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Dan Durston and his wife did a yo-yo of the Great Divide Trail (GDT) in 2017. Listen as he shares his experiences preparing for the trail and the hike itself. We talk permits, route finding, resupplies, water sources, wildlife and the beauty of the Canadian Rockies. Dan also explains the differences between his thru hike of the PCT and being on the GDT. Announcements: Congrats to Instagram giveawa...

Season 2 of Hike will kick off on December 12th! In this season, Lori takes you deep into the PNW, out into the wild and rugged Canadian Rockies and south into the Ozark Highlands just to name a few places. She will share tips for winter hikes, urban hiking and take you on more of her adventures in the Southern Appalachians.  Lori interviews hikers and adventurers who explore and through the trail...

Lori celebrates one year of Hike with a 50th episode and season 1 finale that provides reflection on all the hiker wisdom she learned from her guests, listeners and those who supported her. Featuring audio of former guests The 11th Essential , Jim Tabor , Stacia Bennett , The Cairn Project , Latinas Who Hike , Johnny Osborne , Plug It In, Danny Bernstein and Jen Theisen! A very special thank you t...

Jen takes listeners on her journey of what was an attempted through hike of the Superior Hiking Trail which became this amazing adventure where she learned about herself, her inner strength and the power of bringing together and creating community via hiking. In this episode Jen shares her background of coming to hike later in life and transforming into "Super Jen" as an active volunteer...

Tim and his family are visiting all 41 state parks in North Carolina this year. Follow his journey and learn more about this adventure that takes him to the beaches, mountains and every corner of North Carolina as they fill out their passports. Connect with Tim Robbins: Web site: Parkschallenge.com Instagram: @parkschallenge Connect with Lori: Instagram: @thehikepodcast , @lori_the_explorer Twitte...

On this special Halloween edition of Hike, Lori takes you on her haunted hike to the Jump Off Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and then she brings on guest Andrea Lankford, author of Haunted Hikes: Spine Tingling Tales and Trails from North America's National Parks (Santa Monica Press, 2006). Andrea talks about what inspired her to write this haunted hiking guide book, how her...

Ask a Ranger podcast hosts Ranger Jess and Ranger Crystal share what it's really like to work as park rangers, the things they love about their jobs and some of the challenging parts too. They talk about why they started the podcast and what it's been like to make education and outreach fun for visitors to their parks and listeners around the world. We even talk about our love for Mr. Ro...

Shyla takes us on her backpack of the West Coast Trail, what it takes to plan a hike on the WTC, the beauty of it's rugged, coastal terrain and making the most of an experience even when things don't exactly go as intended.  The West Coast Trail is a 75km (47 mi) backpacking trail that follows the southwestern edge of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. It was built in 1907 as...

Nancy East of Hope and Feather Travels Blog shares her adventures living with the mountains in her backyard. She's a certified Naturalist through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Tremont Institute, a Search and Rescue Volunteer and shares her wilderness safety knowledge with fellow hikers through holding classes (both virtual and in the field!) and her blog posts. After 25 years of hik...

Mike Bartolotti discusses what it's like to be a wilderness guide in the Adirondacks, living and recreating in Adirondack Park and how he co-founded a challenge to get people exploring the local mountains during every season. We chat hike peaks challenges, the Fulton Chain Trifecta, 90 mile canoe races, and the many ways to recreate in the Adirondacks. Mike also shares his advice for becoming...

Luke Channer is on his way to exploring all the fire lookout towers and cabins in Montana and Idaho. Listen to him talk about his goal of hiking in (and sometimes being flown in!) to 300+ lookouts in the western wilderness. Hear more about how fire lookout enthusiasts join forces and share knowledge in order to reach sometimes very challenging - but rewarding - historic places. Learn more about th...

Rebecca Fedewa, Executive Director, of the Flint River Watershed Coalition shares how the organization educates, promotes recreation, sustainability and conservation of the Flint River. "The Flint River Watershed Coalition is a membership organization that promotes citizen stewardship of our natural resources by providing our members with the sources, knowledge, and capacity necessary to prot...

