The Thru-Hiking Podcast

Cheer gives her week 5 update from Pie Town to Cuba along the Continental Divide Trail. She experiences more snow than she's seen that far on the CDT, summits Mt. Taylor, has some tough days, has a potential "alien sighting," and much more! If you loved this episode, remember to subscribe, rate & review, and share this podcast! You can also follow Cheer's CDT hike using the links below: Cheer'...

Here Cinderella goes over week 5 on the Pacific Crest Trail as she walks to Kennedy Meadows South - the end of the desert section! She talks about the heat, how the last section went, how she is feeling overall, and what she's excited about in the next stretch and in Kennedy Meadows. If you loved this episode, remember to subscribe, rate & review, and share this podcast! You can also follow Co...

Here, Cheer gives her week 4 update from Doc Campbell's to Pie Town along the Continental Divide Trail. She hikes the rest of the Gila River portion of the CDT alternate and beyond (back to long water carries!), experienced her highest mileage day in the New Mexico stretch, hikes over an unexpected mountain, deals with a snowstorm, and sets some lofty goals for herself.  If you loved this epi...

In this episode, Cinderella gives us an update on week 4 during her Pacific Crest Trail trek - filled with fire closure navigation, double marathon days and even higher mileage days after! If you loved this episode, remember to subscribe, rate & review, and share this podcast! You can also follow Courtney's PCT trek using the link below: Courtney's Instagram Connect With Us / Join The THRU-r C...

In this episode, we are joined by experienced Pacific Crest Trail 2019 hiker Stevie Wonder. He describes his journey and goes into detail about his favorite memories on trail, his gear choices, the Timberline Lodge buffet, the term "rage hiking," his pack abduction, and much more! If you loved this episode, remember to subscribe, rate & review, and share this podcast! You can also follow Stevi...

Cheer gives her week 3 update from Silver City to Doc Campbell's along the Continental Divide Trail. She describes the walk through the beautiful Gila River area, wild temperature swings, the relief of smaller water carries (for awhile, at least), and how amazing Doc Campbell's is! If you loved this episode, remember to subscribe, rate & review, and share this podcast! You can also follow Chee...

In this episode, Cinderella goes over week 3 on the Pacific Crest Trail - filled with swimming in Deep Creek Hot Springs, trail magic, and the Bobcat Fire navigation. If you loved this episode, remember to subscribe, rate & review, and share this podcast! You can also follow Courtney's PCT trek using the link below: Courtney's Instagram Connect With Us / Join The THRU-r Community: THRU-r Websi...

In this episode, the Bennett family or "Kids Out Wild" describe their favorite and least favorite parts of hiking the New Mexico section of the Continental Divide Trail. If you loved this episode, remember to subscribe, rate & review, and share this podcast! You can also follow the Bennett's CDT trek using the links below: Kids Out Wild Instagram Kids Out Wild YouTube Kids Out Wild Blog Via TH...

Today Cinderella goes over week 2 on the Pacific Crest Trail. She talks about her new "french fry challenge," not letting other people's fear determine your own, meeting the mayor of Idyllwild, and reflections on the trail. If you loved this episode, remember to subscribe, rate & review, and share this podcast! You can also follow Courtney's PCT trek using the link below: Courtney's Instagram...

In this episode, Shooter gives us an update on week 2 of his Pacific Crest Trail trek. He describes multiple snake run-ins, the "first blood" on the PCT, traversing a rock slide, meeting the mayor of Idyllwild, and his ongoing status reports: The Injury Report, The Mental Report, and The Gear Report. If you loved this episode, remember to subscribe, rate & review, and share this podcast! You c...

In this episode, Cinderella covers her first week on the Pacific Crest Trail! She comes at us right before the 100-mile mark to talk about the beautiful views, the animals, vegetation, the people, and goes into some introspection on the human impact on nature. If you loved this episode, remember to subscribe, rate & review, and share this podcast! You can also follow Courtney's PCT trek using...

Here, Cheer gives her week 2 update from Lordsburg to Silver City along the Continental Divide Trail - full of road walks, harsh conditions, and kindness from strangers. If you loved this episode, remember to subscribe, rate & review, and share this podcast! You can also follow Cheer's CDT hike using the links below: Cheer's Updates For The THRU-r YouTube Channel Cheer's YouTube Cheer's Instag...

