Trail Weight

A podcast about a long walk, a difficult journey, transformation, and loss... Follow along at trailweight.co *** This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows, launches, and events. For more information on how The Podglomerate treats data, please see our Privacy Policy.  Since you're listening to Trail Weight, we'd like to suggest you also try other Podglomerate shows surrounding storytelling, comedy, and the outdoors like Storybound and Green Eggs and Dan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Erik Weihenmayer lost his vision at age 13, but he never lost his thirst for adventure. In the decades since, he has rock-climbed in California and ice-climbed in Antarctica. In 2008, he decided he wanted to kayak through the Grand Canyon. It was, as you can, imagine quite a ride. Read more about Erik on his website, listen to his podcast, or follow him on Twitter. You can watch his documentary, The Weight of Water, on Amazon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew decides to hike over 200 miles through the Sierra Nevada Mountains as a catalyst for better health. Looking at his career for inspiration, he finds an unlikely revelation by thinking of his life as a story.  To learn more about Jamie Flam and Dynasty Typewriter, visit dynastytypewriter.com Check out Monte Montepare's Moth performances at themoth.org/storytellers/monte-montepare, and if you're looking for a guide service in Alaska, visit kennicottguides.com For transcripts and more, visit trailweight.co. Trail Weight is a Podglomerate Original. *** This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows, launches, and events. For more information on how The Podglomerate treats data, please see our Privacy Policy.  Since you're listening to Trail Weight, we'd like to suggest you also try other Podglomerate shows surrounding storytelling, comedy, and the outdoors like Storybound and Green Eggs and Dan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is more difficult, thru-hiking the Sierra or learning how to properly grieve? Andrew and Rocky process these questions as they reflect on Andrew's mom's death and the struggles of hiking. You can find Niall Breslin's podcasts and more at niallbreslin.com For transcripts and more, visit trailweight.co. Trail Weight is a Podglomerate Original.   *** This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows, launches, and events. For more information on how The Podglomerate treats data, please see our Privacy Policy.  Since you're listening to Trail Weight, we'd like to suggest you also try other Podglomerate shows surrounding storytelling, comedy, and the outdoors like Storybound and Green Eggs and Dan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew and Rocky are faced with a difficult decision as the trail tests more than just their physical ability. Alexi Pappas's new book "Bravey" is available at amzn.to/3a2mXNJ For transcripts and more, visit trailweight.co. Trail Weight is a Podglomerate Original. *** This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows, launches, and events. For more information on how The Podglomerate treats data, please see our Privacy Policy.  Since you're listening to Trail Weight, we'd like to suggest you also try other Podglomerate shows surrounding storytelling, comedy, and the outdoors like Storybound and Green Eggs and Dan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices