Best Hiker Trash Podcasts (2024)

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Going Over the Mountain - Chris "Mrs. Ion" Woodside 1:18:49

40m ago1:18:49

1:18:49

Thru hiker and author Chris "Mrs. Ion" Woodside sits down with Doc in the studio to talk some trail. Settle in and buckle up as the author and historian shares the wonder of gore tex, moldy books, freezing legs, the danger of hiking poles, love and chaos, phones on the wall, resilience, the Eight-Legged Thing, meeting your real self, learning, tran…

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CureSearch and the Ultimate Hike - Lauren Rump and Kris Townsend 1:14:02

16m ago1:14:02

1:14:02

Lauren "Magic Eight Ball" Rump and Kris "Buttercup" Townsend sit down with Doc to talk about CureSearch and its fundraiser, Ultimate Hike, which raises money for pediatric cancer research. Settle in and buckle up as Eight Ball and Buttercup range far and wide in this episode, including discussions of bathtub spaghetti, Half Dome lies, squirting in …

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The Last 10 - Renee Miller and Tim Beissinger 11:55

1h ago11:55

11:55

Tune in for a brand new style of bonus episode! Doc gives you a fascinating glimpse into the personality of some of your favorite guests by asking . . . The Last 10! This week's volunteers are thru hikers and authors Renee Miller and Tim Beissinger! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Breaking Free - Garry "Phish Out of Water" Teesdale 1:33:00

1h ago1:33:00

1:33:00

Triple Crowner and casually employed marine biologist Garry "Phish Out of Water" Teesdale takes a breather to join Doc in the Hiker Trash Radio studio to kick off Season 8 of the podcast. Settle in and buckle up as Phish relates how he was finally able to break free from the Golden Handcuffs of business ownership so he could pursue he true passions…

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Briana DeSanctis and the American Discovery Trail 1:25:35

3h ago1:25:35

1:25:35

In the Season 7 finale of Hiker Trash Radio, author, motivational speaker, and thru hiker Briana "Rocky Mountain High" DeSanctis joins Doc in the studio to share her experiences from her two-year hike of the 6,800-mile American Discovery Trail. Settle in and buckle up as the first female completer of this epic covers a lot of ground (appropriately!…

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Classic Doc: Atypical French Guy - Thomas Bouïssaguet and the HexaTrek 1:38:47

1h ago1:38:47

1:38:47

In an instant classic, thru hiker and trail creator Thomas Bouïssaguet joins Doc in the studio to talk about the newly created long trail in France, the HexaTrek. During their conversation, the pair cover a lot of ground, including talk of berets, emergency alcohol, French pocket knives, aggressive mountains, holding grudges, the danger of being na…

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Most Things Are Doable - Frank the Tank Gielen 1:20:05

24m ago1:20:05

1:20:05

World-class ultra runner and co-founder of the Vertical Tuesday Running Club, Frank the Tank Gielen steps off the trail and into the studio to chat with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as The Tank covers some serious ground with Doc, including ignoring the suck, just getting warmed up after 80 kilometers, Concrete Clark, Slammers, the Dropkick Murphys…

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High Maintenance - Katie "Double Dip" Jackson 1:31:15

1h ago1:31:15

1:31:15

Thru hiker and writer Katie "Double Dip" Jackson checks in with Doc before leaving for an epic thru hike of the Continental Divide Trail. Settle in and buckle up as Double Dip overshares and fills the awkward silences in a wide-ranging trail talk with Doc. During the discussion, Double Dip covers all the important info, like priority topics at the …

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15,000 Miles and 22 Months - Mark Sky 1:17:33

4h ago1:17:33

1:17:33

Outdoor adventurer Mark Sky takes a brief respite from his human-powered trip from British Columbia to Argentina to drop into the studio and speak with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as Mark shares stories from the trail and from his past, including adventure racing in Fiji, naked bungee jumping, traveling through cartel country, and biking through t…

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Paper Maps and Flip Phones - Shawn "Pepper" Forry 1:12:12

2d ago1:12:12

1:12:12

Triple Crowner and one half of the duo who completed the first successful SOBO winter thru hike of the PCT, Shawn "Pepper" Forry sits down to talk trail and the good old days with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as the two take a trip down memory lane, including references to mom's lasagna, PocketMail, paper maps, flip phones, and modems. They also sp…

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The Last 10 - Glen Van Peski 11:06

13d ago11:06

11:06

Tune in for a brand new style of bonus episode! Doc gives you a fascinating glimpse into the personality of some of your favorite guests by asking . . . The Last 10! This week's volunteer is the Godfather of Ultralight Backpacking, Glen Van Peski! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Ramen Bombs, Whiskey, and Cribbage - Maggie "Mariposa" Konopasek and Kyle "Important Bits' Ott 1:19:43

16m ago1:19:43

1:19:43

Thru hikers and mental health advocates Maggie "Mariposa" Konopasek and Kyle "Important Bits" Ott take a brief break from their PCT planning and drop into the studio to talk trail with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as 'Posa and IB share their adventures, their mental health journey and their efforts to raise money for Bigger Than The Trail via their…

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Not a Chance - Amanda Timeoni 54:53

29d ago54:53

54:53

Thru hiker and author Amanda "Not a Chance" Timeoni drops into the studio to talk trail and all things Hiker Trash with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as Chance shares a few stories from her four PCT hikes and her current locale in Death Valley, including her inspiration, lessons learned, sketchy hitches, working to hike, and how to get others to tak…

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Blood Sweat Tears - Christine Reed 1:18:50

15d ago1:18:50

1:18:50

Thru Hiker and author Christine Reed drops into the studio to discuss her new book, Blood Sweat Tears, a compilation of 26 stories from women+ authors. In this unique episode, Doc and Christine venture into a new genre: thru hiker art house. The two cover a lot of ground in this episode, including the writing process, putting yourself out there, fi…

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Triple Crowner Elliott "River Dance" Childre 1:07:38

18d ago1:07:38

1:07:38

Triple Crowner, computer scientist, and Eagle Scout Elliott "River Dance" Chidre takes a brief break from hiking and vulnerability research to join Doc in studio to talk some trail. Settle in and buckle up as River Dance takes Doc through his Triple Crown Hikes, from those first rainy steps at Harper's Ferry to the final ones skirting the fires at …

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Running Angry - Jake "The Animal" Rastas 1:28:52

1M ago1:28:52

1:28:52

Jake "The Animal" Rastas calms down for a bit and joins Doc in the studio to talk about his incredible 12-month journey from being a non-runner to an ultra runner completing his first 100-miler. Settle in and buckle up as Jake covers a lot of ground in this wide-ranging interview, including his time on the gridiron in North Dakota as D1 football pl…

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99 Seconds - Jasmin Paris and the 2024 Barkley Marathons 30:19

21d ago30:19

30:19

Ultra runner and veterinarian Jasmin Paris joins Doc in the Hiker Trash Radio Studio to share what everybody has been talking about since the 2024 Barkley ended: her amazing finish with 99 seconds to spare. Settle in and buckle up as Jasmin shares her background, her path to the Barkley, learning from her mistakes, training, camaraderie on the cour…

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The Last 10 - Jasmin Paris 10:03

13d ago10:03

10:03

Tune in for a brand new style of bonus episode! Doc gives you a fascinating glimpse into the personality of some of your favorite guests by asking . . . The Last 10! This week's volunteer is the first female finisher of the Barkley Marathons, Jasmin Paris! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Where the Rhododendrons Bloom - Audrey "Glowstick" Payne 1:19:16

14d ago1:19:16

1:19:16

Thru hiker and author Audrey "Glowstick" Payne returns to the studio to talk about the O Circuit, the Wonderland Trail, and her brand new AT memoir, Where the Rhododendrons Bloom. Settle in and buckle up as Glowstick spills the tea on sock liners, spinal fusions, far flung adventures, Pika, Moss, Rock Hound, thigh high snow, and the five-year journ…

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You vs. You - Titouan "Yeehaw" Le Roux 1:34:44

