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Kris shares her story of section hiking Wisconsin's Ice Age National Scenic Trail. She's a two time completer of the trail and is currently working on her third completion. In this episode she talks about logistics, gear and the transition from day hiking to backpacking. Kris shares advice for those interested in hiking the Ice Age trail, including some sections to check out in Interstat...

Paul Fuzinski and Lori take you to the Great Lakes region and chat about their favorite locations in Michigan and Ohio to get outside - paddling, pedaling and backpacking. Get to know Paul as he talks about his journey from hitting the road in a metal band, thru hiking the A.T and then starting up an outdoors local cable tv show (Take It Outside). Now as the host of the wilderness podcast Aptitude...

Lori shares what's in store for this season of Hike. Take a deep dive of the Great Lakes and the outdoor recreation opportunities within 8 states, 1 province and 5 Great Lakes. Hear from diverse voices in the hiking community, sharing their journeys of transformation on the trail. This season will bring tips on gear, trip planning and things to consider on trail whether you're a beginner...

Lori shares some of her own audio clips from the trail, with moments from her first day hike, and solo adventures on the trail. Hike is celebrating it's 100th episode and the end of Season 2. Connect with Lori: Instagram: @thehikepodcast Twitter: @thehikepodcast Blog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.com Facebook: @thehikepodcast Email: hikepodcast@gmail.com Special thank you to Isabella, Tim, Leisel...

Lori celebrates her second season of Hike and closing in on her 100th published episode. She reflects on some of the hiker wisdom she learned from her guests, listeners and those who supported her. Featuring episode clips from the following guests: Ashley White Felicia Hokenstad Leisel Bailey T Durston Neville @ Woods Hole Hostel A very special thank you to ALL my guests from Season 2, my listener...

William L. Sullivan is best known for his Oregon hiking guidebooks . He has hiked every trail he could find in the state. In this On The Trail, he shares with listeners the unique features of his books that make them so successful. We talk about the map making process and how he keeps his books current and what advice he gives people who are interested in hiking Oregon. Connect with William L. Sul...

Benny Braden (Plug-it In), Julie "Jester" Gayheart and Johnny Osborne join Lori as they discuss their fears on the trail, including some scary moments in the woods. Keep your light on for this episode. Special guests Eric "Toast" Matos and Skunkape join the four hosts as they share their own fears and stories from the trail. Base Camp Chat was a weekly web show in April and May...

Steven Parker, Trail Maintenance Coordinator for the Ozark Highlands Trail Association, gives listeners an overview of the Ozark Highlands Trail - including logistics of planning a hike, best times to enjoy the trail and tips on making the most of your hike. We also discuss what it takes to maintain the trail and the things all hikers can do to support trail maintenance. The Ozark Highlands Trail...

Bonnie Henderson shares her tips, resources and experiences from hiking the Oregon Coast Trail end to end. She's the author of Day Hiking Oregon Coast from Mountaineers Books and is currently in progress of completing a book about thru-hiking the Oregon Coast Trail. In our conversation we cover gear, special considerations about the OCT, boat shuttles, hiking with dogs and camping along the c...

Carmen Rao and Joel Salvino, creators of the Wild West Trail share an overview of the trail along with their adventures hiking it. The Wild West Trail connects the most intact temperate ecosystem on the planet. At over 2,200 miles long it traverses the heart of the North American Continent. The genesis of the hike is in Jarbidge Nevada, from there the arduous journey shoots northward to the Canadi...

Oahu Ambassador Rietta Boksha takes listeners on what it's like to live in and explore Oahu. She goes over hikes from the easy to strenuous, discuss what to bring on your day hike and the best tips to recreate like a local. Military Wild was founded with a goal to connect members of the military community with one another and to the landscapes they call home. They believe that outdoor recreat...

Derick Lugo chats with Lori about hiking the Appalachian Trail and his memoir "The Unlikely Thru-Hiker".* The Unlikely Thru-Hiker is the story of a young black man setting off from the city with an extremely overweight pack and a willfully can-do attitude. What follows are lessons on preparation, humility, race relations, and nature’s wild unpredictability. Through it all, Derick “Mr. Fa...

