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Hike is a podcast that shares the stories of people and places that inspire us to explore, wander, and live.
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Troy, trail name Tomcat, shares his thru hike of the Colorado Trail with listeners. We go over hike planning logistics, camp sites, water carries, equipment, and much more. We'll also cover the differences between Collegiate East and Collegiate West and why Troy thinks doing the Collegiate loop would also be a great backpacking trip. Find Tomcat:http://www.tomcatsadventures.com/Facebook pageCheck out the Colorado Trail Foundation:https://coloradotrail.org/trail/Hurricane Helene Relief:Links m...
Woody Ellis comes on the show to discuss his long walk to help raise awareness and funds for mental health issues. Woody kicked off his walk by crossing the iconic span of the Mackinaw Bridge this Labor Day. His route will be mostly dictated by those he will meet and by supporters who host him along the way. In this episode we chat about the goals and how he plans to achieve them, his gear (including a walking trailer!) and inspiration. Follow Woody on his walk: https://ww...
Shambrekia Wise shares the origin story of how she co-created Sightseeing with Sandy with her daughter.After receiving a Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis, Shambrekia made a decision to live life more intentionally and to create lasting memories with her daughter, Sandy. Sandy observed that she didn’t see a lot of kids that looked like her when they traveled. She asked her mom to find a solution to it. This conversation was one of the factors that led to creating Sightseeing with Sandy. “The book ...
Erik gives Hike an introduction into Colorado adventures. As someone who moved from Upstate NY to Colorado, Erik gives some comparisons and contrasts between Adirondack and Rocky Mountain hiking. Erik touches on both the more adventurous backpacking peak bagging and route finding and also gives some recommendations for the more casual day hiker. Listen to our first episode on the Trans ADK route hereConnect with Erik: @schlimmer_goes Support the showConnect with Hike:Instagram: @t...
Misty comes back on the show to chat about her recent thru-hike of the Sheltowee Trace Trail. We also talk about hiking with dogs, getting hitches in Kentucky and Tennessee, and close out with some favorite Michigan hiking trails. Misty's been on the show a few times so I've also included some links below so you can catch up on our conversations.The Sheltowee Trace trail runs 343 miles from the northern boundary of the Daniel Boone National Forest in Rowan County, Kentucky to the southe...
Rue McKenrick shares his most recent updates for the American Perimeter Trail Conservancy. He has also put out a new book that features the first part of his scouting route of what is now the American Perimeter Trail. Hike first had Rue come on in March 2020, just days after much of the United States had shut down and when into social distancing mode during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many things have changed since our first chat, but Rue's passion for the trail and conservation has not changed. L...
Gail Perry shares hut to hut hiking with Hike. She covers both international and U.S. based hikes that can be done with overnight stays in rustic lodges, huts or even hotels. Gail has also designed a page a day calendar for 2025 that covers 25 treks from around the world! Here are some of the treks we discuss:Laugavegur Trail, IcelandMilford Track, New ZealandCamino de Santiago, SpainGreat Allegheny Passage, PennsylvaniaCotswold Way, EnglandSneffles Traverse, Colorado San Juan mtnsRogue ...
Sally Chaffin Brooks is a comedian and podcaster who also authored an upcoming memoir, "Going to Maine". In this episode, Hike chats with Sally about going back in time to 2003 when she thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail and her process of writing the book. Hike got a pre-release copy of the book and highly recommends you check it out. It's due out in September, but you can pre-order now. We don't dive too deep into the specifics of her hike, but you can find all of those when you buy the book....
Manny of Trees & Vitamin D chats with Hike about creating a hiking brand that brings people together via adventures. Connect with Trees & Vitamin DInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/treesandvitamind/All Social Links: https://linktr.ee/TreesandVitaminDSome of the hikes we mentioned: Havasu Falls https://destinations.rei.com/local-tips/hiking-the-trail-to-havasupaiBurney Falls https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=25720Crater Lake -https://www.nps.gov/crla/index.htmMist Fa...
Lee "Boots on the Trail" Fortune comes back to the podcast to share exciting updates about this year's Hike for Healing. "Hike for Healing is an annual event that encourages self-reflection and open, honest, and meaningful conversation to ignite healing of racial and cultural divides…Healing begins with a conversation.There are number of things that divide people in this country.The outdoors connect people in ways that things like politics have not been able to do." (bootsonthetrail.com)This ...