1M ago1:34:44

1:34:44

Thru hiker and filmmaker Titouan "Yeehaw" Le Roux joins Doc from somewhere in the French Alps to talk all things thru hiking. Settle in and buckle up as Yeehaw delivers a master class on the thru hiking experience, including the importance of no expectations, his Hiker Trash moment, the joy of snow, 70% suck ratios, shin splints, Beer Slide, Shortc…

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Closing a Chapter - Jared Campbell and the 2024 Barkley Marathons 1:16:39

28d ago1:16:39

1:16:39

Settle in a buckle up as Jared Campbell, the four-time finisher of the Barkley Marathons, drops into the studio to share some epic stories and insights from this year's running of the world's toughest ultra. Take notes and earn college credit from Hiker Trash Radio University as Jared shares how he knows when he's ready mentally and physically for …

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The Last 10 - Jared Campbell 11:21

1M ago11:21

11:21

Tune in for a brand new style of bonus episode! Doc gives you a fascinating glimpse into the personality of some of your favorite guests by asking . . . The Last 10! This week's volunteer is four-time finisher of the Barkley Marathons, Jared Campbell! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Cold Turkey - Jeff "IBTAT" Oliver 1:21:35

1M ago1:21:35

1:21:35

Triple Crowner, hiking legend, and iconic thru hiker Jeff "IBTAT" Oliver returns to the studio to talk trail with Doc. Fresh off the Kungsleden, IBTAT talks about his journey and his obsessions. Settle in and buckle up as the two cover a lot of ground, including discussion of six-month grinds, clown shoes, priorities, Hiker Trash qualifiers, nutell…

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Alligators to Caribou - Madison "Peg Leg" Blagden 1:19:00

1M ago1:19:00

1:19:00

After 11 months and 5,600 miles on the Eastern Continental Trail, Madison "Peg Leg" Blagden takes a well-deserved breather and talks some trail with Doc. Just the second woman ever to complete the ECT, Peg Leg covers some serious ground in the studio as well. Settle in and buckle up as she and Doc discuss weird snacks, the sweet spot of road walks,…

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Reporting on the 2024 Barkley Marathons - Finn Melanson 1:32:48

24d ago1:32:48

1:32:48

Host of the Singletrack podcast and thru hiker Finn Melanson joins Doc in the Hiker Trash Radio studio to share his experience from the 2024 Barkley Marathons. Settle in and buckle up as Finn, who was at Frozen Head State Park with as part of the media covering the event, gives an insider's perspective to all things Barkley. During the rollicking c…

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The Last 10 - Finn Melanson 13:22

2M ago13:22

13:22

Tune in for a brand new style of bonus episode! Doc gives you a fascinating glimpse into the personality of some of your favorite guests by asking . . . The Last 10! This week's volunteer is the host of the Singletrack Podcast and 2024 Barkley Marathons media representative Finn Melanson! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic…

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2,650 Miles, Two Showers - Jessica "Flies High" Pekari 1:17:40

2M ago1:17:40

1:17:40

Settle in and buckle up as this former Army medic shares her journey from running 5ks on the base to marathons to 200-milers to the a 63+ day sprint down the West Coast of the country. Listen in and you'll hear about her unsuccessful attempt in 2020, fires, giardia, busted bridges, high risk water crossings, bears on logs, PTSD, winning the Moab 24…

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Facing the Demons - Kevin "30 Pack" Conley, Jr. 1:21:35

1M ago1:21:35

1:21:35

Wildland firefighter, thru hiker, bike packer, author, and mental health advocate Kevin "30 Pack" Conley, Jr., drops into the studio for a serious conversation with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as 30 Pack not only shares his trail and bike adventures, but talks about his darkest moments and the healing, cathartic experience of bike touring across t…

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The Last 10 - Frank the Tank Gielen! 11:36

2M ago11:36

11:36

Tune in for a brand new style of bonus episode! Doc gives you a fascinating glimpse into the personality of some of your favorite guests by asking . . . The Last 10! This week's guest is Belgian ultrarunner Frank the Tank Gielen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Doc

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Mindful Hiking - Jeff Garmire 28:51

1M ago28:51

28:51

Legendary thru hiker, author, and action film star Jeff "Legend" Garmire drops into the studio to talk about the next big thing out there: Mindful Hiking. Settle in and buckle up as Legend talks about what he's been up to lately, and it's a doozy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Ihor Verys - The 2024 Barkley Marathons 1:26:16

