Best Hiker Trash Podcasts (2024)

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PCT Check In #2 With Maggie "Mariposa" Konopasek and Kyle "Bits" Ott 44:52

2d ago44:52

44:52

With California and Oregon under their hip belts, Maggie "Mariposa" Konopasek and Kyle "Bits" Ott sit down with Doc to talk about their experience so far on the PCT. Settle in and buckle up as 'Posa and Bits discuss Sierra suncups, glissading gone wrong, birthday celebrations on a really high mound of granite, the NorCal Blues, Carbs, problem solvi…

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Context - Erik Schlimmer 1:26:09

3h ago1:26:09

1:26:09

Therapist, adventurer, and author Erik Schlimmer set Doc up on the couch for some therapy and some excellent trail talk. With 1,200 nights camped out under the stars, 2,700 peaks climbed, and 17,000 miles hiked, Erik has a lot of material to pull from. Settle in and buckle up as Erik ranges far and wide in his discussion with Doc, including talk of…

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All the Things - Alice Ford 1:20:50

33m ago1:20:50

1:20:50

Stuntwoman, TV host, and conservationist Alice Ford takes a brief break from all the things to sit down with Doc and talk some outdoor adventure. Settle in and buckle up as Alice, as is her way, covers a lot of ground, including discussions of her college athletic career (three Division I sports!), getting off the hamster wheel, challenging yoursel…

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Classic Doc: Trail Savants - The 2022 CYTC (from Jan. 9, 2023) 1:48:51

2h ago1:48:51

1:48:51

What does it take to hike all three of America's long trails in one calendar year? Settle in and listen up as Doc and special co-host Jeff "Legend" Garmire talk to the four thru hikers who took on this feat in 2022 and completed what has been called the most prestigious accomplishment in long-distance hiking. Charlie "Kansas Express" Janssen, Rene …

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The Last 10 - Alice Ford 10:14

6m ago10:14

10:14

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 stuntwoman, TV host, and conservationist, Alice Ford! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Seeking Discomfort - Tyler "Whitney" Yezman 1:26:15

1h ago1:26:15

1:26:15

Mountaineer and current PCT hiker Tyler "Whitney" Yezman takes a brief respite from the fires up north to talk trail and mountains with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as Whitney covers some serious ground with Doc, including discussions of trail beards, how many lawns it takes to California, lay pads, dirt naps, Treebeard, Whittlespoon, hiker hobble,…

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The World's Most Irritable Human - David "Moondog" Roop 1:08:03

38m ago1:08:03

1:08:03

Thru hiker and skater David "Moondog" Roop takes a break from his latest adventures to talk Type II Fun with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as Moondog details what he's been up to since thru skating the Natchez Trace Trail with Justin Bright. During their discussion, Moondog talks about kerfluffles on Key West, bouncers, trekking pole misery, Molasse…

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Classic Doc: Legit - Dillon "Enigma" Dise (from May 8, 2023) 1:28:40

15d ago1:28:40

1:28:40

Triple Crowner Dillon "Enigma" Dise drops in on Doc to talk some trail, both domestic and international. A well traveled thru hiker with 13,000 miles under his feet, Enigma expounds upon the adventure of hiking international trails. In this fun-filled episode, we take a trip on the Pyrenean Haute Route (HRP) a nearly 500-mile-long journey with an i…

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The Last 10 - David "Moondog" Roop 8:54

8d ago8:54

8:54

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 thru hiker and thru skater, David "Moondog" Roop! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Doc

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Storyteller - Barney "Scout" Mann 1:29:38

8d ago1:29:38

1:29:38

Triple Crowner, author, and legendary PCT trail angel Barney "Scout" Mann returns to the studio to talk about some major life developments. Settle in and buckle up as Scout shares his introduction to thru hiking, lessons from Dad, returning sit upon pads, Pop Tart Pocket Warmers, hiking limpets, packed vans, imaginary numbers, Guy with Buffalo, Tea…

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Warning Shot - Jeff Garmire 1:09:44

18d ago1:09:44

1:09:44

Author, athlete, and race director of the Montana Meltdown Jeff Garmire sits down with Doc to talk about the myriad of adventures swirling about him. Settle in and buckle up as Jeff catches Doc up on everything past and present, including living in France, serial obsessions, 6,000 pinecones, hitches, tattoos, breaking the course record while finish…

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The Last 10 - Barney "Scout" Mann 11:25

10d ago11:25

11:25

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, author, and legendary PCT trail angel Barney "Scout" Mann! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Nature's Wet Wipe - Whitney "Allgood" La Ruffa 1:15:32

1d ago1:15:32

1:15:32

Thru hiker, Renaissance Man, and Vice President of Six Moon Designs, Whitney "Allgood" La Ruffa drops in from his world travels to talk trail and share some very exciting news with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as Allgood takes Doc on a rollicking conversation, including discussions of Adventure Trekking, All Day Carry, not hating yourself, seeing t…

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Spend or Suffer - Chad "Hooch" Lubinski 1:25:48

3d ago1:25:48

1:25:48

Digital media creator and hybrid mountain athlete Chad "Hooch" Lubinski sits down to share what's he's been up to on and off the trails. Settle down and buckle up as Hooch takes Doc on a trip through a wide variety of topics, including Peanut Butter and Mountains, neck cloths, sunhoodie slander, an unusual take on tank tops, sunscreen mistakes, R3,…

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The Last 10 - Whitney "Allgood" LaRuffa 12:19

21d ago12:19

12:19

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 thru hiker, Renaissance Man, and Vice President of Six Moon Designs, Whitney "Allgood" LaRuffa! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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An Open Heart - Rue McKenrick and the American Perimeter Trail 1:32:23

1M ago1:32:23

1:32:23

Conservationist, Triple Crowner, and new author Rue McKenrick drops into the studio to talk about his labor of love, The American Perimeter Trail. Settle in and buckle up as Rue, like his epic trail, covers some serious ground in this one. Listen up and you'll hear about Poetic Speed, Coach Rue, trouble enough, hiking like you live, evolution, exis…

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Don't Sell the Couch Too Early - Annemarie "Zipsss" Athey 1:16:56

25d ago1:16:56

1:16:56

Thru hiker and semi-regular denizen of Antarctica, Annemarie "Zipsss" Athey comes in from the cold to talk trail and Type II Fun with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as Zipsss takes Doc on the winding path of her life, including discussions of her Army brat start, the banking life, Chuckwagon, Morocco, getting the itch, dangerous Google searches, Grea…

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The Last 10 - Chad "Hooch" Lubinski 9:36

24d ago9:36

9:36

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 digital creator and hybrid mountain athlete Chad "Hooch" Lubinski! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Classic Doc: Chasing Shackleton - Tim Jarvis 1:29:09

1M ago1:29:09

1:29:09

By Doc

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Research with James "Magnet" Parsons 1:18:40

1M ago1:18:40

1:18:40

Thru hiker, photographer, and outdoor apparel manufacturer James "Magnet" Parsons sits down to catch up with Doc. Magnet, who dropped out of the 9-5 rat race to pursue a life based on the outdoors, covers a lot of ground in his discussion with Doc, including his own personal research, the Alpha Fleece, auto shop teachers, concept trails, the West H…

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Feeling the World - Jelle Veyt 1:21:30

17d ago1:21:30

1:21:30

Jelle Veyt takes a brief break from his human-powered expedition of climbing the Seven Summits to join Doc in the studio to talk about his adventures. Settle in and buckle up as Jelle discusses both his incredible life journey as well as his journey to become the first person to ever get to and climb the highest peak on each continent by human powe…

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The Last 10 - Rue McKenrick 13:31

1M ago13:31

13:31

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 conservationist, Triple Crowner, and author Rue McKenrick! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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A Walking Contradiction - Lauren "Long Way" Roerick 1:21:38

22d ago1:21:38

1:21:38

Thru hiker and author Lauren "Long Way" Roerick joins Doc in the studio to talk about some less familiar thru hikes out there. Settle in and buckle up as Long Way covers some serious territory in this episode, including discussion of Piglet, sunhoodies, thigh high mud, the Hexatrek, rugby, jiu jitsu, Chinese tonal throat singing, raccoon-like activ…

