The Thru-Hiking Podcast

Corfu Trail thru-hiker and ⁠THRU-r Trail Team⁠ member Stevie Teran checks in from Greece on Day 6 of his Corfu Trail trek. In this episode, he: Gives us a play-by-play of his last day on trail Tells us how he would hike the trail differently if he could do it all over again Describes how he celebrated at the end (food descriptions included!) Connect & follow along with Stevie!: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠...

Triple Crowner (Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, and Appalachian Trail thru-hiker) Carol "Cheer" Coyne describes 3 tried and true tactics to help you feel better and more energized while hiking . Here, Cheer pulls from her personal experience as a thru-hiker - and also gives feedback from hikers within the THRU-r community Trail Family. You can check out video & clips o...

Corfu Trail thru-hiker and THRU-r Trail Team member Stevie Teran checks in from Greece on Day 5 of his Corfu Trail trek. In this episode, you'll: Get insight & tips on Greek trail conditions (mud, sharp right turns, & more!) Hear actual audio footage of "natures symphony" Find out why Stevie felt like Indiana Jones on part of the trail Connect & follow along with Stevie!:...

Triple Crowner (Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, and Appalachian Trail thru-hiker) Carol "Cheer" Coyne describes 5 ways hikers can give back to trail angels to show appreciation for all that they do! Here, Cheer pulls from her personal experience as a thru-hiker as well as a trail angel. - and also gives feedback from trail angels and hikers within the THRU-r community. You...

In this episode, decorated thru-hikers Renee Miller and Tim Beissinger  deep dive into the world of long-distance hiking, their unexpected social media success, and their highly-anticipated new book " Thruhikers: A Guide To Life On The Trail ." These two have hiked over 10,000 miles along the Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, Pacific Northwest Trail , and more. Renee also ju...

Thinking about thru-hiking the Foothills Trail ? This small but mighty 77-mile trail - which spans from South Carolina to North Carolina (or visa versa) - makes for a beautiful trek. The trail is also a worthy shakedown hike to prepare for the Appalachian Trail ! In this episode, experienced thru-hiker Catmando gives a run-down on all aspects of the trail, including: Total elevation gain & los...

Appalachian Trail thru-hiker and experienced hiker all around - Ray "Geared Up" Reynoso - gets detailed on his trail start. Here, he gives great insight on re-hiking the Appalachian Trail (it's his 10 year anniversary of first hiking the trail in 2014!) - and goes into: His gear spread (note to self: Sporks are trash) Navigation & hiker box tips Insight on early life on the Appal...

Corfu Trail thru-hiker and THRU-r Trail Team member Stevie Teran checks in from Greece on Day 4 of his Corfu Trail hike. In this episode, he reports while hiking to give us: Insight on some of the most picturesque villages on the trail Tips on confusing signs and alternates The low-down on snakes in Greece Connect & follow along with Stevie!: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Stevie's Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Read more...

Continental Divide Trail & Appalachian Trail thru-hiker Madelyn "Wrong Way" Dukart discusses Post Trail Depression and having to exit the Continental Divide Trail early due to injury - while also navigating an important friendship during the process. In this episode, you'll learn about: 1. The differences between experiencing Post Trail Depression after a successful hike versus o...

Triple Crowner, thru-hiker, and host Carol "Cheer" Coyne gives her top 3 tips for preventing blisters on trail as well as her 3-step protocol to treat blisters. This is a hot topic every year in our hiking community (THRU-r) as well as on social media, etc. You can check out the video of this episode on our YouTube channel here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Youtube Channel⁠⁠ Relevant Links: KT Blister Preven...

Corfu Trail thru-hiker and THRU-r Trail Team member Stevie Teran checks in from Greece on Day 3 of his Corfu Trail hike. In this episode, he goes into detail about how he successfully (and peacefully) dealt with an extremely aggressive dog, his thoughts on the locals of Greece, and getting to the halfway point of the trail! Connect & follow along with Stevie!: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Stevie's Instagram...

Let's get TMI, shall we? Here, Triple Crowner (Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, and Appalachian Trail thru-hiker) Carol "Cheer" Coyne goes into: The bathroom kit that worked well for her A deep-dive into each item and why they were so great Tips and tricks when it comes to going #2 (hello solids!) in the backcountry Leave No Trace Applicable Links: Leave No Trace Deuce...

