In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, he’s back. That’s right, The Real Hiking Viking aka Jabba aka Tom aka Backpacker Radio’s honorary third co-host joins us once again to give us an update on his life. We get the full breakdown of where the heck he disappeared to last year, how his CDT hike went, another attempt at the Wind River High Route, a brief stint on a reality TV show in Central America, updates on his backpack, and much more. If ever a guest needed no introduction, it’s this one, so we’ll just say sit down, strap in, and get ready to get Jabba’d once again.

We wrap the show with a question of the day so graphic that I will not be saying it in the intro (this episode is not for kids), the triple crown of funniest farts, and this is your last chance to snag tickets for our live podcast in Denver!

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Interview with Jabba

• Jabba's Instagram

Time stamps & Questions

00:07:17 - Reminders: This is your last chance for tickets to our live podcast in Denver TOMORROW!

00:15:00 - Re-introducing Jabba and his desire for a sober year

00:22:25 - Are you goal setting for your birthday?

00:24:00 - What would allow you to one-up your 30s in your 40s?

00:26:22 - Is there a correlation between trying sobriety and preventing injuries?

00:29:23 - Why did you disappear?

00:33:00 - Discussion about Jabba’s flip flop on the CDT and getting off the trail

00:37:07 - Did any part of you think about getting back onto the CDT?

00:38:04 - How do you pull yourself out of a sedentary period?

00:40:55 - How do you spend six hours at the gym?

00:51:08 - What bikepacking trip are you going on?

00:54:14 - Tell us about starting on the CDT last year

00:58:35 - Do you have any mental spiraling about not being at the top of your historical physical fitness?

01:05:00 - Discussion about adding stakes to physical goals

01:12:08 - Discussion about the CDT

01:17:00 - Discussion about standards shifting over time

01:18:52 - How do you manage big adventures with maintaining a home life?

01:21:50 - Tell us about ending the CDT with the Wind River High Route

01:33:21 - What were some highlights of the northern stretch of the Wind River High Route?

01:36:45 - Should you have an ice axe and microspikes regardless of the time of year?

01:38:17 - What are the updates on the Zerk?

01:43:18 - Kumo Question: What is the smelliest thing you’ve ever encountered?

Segments

QOTD

Triple Crown of funniest farts

Trek Propaganda: Briana DeSanctis Becomes First Solo Woman To Complete 6,800-Mile American Discovery Trail by Ariella Nardizzi

Mail Bag

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In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Henry “Moose Juice” Lewis. In addition to hikes of the AT, Teton Crest Trail, Colorado Trail, and the PCT, Moose Juice spent a few seasons shaking down starry eyed aspiring thru-hikers at Mountain Crossings. Henry gives us a rundown of these hikes, the funniest stories from these shakedowns, including happening onto vibratos and guns, tips on how to fix a leaking inflatable sleeping pad, doing champagne shoey, and his terrifying encounter with an angry bull moose, which helped him earn his trail. 

We wrap the show with an argument for starting your AT hike on the Benton Mackaye Trail, why or why not a ghost and zombie can come from the same person, and the triple crown of non-obvious smartphone apps.

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Interview with Henry “Moose Juice” Lewis

• Henry's Trek Author Page
• Henry's Instagram

Time stamps & Questions

00:03:45 - Reminders: Attend our live podcast in Denver next week! Apply to be a blogger for the Trek!

00:06:47 - Introducing Moose Juice

00:07:20 - Tell us about your champagne shoey

00:09:33 - Tell us the origin of your trail name

00:13:02 - Did you try to gain weight prior to the AT?

00:15:46 - We Love Love: Tell us about meeting your girlfriend on trail

00:19:50 - Why were you so oblivious to all the signs?

00:23:24 - Where did the AT and thru-hiking come onto your radar?

00:26:42 - Why did you choose to go southbound?

00:31:05 - How did starting with the Whites impact your mindset?

00:33:34 - Tell us your worst moment on the trail

00:36:40 - Discussion about packs

00:40:00 - Tell us about your experience working at Mountain Crossings

00:46:20 - Do they prepare you for working with tons of thru-hikers during the bubble?

00:47:48 - Are Mountain Crossings employees incentivized to sell gear?

00:50:00 - What can people do better while preparing to minimize needing to buy new gear during the hike?

00:52:30 - Is having a big personality a trait Mountain Crossings recruit for?

00:54:55 - Are there standout stories of people carrying outlandish things?

01:00:25 - Tell us about the Teton Crest Trail

01:08:09 - Tell us about the Colorado Trail

01:08:45 - When did you decide to hike the PCT?

01:12:06 - Did you hike all the way through the Sierra?

