The Let's Hike Podcast

Episode 12: Christine Tappan — Reconnecting Through Nature In this episode of The Let’s Hike Podcast , Jeremy and Sarah sit down with Christine Tappan, MSW, CAGS, CWMF , founder and lead guide of BirchWalking Nature Connected Wellness , to explore what can happen when we stop simply moving through nature and begin intentionally connecting with it. Christine’s work centers around creating safe, nat...

In Episode 11 of The Let’s Hike Podcast , Jeremy sits down with Billy Rudd, founder of CloudSplitter Coffee. Billy is an Air Force veteran, hiker, runner, ultramarathoner, Appalachian Trail section-hiker, and accomplished endurance athlete who has completed the Northeast Ultra 8. But this conversation goes far beyond miles, mountains, and endurance challenges. Jeremy and Billy talk about hiking in...

In Episode 10 of The Let’s Hike Podcast , the tables are turned. After introducing Sarah as the new co-host in Episode 9, this time Sarah takes the lead and interviews Jeremy. In this honest and personal conversation, Jeremy opens up about who he is, what led him to start the podcast, and why nature has become such an important part of his healing, growth, and purpose. This episode goes beyond hik...

In this special relaunch episode of The Let’s Hike Podcast , Jeremy introduces listeners to his new co-host, Sarah. Sarah brings a powerful voice, a deep connection to the mountains, and a lived understanding of how nature can support healing, growth, resilience, and reconnection. In this conversation, Jeremy interviews Sarah about who she is, her relationship with the outdoors, hiking with her so...

In this first Trailside Chat from the Let’s Hike Podcast, Jeremy sits down with Amanda Clakins to talk about how time in nature can become more than just something you do—it can become something you rely on. This conversation explores Amanda’s relationship with the outdoors, the role nature plays in grounding and healing, and what it looks like to carry those lessons back into everyday life. Suppo...

In this gear-focused episode, Jeremy breaks down how to choose, load, and use your pack as part of a complete hiking system. From real-world pack setups to common mistakes and fit tips, this episode is built to help you move more efficiently and stay prepared on trail. Plus, a look at the history of packboards and how Hut Croo in the White Mountains still carry heavy loads using traditional wooden...

This Wildcats hike started with uncertainty—new people, unknown pace, and pre-hike nerves—and ended with gratitude. In Trail Report #3, I hike from 19 Mile Brook to Carter Notch Hut , traverse Wildcats A–D , and descend Polecat in winter conditions with spikes on all day. We talk views, trail strategy, and the deeper lesson: how stepping into the unknown can turn anxiety into connection, confidenc...

Send us Fan Mail  Footwear is more than gear—it’s confidence, comfort, and safety on trail. In this episode, Jeremy breaks down how he chooses boots vs shoes by season and conditions, how to avoid common fit mistakes, and how to build a footwear system that supports longer hikes. Includes practical scenarios and Jeremy’s verdict system: Buy it, Buy it if, Borrow, or Skip .  Support this podcast at...

Send us Fan Mail  Mount Cabot wasn’t just a hike — it was a lesson in smart turnarounds, patience, and coming back strong after time off. After two attempts that didn’t happen (including a failed winter brook crossing with my 75-lb dog), I finally summited Cabot on December 28th via Bunnell Notch. In this episode: the full trail story, winter systems lessons (including a frozen hydration tube), Ca...

Send us Fan Mail  In this Gear Review #1 episode of The Let’s Hike Podcast , Jeremy breaks down winter shells and venting—when you actually need a shell, how to avoid sweating yourself into a cold problem, and which features matter most (pit zips, hood design, cuffs/hem, and glove-friendly zippers).  Support this podcast at: buymeacoffee.com/TheLetsHikePodcast You can buy Let's Hike Podcast Merch...

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