Corfu Trail thru-hiker and THRU-r Trail Team member Stevie Teran checks in from Greece on Day 2 of his Corfu Trail hike! In this episode, he describes the effects of pushing boundaries, the longest beach walk of his life, perfect sunsets, and meeting a fellow thru-hiker. Connect & follow along with Stevie!: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Stevie's Instagram⁠⁠ Read more about our Trail Team on the THRU-r website h...

Appalachian Trail thru-hiker and musician Jake "Slim Pickins" Mosca went from semi-truck driver to a full time musician after a transformative and meaningful hike. He documented his entire hike in the popular documentary, "Stumble" - which is up to 100K views on YouTube ! In this episode, you'll learn: 1. Where to find the best burger on the Appalachian Trail 2. What motiva...

Thinking about thru-hiking the Pinhoti Trail ? Look no further! In this episode, experienced thru-hiker Catmando gives a run-down on all aspects of the trail, including: An in depth history of the trail The not to miss spots on trail (& hostels!) Exactly HOW much road walking is involved Resupply insights & food carries The best time of year to hike it, and more! Follow along with Catmando...

Corfu Trail thru-hiker and THRU-r Trail Team member Stevie Teran checks in from Greece on Day 1 of his Corfu Trail hike! In this episode, he gives insight on how to deal with dehydration on trail, the "road walk of death," sand hiking, beautiful moments, and the creepy creature that surprised him...by covering the trail. Connect & follow along with Stevie!: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Stevie's Instagra...

Gossamer Gear founder and "Take Less. Do More." author Glen Van Peski dives deep into the world of ultralight backpacking and tells compelling trail stories, reflects on life lessons, and describes how subtracting can catapult you to achieve your goals. In this episode, you'll learn about: 1. Glen's top tips to go ultralight - or to lighten your base weight (including details on...

In this episode, aspiring thru-hiker and THRU-r Trail Team member Stevie Teran checks in from Greece a day before his Corfu Trail start! Here, he goes over specifics of the Corfu Trail and the Walker's Haute Route , why he decided to hike these two European trails, and his thoughts on thru-hiking gear. Connect & follow along with Stevie!: ⁠ Stevie's Instagram Read more about our Trail...

Get some great tips for long-distance hiking in this episode! Here, THRU-r founder, Triple Crowner, and host Carol "Cheer" Coyne gives her best tips (along with the community's input!) on how to save money when going to a town stop. Town stops usually include resupplying food, doing laundry, and (of course) eating! You can check out the video of this episode on our YouTube channel he...

Pacific Crest Trail thru-hiker and Trailside Fitness Founder, Lee Welton or "Flick" covers: 1. The not-to-miss breakfast spot along the Pacific Crest Trail 2. The worst part of Oregon hiking 3. How to manage expectations when things don't go to plan 4. Ways to use great resources to prepare for trail, have a healthy hike, and recover after trail - and so much more! You can connect wi...

Appalachian Trail thru-hiker (and VERY experienced long-distance hiker all-around) Ray "Geared Up" Reynoso describes what he's been up to in pursuit of "warming up" for his third Appalachian Trail trek! In this recording, he gives insight on his training treks in South America. It's a hard-core way to train and it's definitely not recommended for beginners - but tha...

Appalachian Trail & Colorado Trail thru-hiker and author Audrey Payne - or "Glowstick" as she's known on trail - talks all things thru-hiking! In this interview, she gives insight on quitting her dream job and overcoming a chronic injury to pursue the Appalachian Trail! Glowstick also gives bougie & budget backpacking dinner ideas, examples of how the "trail provides,&qu...

Discover what our 2024 Trail Team of correspondents are up to this year! Our hikers will be trekking along the Appalachian Trail, Continental Divide Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, Pacific Northwest Trail, Colorado Trail, Arizona Trail, The Hexatrek, Corfu Trail, Walker's Haute Route, & various spots in South America. In this episode, we also dive deeper and get to know Continental Divide Trai...

Today we are joined by avid traveller and adventurer Lily or Pony/I'll Be ! Pony thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2023 and goes into detail about her experiences on trail - the good and the not-so-great. In this episode, Pony describes beautiful moments on trail - such as sunrise on Franconia Ridge, as well as scary and not-so-fun moments like hiking in a hurricane. Pony also dives into fav...

Today we are joined by neuroscientist and thru-hiker Jordan Chamberlain or "Dr. J" as he's known on trail - who "flip-flopped" the Appalachian Trail in 2023 ! In this episode, Dr J. describes the insane weather he ran into - including a hurricane, three flash floods, wildfires, record breaking heat, and extreme cold. He also goes into the upsides and downsides of flip-flopp...