Bailey "PseudoSloth" Bremner on the Columbine Route, Creating Her Own Routes, and Backpacking with Dogs
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Bailey "PseudoSloth" Bremner. In addition to hikes of the CDT, Great Divide Trail, Pinhoti, and Benton Mackaye, we do a d...
5 Feb 20241h 59min
David "Moondog" Roop on Thru-Skating the Florida Trail and Natchez Trace Trail
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by David "Moondog" Roop. Moondog, alongside his buddy, has done the Natchez Trace Trail, Florida Trail, and 500 miles throug...
29 Jan 20241h 48min
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 Jan 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 Jan 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 Jan 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 Jan 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 Des 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 Des 20232h 51min