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It Could Always Be Worse - Ray "Bones" Stinson 1:23:30

24d ago1:23:30

1:23:30

Ridge Runner, thru hiker, and environmentalist Ray "Bones" Stinson drops into the Hiker Trash Radio studio to talk trail with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as Bones spills the tea on a wide variety of topics, including tarps, bidets, thru hiker brain, Jansport backpacks, swimmers ear on trail, the nomadic lifestyle, tearing down Stonehenge, definite…

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The Last 10 - Annemarie "Zipsss" Athey 10:53

1M ago10:53

10:53

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 thru hiker and semi-regular denizen of Antarctica, Annemarie "Zipsss" Athey! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Pinecones and Just Things - Lloyd "Redundant L" Vogel 1:23:56

30d ago1:23:56

1:23:56

Garage Grown Gear CEO and co-founder Lloyd "Redundant L" Vogel drops into the studio to talk gear and trail with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as Redundant L and Doc dive deep into a number of topics, including discussions of digital minimalism, Light phones, a wide range of diet choices, pinecone helpers, discovery and awe in unusual places, outdoo…

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Going Against the Grain - Tim "Darko" Mathis 1:17:19

2M ago1:17:19

1:17:19

Thru hiker and author of The Dirtbag's Guide to Life Tim "Darko" Mathis joins Doc in the studio to share some stories and explore what makes a meaningful life. Settle in and buckle up as Darko waxes eloquent on what you do when you find the right pack, Boldly Went, soul-destroying occupations, going against the grain, the magic of Gouda, providing …

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The Last 10 - James "Magnet" Parsons 11:21

2M 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 thru hiker and outdoor clothing manufacturer James "Magnet" Parsons! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Fire Season with Ryan "Sparky" Rodruck 1:20:06

2M ago1:20:06

1:20:06

Ultralight thru hiking evangelist and the Wildfire Communications Manager and Public Information Officer for the Washington Department of Natural Resources, Ryan "Sparky" Rodruck sits down with Doc to talk trail and what every hiker should know about the impact of fires on their favorite activity. Settle in and buckle up as Sparky discusses his 10-…

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Exceeding Expectations - Renee Miller and Tim Beissinger 1:09:21

2M ago1:09:21

1:09:21

Thru hikers, trail runners, Ironman athletes, mixed mode adventurers, and now authors Renee Miller and Tim Beissinger sit down with Doc to talk about their latest adventures. Settle in and buckle up as the engineer and scientist share how they've stayed connected to the trail with their new book, Thruhikers - A Guide to Life on the Trail. Along the…

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The Last 10 - Jelle Veyt 11:18

2M ago11:18

11:18

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 mountaineer and adventurer Jelle Veyt! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Doc

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Back at the Home Page - Andrew "Tetanus" Black 1:08:18

2M ago1:08:18

1:08:18

Triple Crowner Andrew "Tetanus" Black joins Doc in the Hiker Trash Radio studio to talk trail and Type II Fun. Settle in and buckle up as Minnesota farm kid Tetanus covers some serious ground, including discussion of calf compression sleeves, Ballsack, Gone with the Wind, Hiker Trash moments, knowing your reason, the Suck Factor of each of America'…

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Take Less, Do More - Glen Van Peski 1:18:05

2M ago1:18:05

1:18:05

Hiker, philosopher, dishwasher, author, and creator of Gossamer Gear, Glen Van Peski joins Doc in the Hiker Trash Radio studio to talk trail, gear, and life lessons. Settle in and buckle up as Glen and Doc cover a lot of ground, including how to create margin, sub 5-pound base weight, purple fleece sleeping socks, fuss factor, Barbie Gone Bad at MT…

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Classic Doc: Jolly - Keep Going Forward 1:25:07

2M ago1:25:07

1:25:07

Bennett "Jolly" Fisher takes a quick break from the trail and from his hiking apparel company, Jolly Gear, to sit down with Doc in the studio to chat about some Type II fun. From his early start as an 18-year-old on his first overnight hike (um, the entire Appalachian Trail!) to his current ultralight status with a seven-pound pack on the PCT, Joll…

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The Last 10 - Lauren "Long Way" Roerick! 8:51

2M ago8:51

8:51

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 thru hiker and author Lauren "Long Way" Roerick! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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FarOut with Alice "Holstein" Bodnar 1:02:59

2M ago1:02:59

1:02:59

Thru hiker and co-owner of FarOut Guides, Alice "Holstein" Bodnar sits down with Doc in the studio to talk trail and Type II Fun. Settle in and buckle up as the former high strung Holstein shares her journey from growing up on a dairy farm in Arkansas to becoming a chemist to becoming an attorney to running the favorite app of thru hikers, FarOut. …

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Not Just Some Guy - Connor "Jackrabbit" Chapdelaine 1:28:29

3M ago1:28:29

1:28:29

Thru hiker, trail runner, and FKTer Connor "Jackrabbit" Chapdelaine joins Doc in the Hiker Trash Radio to talk some trail. Settle in and buckle up as Jackrabbit covers a wide swath of territory in this rollicking conversation. Listen carefully, and you'll hear about his Hiker Trash Moment, Pedro Martinez on the trail, fart baseball, Jackpot, Man Al…

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The Last 10 - Lloyd "Redundant L" Vogel 11:47

3M ago11:47

11:47

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 CEO and co-founder of Garage Grown Gear, Lloyd Vogel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Currently Away - Bruce and Maggie Tate 1:19:44

3M ago1:19:44

1:19:44

Bruce and Maggie Tate join Doc in the Hiker Trash Radio studio to talk about The Great Loop, a 6,000-mile journey through the waterways and lakes of the eastern U.S. Settle in and buckle up as the two cover the highlights and lowlights of their up-close experience with America, including living on a 29-foot Ranger Tug for nine months, shifting powe…

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You Carry the Tent, I'll Carry the Baby - Jack McClure 1:28:05

3M ago1:28:05

1:28:05

Author and thru hiker Jack McClure drops into the studio to discuss what happened when he and his wife Alana took their 9-month-old on a PCT thru hike last year. Settle in and buckle up as Jack shares how a kid from suburban Chicago with zero outdoor adventure experience ended up living in Arctic Alaska and planning a PCT thru hike with his young f…

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The World's Toughest Race? 55:29

3M ago55:29

55:29

In this special bonus episode, Doc debates Carl Mandrioli, host of the Backpacking and Blisters podcast, on what is the world's toughest race. Doc advocates and defends the Barkley Marathons, and Carl does the same for the Eco Challenge. Stuntwoman and TV host Alice Ford weighs into the fray as the guest moderator and judge. Settle in and buckle up…

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Hush of the Land - Arnold "Smoke" Elser and Eva Maggi 1:20:28

3M ago1:20:28

1:20:28

Educators, packers, and outfitters Arnold "Smoke" Elser and Eva (maybe "Itchy") Maggi join Doc in the studio to talk about a labor of love seven decades in the making: Hush of the Land: A Lifetime in the Bob Marshall Wilderness. Settle in and buckle up as Smoke and Eva share insights and stories from Smoke's 70 years of working outdoors in Montana.…

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The Calendar Triple Crown Attempt - Sam "Shade" Carter 1:08:25

3M ago1:08:25

1:08:25

Thru hiker Sam "Shade" Carter joins Doc in the Hiker Trash Radio studio to talk some trail. Settle in and buckle up as Shade, just like he did in 2023, covers some serious ground. Listen in as he discusses a ridiculous base weight, unicycling, emergency blankets, lessons learned on the trail, Bitcoin, Guthook, Barrel Roll, Hiker Trash moments, Mega…

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PCT Check In with Maggie "Mariposa" Konopasek and Kyle "Bits" Ott 35:05

3M ago35:05

35:05

Maggie "Mariposa" Konopasek and Kyle "Bits" Ott provide a PCT hike update from Kennedy Meadows! With 700 miles complete, the duo share their experience so far, complete with expectations, prep, staying with Scout and Frodo, snakes, sky islands, and a very, very unpleasant experience with sweet potatoes. Tune in and take notes if a hike of the iconi…

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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

4M 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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