Lori Prima Podcasts

Jackie shares why she created her guiding company The Girls Trip Adventure Co. We cover her journey from being the ambassador of the Hiker Babes Georgia chapter to thru hiking the A.T. and how her experiences have inspired her to get women into the outdoors. Learn about the trips she offers and so much more during this conversation. From her days i…

New this season is the Orange Blaze Podcast Book Club! Our first book will be Life and Death on the Loxahatchee: The Story of Trapper Nelson. If you have spent any time around Jonathan Dickinson State Park or the Loxahatchee River you may already know the legend and lore of Trapper Nelson. I’ve had this book on my shelf for years and it is about ti…

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Misti Little (@orangeblazepodcast) After our 2011 thru-hike I wrote a post on my blog detailing some of the more important notes needed for thru-hikers on the Florida Trail. There wasn’t a lot out there at the time on social media, though there were Trail Journals and the books produced by Sandra Friend—…

View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Green Tunnel Podcast (@greentunnelpod) When the Green Tunnel Podcast debuted in late 2021 and I began listening to episodes, I quickly realized this was not your average hiking podcast. Mills Kelly and his team at R2 Studios at George Mason University have put together a stunning series of podcast ep…

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jason Tompkins / “Out & About” (@outandabout53) Jason ‘Out and About’ Tompkins is a 2022 Florida Trail Thru-Hiker and progenitor of a new eastern route called The Carolinian. A Florida native, Jason has spent many years living and exploring regions outside of Florida but returned to Florida in late 2021 …

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Maria Llorens (@dispatchesfromtheswamp) Maria caught my eye as someone to interview for the podcast because I though she offered a unique perspective to podcast listeners. Having discovered hiking during the early parts of the pandemic in 2020 as a way to get outside and not go stir-crazy, she began expl…

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Misti Little (@orangeblazepodcast) Welcome to a new season of the podcast! The podcast in 2022 floundered a bit and if you saw my social media posts you will know that I lost a lot of momentum to keep the podcast going in late summer. If you’ve listened to podcasts with any sort of high frequency over th…

Hike celebrates 200 episodes with interviews featuring Mandi of She Opts Out and Miller and Debbie (aka the MAD Hippies). She Opts Out is an inclusive Women Only/Femme Identifying Community founded to connect & empower the Wiser Adventurer Connect with She Opts Out Instagram: @sheoptsout Facebook: She Opts Out Connect with MAD (Miller and Debbie) W…

Hike talks trail with two former guests and one long time listener in three back to back interviews. In the special episode we cover hiking tips, getting the next generation involved in trail maintenance, and many trails (North Country, Black Mountain Crest, Linville Gorge, Art Loeb, Colorado 14ers, Mt. Whitney, Cumberland Plateau and even the Smok…

Amanda shares her stories from 2022 Trail Days with Lori and the listeners. From logistics to the fun stories about trail angels, events, vendors and personal favorites - this episode will inspire you to seek out a trip to this legendary celebration held yearly in Damascus, Virginia. Read a recap from the ATC on 2022 events here. Connect with Amand…

Brandon shares his thoughts on growing up in Appalachia. We chat about family history, music, country cooking and what connects him so deeply to his roots. In this episode, Lori also shares her father talking about his favorite down home meals and passing those moments and recipes along to his family. Connect with Brandon: Instagram: @himalayanhone…

Brendle Wolfe wears many hats, but all connect her to the outdoors. Whether it's as a student, landowner, hiking guide or working professional, there is a common thread of the mountains that makes her whole. Brendle shares her Appalachia with listeners as she touches on what sets this region apart: the hardiness and grit of the people who love and …

Go back to Hike Season 1 with Lori as she revisits Appalachian Trail Magic with Jim Tabor. Support the show Connect with Hike: Instagram: @thehikepodcast Twitter: @thehikepodcast Facebook: @thehikepodcast Email: hikepodcast@gmail.comBy Lori Prima

Amanda "Forward" Koumariotis chats with Lori about how Appalachia and the Appalachian Trail have transformed her life. From spending time with legendary A.T. trail angel Miss Janet, to stories of personal injury, facing challenges and being inspired by trail magic - we discuss both the highs and lows of life on trail. Connect with Amanda: Instagram…

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hike (@thehikepodcast) When I launched the podcast I had no idea how many people I would connect with via podcast interviews and social media, muchless the other podcasters within the hiking world. Lori Prima is one of those delightful people I’ve gotten to know a little bit and she’s been kind enough to…

Lucy Bryan talks about how Appalachia has influenced her and provided roots as she discusses her memoir of essays, “In Between Places”. Lucy Bryan is a writer, adventurer, mother, teacher, and lover of alpenglow, fungi, tiny streams, tall trees, native wildflowers, campfires, homegrown vegetables, thunderstorms, and tents. She splits her time betwe…