01:18:40 - Was she okay after going to the hospital?

01:19:55 - What is High Altitude Pulmonary Edema?

01:22:32 - Would you rather do the Sierra in high snow or low snow conditions?

01:24:54 - What were the highlights of the rest of the PCT?

01:26:24 - Tell us about your mountain lion encounter

01:31:12 - What are the steps for fixing an inflatable air pad hole?

01:34:00 - What’s the ideal start date for the AT?

01:37:25 - Kumo Question: Do you have any strange superstitions?

Segments

Impromptu Chaunce Poop Story

Trek Propaganda: The AT Is Crowded. Why Not Start Your Thru-Hike on the Benton Mackaye Trail Instead? by Kelly Floro

QOTD: Can a ghost and a zombie come from the same person?

Triple Crown of non-obvious apps on your phone

Patent Pending

Mail Bag

5 Star Review

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In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Eeland Stribling. Eeland, who’s known as the "Black Steve Iriwn" and “The Fliest Fisherman” is a wildlife biologist, educator, standup comedian, and the host of “Comedians on the Fly.” We dive deep into the world of standup comedy, including the various hazing routines, what it’s like to eat shit during an open mic, how things change as you climb the ranks, the process of crafting a joke, and more. Eeland also educates us with some fun facts about black bears and mountain lions and gives us a thorough primer on how to get started with fly fishing. This chat was both fun and informative, you will not be disappointed. 

We wrap the show with five word sentences that are guaranteed to start a fight, the triple crown of shows to fall asleep to, and we have more details of our live podcast in Denver. The link to get tickets is in the show notes. Taking a pause here to give you time to snag yours. 

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Interview with Eeland Stribling

• Eeland's Instagram
• Eeland's Website
• Comedians on the Fly
• Brown Folks Fishing

Time stamps & Questions

00:03:42 - Reminders: Get tickets to our live show in Denver on April 23!

00:04:44 - Introducing Eeland

00:05:37 - What got you into comedy?

00:09:15 - How would you describe your style of comedy?

00:14:18 - What is the easiest animal to make fun of?

00:15:45 - Tell us about your experience as a nuisance animal technician

00:18:58 - Tell us about tranquilizing and relocating bears

00:22:08 - What was the smartest bear encounter you had?

00:25:40 - How did your mountain lion work compare to that with bears?

00:28:00 - Is there an area that’s notorious for problematic bears?

00:33:31 - Are there notable comedians you’ve opened for?

00:38:05 - What is it like to hang out with comics in the green room?

00:43:20 - What’s the best advice other comedians have given you?

00:46:55 - Tell us about how you write jokes

00:48:55 - What’s it like when jokes bomb?

00:53:00 - How does a set hit with some crowds and not with others?

00:58:04 - Can you read us the most recent lines in your notebook?

01:02:17 - How frequently are you improvising on stage with new bits?

01:04:45 - When are your upcoming shows in April?

01:06:04 - Tell us about your show, Comedians on the Fly

01:09:20 -  How did you get into fly fishing?

01:12:37 - Tell us about your phone incident while saltwater fishing

01:15:55 - How do you know what flies are needed for certain areas?

01:18:00 - Are you reluctant to share your favorite tips or places?

01:23:56 - How much of fly fishing is skill vs. knowledge vs. luck?

01:27:30 - Discussion about paralells between comedy and fishing

01:31:40 - Can you talk to us about Brown Folks Fishing and why their work matters?

01:34:30 - Kumo Question: If you could live in any era of history, what would you pick?

01:37:18 - What do you recommend for someone who wants to get started in fly fishing?

01:46:06 - Do you exclusively do catch and release?

01:52:00 - Discussion about protecting released fish

01:54:00 - Where can people find you?

Segments

Trek Propaganda: 2024 Badger Sponsorship Winners by Kendra Slagter

QOTD: In 5 words or less, start a fight without politics

Listener Voicemail (leave us your own!)

Triple Crown of shows to fall asleep to

Plug Me: Glen Van Peski’s  Take Less. Do More: Surprising Life Lessons in Generosity, Gratitude and Curiosity from an Ultralight Backpacker

Mail Bag

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In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are chatting all things Colorado Trail. Rachel, who filled in for Zach, and Chaunce are joined by David Fanning, who has seven complete hikes of the Colorado Trail, which is tied for the record we think. Topics covered today include the pros and cons of hiking the CT both east and westbound, the best weather windows, transportation to the trail, recommended gear, information about the campsites, water availability, the best towns, resupply strategy, preparation strategies, how to navigate the trail, wildlife, comparing the Collegiate East and West, and more.

We wrap the show with the official details of our upcoming LIVE podcast in Denver, how to cook corn, and the triple crown of bread.

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Panel with David Fanning

• David's Website

Time stamps & Questions

00:06:14 - Reminders: Come attend BPR live in Denver on April 23! Apply to be a Trek blogger or Ambassador and suggest a potential Trail Days guest for BPR!

00:07:37 - Introducing the Colorado Trail panel

00:08:54 - Introducing David Fanning

00:12:04 - How did you go from the PCT to CT?

00:14:20 - When was the first year you hiked the Colorado Trail?

00:15:52 - Do you think having that conversation with the doctor turned out to be a blessing?

00:20:25 - Colorado Trail basics

00:22:40 - Hiking season and weather

00:30:10 - What crazy weather have you seen across 7 hikes?

00:31:45 - Discussion about keeping gear dry and rain gear

00:36:42 - What experience have you had with snow on the trail?

00:39:14 - Have you had any sketchy experiences with lightning? (NOLS lightning resources)

00:41:56 - Discussion about dead tree fall

00:43:15 - Hiking NOBO or SOBO

00:49:08 - Trail termini

00:51:00 - Discussion about taking the train from Grand Junction to Denver

00:52:12 - Resupplies and towns

00:53:18 - Discussion about hitching

00:59:50 - Trail towns: Bailey, Conifer, Jefferson, and Fairplay (See The Colorado Trail Guide: Resupply and Towns on the Colorado Trail)

01:04:04 - Trail towns: Breckenridge, Frisco, and Copper

01:05:45 - Sending resupply boxes

01:06:53 - Trail towns: Leadville

01:09:54 - Trail towns: Twin Lakes

01:10:35 - Collegiate East vs West

01:17:05 - Trail towns: Buena Vista and Salida

01:19:05 - The Cochetopa section

01:24:10 - Trail towns: Gunnison, Lake City

01:31:56 - Discussion about sheepdogs

01:34:06 - Trail towns: Silverton and the scenic train

01:38:40 - Discussion about the section between Lake City and Silverton

01:40:20 - Discussion about wildlife encounters

01:48:00 - Food storage on the CT

01:50:04 - Shelter considerations on the CT

01:54:15 - Discussion about campsites and Chaunce’s scary story

01:58:45 - Navigation on the CT

02:00:48 - Dogs and bikes on the CT (Backpacker Radio #214 | Tisha McCombs, Executive Director at the Colorado Trail Foundation)

02:03:30 - What has changed the most over your many hikes?

02:07:00 - Section hiking versus thru-hiking

02:14:02 - What’s your elevator pitch for the Colorado Trail?

02:17:04 - Physical preparation on the CT

02:21:25 - Discussion about food and appetite

02:21:55 - Tell us about Voices of the Colorado Trail

Segments

Trek Propaganda

• Tisha McCombs is Leaving the Colorado Trail Foundation
• Best Trekking Poles for Backpacking in 2024 by Katie Kommer

QOTD: How do you cook corn?

Triple Crown of bread

Plug Me: Old Man Murph's Coffee Roasters

Mail Bag

5 Star Review

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A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: 12 Trees Farms, David, Dcnerdlet, Emily Galusha, Jeanie, Jeanne Latshaw, Jeff LaFranier, Joann Menzer, Katharine Rudzitis, Keith Dobie Jr, merle Watkins, Peter, and Ruth S.

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are bringing you another edition of Girl's Stuff! Today, Chaunce along with guest panelists, Rachael "Rabbit" Delano and Marie "Basecamp" Black answer your burning questions related to female-specific topics in the backcountry. Topics including the feasibility of bringing a vibrator, how to court a guy during a thru-hike (and advice for guys on how to do the courting), female urination devices, the Kula Cloth, what body parts get the razor treatment and which parts are neglected, managing a period on trail and birth control options, how to deal with fear and fear mongering, trail family dynamics, and much much more.

We wrap the show with the top stoves, filters, and rain gear from the AT, which is more exciting between new school supplies and new backpacking gear, the triple crown of nicknames that get your goat, and more.

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Panel with Rachel “Rabbit” Delano and Marie “Basecamp” Black

• Rabbit's Instagram
• Backpacker Radio 113 | Rachael “Rabbit” Delano
• Basecamp's Instagram
• Wes and Marie Black on Sex During a Thru-Hike, Hiking the PCT as a Married Couple, and Arguing on Trail (BPR #240)

Time stamps & Questions

00:04:53 - Reminders: Apply to blog for the Trek or become a Trek Ambassador!

00:06:32 - Introducing Rachel

00:08:28 - Introducing Basecamp

00:13:27 - Should I bring my travel size vibrator?

