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Gabby Gilmer just recently finished a thru hike of the Arizona Trail. Listen to us talk about how her journey to hiking after injury forced her to quit competitive soccer and training to be an Olympian. Gabby's positive attitude and ability to roll with all the challenges she faced, eventually brought her to the Arizona Trail. Gabby shares how hiking and being on the trail changed her and how...

Annoucements: *New* Support the show and get exclusive content and bonus material  Lori is working on a new edition of Hike Magazine featuring the Greater Atlanta area and North Georgia! Coming this summer. Eric Sherman of the Ice Age Trail Alliance shares with listeners what it's like to hike the Ice Age Trail in Wisconsin. He offers tips and suggestions for both day hikers and long distance...

Welcome to the 25th episode of the Hike: Explore | Wander | Live podcast. Thanks so much for being a listener, and whether you've just found the show or have been listening from the start - I appreciate you taking time to listen! In this episode, my guest is Misti Little of the Orange Blaze podcast. She shares her passion for the Florida Trail, her experience thru hiking the FT and tips for h...

Today’s guest is Matt Nelson, Executive Director of the Arizona Trail Association.  Matt has a passion for the mountains, being outdoors and providing opportunities for the next generation to become adventurers and stewards of the land.  The Arizona Trail stretches 800 miles across Arizona from Mexico to Utah. It links deserts, mountains, canyons, forests, communities and people. Whether you plan...

Clayton Pannell, former Appalachian Trail thruhiker (1995), shares how he worked to create the Benton MacKaye Trail (BMT) and his years of maintaining that trail. As a former Benton MacKaye Trail Association (BMTA) president, Clayton has many years of trail knowledge and experience.  Listen in as he shares his oral history of the BMT and all that went into creating and maintaining it.  The Benton...

Hailing from Wyoming and living just outside of Yellowstone, this week’s guest has the wilderness basically at his back door. Brian has a lot of experience in the outdoors and is a veteran, emergency responder and a wilderness response team member.  Brian goes over how to be prepared when hiking, including the essential items he packs for emergency situations. He shares what is essential to carry...

Lori takes listeners on an off season, day trip exploration of Acadia National Park, visiting Sand Beach, Thunder Hole, Otter Cliff, Downtown Bar Harbor, Jordan Pond and Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse. Links/References to get more info on Acadia: https://www.nps.gov/acad/index.htm https://acadiamagic.com https://acadiaonmymind.com/favorite-facts-about-acadia-national-park/ Picture of a snowy Jordan P...

Author, avid hiker and hiking guide Matt Reeder (The Ruddy Hill Press) shares a collection of lesser traveled and fantastic hikes along northwest Oregon and southwest Washington. Listen to Matt discuss how he curated the fifty hikes from his book, what criteria he used and how things have changed between the first and second editions of "Off the Beaten Trail"  Matt shares how his love fo...

In this episode, Lori interviews Oregon Desert Trail Coordinator and Triple Crown Hiker Renee Patrick. Renee takes listeners on a journey which starts with her personal hiking experiences and how that led her to work for the Oregon Natural Desert Association (ONDA). She talks about hiking the AT, PCT and CDT and how that love of being on the trail led her to take the role of the ODT Trail Coordina...

Bill Cox, Superintendent of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA), informs listeners about the 48 mile stretch of the river and 15 different units that make up the CRNRA. The Chattahoochee has been a source of food, power and recreation for thousands of years - and continues to be a central gathering place for Atlanta locals to relax and recreate. Bill shares his stories about t...

In this episode, Shannon gives listeners a look into what it's like to take a Wilderness Training Course, hiking in LA and starting up a hiking podcast. She gives us a peek into her future hiking plans which  include a trip to Africa to hike Mount Kilimanjaro and an international thru hike.  Lori and Shannon talk about a mutual love of hiking, adventure, postcards and putting out a podcast. S...

Erin from Collectively Outside shares how she got into trail running, decided to organize a trail festival for women and how all women who enjoy the outdoors can gain value from attending this summer festival in Clayton, GA - June 14- 16, 2019. Featuring Ultra Runner, Adventure, Author and 2018 National Geographic Adventurer Mirna Valerio , this festival will both inspire women and connect them to...

