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Misti from Orange Blaze catches listeners up on what's been happening with her Florida Trail podcast. We talk about her 2020 trip to Billy Goat Day on the FT and how COVID impacted the trail community. She gives a glimpse into the expansion her show has had as she integrates topics such as  land management, cultural history and the land projects that have impacted the trail.  We also cover he...

Will MacKinnon of Trek Virginia Outdoors shares the origin of the Trek Virginia Outdoors hiking community and it's focus on connecting others to Virginia's outdoors while promoting responsible stewardship. We also talk about foraging for mushrooms, hiking responsibly and some of the partnerships he's created with other like minded folks. Here are some of Will's favorite local t...

Miller and Debbie (MAD) share their thru hike of the Colorado Trail and what it is like to backpack and thru hike as a couple in their 50s. After 40 years together, these high school sweethearts have shown that they are still mad as ever for each other and have taken their love for the hippie lifestyle to the trail. Get to know Miller and Debbie's approach to hiking as a couple, the road to t...

Victoria shares how she went from solely hiking to incorporating rock climbing into her outdoor (and indoor) adventures. We cover ways to transition to climbing as a beginner including: Key differences between hiking and climbing Guided climbs Building skills at your local gym Finding climbing partners Communication essentials Basic gear needed  Ice climbing  Learn about Victoria's memoir and...

Base Camp Chat is back this month with an episode dedicated to how we can better plan and prepare for hikes and also doing so in a way that helps us be responsible stewards on the trail. This unscripted conversation covers: hiker education safety resources permits international travel trashy trail magic using social media to advocate  personal hygiene on trail  and much more! Catch up on previous...

Brian Eschbach of Easy Wind Outfitters grew up spending summers right off the Appalachian Trail witnessing his grandmother providing some original trail magic to hikers passing through.  Brian shares how their love of the outdoors inspired him and his wife to found Easy Wind Outfitters and design merino wool hiking socks. Use code Hike15 to receive a discount on your order today! This episode cove...

Nancy East shares her story of completing all of the Great Smoky Mountains designated trails as part of the fastest known time with her hiking partner Chris. In this interview we discuss: How tragic death of Susan Clements inspired her to do something Planning and logistics for the FKT Family support  Preventative Search & Rescue Hiker Safety Lessons Learned  Being a Backpacking Guide Listen t...

Renee chats with Lori about her hike and ground truthing of Oregon's Blue Mountains Trail. She is a triple crown hiker and also the Program Coordinator at Oregon Natural Desert Association.  She is responsible for establishing the 750-mile Oregon Desert Trail, shaping its future, and inspiring others to get out and explore the high desert as much as possible. In addition, Renee leads ONDA’s i...

Kris and Lori each provide some of their must have winter hiking gear and tips for having a great outdoors experience during the colder months.  Kris is a 3 time completer of the National Scenic Ice Age Trail and has written a book about her section hiking experience.  Topics Covered:  Keeping hands and feet warm Clothing Layers Microspikes Snow Baskets on Trekking Poles Snowshoes Protecting your...

Hear what your hosts Lori, Julie (Jester), Benny and Johnny have been up to in the almost 2 year hiatus since we last got together as Base Camp Chat. In this reunion hear us chat about responsible stewardship, hiker safety, trail etiquette and leave no trace. We also answer a listener question from @man_shoots_snaps Q. Lockdowns encouraged a great many more people to the get outdoors and in partic...

Leisel and Dave catch up with Hike's Lori Prima on their 2021 hikes of the Arizona Trail and Continental Divide Trail and the completion of their Triple Crown goal. Leisel and Dave cover a lot of ground about their 6 months on both trails and share a lot of stories about what it's really like to be out there. - Highlights and Challenges of the AZT and CDT - Handling pain and being injure...

Paul shares his adventures of hiking four routes in the Sierra over five weeks in 2019: Kings Canyon Hike Basin Route  High Sierra Trail Southern Sierra High Route Sierra High Route He and friends pieced together these high routes to create their own 400+ mile adventure. We chat about the beauty of the Sierra range, respecting the land, tips on taking on this type of endeavor and what's next...

Kym takes listeners through the benefits of training for your hikes and shares her own personal story. She shares several  tips and other advice that anyone can apply to their own hiking journeys. Read about Kym's Wind River trip here Connect with Kym: Instagram: @zest_ed_athletics Facebook: Zest Ed Blog: Midwest with Zest Web Links: Listed here   Connect with Lori: Instagram: @thehikepodcast...