Zach and Corin share their Fall 2023 hike on the Foothills Trail. We chat about their 5 days on trail and touch on food carry, water, campsites, wildlife on trail and so much more. Both Zach and Corin have previously been on Hike to share their individual hiking stories and adventures, so I'm excited to be able to have them on together for the first time. They talk candidly about what it's like to hike as a couple and how it's brought them closer together. Zach is currently fi...
Staff Sgt. Andrea Okrasinski and Staff Sgt. Ema Donlagic are U.S. Army Soldiers and Instructors with the Army Mountain Warfare School in Vermont, specializing in missions with extreme weather and mountainous terrain. They share their best tips for winter hiking based on their cold weather experiences in Vermont and elsewhere. We cover:Smart layeringTaking care of your feetHydration And much more!Learn more:Army Mountain Warfare Schoolhttps://www.moore.army.mil/Infantry/AMWS/Mou...
Lauren hiked France's thru hiking trail called the Hexatrek over the summer. She was the first North American woman to thru hike the trail. In this episode she shares some of her on trail experiences and we chat a little bit about the PCT and some of her other backpacking adventures. "The HexaTrek is a 3034 km trail, linking 14 of the most beautiful natural parks and crossing France from the Vosges to the Pyrenees. Following the mountain ridges, crossing the most beautiful valleys and stoppin...
Nick shares his summer hiking from Springer to Harper's Ferry. He hiked 1000 miles also wearing one of my Hike hats. We chat about what it is really like on trail and the lessons he took back afterwards. This conversation inspired me and I know it will inspire you. On trail or off trail, Nick's story will resonate with you. Connect with Nick "Show Me": Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nthew3/Support the showConnect with Hike:Instagram: @thehikepodcast @shenandoahexplorerFac...
Dane shares all the information about his and his hiking partner's summer thru hike of the Art Loeb Trail. We break down each day and chat about the planning and reality of this hike. Dane has lots of tips and resources that everyone can use whether they are looking at a day hike or thru hike of this trail. If you have questions about the trail, reach out to Dane at dane(dot)schuckman(at)gmail(dot)comResource links: Pisgah Map Co. - Antigravity Gear ALT trail gu...
Troy Zohner has hiked all of the 115 designated high peaks in the Northeast. These include the high peaks of the Adirondacks, Catskills, Green Mountains and White Mountains. In this episode he shares some of the highlights of hiking in the Adirondacks, including his recent hike of Lake George’s Tongue Mountain Range. Troy is also an avid blogger of his hikes and you can find those on his web site Tomcat’s Outdoor Adventures here. Also head over to check out Tomcat...
Jessica and Jen share their summer road trip around Lake Superior. The Lake Superior Circle tour covers 1,300-miles around the world’s largest freshwater lake. In this episode you'll find their pro tips on Camping Visiting essential beachesNavigating currency exchange Being preparedWinging it!They also touch on their upcoming Maryland A.T. section hike and a few of their other fun and not-so-fun adventures. Connect with Jessica:@pagecatsConnect with Jen: @jennythetrailhea...
Lori gets asked some hiking related questions from her daughter. She graciously agreed to be put on the spot and behind the mic. Thank you, C! Links to some of the items mentionedFavorite Areas to hike: GSMNP Clingman's Dome Bypass Trail, Jump Off Trail, Charlie's BunionCentral Cascades Bachelor Mountain & Coffin Mountain, Battle AxHike's Season 1 episode on The 10 EssentialsOne of Hike's favorite Protein Balls recipesTreeline Review - Best Water Bottles for Hiking of 2023Treeline R...
Aaron of Backcountry Foodie shares how she's expanded her business to include a Hiker Resupply service. This hiking season was a success and she is going to move forward with more options in 2024, including working to certify her kitchen as commercial. During our chat, we talk about the benefits of having someone else do hiker resupply, her methods, PCT days and more. Listen to our 2021 episode hereLearn more about the Tour du Mont-BlancConnect with Aaron/Backcountry Foodie:https://backcountr...
Original episode aired February 13th, 2019Stacia shares her personal experiences of being on the Appalachian Trail and how it helped her grow and find purpose in life. Anyone who is planning a section or thru hike or has done one will find that listening to her story gives a candid and honest perspective that gets to the heart of why we hike. Stacia reflects on overcoming obstacles, pushing her body to its limits and the bonds of her trail family as she set out to reach Katahdin. What she dis...
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My oldest son and I also used the Uwharrie Trail as training practice before hiking in the Art Loeb Trail,during covid years. N2S
I really enjoy this podcast. Lori has a broad variety of guests which she engages with good conversation. Her voice is quite pleasant and makes for easy listening.