00:21:30 - Discussion about pink blazing

00:29:50 - Is it a turnoff to be in a situation where you have to make the first move?

00:33:00 - Discussion about sharing a hotel bed

00:38:30 - What are your tells if you’re interested in someone on trail?

00:44:00 - Which is the better trail for hooking up?

00:48:15 - Do micro clues still apply on trail?

00:51:54 - What’s your strategy for managing periods on trail?

00:59:00 - Discussion about iron supplements

01:00:50 - How do you deal with feeling weak while on your period?

01:03:07 - Chaunce’s strategy

01:07:25 - Chaunce’s Foothills Trail story

01:20:20 - Anything else period related?

01:23:30 - Discussion about shaving

01:33:15 - Have you ever tried or used a pee funnel?

01:44:00 - How do you prevent UTIs on trail if you’re prone to them?

01:50:00 - Do you use Kula Cloths?

01:56:35 - Discussion about fear mongering

02:11:00 - Discussion about mansplaining

02:16:23 - How can girls be fearless on trail?

02:25:20 - Have your fears changed or lessened since you first started thru-hiking?

02:29:00 - How do you manage backpacking and hiking as a mom?

02:33:13 - How did you come to terms with the fact that your backpacking will forever be different?

02:35:00 - Are there ways to make the transition to motherhood smoother as a hiker?

02:37:57 - Do you find that people interact with you differently on trail?

02:39:00 - Would you advise couples Triple Crown before kids if that’s their goal?

02:41:38 - Discussion about girl relationships on trail

02:53:45 - What are the best bras for long hikes?

03:04:20 - Have you ever tasted your own milk?

Segments

Trek Propaganda: Top Stoves, Filters, Rain Gear, and More on the Appalachian Trail: 2023 Thru-Hiker Survey by Kate Richard

QOTD: What is better: brand new backpacking gear or new school supplies?

Triple Crown of names you don’t like being called

Mail Bag

5 Star Review

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A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: 12 Trees Farms, Dcnerdlet, Emily Galusha, Jeanie, Jeanne Latshaw, Jeff LaFranier, Joann Menzer, Keith Dobie Jr, Peter, and Ruth S.

In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Maggie Slepian aka Honey Badger. Maggie is the former Managing Editor at The Trek and their first full-time employee, a thru-hiker, and a prolific freelance writer and editor. We learn all about Maggie’s treks, including her hikes of the AT, Ouachita Trail, Colorado Trail, some recent postcard hikes in Madeira and Malta, and Maggie shares what it was like to have her first “failed” thru-hike attempt on the Arizona Trail. We also chat about nude modeling, what it’s like to have an article to mega-viral, and how misogyny in the backcountry has improved since her first thru-hike.

We wrap the show with some Hitchhiking Advice for Women, we learn how common or uncommon it is to be able to unfocus your eyesight on command, and the triple crown of one-hit wonder songs featuring Chaunce's boyfriend Garrett. 

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Interview with Maggie “Honey Badger” Slepian

• Instagram 
• Website
• Substack
• Backpacking Routes 

Time stamps & Questions

00:05:05 - Reminders: Apply to blog for the Trek or become a Trek Ambassador and use code “gingerstuff” for an exclusive discount at the Trek’s store!

00:06:35 - Introducing Maggie

00:09:12 - How did you get involved with the Trek?

00:14:06 - Tell us about nude modeling

00:19:55 - How did the AT fall on your map?

00:21:25 - What gear did you bring on the AT for your first hike?

00:24:08 - Tell us about hiking the trail with a partner and the way people perceived you

00:28:45 - What were your top honey badger moments?

00:30:49 - How have you seen misogyny in the backcountry change over time?

00:37:08 - Are you more or less spicy in business or personally?

00:40:00 - Tell us about hiking the Ouachita Trail in 2020

00:46:19 - What considerations did you make when picking which direction to hike?

00:48:50 - What type of preparation did you do for the Ouachita Trail?

00:52:29 - Tell us the highlights of the Ouachita Trail

00:54:14 - Discussion of the Ouachita Trail logistics and resupplies

00:56:30 - Story about meeting Warren Doyle

00:58:27 - What’s the best season for this trail?

00:59:11 - What portions of the Oregon Coast Trail have you done?

01:01:01 - Any highlights from the Colorado Trail?

01:02:27 - Tell us about the Arizona Trail

01:06:39 - Discussion about sun poisoning

01:12:06 - Do you feel liberated because you quit the Arizona Trail?

01:17:27 - Tell us about Madeira

01:23:14 - How many of the hikes are approachable for someone with a fear of exposure?

01:24:18 - What other European treks did you do?