1M ago1:26:16

1:26:16

Ihor Verys, first place finisher of the 2024 Barkley Marathons, joins Doc in the Hiker Trash Radio studio to talk about his incredible experience and finish in the world's toughest ultra. Settle in and buckle up as Ihor shares how this kid who once didn't like running and who was not particularly athletic ended up touching the yellow gate first aft…

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Putting Her Foot Down - Hannah "Spring" Goodman 1:09:46

1M ago1:09:46

1:09:46

Peakbagger and thru hiker Hannah "Spring" Goodman drops into the studio to share some stories and talk trail with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as Spring shares her journey from her childhood outside of Boston to her summiting all 46 4,000-footers in the Adirondacks to taking on the Appalachian Trail as an 18-year-old solo hiker. During their chat, …

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The Last 10 - Mark Sky 9:11

1M ago9:11

9:11

Tune in for a brand new style of bonus episode! Doc gives you a fascinating glimpse into the personality of some of your favorite guests by asking . . . The Last 10! This week's guest is a seasoned veteran of all the outdoor adventure sports, Mark Sky! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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License Plates and Shot Glasses - Carol "Cheer" Coyne 1:27:18

2M ago1:27:18

1:27:18

Triple Crowner, ceramicist, and Chief Dirtbag Carol "Cheer" Coyne drops into the studio for a wide-ranging discussion of all things trail and Type II Fun. Settle in and buckle up as Cheers waxes eloquent about her journey from California girl in a business office to Triple Crowner and creator of Thru-r. Along the way, Cheer discusses that iconic gr…

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Remember Tomorrow - Calendar Year Triple Crowner Billy "Wahoo" Meredith 1:15:49

2M ago1:15:49

1:15:49

The newly anointed holder of the self-supported FKT for the Calendar Year Triple Crown, Billy "Wahoo" Meredith, cools his jets and sits down with Doc in the studio. Settle in and buckle up as this Georgia boy shares the ups and downs of his incredible journey. Listen in as Wahoo describes his trail name origin, his inspiration for the CYTC, the tro…

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The Last 10 - Briana DeSanctis 10:21

2M ago10:21

10:21

Tune in for a brand new style of bonus episode! Doc gives you a fascinating glimpse into the personality of some of your favorite guests by asking . . . The Last 10! This week's guest is American Discovery Trail completer Briana DeSanctis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Reckless Abandon - Anna "Half Pint" Nissley 1:19:10

2M ago1:19:10

1:19:10

Thru hiker, artist, and author Anna "Half Pint" Nissley drops into the studio to talk trail lessons and hijinks with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as the loquacious Half Pint covers a lot of ground with Doc, including discussions of her flip flop AT hike, the half gallon challenge, shaking things up, chaotic resupply, trying too hard, imposter syndr…

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Too Many Socks - Liz "Snorkel" Thomas 1:12:58

2M ago1:12:58

1:12:58

Dubbed "a living legend" and "the Queen of Urban Hiking" by Outside Magazine, prolific thru hiker Liz "Snorkel" Thomas drops into the studio to talk trail with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as Snorkel opens up about who inspired her to get outside, the subjective nature of the thru hiking experience, Brew Thrus, Naomi the Punisher, how long it took …

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The ECT Class of 2023 - Sponsored by FarOut! 1:29:04

2M ago1:29:04

1:29:04

In this very special bonus episode sponsored by FarOut, co-hosts Doc and LP "Lil' Buddha" Kiatoukaysy are joined by four epic thru hikers who finished the 5,700+ miles that make up the Eastern Continental Trail. Settle in and buckle up as Jason "Out and About" Tompkins, Lolo "Sparkle" Veloz, Madison "Peg Leg" Blagden, Rory "Rabbit Foot" Biller, and…

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The Last 10 - Shawn "Pepper" Forry! 9:24

2M ago9:24

9:24

Tune in for a brand new style of bonus episode! Doc gives you a fascinating glimpse into the personality of some of your favorite guests by asking . . . The Last 10! This week's guest is Triple Crowner and bikepacker Shawn "Pepper" Forry! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Alaskan Packrafting - Luc Mehl 1:18:55

