Hiking Unfiltered

This is the end of this adventure (for now). Thank you for supporting the podcast. Thank you for giving me an excuse to talk to so many of you about hiking, growing and living an extraordinary life. Go out and find your adventure! Happy Trails! XOXO Unfiltered

In this episode, Courtney talks with Akehia "H2O" Jerkins, mother of two young kids and avid hiker. They talk about the variety of trails in North Carolina, how she keeps her kids engaged during hikes and she answers a personal question - What kind of healing does hiking provide? More about Akehia: Akehia is a waterfall-chasing adventure seeker. As an unconventional homeschooling mom of 2, adventu...

To promote and support Breast Cancer Awareness Month, this is a rebroadcast of a show recorded in 2022. Mus Ox is currently battling breast cancer, please reach out to her and send your love and light! In this episode Courtney talks with Carisa Oxendine or Mus Ox. Mus is in the Appalachian Trail Class of 2022 and plans to start at Springer Mountain on February 22, 2022. This is her second attempt...

ICYMI Episode! In this episode Unfiltered talks to Derick Lugo, Author of The Unlikely Thru-Hiker, Host of The Unlikely Stories Podcast, aka Mr. Fabulous. He opens up about how his unexpected thru hike of the Appalachian Trail changed the trajectory of his career and life. He experienced a transformation so complete that he felt he had to take his message to people all over the world, especially y...

In this episode, Courtney talks with Kathy Elkind, author of To Walk It Is To See It. They talk about the luxuries of hiking in Europe, how the "walking culture" is so unique and they answer the question: What is wise strength? More about Kathy: Kathy Elkind is a long-distance walker, writer, and eater. Along with her husband she has walked the GR5, the Anda¬lusian Coast to Coast Walk in Southern...

In this episode, Courtney talks with Alison Gerrard and Lance Orechovesky. They are married and discovering the joys and benefits of hiking as newbies. They talk about bringing their 3 year old along on hikes, acclimating to tougher trails and they answer the question: What are you doing to become hikers? Lance and Alison live in the Charlotte, NC area. They have been hiking for just over a year a...

In this episode, Courtney talks with Terry Repak, journalist and author of "Circling Home: What I Learned By Living Elsewhere." They talk about the advent of trail names, her experiences hiking in Africa and Switzerland, and she answers the question: How has hiking made you a global citizen?

In this episode, Courtney talks with Jerry "Edison" Glover. They talk about bike packing (not backpacking), finding his feet in civilian life after 29 years serving in the US Air Force, and they answer the question: How do you choose your own adventure? About Jerry: "50 yr old retired US Air Force veteran taking every adventure that comes along. I'm married and I have 3 adult children. I live in t...

In this episode, Courtney talks with Lyla "Sugar" Harrod. They talk about the challenges and magic of desert hiking, Sugar's choice to life life out loud and together they answer the question - How has hiking helped you become YOU? Lyla "Sugar" Harrod is a sober, queer, poly, trans woman, Sugar has over 10,000 miles of long distance hiking experience. You can follow her here: http://www.instagram....

In this episode, Courtney talks with a group of PCT hikers in Chester, CA. Not only did she get to bring some fresh food for hungry hikers, she also got to hear some amazing stories. Listen in as Unfiltered answers the question - What's it like to do trail magic? Remember, I'd love to hear from you on any topic that comes up in the show or if you know someone that would be a great guest for the sh...

This week we will not have an interview episode due to a family medical emergency. Unfiltered will be back on the trails with you soon!

In this episode, Courtney talks with author and hiker, Linda Magoon. They talk about how hiking has helped Linda find unmined depths of strength, the crazy and unpredictable weather of the Whites Mountains and she answers the question: "How old is too old?" More about Linda: Linda Magoon is an environmentalist and outdoor enthusiast. She reconnected with her love of hiking after ending a difficult...

In this episode, Courtney talks with Katie "Oats" Houston. They talk about how Oats found her amazing trail companion, Thru, the moment she felt fully online on trail and she answers the question: How have you turned your hiking passion into a career? More about Katie: Katie AKA Oats is a solo thru-hiker with over 3,000 miles under her belt, making her a passionate conduit for culture, lingo, and...