Bronwyn takes listeners on her adventures in solo backpacking the Tonquin Valley Trail. She chats about terrain, an emergency SOS from her Garmin In Reach Mini, the challenges and beauty of the trail over the course of 3 nights and 4 days in the backcountry. The Tonquin Valley is located in Jasper National Park , Alberta , Canada , next to the border of the provinces of Alberta and British Columbi...

Tawnya and Curt Finney have been caretakers of the Appalachian Trail's Tumbling Run Shelter for 30 years now. They speak to Lori about what it has been like to adopt this shelter in the Pennsylvania's Michaux State Forest,  a few miles north of the Mason-Dixon Line.  It's located near Mile 1075, near the half way point of the Appalachian Trail. Tawnya and Curt, along with Curt'...

Michelle shares what inspired her to begin a backpacking journey which includes hiking the Te Araroa and some of the Great Walks. Michelle talks candidly about dealing with Graves Disease, mental health struggles and how that impacted her hike on the Te Araroa. We talk about pushing through fear and how she hopes that sharing her hiking adventures (and misadventures) can help others who want to ge...

Magpie and Constantine share their hike of the North Country Trail, which was also the fastest known time for a self-supported hike. Constantine also celebrated a milestone of now completing all 11 National Scenic Trails. Listen as they both share a candid and reflective conversation.  Just some of the topics covered: Planning for the NCT  Managing resupplies and such on a 4800 mile trail The high...

Amy and Dan Lopata section hiked the Finger Lakes Trail over 2020 and 2021. With over 60 different hikes, they traversed the trail from West to East from the Allegheny Mountains to the Catskills.  In this episode, they share: Things learned along the way Transformation to lighter gear Unique perspective coming from trail running to hiking  Challenges of hiking this trail  Highlights of the FLT  Se...

Christy Post of the Finger Lakes Trail Conference shares how the FLTC supports the growth, maintenance and organization of New York State's Finger Lakes Trail.  We go over trail basics, trail events, volunteer and member opportunities and some of the reasons you should explore the Finger Lakes Trail. The Finger Lakes Trail System includes the main Finger Lakes Trail (FLT) from the Pennsylvani...

Jeffy and Bridget Geer share their thru hike of Michigan's Shore to Shore Trail. The Michigan Shore-to-Shore Trail (also known as the Michigan Riding and Hiking Trail ) is a 220-mile-long (350 km) trail that runs between Empire on Lake Michigan and Oscoda on Lake Huron across the Lower Peninsula of Michigan . It is open to horseback riders and hikers but not bicycles.  The trail's wester...

Corin shares her journey of falling in love with hiking. She leads us through her story of  going on day hikes, her first backpacking trip of the Art Loeb and how it led her to a 22 mile point to point hike through Washington's Enchantments in one day. We chat about hiking in Pisgah National Forest, pushing beyond your comfort zone, hiking partnerships with your spouse/significant other, and...

Aaron Owens Mayhew, MS, RDN founder of Backcountry Foodie gives Hike listeners some tips and advice on how we can have better nutrition on trail. Hiker hunger doesn't have to give way to bad nutrition, and Aaron's recipes are created with essential nutrition in mind while keeping things ultralight. Founded in 2017 by Aaron Owens Mayhew, Backcountry Foodie is the leading source for ultral...

Zach shares his 3 day thru hike of the Foothills Trail, starting in Oconee and ending in Table Rock.   The Foothills trail is located in Upstate South Carolina and Western North Carolina and is 77 miles long. Normally thru hikes can plan to spend 5-10 days on the trail, while weekend backpackers and day-hikers can utilize numerous trailheads for shorter trips.  Major trailheads are located at: Tab...

Fidgit and Neon share their story and the mission of Her Odyssey which is to travel the length of the Americas by non-motorized means, connecting the stories of the land and its inhabitants. Listen in as they share stories from the time they met on the Pacific Crest Trail, the uniqueness of hiking in South America and their most recent journey on the Great Divide Trail. Fidget and Neon's jour...

Larry Luxenberg shares the history behind the Appalachian Trail Museum, more information about the exhibits that are offered and how people are able to both visit and participate in supporting it's efforts.  "Located in Pennsylvania's Pine Grove Furnace State Park, very close to the midpoint of the Appalachian Trail, the A.T. Museum tells the story of the A.T. The Museum is housed i...