Hiking Unfiltered

Garrett Tandy, or Jive Turkey, completed his Appalachian Trail Thru hike in 2021 and decided to take on the Pinhoti Trail next. Garret talks with Courtney about his experiences on this trail that made him rethink his gear, his reason for hiking that trail and ultimately the decision that took him off trail this time. Listen in as Unfiltered and Jive Turkey answer the question, "Is getting off trai...

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 at a thru hike, but that's not the most important thing to know. Mus is a Native American Navy veteran, a survivor of PTSD, a wife and a mother. She has used hiking to help her cope with trauma, anxiety...

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 young kids that...

In this episode we ask Melanie Harsha, aka Peanut, that burning question: "Is hiking sexy?" Melanie is a seasoned hiker who has thru hiked both the Appalachian Trail, as a solo NOBO, and the Pacific Crest Trail NOBO with her partner James (Cricket). She has a masters in Appalachian Studies; talk about an expert! Courtney and Melanie explore what it is like to hike solo, hike with a dog and last bu...

Today's guest, Diane Harsha aka Sticks, has hiked the entire Appalachian Trail, while managing a high-stress job and home life. We address the issue of planning LASH hikes (Long-Ass Section Hike), dealing with equipment failures and changes and how she was able to find some major mental health benefits on her hikes too. You can read all about Sticks' Appalachian Trail trips in her new book Sticks...

Have you ever heard the story of the Little Engine that Could? Today's guest shows that same kind of drive and determination to make her dream of thru hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, despite multiple setbacks and course corrections. Shannon Ryker joins me today to talk about how her hiking passion was ignited, how she is handling life with kids while hiking as often as possible, and her next big a...

Today's guest is Meg Nocero. We get real about well...getting real! We dive into some of the amazing benefits of our journeys on trail and how that can completely alter our perspective off trail. Meg's story is a great example of the "why" behind hiking and pushing ourselves past our perceived limitations. Meg Nocero, is an attorney (former federal prosecutor) inspirational speaker, certified empo...

This episode I get to talk to Halo, a mother of four, a hiker, and a true trail angel! Halo shares with us some of the great strategies she and her husband, Disciple, have used for memorable hikes with their kids in tow. She also gets real with me about how she manages to get in her own "me time" on solo local hikes. By the way, Halo also provided support for her husband, Disciple, who thru hiked...

Today, Courtney Miller introduces her new podcast, Hiking Unfiltered. Courtney will present her show as authentically as she can. She wants to give you the joys and realities of being out in nature–through both good and bad times. For Courtney, nature is a restorative process and, as a mother of two young children, she wants the podcast to bring the outdoors to you in a way you may not have heard...