In this episode, we welcome back experienced hiker "Boonie" (or Keith Cain) who is currently on the Continental Divide Trail chasing his triple crown...and having a hard time with gear failures, awful weather conditions, bugs, and more. This bonus episode is a very candid and insightful look at the non-glamourous side of long distance hiking from a thru-hiker who is experiencing and embracing "the...

Here, Mackenzie Hussman or "Artemis" fills us in on her second week on the Pacific Crest Trail. She tells us about how she's learning her limits and  needs to "meet the trail" where it's at - and also is touched by a stranger's kindness when she needed it most.  If you loved this episode, remember to subscribe, rate & review, and share this podcast! You can also follow Mackenzie's PC...

In this episode, Cheer gives her first update after hiking for a week on the Continental Divide Trail. She describes the thrill of seeing the southern terminus and cool animals while hiking. Cheer also gives insight on how navigation, water carries, and the elements in the desert are a little tough to deal with.  If you loved this episode, remember to subscribe, rate & review, and share t...

Here we welcome recent graduate - Ecologist and Wildlife Biologist - Courtney King (or "Cinderella"). She goes over her background, her gear dial-in, previous backpacking experience, and her hopes and fears as she enters a new chapter in her life. If you loved this episode, remember to subscribe, rate & review, and share this podcast! You can also follow Courtney's PCT trek using the link belo...

In this episode Cheer interviews her "trail soul sister" and experienced PCT hiker "Calzone" (or Stephanie Seitz). In this discussion, Calzone describes her adventures in the Sierra (including an epic glissade down Forester Pass and raging river crossings) as well as her grossest day on trail, her best gear picks, why it's okay to have your perfect trail plans go awry, and more.  Experienced...

In this episode we welcome our newest trail correspondent, Mackenzie Hussman or "Artemis" as she's known on trail. She gives us a little intro about herself (where she's from, her hiking style, etc.) and also gives us some insight into her first day on trail and what she's excited for as she hikes on. If you loved this episode, remember to subscribe, rate & review, and share this podcast! You...

Here, Cheer gives a little bit of background on herself and describes her CDT LASH attempt for 2021. She also mentions what she's excited about in the THRU-r community! If you loved this episode, remember to subscribe, rate & review, and share this podcast! You can also follow Cheer's CDT hike using the links below: Cheer's Updates For The THRU-r YouTube Channel Cheer's YouTube Cheer's Instagr...

Today, Shooter (or Harrison/Kyle Peltier) gives us an update on week 1 of his Pacific Crest Trail trek. He describes his run-ins with rattlesnakes, his new found love of cowboy camping, the story behind his trail name, his trail family run-down, and his status reports: The Injury Report, The Mental Report, and The Gear Report. If you loved this episode, remember to subscribe, rate & review, an...

In this recording from one of our community meetups via Zoom, John Ladd presents his trailcraft ideas for JMT (or John Muir Trail) hikers. During this presentation, John goes over lesser known trail hacks based on his experience in the Sierra, his extensive research, and JMT survey results. John has spent over 250 days in the Sierra range over the past 12 years and is the head of many JMT social n...

Today Cheer interviews dear friend and experienced AT and PCT hiker "Snickers" (or Lee Ruelle). In this conversation Snickers goes over his experiences with the trail community, the run-in with a rare animal on trail, the secret for his favorite trail meal, and much more!  Experienced Hiker Questions:  Do you have a trail name? How did you get it?  What drew you to long distance hik...

Listen in and meet the experienced adventurer and her husband, Perrine or "Pain Perdu"! They have been on many adventures, and are making the Pacific Crest Trail their next!  If you loved this episode and our thru-hiker spotlights, remember to subscribe, rate & review, and share this podcast! You can also follow Perrine's PCT adventures using the links below: Perrine's Instagram Perr...

Listen to a quick update from PCT hiker "Lite Brite" or Nikki Hughes!  If you loved this episode and our thru-hiker spotlights, remember to subscribe, rate & review, and share this podcast! You can also follow Nikki's PCT adventures using the links below: Nikki's Instagram Nikki's YouTube THRU-r YouTube THRU-r Blog Connect With Us / Join The THRU-r Community: THRU-r Website THRU-r Instagr...

Catch up with PCT hiker Hot Mess (or Shannon Quadres) in her second week of the 2021 THRU-r Trail Team! While she isn't currently on trail, listen to her recount her experiences while on trail! While she's encountered some struggles, she is still hiking for mental health awareness and drawing awareness to the cause by hiking a mile per dollar donated. See the links below to donate and to follow al...