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Christine Reed shares her personal journey of how the trail helped her process the  grief of losing her mother, provided the opportunity to discover both inner strength and self-acceptance, and allowed her the space to open herself up to a community at a time when she felt the most alone.  Connect with Christine: Instagram: @ruggedoutdoorswoman Web site/Buy the Book: Alone In Wonderland Support yo...

Justin shares his thru-hike of West Virginia's Allegheny Trail. Listeners will learn about the trail, it's segments, highlights of each section and tips on hiking it. We chat about some of the more popular places on the Allegheny and other West Virginia hikes, including the 360 views that you can find at the Hanging Rock Raptor Observatory (which can also be a side trip to/ from the Appa...

Jester comes back on Hike to talk about her recent completion of 40 day hikes along the Mountains-to-Sea Trail and all the adventures she had as part of the MST community. She shares what to expect as part of this challenge and some of her favorite hiking and trail towns. We learn about the book that inspired her and was the guide for this challenge - Great Day Hikes on North Carolina's Mount...

Heidi "Picasso" Nisbett aka Sketching Summits shares her journey from her first long thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail to helping to blaze the hiking community within Charlotte, North Carolina. Heidi shares how the Appalachian inspired her to sketch (and be featured as a Appalachian Trail Conservancy featured #trailismymuse artist), and find a community of hikers as she brings all types...

Leisel and Dave share tips on preparing and planning for thru hikes, hiking as a couple and their favorite hikes along the Blue Ridge Parkway and Southern Appalachian Mountains including the Foothills Trail, Art Loeb Trail and completing the South Beyond 6000 Challenge. Listen to Leisel's Season 2 episodes: On The Trail: Leisel Bailey (CDT Class of 2020) on Grief, Grace and Plan B during COVI...

Lori, Julie, Benny and Johnny share their own personal stories about going solo on the trail, tips for being new to backpacking and answer listener questions on an episode recorded live in 2020. Connect with Lori: Instagram: @thehikepodcast , @lori_the_explorer Twitter: @thehikepodcast Blog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.com Facebook: @thehikepodcast Email: hikepodcast@gmail.com Connect with Julie &quo...

Paul Barach takes us on his 2010 pilgrimage around Japan's Shikoku Island, visiting 88 Buddhist temples on a 750 mile walk around the island. Only knowing a few words in Japanese and minimal research, Paul not only learns a lot about himself but about he generosity and kindness he is met with by those who he encounters along the way.  His journey is a good reminder that we need to temper expe...

James Appleton of the 46 of 46 podcast takes listeners into the heart of the Adirondacks where peak bagging, backpacking and adventures await. We'll learn about becoming an ADK46er, backpacking the Northville-Placid Trail, and how you can create your adventure around seasons and outdoor interests. Connect with James: Web: 46 of 46 Instagram: @46of46podcast Show: The 46 of 46 Podcast Connect w...

Denise shares all of the adventures you can have on the trail and the waterways in Indiana. We also chat about Hiker Babes and how the community supports women getting outdoors. Denise recommends places to explore if you're out for a day, an overnight, weekend or even longer backpack. Hiker Babes Mission: We are a community of like-minded, diverse women who share a passion for the outdoors. E...

John takes listeners on his section hike of the Pinhoti Trail. We also talk about section hiking the Appalachian Trail and his hike of the Benton MacKaye Trail. "The Pinhoti Trail is a Southern Appalachian Mountains long-distance trail, 335 miles (540 km) in length, located in the United States within the states of Alabama and Georgia . The trail's southern terminus is on Flagg Mountain,...

Erik Schlimmer found the Trans Adirondack Route in 2013 and through the Friends of the Trans Adirondack Route has provided support, resources and intel on what is some of the most rugged and challenging hikes in the United States.  "Established in 2013, the Trans Adirondack Route is a primitive pathway that traverses New York’s Adirondack Park, the largest park and forest preserve in the Lowe...

Gina shares some tips and techniques for those new to trail running or transitioning from hiking to now running on the trail. We chat about gear and the considerations of running a trail. Gina also introduces listeners to Trail Sisters - a community for women trail runners and those who support them.  "Trail Sisters was created to constitute for an equitable outdoors both recreationally and t...

