How to Hike the Colorado Trail with David Fanning: Seasons, Trail Towns, and Extra Experiences
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are chatting all things Colorado Trail. Rachel, who filled in for Zach, and Chaunce are joined by David Fanning, who has seven complete...
1 Apr 20242h 46min
Girl Stuff 3.0: Hiking as a New Mom, Pink Blazing, and Fear Mongering
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are bringing you another edition of Girl's Stuff! Today, Chaunce along with guest panelists, Rachael "Rabbit" Delano and Marie "Basecam...
25 Mar 20243h 45min
Maggie "Honey Badger" Slepian on Suffering, Stubbornness, and Misogyny on Trail
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Maggie Slepian aka Honey Badger. Maggie is the former Managing Editor at The Trek and their first full-time employee, a t...
18 Mar 20242h 7min
Kelly "Ibex" Floro on the Pyrenean Haute Route, Budgeting for a Thru-Hike, and Being the Trek's Managing Editor
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by The Trek's Managing Editor, Kelly "Ibex" Floro. We learn all about what it's like to have Zach as a boss, Kelly's top tip...
11 Mar 20242h 46min
Chaunce Hiked the Foothills Trail! Terrain, Difficulty, Hiking with a Dog, and Gear
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, Chaunce hiked the Foothills Trail! With Chaunce being just a few days removed from this 76-mile gem of a hike, the trail is fresh on her m...
4 Mar 20242h 1min
Q&A: Backpacking with a Gun, Crush It Syndrome, Overrated Gear, Emotionally Draining Trail Experiences, and More
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are bringing back another edition of Q&A. Today we're joined by our pal and chronic thru-hiker and adventurer, Steven "Twinkle" Shattuc...
26 Feb 20242h 27min
Kevin "The Animal" Koski on the 2,300-Mile Four Corners Loop
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek we are joined by Kevin Koski, known on trail as "The Animal." Kevin is the man behind the Four Corners Loop, a new 2,300 mile route circlin...
19 Feb 20242h 13min
Wes and Marie Black on Sex During a Thru-Hike, Hiking the PCT as a Married Couple, and Arguing on Trail
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are once again loving love. That's right, it's the 4th edition of our Valentine's Day-themed show. Today we catch up with Wesley and Ma...
12 Feb 20243h 17min