01:27:27 - Tell us about your most viral article

01:32:47 - What other articles of yours have gone viral?

01:37:00 - Discussion about being recognized in the real world

01:41:20 - How do you handle your privacy?

01:43:50 - What’s your experience with hunting?

Segments

Trek Propaganda: After 9,500 Miles on Trail, Here’s My Top Hitchhiking Advice for Women by Peg Leg

QOTD: Can you unfocus your eyesight on command?

Triple Crown of one hit wonder songs

Mail Bag

5 Star Review

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In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by The Trek’s Managing Editor, Kelly “Ibex” Floro. We learn all about what it’s like to have Zach as a boss, Kelly’s top tips for how to afford a thru-hike, and she shares insights from her own thru-hiking adventures including the AT, Wind River High Route, and we dive especially deep into Kelly’s most recent thru-hike of the Pyrenean Haute Route through the Pyrenees, straddling the border between Spain and France. Kelly gives us an in-depth run-through of this epic route, including when to hike, which direction, navigation challenges, resupply strategy, the various geographic highlights, the culture surrounding the trail, and much more.

We wrap the show with useful smartphone apps for your next thru-hike, how Zach got concussed recording a podcast, and the triple crown of short off-season thru-hikes.

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Interview with Kelly Floro

• Kelly's Trek bio

Time stamps & Questions

00:05:15 - Reminders: Get your tickets for a live BPR podcast in Denver on April 23, support us on Patreon, and suggest a potential guest who will be at Trail Days this year!

00:09:15 - Introducing Kelly

00:12:27 - How do you like working for Zach?

00:17:55 - How did you start thru-hiking?

00:19:52 - At what point did you consider yourself a good writer?

00:20:30 - Do you have tips for someone who wants to blog their hike?

00:25:45 - Was the AT your first backpacking trip?

00:27:12 - What did you learn on that hike?

00:29:45 - What were you thinking about career wise when you hiked the AT?

00:32:40 - When did you realize you wanted to do more thru-hikes?

00:33:15 - What surprised you despite all the preparation you did?

00:36:20 - Tell us about dealing with poison ivy on the AT

00:41:27 - Discussion about flip flopping the AT

00:45:24 - Do you have tips for someone considering a flip flop hike on the AT?

00:51:00 - Would you recommend flip flopping the AT?

00:55:20 - Tell us about hiking the Colorado Trail

00:57:22 - Tell us about the Wind River High Route

00:59:23 - What are the differences between the two route options?

01:02:55 - What’s the most challenging part of the Adventure Alan route?

01:05:45 - What tips would you give to someone who wants to try backcountry navigation?

01:09:20 - What navigational resources were available for the route?

01:11:14 - How much did you enjoy this style of hiking?

01:12:38 - Any non obvious advice for the Wind River High Route?

01:15:00 - Tell us about the Pyrenean Haute Route

01:20:00 - Discussion about the refuges on the HRP

01:21:48 - How and why did you choose this route?

01:24:55 - Which direction do you hike?

01:27:11 - What were the standout towns?

01:32:09 - How crowded was the trail?

01:35:14 - What do the resupplies look like?

01:40:40 - Tell us about the wine you had along the HRP

01:41:42 - Are there any ‘must zero’ places?

01:43:27 - Can you describe the Pyrenean mountains?

01:45:53 - Tell us the story about throwing your phone off a cliff

01:48:22 - How did you manage the rest of your gear for your Europe trip?

01:50:20 - Tell us about Bulgaria

01:53:05 - Have you heard of the Peaks of the Balkans trail?

01:54:49 - What do you have for health insurance in Europe?

01:56:18 - What have you learned while traveling in Europe?

01:57:25 - What are your current big 5 gear items?

01:59:20 - What gear has surprised you recently?

02:00:20 - What goes into a standout gear review?

02:01:40 - What stands out to you about thru-hiking affordably?

02:04:27 - What are some of your favorite hidden gems in Olympic National Park?

Segments

Trek Propaganda: 13 Useful Smartphone Apps for Your Next Thru-Hike by Danielle Krolewicz

QOTD: What’s the longest: a microwave minute, a hangover minute, or a treadmill minute?

Stupid Thing of the Week

Triple Crown of short thru-hikes you can do in the offseason

Plug Me: Brew Davis's Website

Mail Bag

5 Star Review

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A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: 12 Trees Farms, Dcnerdlet, Emily Galusha, Jeanie, Jeanne Latshaw, Jeff LaFranier, Joann Menzer, Keith Dobie Jr, Merle Watkins, Peter, and Ruth S.

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, Chaunce hiked the Foothills Trail! With Chaunce being just a few days removed from this 76-mile gem of a hike, the trail is fresh on her mind, and she provides us a detailed rundown of her experience and standout stories, the trail's many highlights, how it was doing this trek with Harper, a full overview of her gear, an encounter with a zombie ghost, and all the nitty gritty logistics one could dream of having heading into this waterfally, bridgey hike in the Carolinas.

We wrap the show with what our old person traits are, a triple crown of non-toilet paper items to wipe your bung with on trail, 36 east coast trails you can hike, and some details about an upcoming live podcast.

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Interview with Chaunce!

Time stamps & Questions

00:04:05 - Reminders: Mark your calendars for a BPR live podcast in Denver on April 23, leave a 5 star review on Apple and email us to get a BPR sticker, and recommend a guest who will be at Trail Days!

00:08:50 - Why did Chaunce hike the Foothills Trail?

00:12:00 - How was the weather?

00:14:55 - What’s the background of the Foothills Trail?

00:16:48 - How did you get to the trail, logistically?

00:19:35 - Discussion about the costs of the trail

00:25:00 - Discussion about getting to the trail

00:27:33 - Which direction did you hike?

00:32:42 - What was the terrain like?

00:34:20 - Can you camp wherever?

00:35:30 - Discussion about expectations versus reality for the hiking difficulty

00:37:22 - Discussion about day 2 of hiking

00:38:18 - Any notable highlights from the first couple days of trail?

00:41:00 - Discussion about wildlife

00:46:45 - Discussion about the bridges and stairs

00:51:23 - Discussion about Chaunce’s massage

00:53:15 - Why didn’t you bring a rain jacket?

00:54:30 - Tell us about hiking with Harper

00:57:10 - How crowded was the trail?

01:02:08 - What was the resupply situation like?

01:05:05 - Who would you recommend the Foothills Trail to?

01:07:38 - Discussion about the road walks

01:08:34 - Discussion about waterfalls

01:11:30 - Discussion about how challenging the hike was

01:14:50 - Any good poop stories?

01:15:50 - What were your favorite waterfalls and bridges?

01:16:40 - Would you describe the Foothills Trail as flat?

01:17:20 - Discussion about the gear Chaunce carried

01:33:18 - Discussion about Harper’s gear

Segments

Trek Propaganda: 36 East Coast Trails That Aren’t the Appalachian Trail by Diane Duffard

QOTD: What’s your old person trait?

Stupid Thing of the Week

Triple Crown of items to wipe your bung with

Plug Me

Mail Bag

5 Star Review

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Our theme song is Walking Slow by Animal Years.

A super big thank you to our Chuck Norris Award winner(s) from Patreon: Alex & Misty with Navigators Crafting, 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, Greg Knight, Greg McDaniel may he bring honor to his name, Jason “Snail” Snailer barely know her, Liz Seger, Patrick Cianciolo, Sawyer Products, SPAM, Timothy Hahn, and Tracy “Trigger” Fawns.

A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: 12 Trees Farms, Dcnerdlet, Emily Galusha, Hailey Buckingham, Jeanie, Jeanne Latshaw, Jeff LaFranier, Joann Menzer, Keith Dobie Jr, Peter, and Ruth S.

In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are bringing back another edition of Q&A. Today we’re joined by our pal and chronic thru-hiker and adventurer, Steven “Twinkle” Shattuck to answer your burning trail-related questions. Today’s episode covers a wide range of topics, including the feasibility and necessity of carrying a gun while backpacking, the dangers of “crush it syndrome” in light of Christopher Roma’s recent tragic passing, Twinkle's top trails from around the world, the most overrated piece of gear, how we prevent blisters, and much more. Simply put, if you like your Qs being A’d, you have stumbled upon the right episode.

We wrap the show with the top sleeping bags, quilts, and pads from the AT last year, the top home theft suggestions to mildly inconvenience your victim, and the triple crown of foods that are way better or worse when homemade.

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Panel with Steven “Twinkle” Shattuck

• Twinkle's Instagram
• Backpacker Radio Episode #6: Steven “Twinkle” Shattuck on Dirt-Bagging for a Year, The Best Headlamps for Thru-Hiking, and Curing Anxiety on Trail
• Backpacker Radio 61 | Grace and Steven “Twinkle” Shattuck on Their 15 Month Dirtbagging Adventure

Time stamps & Questions

00:02:50 - Bid on our Tyvek wall until February 29, apply to be a blogger, and support us on Patreon!

00:05:22 - Introducing Twinkle

00:08:30 - Crush It Syndrome - check out Skurka’s article, Christopher Roma: Learning to turn back

00:28:17 - Backpacking with a gun

00:53:45 - Twinkle’s top 3 trail recommendations in the world

00:57:11 - Twinkle’s favorite international hikes

01:00:40 - What’s the most overrated piece of gear?