Greg Smith is a retired CIO who hikes and backpacks along with his Australian Shepherd Brook. In this episode we talk about his annual trip to hike Mt. Hood's Timberline Trail - a loop that takes you around the mountain in just over 40 miles. Beyond Mt. Hood, we talk about section hiking on the Colorado Trail, his hike earlier this year on the Lost Coast Trail in Northern California and his f...

Amy Bushatz has been spending 20 consecutive minutes outside for now over 1000 days. Listen to her share how this challenge came to be and how we can all find time to spend outdoors. Amy's the host of the Humans Outside podcast and you can share your journey of spending time outside by using the hashtag #humansoutside365. Connect with Amy: Social Media links: Humans Outside Instagram: @humans...

Neville shares the story of how Woods Hole Hostel began, starting with her grandparents first seeing the property in 1939 and how that land and the logs from the cabin shaped the hostel that stands today. You'll appreciate the candor and emotion in Neville's story of how this place and the trail became part of her life's fabric, interwoven with so many other hiker stories. Connect w...

Lori shares the message created by the Recreate Responsibly Coalition. The Recreate Responsibly Coalition is a newly formed coalition of nonprofits, outdoor businesses, and land managers developing and sharing best practices to protect each other and our natural landscapes. We are a diverse community brought together by our love of the outdoors and a desire to help everyone experience the benefits...

Sage Clegg shares her journey from an 18 month Triple Crown to being the first person to traverse the Oregon Desert Trail end to end. We chat about her love of route finding, navigation and how maps can inspire new adventures and invoke memories of the places traveled.  Connect with Sage: Instagram: @sageclegg Website: Sageclegg.com Learn more about the Oregon Desert Trail here Watch Sage's V...

Lori shares five basic, beginner tips for planning and thriving as a solo backpacker.   1. Test out your gear ahead of time 2. Go easy on the miles (this isn't about the miles) 3. Be present and enjoy the experience 4. Plan, but prepare for something to not go to plan 5. Unpack and put away your gear when you get home Also don't forget: The Ten Essentials Leave No Trace And for more tips...

Alex has big goals for 2020 as part of Granite Gear's Grounds Keeper Legacy Team. She's committed to picking up 2,020 pounds of trash. That's over a ton of trash from public spaces in Southern California. As you'll learn, Alex has a passion for adventure, list making  and finding ways to leave it better than she found it. This conversation contains two parts. First, I recently...

Matt Landry shares hiking all 48 of the New Hampshire peaks and writing a book about the life lessons he learned along the way. Matt shares how his battle with depression and approaching a milestone inspired him to hike. Connect with Matt: Web site: MattLandry.com Buy a signed copy -> Purchase here  Connect with Lori: Instagram: @thehikepodcast Twitter: @thehikepodcast Blog: thehikepodcast.word...

Leisel Bailey talks with Lori about her journey to being a backpacker - from her days of car camping to completing two thirds of the Triple Crown. Leisel shares her raw experiences and how dealing with failure, trusting herself and being kind have taught her how to be a better hiker. Leisel is a former On The Trail segment guest, you can listen to that bonus episode here .  Connect with Leisel: In...

Amy Bushatz shares her story from the trail - a day running mountains with friends in Alaska and how it transformed them from peak to peak.  Amy is the host of the podcast Humans Outside, She's been recreating outside for 20 consecutive minutes for almost 1000 days in a row - a challenge she started that also sparked her love for the Alaskan outdoors. As part of her experience, she created th...

Julie Gayheart section hiked the Appalachian Trail over the course of several years. She shares her journey of being a section hiker and the freedom it allowed her to create the hike she wanted to hike. From the early days of over packing, to overcoming injuries in the White Mountains - Julie inspires all of us to get on a trail and be creative in our section hiking. Whether you are a beginner hik...

To celebrate National Park Week, Lori spoke to Michelle Berkes of Head Along with Heart blog and Danielle Jacobs-Erwin of Everybody's National Parks about ways to virtually explore and hike the parks. Michelle is using #hikeathome to connect with others and virtually hike some of the most iconic National Park trails. Danielle chats with Lori about using National Park online resources availabl...

Kimberly Brookshire went from fashion industry to being the first female to Yo-Yo the MST. Learn how she went from being a backpacking novice to being a long distance hiker and how the trail truly transformed her life. We talk about the trail community, finding oneself on the trail, hiker friendships and her experiences with trail angels. We also touch on her recent thru hike of the Art Loeb Trail...