2M ago1:18:55

1:18:55

Adventurer, author, outdoor wilderness instructor, and packrafter Luc Mehl joins Doc from Alaska to talk off-trail adventure and packrafting safety. Settle in, buckle up, and get ready to adjust your college transcripts for updated credit after today's episode, as Luc lays it all out for you. As Doc and Luc step off the road and head into America's…

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Maltese Adventures - Pierre Farrugia 1:21:15

2M ago1:21:15

1:21:15

Longtime listener and Maltese outdoor adventurer Pierre Farrugia calls in from the middle of the Mediterranean Sea to talk adventure with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as Pierre shares the myriad of adventures that can be found on the 17- by 9-mile island nation of Malta. During the conversation, Pierre and Doc discuss a myriad of topics, including …

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Bonus Episode: Let's Get Ready for the 2024 Barkley Marathons! 1:55:27

2M ago1:55:27

1:55:27

With the 2024 Barkley Marathons almost upon us, Doc uses some clips and wisdom from past guests to set the stage for the world's toughest ultra. Buckle up and settle in as previous guests and former Barkley competitors Mike Wardian, Jamil Coury, Jeff Garmire, John Kelly, Aurelien Sanchez, Damian Hall, and John Fegyveresi share their experiences and…

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The Last 10 - Jake Rastas 11:17

2M ago11:17

11:17

Tune in for a brand new style of bonus episode! Doc gives you a fascinating glimpse into the personality of some of your favorite guests by asking . . . The Last 10! This week's guest is former D1 football player and ultrarunner, Jake Rastas! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Routing and Scouting - Renee "She-Ra" Patrick 1:23:42

2M ago1:23:42

1:23:42

Triple Crowner and bona fide Hiker Trash Renee "She-Ra" Patrick takes a brief break from all of her outdoor adventuring responsibilities to talk trail with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as She-Ra shares plenty of adventure and Type II Fun. In this rollicking episode, She-Ra covers a lot of ground, including swords on the trail, hiking skirts, pee fu…

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Full Circle - PCT Thru Hiker Juliet "Stinger" Pisner 1:22:04

3M ago1:22:04

1:22:04

JMT and PCT thru hiker, Juliet "Stinger" Pisner drops into the studio to talk trail and Type II Fun with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as Stinger shares her journey with Doc, including the difficult decision to leave her established job for the trail, stealth missions, torn chest cartilage, Ranger encounters, retractable clips, large tramily logisti…

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The Last 10 - Jeff "IBTAT" Oliver 10:56

3M ago10:56

10:56

Tune in for a brand new style of bonus episode! Doc gives you a fascinating glimpse into the personality of some of your favorite guests by asking . . . The Last 10! This week's guest is photographer, Triple Crowner, hiking legend, and iconic thru hiker Jeff "IBTAT" Oliver! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Suffering Unnecessarily - Triple Crowner John Zahorian 1:26:37

3M ago1:26:37

1:26:37

Triple Crowner John Zahorian joins Doc in the studio to talk trail and suffering. Settle in and buckle up as John Z shares his story with Doc, including his introduction to bike touring, becoming a thru hiker, making his own gear, 45-mile days, doing things that make him uncomfortable, annual themes, 55,000-calorie hauls, and creative uses for rock…

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Striving for Average - Jeff "Legend" Garmire 1:25:30

3M ago1:25:30

1:25:30

Thru hiker, ultra runner, FKTer, author, and film star Jeff "Legend" Garmire takes time out of his relentless schedule to sit down with Doc for an impromptu verbal romp. Settle in and buckle up as the pair struggle to keep straight faces through a wide-ranging discussion about Jeff's endeavors. Listen carefully and you might hear about the top secr…

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Fan-tastic Friday: Mistakes on the Trail (and what we've learned!) 37:50

3M ago37:50

37:50

Doc and LP "Lil' Buddha" Kiatoukaysy have heard you, and, in this episode of Fan-tastic Friday, they share some key mistakes they've made on the trail and what they've learned from them. Settle in, buckle up, and learn from our mistakes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Doc

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