01:14:53 - How do you stay safe from ticks while outside? How much do you worry about them? (Check out episode 200 to learn more about Lyme disease)

01:22:50 - If you had to do a medium length trail (100-500 miles) this year, which one would it be? (Check out Eloise Robbin’s article, The Best Time of Year to Hike These 23 Popular Long Trails and Swami’s website, The Hiking Life)

01:29:51 - As a future dad, how do you instill both an interest and a respect for nature in young kids? (Check out episode 152 to hear Nancy East discuss this topic)

01:37:48 - What is your daily routine for foot care to prevent blisters while doing big miles?

01:42:30 - Can you tell us about your most emotionally draining experience on trail?

01:52:11 - What brand of instant coffee will help you poop the best?

01:53:58 - How does someone get into canyoneering? Where do you begin?

01:55:56 - What is the best 311 song or album?

Segments

Trek Propaganda: The Top Sleeping Bags, Quilts, and Pads on the Appalachian Trail: 2023 Thru-Hiker Survey by Kate Richard 

QOTD: You’re a burglar but you can only steal things that mildly inconvenience your victims. What are you taking?

Triple Crown of foods that are way better or worse when homemade

Mail Bag

5 Star Review

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Our theme song is Walking Slow by Animal Years.

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A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: 12 Trees Farms, Dcnerdlet, Emily Galusha, Hailey Buckingham, Jeanie, Jeanne Latshaw, Jeff LaFranier, Joann Menzer, Keith Dobie Jr, Peter, and Ruth S.

In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek we are joined by Kevin Koski, known on trail as “The Animal.” Kevin is the man behind the Four Corners Loop, a new 2,300 mile route circling the four corners region across Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico. We learn all about this route and Kevin’s hike, including how he mapped it, his favorite stretches of trail, his favorite towns- which he saw as a standout feature of the trek, some very entertaining stories, and Kevin’s vision for this one day becoming a national scenic trail. Kevin is an engaging storyteller, you think you’ll really enjoy this one.

We wrap the show by teasing some news about a live podcast we’ll be putting on in Denver this spring, words we think would make pretty baby names if not for the meaning already attached to it, the triple crown of tips to improve sleep on trail, and a new cinnamon court on whether a listeners method of cleaning their hands with spitwater is sanitary.

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Interview with Kevin “the Animal” Koski

• Four Corners Loop Association Website
• Four Corners Loop Instagram

Time stamps & Questions

00:04:17 - Reminders: Live podcast in Denver is in the works, the hair wall launches TODAY, get exclusive content on Patreon, and sign up for BPR’s email list to get a free sticker!

00:08:04 - Introducing Kevin

00:10:27 - What’s your background in the outdoors?

00:14:26 - Tell us about your CDT hike in 2004

00:17:06 - What’s the story behind your trail name?

00:18:51 - What’s the most luxurious thing in your pack?

00:20:04 - What was the CDT like in 2004?

00:23:20 - What accounted for the big gap between the CDT and PCT?

00:26:08 - Tell us what made the PCT a “walking party”?

00:29:25 - How did you transition from the main trails to doing more isolated ones?

00:32:42 - How did you plan the specific Four Corners Loop route?

00:37:40 - Did you plan it to be a trail others could replicate?

00:39:30 - Tell us more details about the route

00:44:40 - Discussion about the Arizona portion of the route

00:46:00 - Discussion about the Utah portion of the route

00:48:30 - Discussion about the trail magic along the route

00:51:18 - What was the typical length of your water carries?

00:54:00 - Continuation of the Utah portion of the route

00:58:58 - Discussion about resupplies and pacing along the route

01:02:20 - Discussion about hiking into Colorado

01:05:10 - Story about almost falling off a cliff and rerouting the trail

01:06:30 - Discussion about the Colorado portion of the route

01:10:50 - Discussion about hiking from Salida to New Mexico

01:14:04 - How much of the trail was road walking?

01:14:30 - Discussion about the New Mexico portion of the route

01:17:33 - What was your typical water source in the dry sections?

01:20:17 - What’s the optimal weather window for this trail?

01:22:15 - Discussion about cell service along the route

01:23:20 - What was your favorite trail town in each state?

01:24:16 - Is the route well outlined enough for someone else to follow?

01:25:44 - What are some of your standout stories from hiking?

01:29:03 - What one week stretch of this trail would you relive or eliminate?

01:32:10 - Do you have tips for someone getting into route finding?

01:33:30 - How much of this route is on no trail at all?

