic? 00:54:53 - What workouts should people do to prevent plantar fasciitis? 00:57:37 - Once you notice plantar fasciitis, what should you do? 01:00:00 - How can people help their feet recover? 01:06:10 - Discussion about healing from ankle sprains 01:06:45 - Discussion about stress fractures 01:08:51 - Can a weak foot lead to knee or hip injuries? 01:14:50 - Discussion about optimal shoes for running 01:17:20 - What do you wear for running? 01:17:50 - Do you have recommendations for long distance hiking shoes? 01:19:45 - Do you have recommendations for general foot ache? 01:23:34 - Any other product recommendations? 01:24:30 - Anything else we should have asked you? 01:29:91 - Is it bad if your foot is flat or you have a collapsed arch? 01:31:41 - What’s your recommended regimen for going from a 5 millimeter drop to a 0 drop? 01:33:00 - Do you work with patients remotely? 01:35:05 - Kumo Question: What is the cheesiest pickup line you’ve ever heard or used? Segments Trek Propaganda:  Driftless Hiking Trail: New Funding Package Is Big Win for Minnesota Long

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  8. 7月15日

    Mary "Badass" Anderson an AT Winter SOBO in the 80s and Hiking the National Scenic Trails as an Older Solo Female

    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, Mary is the most badass hiker you've likely never heard of. With nearly 19,000 miles under her feet spanning six decades, with her first thru-hike taking place in 1981, Mary has not slowed down with her adventurous ways, as she swung by the studio on her to the Pacific Northwest Trail. Some of the highlights from today's interview include a wild winter SOBO thru-hike of the AT in 1985, just a handful of months after a major back surgery where her doctor told her to give up hiking. She followed her AT SOBO winter hike by immediately hopping over to the PCT, where she battled even more snow, and killed and ate a rattlesnake. Other feats include hiking all of the 4,000 footers in New England with her young son in the 90s, completing the CDT after hitting a new low in 2020, and now she's on a quest to finish all of the National Scenic Trails, with only a couple remaining. In short, Mary's story is one of a kind, you will enjoy today's chat. We wrap the show with a last call for applications for The Trek's new full-time role, a pair of beloved trail angels close their doors after 17 years serving PCT hikers, what music we would listen to on the way to rescue our significant others from a hostage situation, the triple crown of onomatopoeias, and Chaunce is very afraid of grizzlies. Helinox: Use code “BACKPACKER20” for 20% off at helinox.com. Gossamer Gear: Use code “SNUGGLEBUG” for 20% off shelters at gossamergear.com.  LMNT: Get a free sample pack with any order at drinklmnt.com/trek. Sambob: Use code “BACKPACKER15” for 15% off at sambob.biz. [divider] Interview with Mary “Badass” Anderson Mary's Blog Time stamps & Questions 00:04:40 - Reminders: Apply for the Trek’s full-time role! Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and send us your recommendations for a hiker meetup this fall in NYC. 00:10:34 - Introducing Mary 00:11:40 - How’d you get your trail name? 00:13:14 - How did you initially get started long distance backpacking? 00:15:22 - How did you prepare for backpacking in the 80s? 00:21:05 - What does your baseweight look like today? 00:23:47 - What was the AT like in the 80s? 00:26:56 - Did the AT feel easy compared to the Long Trail? 00:29:02 - What resources did you have for navigation? 00:32:38 - What were your resupplies like? 00:34:00 - Tell us about your back injury and being told never to hike again 00:38:10 - Where does your toughness come from? 00:39:00 - How much of a physical struggle was the AT southbound in winter? 00:40:46 - Where did you experience the worst weather? 00:41:50 - Did you think it might have been a bad idea? 00:45:30 - What did your winter pack and gear look like? 00:49:39 - How did you keep on the trail? 00:50:45 - What about backpacking do you enjoy? 00:52:20 - Did people know what you were doing? 00:54:08 - How did you afford hiking then and now? 00:56:12 - What trail recipes do you make? 00:57:18 - What did it feel like to get to Springer and then start the PCT? 01:02:09 - What was your experience on the PCT like? 01:04:23 - Tell us about your rattlesnake encounter 01:07:00 - Discussion about fear and wildlife encounters 01:10:30 - Did you encounter other thru-hikers on the PCT in 1986? 01:11:10 - How did you enjoy the PCT relative to the AT? 01:14:00 - What was the scariest moment of your backpacking career? 01:17:05 - Tell us about the hiking you did with your son 01:19:55 - Do you have advice for getting your kids outside? 01:21:15 - What was it like hiking the Long Trail with your 8 year old? 01:22:30 - How have you noticed the concept of gender changing in the backcountry? 01:24:08 - Tell us about a bear paying for your cross country road trip 01:26:36 - How did you get back into long distance thru-hiking? 01:29:22 - When did you switch from map

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From the Appalachian Trail to the Pacific Crest and everything in between. Backpacker Radio is a show all about the wonderful world that is thru-hiking and long distance backpacking. Co-hosts, Zach "Badger" Davis and Juliana "Chaunce" Chauncey muse on the backpacking life and the latest from the trail every other week. Topics include but are not limited to news, trail culture, interviews, gear, advice, and all you can eat buffets.

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    The Trek
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    儿童不宜
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