Luke takes listeners on his journey of being the 4th person to thru hike the North Country Trail in 2013. We chat about the challenges of thru hiking the longest national scenic trail in the United States, logistics around planning for the hike and how he transitioned to a career working with the NCTA.  Luke also gives an overview of another long distance trail that is less than a decade old - The...

On the heels of a breakup, Nathan Pettijohn rents a RV and hits the road for a month long trip in the Pacific Northwest.  He takes along his dog Hafa. Lori catches up with Nathan and they chat about life lessons that can be found on the road, including the power of saying yes and how Hafa can teach us to live each day as your best day. Connect with Nathan: Instagram: @nrpettijohn ; @rafathegsd Fin...

Hike shares an encore episode from Season 1, featuring Victoria Buitron and Latinas Who Hike. Learn why Victoria started this hiking group based out of Connecticut/Tri State area and how to get involved and support their mission of getting Latinas/Latinx on the trail.  For more information and to connect with Victoria Buitron and Latinas Who Hike: Instagram: @vic_toriawrites , @latinaswhohike Face...

Victoria and Lori share their best car camping tips, and stories of their adventures and misadventures. They also chat about safely camping during a pandemic, including things to consider as part of social distancing and being self-sufficient at the camp site.  Whether you're new to car camping or been at it for awhile, this episode will make you think about how you can improve your experienc...

Mei-Ling shares her experience hiking the Buckeye Trail (BT) as part of a Warrior Expeditions adventure. She also goes into some background of how she set out on a section hike of the Appalachian Trail leading up to doing the BT.  We talk about trail towns, the amazing volunteers of the Buckeye Trail Association and what it's like to be a trail angel and trail maintainer. The Buckeye Trail is...

Andrew Bashaw, Executive Director of the Buckeye Trail Association, gives an overview of the Buckeye Trail. He shares info to consider as you get out for a day hike, section hike or thru hike. We chat about trail towns, trail maintenance and creating a community around the trail that encompasses all generations.  The Buckeye Trail is a 1,444-mile hiking trail and long-distance trail that loops aro...

Ryan Bunting, trail name Constantine, takes listeners on his 5 year journey of hiking 7 of the 11 National Scenic Trails.  From completing his first long trail thru hike of the Appalachian Trail, then the Triple Crown, and to his most recent hikes in Canada this year - we cover a lot of miles. Ryan also shares how his love of the outdoors community and using great gear led him to start his own com...

Lori, Jester, Plug-It In and Johnny on the Trail chat about their thoughts on trail etiquette, experiences they have had on trail and tips for how to leave no trace. We talk about topics such as food storage, hiking out trash and shelter best practices. Special guests Ever Green Adventure Foods and Mad Hippies also contribute to this conversation. This episode was originally recorded live by Base...

Bronwyn Preece shares how improvisation, creativity and a lot of positivity allowed her to complete her backpacking trip on the Berg Lake Trail this year. Just a few months before she had shattered her leg and was not sure if she would be healed enough to hike. Listen in on her journey, from coastal life off the grid to spending the last three years in the famous mountain town of Whistler, British...

Annie Lang brings together her love for the outdoors with her background in graphic design to create the Northern Michigan based small business Compass Paper Co. This year Compass Paper Co expanded from their online based stationary business to open a shanty in historic Fishtown of Leland, Michigan.  Annie chats with Lori about what inspired her to start her own business, which also produces envir...

Sarah and Andy Kermode of Hiking Thru Life share planning tips for road tripping, overcoming challenges on Andy's thru-hike of the SHT, and the quest to explore all 70+ of Minnesota's State Parks. They also share more about their podcast "Hiking Thru Life" and their goal of sharing stories to both inspire others and help educate them on the outdoors. The Superior Hiking Trail,...

Sarah Waite takes listeners on her adventures from being a beginner backpacker to tackling an 11 day traverse on Isle Royale. We also talk about local hikes in the Midwest, camping in Death Valley, and her recent attempt of The Wonderland Trail. Sarah is a Women Who Explore Ambassador, upcoming The Trek Ambassador and an advocate for Leave No Trace. Learn more about how you can participate in Wome...

Andrea Ketchmark, Executive Director of the North Country Trail Association, gives listeners an overview of the North Country Trail - including some must hike sections across the 8-state 5000 mile trail. The North Country Trail Association is located in my home state of Michigan in Lowell - and you can follow the blazes right to their office. Andrea shares some of the behind the scenes work the NC...