Find out how Springer Mountain became the Southern Terminus of the Appalachian Trail and some facts about hiking it all the way from Georgia to Maine...or Maine to Georgia...or some other variation. Learn about the short but memorable hike up to the summit of Springer Mountain that thousands of hopeful thru hikers embark on either from Amicalola Falls or the Springer Mountain Trailhead. Do you hav...

Learn about Jim Tabor, who is better known as Barefoot Carver and Spoon Man. He’s a Trail Angel who carves spoons and leaves them out on the Appalachian Trail as a bit of Trail Magic for hikers along the way.  Jim shares his experiences of how he got into carving spoons, stories of some of the special spoons he’s carved and how he hopes that others are inspired to leave a little trail magic.  Whet...

Stacia 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 trai...

Meet Alison Wright and Sarah Castle of the Cairn Project. Two inspiring women and friends who are doing great things to support young girls and women become confident adventurers. They share their story of how during planning for a thru hike of the JMT they founded the Cairn Project. The Cairn Project has a mission of supporting and encouraging young women to get outdoors through community funded...

In this episode, Lori talks with Anna Zanetti, North Carolina Director of Friends of the Smokies.  Learn more about: The mission of Friends of the Smokies and the things they do to support the natural resources of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park How Friends of the Smokies provided financial assistance and worked together with the National Park Services to keep visitor centers and restrooms...

Note: This episode has some technical issues/audio quality issues, but I decided to still post it and share out a great conversation with Chris of Outmersive Films! Thanks for listening.  In this episode, Lori has a chance to talk to Chris Smead of Outmersive Films. They cover: How Outmersive Films started The High Sierra Trail film (available on iTunes, Amazon and Google Play) The making of Highl...

From deserts to coast to rainforests to mountains, Oregon has a wealth of beautiful hiking. In this episode, Lori interviews Franziska Weinheimer of Hike Oregon. They talk about the resources she provides on her hiking web site, the publishing of her recent book, and the inspiration behind the hikes. Visit Hike Oregon to learn more about the posted trail guides, how to become a member and order yo...

In this episode, I interview Fernando Rios about his thru hike of the A.T. in 2018. We talk about the challenges of long distance hiking and transitioning back to non trail life. Fernando speaks candidly about his hike and what advice he would give to potential and upcoming thru hikers. Looking forward to following more of Fernando's adventure. Follow him on Instagram and read more about his...

In this episode, Lori shares some of the goals her followers have shared and gives three simple tips for successful goal setting.  Write it down Make it a habit  Share your results Lori also shares her conversation with Kathy Dalton of Go Adventure Mom . They discuss a range of topics, from goal setting, social media use, keeping families active and the 365 Mile Challenge. Links: Head over and lis...

Lori speaks with Britany Freeman, who started the 11th Essential as a way to help clean up our parks and public lands. As a strong advocate for Leave No Trace, Britany uses The 11th Essential to both educate others and make a difference. Listen to Britany tell Lori about her love of the outdoors, taking a road trip with her best friend through Colorado in a camper van and how she started  The 11th...

Whether you are a hiking expert or beginner, it's important to understand the Leave No Trace principles and meaning around them.  The Seven Leave No Trace Principles Plan ahead and prepare. Travel and camp on durable surfaces. Dispose of waste properly. Leave what you find. Minimize campfire impacts (be careful with fire). Respect wildlife. Be considerate of other visitors. Copyright: The Lea...

Lori explores the history of the Great Smoky Mountains Civilian Conservation Corp Camps including a quick review of Kephart Prong Trail and the CCC camp relics found there. See Lori's Kephart Prong trail video here. She also interviews Liz Skene of Western Carolina University's Hunter Library about their digital archives and how the archives are enabling people to learn about the rich hi...

Lori interviews Plug-It In (Benny Braden) on being the fastest hiker to complete the Great Smoky Mountains 900 Mile Challenge twice , the upcoming documentary on hiking the Uinta Highline Trail by Outmersive Films , and how he is inspired by hiking and how he has inspired others. Read more about Plug-It In on his blog and his Instagram See Outmersive Film's Highline Teaser here. Follow Lori t...