01:34:24 - Tell us your best poop story

01:35:41 - Where can people go to keep up with you?

Segments

Trek Propaganda: Top Tents and Shelters on the Appalachian Trail: 2023 Thru-Hiker Survey by Kate Richard

QOTD: Which word do you think would make a pretty baby name if it didn’t mean what it meant?

Triple Crown of things that improve your sleep on trail

Cinnamon Court

5 Star Review

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Our theme song is Walking Slow by Animal Years.

A super big thank you to our Chuck Norris Award winner(s) from Patreon: Alex & Misty with Navigators Crafting, 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, Greg Knight, Greg McDaniel may he bring honor to his name, Ironhike endurance productions, Jason “Snail” Snailer, Liz Seger, Patrick Cianciolo, SPAM, Timothy Hahn, and Tracy “Trigger” Fawns.

A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: 12 Trees Farms, Dcnerdlet, Emily Galusha, Hailey Buckingham, Jeanie, Jeanne Latshaw, Jeff LaFranier, Joann Menzer, Keith Dobie Jr, Peter, and Ruth S.

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are once again loving love. That's right, it's the 4th edition of our Valentine's Day-themed show. Today we catch up with Wesley and Marie Black, known on trail as Yeti Legs and Basecamp. Less than two years after meeting, they were not only married but together taking on a thru-hike of the PCT. Wesley and Marie pull no punches in sharing the nitty-gritty of making a relationship work during a thru-hike and are especially candid about their on-trail sex life including their hygiene practices, foreplay, what they use for lubrication, best positions in a tent, and more. This one is entertaining, enlightening, and slightly erotic. Strap in.

We wrap the show with what we would do if we could be our significant other for a day, the triple crown of petty fights we have with our partners, Marie shares a plastic melting shit story, and Chaunce has a very dumb stupid thing of the week.

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Interview with Wes & Marie

• Wes & Marie's Instagram
• Wes & Marie's Linktree

Time stamps & Questions

00:04:55 - Reminders: Last call to apply for the BPR internship, Tyvek wall goes on sale next week, and the Badger Sponsorship launched today!

00:09:35 - Introducing Wes & Marie

00:11:40 - Story of how Wes & Marie met

00:14:30 - When did you get engaged?

00:19:42 - Did you have any concerns about getting engaged so quickly?

00:24:00 - Did you have any doubts in the first six months?

00:26:01 - Do you have baby fever?

00:28:53 - What led to deciding to thru-hike together?

00:32:05 - What outdoor experience did you have before meeting each other?

00:35:30 - How did you transition from running to hiking?

00:38:16 - When did you realize you had a lot of heavy gear?

00:40:30 - What was it like hiking in a high snow year?

00:43:28 - How did your mileage change between the desert and the Sierras?

00:44:50 - What did you learn about each other on the PCT you didn’t know before?

00:50:40 - How did you handle the time stress?

00:56:20 - Tell us about your career in film

01:01:25 - What were your best fights on trail?

01:13:20 - What other tips do you have for couples on trail?

01:15:12 - What’s your sex life like on trail?

01:18:32 - What are your tips for having great sex on trail?

01:24:27 - Did you bring any toys?

01:26:00 - Why didn’t you have sex during the day?

01:27:23 - Did you take any of your PCT lessons into the Tour du Mont Blanc or the CT?

01:29:24 - Raise the shoe game!

01:47:44 - Tell us about the Colorado Trail hike

01:52:50 - Fuck Marry Kill: PCT, TMB, CT

01:54:40 - Will you share one of your favorite hidden gem hikes?

01:56:11 - Tell us about your podcast

01:58:35 - Tell us about how you met Dirt Diva

Segments

Trek Propaganda: The Ultimate Guide to Thru-Hiking Electronics by Alex “GPS” Brown

QOTD: If you could wake up and be your significant other for a day, what would you do that day?

Stupid Thing of the Week

Triple Crown of petty fights you have with your partner

Gross or Not Gross

Mail Bag

5 Star Review

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Our theme song is Walking Slow by Animal Years.

A super big thank you to our Chuck Norris Award winner(s) from Patreon: Alex & Misty with Navigators Crafting, 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, Greg Knight, Greg McDaniel may he bring honor to his name, Ironhike endurance productions, Jason “Snail” Snailer, Liz Seger, Patrick Cianciolo, Sawyer Products, SPAM, Timothy Hahn, and Tracy “Trigger” Fawns.

A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: 12 Trees Farms, Dcnerdlet, Emily Galusha, Hailey Buckingham, Jeanie, Jeanne Latshaw, Jeff LaFranier, Joann Menzer, Keith Dobie Jr, Peter, and Ruth S.