Riley Smith talks with me about making the transition from day hiker to backpacker, backpacking basics, international hiking experiences and what it was like to thru hike the John Muir Trail (JMT). We chat about permits, water crossings, resupply, hiking tips and his favorite section of the JMT.  The JMT is 211 miles long and runs (mostly in conjunction with the PCT) from Yosemite Valley to Mount...

Nicole Diaz of Nutmeg Yoga shares how she has combined hiking and yoga to allow students and fellow adventurers the opportunity to experience wellness on the trail. A Texan transplant to Connecticut, Nicole established meet ups to bring yoga to the outdoors. She breaks down barriers to getting people outdoors by offering both free and pay as you can afford offerings, and ensures that at least once...

Bill Manning, Executive Director of The Colorado Trail Foundation shares info about the Colorado Trail, how to prepare for thru hiking or day hiking it, and the key resources you should have and when you should get out on the trail. Check out the many books and resources CTF offers here . He also shares how trail adopters and trail maintainers are the unsung heroes and angels of the trail. Learn h...

Lori discusses how she handles post-adventure blues and shares ten tips that keep her motivated and help fill the gap between adventures. If you or someone you know is struggling with depression and the blues aren’t going away, please reach out to a medical professional or your primary physician.  List of Mental Health resources and referral info https://www.healthyplace.com/other-info/resources/m...

Johnny Osborne is a runner, hiker and up for a challenge when it comes to the Southern Appalachian Mountains. Listen as he talks about his love for the mountains, how he has hiked every marked trail in the Great Smoky Mountains and now is hiking the South Beyond 6000 challenge of ascending 40 peaks over 6000 feet. Johnny talks about having the Smokies as his backyard playground and tips for all of...

Lori walks among the giant trees and hikes in the Sierra Nevada in this episode about Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. With two and a half days in her itinerary, Lori shares how she got a chance to take in some of the best parts of the national parks. Listen as Lori shares her experiences and the best parts of her two and a half days in the beautiful Sierra Nevada. Day 1 Drive through the...

Joan Maloof, Professor Emeritus at Salisbury University, founded the Old-Growth Forest Network to preserve, protect and promote the country's few remaining stands of old-growth forest. She spends her time lecturing, writing, visiting forests, assisting private landowners, and supporting local groups trying to protect community forests from development. In this episode, Joan shares: How to ide...

Lori explores solo camping in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Lori's tips for solo camping Tip 1. Do your research. Tip 2. Stay flexible - whether it's about where you are pitching your tent or the trip itself.   Tip 3. Make sure you have the right gear and clothes for the trip. Tip 4.  Set up your tent and check your gear ahead of time to make sure all are in good shape.  Tip 5...

Join Cheryl Talbert as she talks about her experiences as a member volunteer and Hiking and Backpacking leader for the Mountaineers. "The Mountaineers is an outdoor community teaching you skills to explore the outdoors safely and responsibly. Founded in 1906, we've been getting people of all ages outside for over 100 years. We are passionate about building a community of people who are k...

In this episode, Lori shares with listeners her first hand account of trying out the Garmin inReach Mini while traveling in areas with limited or no cell phone coverage. The Garmin inReach Mini is a handheld GPS and satellite communicator that can be used to send out an emergency SOS using the Iridium satellite network. You can learn more about the Garmin inReach Mini here . She provides an overvi...

Rod shares his love of hiking the Columbia River Gorge among other places in the Pacific Northwest. Born and raised in the PDX/Vancouver area - Rod has his pick of beautiful landscapes to both hike and photograph. In this episode we talk about the benefits of hiking to keep balance in your life, the ten essentials, Leave No Trace and the hikes he recommends in the Gorge. We also touch on his first...

Lori explores Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore on Lake Michigan, one of the most beautiful coastal wonders of the United States. She gives an overview of Sleeping Bear, Manitou Islands and things someone visiting can do to explore them and the surrounding areas. Find out more about Sleeping Bear Dunes and the surrounding area: Visit the National Park web site: https://www.nps.gov/slbe/index....

Meet Latinas who Hike founder Victoria Buitron and listen to her story of hiking and engaging the Latina Hiking Community. We talk about how she founded the group and the ideas she has to expand it through both organic growth and further collaboration with other groups and organizations.  She's created a space where all Latinas are welcome and encouraged to explore the outdoors. Learn more ab...