In this episode, Courtney talks with Suzanne Roberts, who was on the Camino Del Santiago during the interview. They talk about what it's like to walk to the "end of the earth", how this journey has helped her process her grief for her mother's death, the joys of lemon drops on trail, and they answer the question: Why did you set an intention for this hike? More about Suzanne: Suzanne Roberts is th...

In this episode, Courtney talks with Jennifer Reynolds, mother of 12 kids and lifelong hiker. They talk about hiking as kids and with kids all over the country, what kind of snacks can keep them all moving and they answer the question: "What have you learned from hiking with your kids?" More about Jennifer: I have always had a love for nature, ever since as far back as I can remember. I started "h...

In this episode, Courtney talks with Rachel Durchslag, author of the new hiking memoir "While I Walk" http://www.whileiwalk.com . They talk about how hiking changed her troubled teenage years, what kinds of adventures can be found on trails all over the world and they answer the question: How are you connecting the dots? More about Rachel: Rachel Durchslag is an avid hiker who has spent the last f...

n this episode, Courtney talks to Grant "Detour" Breidenbach, of Bear Vault, about the challenges of bear safety. Should you hang your food? Should you carry a bear canister? How far away should it be from your camp? What the heck do I do if I actually have a bear encounter? They answer all these questions and more! Grant Breidenbach is an outdoor enthusiast and wilderness ethics fanatic. He activ...

In this episode, Courtney talks with Brad "Clyde" Young. Brad is an AT section hiker who has taken his best canine companion, Rocks along for over 300 miles of that famous route. They talk about specialized equipment for four legged hikers, his choice of breed and why and they answer the question - "How can you hike your dog's hike?" More about Brad: "I am a 51 year-old firefighter who enjoys spen...

In this episode, Courtney talks with Nick Buchanan, one of the founders of the Tri-State Events Hiking Group in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. They talk about why Nick chose hiking as a way to improve his physical health, the surprising hiking challenges that can be found in the tri state area, how "outdoor people" tend to be so friendly and Nick answers the question - "How did you find hiking buddie...

Special edition episode This show is a departure from Unfiltered's interview style. Instead, she takes the show on the trail! In Part 2, Unfiltered and her husband, Mr. Agenda discuss their lessons learned on their longest hike to date. Together they answer the question - "Can you really hike in Florida?" You can check out some of our videos from the hike on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hik...

Special edition episode This show is a departure from Unfiltered's interview style. Instead, she takes the show on the trail! Part 1 follows Unfiltered and Mr. Agenda's progress on the Florida Trail with end of the day recordings and highlights. Stay tuned for Part 2 in the next episode. Together they answer the question - "Can you really hike in Florida?" You can check out some of our videos from...

In this episode, Courtney talks with friend of the show, Christine "Lady Unicorn" Reed. They talk about learning to truly hear your body's needs while hiking (or doing anything), how a diagnosis of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) has changed her perspective, how we can still engage with and enjoy nature while we are "pushing" and they answer the question: "Why are you going from "...

In this episode, Courtney talks with Jen Loofbourrow, the founder and owner of Alpine Fit Clothing. They talk about what it is like to "pack raft" and how backpacking in the wilds of Alaska helped Jen find a calling to create gear and they answer the question: "What makes a great base layer?" More about Jen: Jen Loofbourrow loves long adventures outdoors self-propelled by foot, pedal, paddle or sk...

In this episode, Courtney talks with Le Boatwood, a conservationist and hiker from Australia. They talk about her work in the brush to help the indigenous species thrive, her goal to hike long hikes all within five miles of her home during lockdown and they answer the question: How is hiking your super power?" About Le: "Discovering the Super Powers of hiking post 48yrs old with a full time job, 2...

In this episode, Courtney talks with long distance hiker, Chris "ChickenFat" LeBlanc. They talk about the logistics of hiking with his hound dog, Moose, his efforts to set FKTs, how to "hotdog hop" and they answer the question: "Why was the Mountain to Sea Trail your hardest hike?" About ChickenFat: "I am a Teacher/Weekend Warrior/Ultrarunner Triple Crown Hiker+MST+BMTFKT And I like to push myself...