Madison "Peg Leg" Blagden on the Eastern Continental Trail and the Pros and Cons of Trail Fame
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Madison Blagden, known on trail as Peg Leg. Peg Leg is a thru-hiking powerhouse and a Trek blogging all-star. Over the pa...
9 Dec 20242h 57min
Andrew Skurka 5.0: Smartphone Satellite Messaging, Assessing Skill Level for Guided Trips, and Being Childfree
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek we are joined once again by our pal and backpacking legend, Andrew Skurka. We cover a host of new subjects including the future of dedicate...
2 Dec 20243h 12min
Katie "Double Dip" Jackson on Hiking the CDT as Her First Triple Crown Trail
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by thru-hiker and Trek Writer, Katie Jackson, known on trail as Double Dip. Katie gives us an in depth breakdown of her rece...
25 Nov 20242h 51min
Bennett "Jolly" Fisher, Founder of Jolly Gear, on Triple Crowning and the Evolution of His Signature Shirts
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we're joined by Bennett "Jolly" Fisher, the founder and visionary behind Jolly Gear. We learn all about Jolly's entry into backpacking, in...
18 Nov 20242h 26min
Poop in the Backcountry: Wag Bags, Cat Holes, and Statistics with Shari Edelson
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Shari Edelson. Shari is a PhD student researching human impacts in wilderness areas, specifically the impacts of human do...
11 Nov 20241h 27min
Tara Dower on Her Appalachian Trail FKT, Falling 200+ Times, and Her Crew
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by Topo Athletic, we're joined by Tara Dower, the new holder of overall Fastest Known Time on the Appalachian Trail. Tara g...
4 Nov 20242h 10min
The Real Hiking Viking & Lt. Cookoo Bird on Bikepacking Across Iceland, Patagonia, and the Ragbrai
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by Topo Athletic, we are joined by Jabba and Lt Cookoo for another BPR classic. This one, in expected fashion, is all over ...
28 Okt 20242h 49min
Northville Placid Trail: 138 miles Through New York's Adirondack Park
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to by LMNT, we are breaking down our recent hike of the Northville Placid Trail. Chaunce, Elise, and yours truly recently set out ...
21 Okt 20242h 30min
