Matt "Schmutz" Lyons on Becoming a Social Media Celebrity and Using Cringe Comedy to Trigger the Internet
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by someone you are likely already following on Instagram, Matt Lyons known on trail as "Schmutz". Schmutz is a thru-hiker, s...
22 Tammi 20242h 7min
Kyle Hates Hiking on His Rise to YouTube Fame, Solving Trail Mysteries, and Getting EXPOSED
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by the very highly requested Kyle O'Grady, known in the world of YouTube as Kyle Hates Hiking. Kyle is an experienced backpa...
15 Tammi 20242h 37min
Nicole "ShotGun" Kulovitz on Thru-Hiking as a Lifestyle, Wildland Firefighting, and Losing a $2,500 Twisted Tea Bet
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Nicole "ShotGun" Kulovitz. Nicole only recently began long distance backpacking, but in just the last few years, has thru...
8 Tammi 20243h
Lauren "Long Way" Roerick on France's New 1900-Mile HexaTrek
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Lauren Roerick. Lauren has hiked both the Colorado Trail and Sunshine Coast Trail along with a solid chunk of the PCT, bu...
1 Tammi 20242h 24min
Liz "Snorkel" Thomas on Urban Hiking, Reviewing Gear, and the Hardest Hike in the US
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Liz Thomas, known on trail as "Snorkel." Liz has backpacked more than 20,000 miles, including an FKT on the AT, many trai...
25 Joulu 20233h 16min
Nick "DJ" Fowler on His PCT FKT and Financing a Hiking Lifestyle
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Nick Fowler. Nick went from 1-2 mile day hikes in 2019 to setting the self supported PCT FKT in 2023, with many learning ...
18 Joulu 20232h 51min
Ryan "Dirtmonger" Sylva on Backpacking Philosophies, the Vagabond Loop, and the Great Basin Traverse
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Ryan Sylva, known on trail as Dirtmonger. Let me tell you, this one is an instant classic. Dirtmonger has so many miles u...
11 Joulu 20233h 24min
Bennett Lee on Caving and His Calendar Year "Half" Triple Crown, Plus Rachel's Colorado Trail Hike
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Bennett Lee, an avid caver, backpacker, and photographer. This year Bennett attempted the calendar year triple crown, com...
4 Joulu 20233h 15min