Joshua and Amber Niven come on the show and share their new book released by Falcon. "Discovering the Appalachian Trail" is not your usual guidebook, but uses Joshua's photography and Amber's storytelling to add to a rich experience of taking you through all 14 states and the trail's greatest hikes. Their book has something for every type of hiker …

In this episode Lori shares how even though you may leave a place like Appalachia it exists within your DNA. Hear words from her Father and Lori also shares words from special contributor Patricia Price. Connect with Lori: Instagram: @thehikepodcast Twitter: @thehikepodcast Blog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.com Facebook: @thehikepodcast Email: hikepod…

Author Brian Livingston takes listeners to his Appalachia from his home base of Charleston, SC. We chat about hiking the A.T, writing a book inspired from hiking and how Appalachian music inspires his life. Brian also shares his rendition of Red Haired Boy on the mandolin. Brian's upcoming events: 10/7 - Marion Outdoors in Marion, VA 10/19 - Washin…

Back in 2007 (I figured out the date, the year I mentioned in the podcast is wrong) my husband Chris was exploring in Big Cypress National Preserve in some of their cypress domes and sloughs. Some of these are very remote and require bushwhacking or hiking into from swamp buggy trails. He was out looking for plants and just exploring the area. This…

This week's bonus episode features the Virginia Outdoor Adventures podcast. Host Jessica Bowser interviews Kyle King and Brad Mathisen of the Central Appalachia Climbers Coalition. Tucked away in a remote corner of Southwest Virginia on the Kentucky border, lies a canyon with towering sandstone cliffs like layers of a tiered cake, natural geologic …

Jester takes listeners to her Appalachia where we walk through small towns, listen to music and find community in the mountains and on trail. Connect with Julie "Jester" Gayheart: Instagram: @jestersectionhiker and @hikersafety Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jestersectionhiker/ Podcast - https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/jester-section-h…

Misty shares how trail magic and the Appalachian community inspires her and also how the community defines Appalachia and the Appalachian Trail. Misty's an experienced backpacker and thru-hiker of the Oauchita National Recreation Trail and the Appalachian Trail. You'll find her spending as much time on the trail as possible with her husband and the…

Jessica shares some of the reasons she feels so inspired by Appalachia and the Appalachian Trail after recently doing a section hike with her good friend and hiking partner Jenny. Also listen to her previous episode here with The Wandering Squad as we chat about Isle Royale. Connect with Jessica on Instagram: Jessica - @pagecats Support the show Co…

Brian and Jennifer of Easy Wind Outfitters talk to Lori about what Appalachia means to both of them. It's a mix of sweet memories and sweet corn, the freedom of the trail and the beauty of it and finding joy in bringing that to others who love both the Appalachian trail and the land we call Appalachia. Connect with Easy Wind Outfitters: Web site: e…

Lori shares how the summer before her 3rd grade road trip influenced her life. She shares the roller coaster roads and what farm to table really means in Appalachia. From walking the forest roads collecting rocks or marveling at the hilltop cemeteries, she'll also read the short essay she wrote for her 3rd grade writing assignment. Roller coaster s…

Denise shares how her father's land in Albany, Kentucky has inspired her and how her family ties to Appalachia has intersected the past and present in her own life. Connect with Denise: Instagram: @blondienboots Connect with Hiker Babes: Hiker Babes web site Facebook Instagram Listen to her previous episode here Support the show Connect with Hike: …

View this post on Instagram A post shared by @blaze_chasers Ultrarunner Amy Ansbaugh together with her crew chief and partner Dani set out to set the women’s supported FKT along the Florida Trail, with a western corridor focus, earlier this year. Amy’s long history of running and the challenge to set a women’s record on the Florida Trail originally…

When Lori set out to unravel her father's story and her own story of what Appalachia meant to her, she never imagined the connection she would find to so many others who held Appalachia in their own hearts. This episode is a sneak peak of what is to come this season as Hike brings you "Our Appalachia". A special thank you to the all the featured vo…

Lori brings listeners into Appalachia with this next season of the podcast. Stories from her father are interwoven with other people's narratives - all culminating in a season dedicated to "Our Appalachia". Season 6 coming Summer 2022. "Name & Noise" music clips used under Creative Commons license. Go check out and support Thorn & Shout here. Suppo…

This episode originally aired in December of 2020. At that point in time it seemed as if Split Oak Forest may have some time before it was decided if a toll road would be built to split the park in two. Unfortunately that time was shorter than expected and the vote to go ahead with the plans for a toll-road has taken place despite overwhelming supp…

Image courtesy of Julie Gayheart. Julie Gayheart is a section hiker, podcaster, and hiker safety advocate. Coming from a long distance running background, Julie section hiked the Appalachian Trail over the course of 12 years, going on to begin section hiking the Mountains to Sea Trail and other trails along the way. In the last few years she’s beco…

Remnants of the Florida Keys Over-Sea Railroad as seen from Bahia Honda State Park — my personal photo. Lu Dodson, Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail Park Manager. Photo courtesy of Florida DEP. Lu Dodson is the Park Manager for the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail. This episode is a continuation of my efforts to include land managers into th…

Jordan Meeder talks about hiking the Loyalsock Trail and how a chance encounter with Ruth Rode inspired him to create a short documentary about the trail. Watch the documentary here. Learn more about Jordan Meeder here. "The name Loyalsock Creek is from the Indian phrase, “LAWI-SAQUICK,” meaning middle creek, since it flows between Muncy Creek and …

Erin Gifford shares some of her favorite Virginia hikes for families with Hike listeners. We chat about leave no trace, hiking with kids, tips for making hikes enjoyable (like snacks, good shoes and more snacks!) and teachable moments on trail. Here are some of the trails mentioned and links to Erin's hikes on Go Hike Virginia: Devil’s Bathtub Cres…

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Moondog Thru-Skating (@rooptown) Several years ago when Alex Fogt took his skateboard along on his thru-hike of the Florida Trail, he inspired several people, including David ‘Moondog’ Roop, to use their skateboards along the road sections of the FT. That inspiration led David to embark on his first ever…

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Misti from Orange Blaze catches listeners up on what's been happening with her Florida Trail podcast. We talk about her 2020 trip to Billy Goat Day on the FT and how COVID impacted the trail community. She gives a glimpse into the expansion her show has had as she integrates topics such as land management, cultural history and the land projects tha…

Will MacKinnon of Trek Virginia Outdoors shares the origin of the Trek Virginia Outdoors hiking community and it's focus on connecting others to Virginia's outdoors while promoting responsible stewardship. We also talk about foraging for mushrooms, hiking responsibly and some of the partnerships he's created with other like minded folks. Here are s…

Miller and Debbie (MAD) share their thru hike of the Colorado Trail and what it is like to backpack and thru hike as a couple in their 50s. After 40 years together, these high school sweethearts have shown that they are still mad as ever for each other and have taken their love for the hippie lifestyle to the trail. Get to know Miller and Debbie's …

Victoria shares how she went from solely hiking to incorporating rock climbing into her outdoor (and indoor) adventures. We cover ways to transition to climbing as a beginner including: Key differences between hiking and climbing Guided climbs Building skills at your local gym Finding climbing partners Communication essentials Basic gear needed Ice…

Base Camp Chat is back this month with an episode dedicated to how we can better plan and prepare for hikes and also doing so in a way that helps us be responsible stewards on the trail. This unscripted conversation covers: hiker education safety resources permits international travel trashy trail magic using social media to advocate personal hygie…

Brian Eschbach of Easy Wind Outfitters grew up spending summers right off the Appalachian Trail witnessing his grandmother providing some original trail magic to hikers passing through. Brian shares how their love of the outdoors inspired him and his wife to found Easy Wind Outfitters and design merino wool hiking socks. Use code Hike15 to receive …

Nancy East shares her story of completing all of the Great Smoky Mountains designated trails as part of the fastest known time with her hiking partner Chris. In this interview we discuss: How tragic death of Susan Clements inspired her to do something Planning and logistics for the FKT Family support Preventative Search & Rescue Hiker Safety Lesson…

Renee chats with Lori about her hike and ground truthing of Oregon's Blue Mountains Trail. She is a triple crown hiker and also the Program Coordinator at Oregon Natural Desert Association. She is responsible for establishing the 750-mile Oregon Desert Trail, shaping its future, and inspiring others to get out and explore the high desert as much as…

Kris and Lori each provide some of their must have winter hiking gear and tips for having a great outdoors experience during the colder months. Kris is a 3 time completer of the National Scenic Ice Age Trail and has written a book about her section hiking experience. Topics Covered: Keeping hands and feet warm Clothing Layers Microspikes Snow Baske…

Hear what your hosts Lori, Julie (Jester), Benny and Johnny have been up to in the almost 2 year hiatus since we last got together as Base Camp Chat. In this reunion hear us chat about responsible stewardship, hiker safety, trail etiquette and leave no trace. We also answer a listener question from @man_shoots_snaps Q. Lockdowns encouraged a great …

Leisel and Dave catch up with Hike's Lori Prima on their 2021 hikes of the Arizona Trail and Continental Divide Trail and the completion of their Triple Crown goal. Leisel and Dave cover a lot of ground about their 6 months on both trails and share a lot of stories about what it's really like to be out there. - Highlights and Challenges of the AZT …

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