In today's edition of Backpacker Radio, Badger and Chaunce are joined by trail legend, the former supported Appalachian Trail FKT record holder, author, and National Geographic Adventurer of the Year, Jennifer Pharr Davis.  We go way down the rabbit hole about the subjects discussed in her new book, The Pursuit for Endurance. We also find out which is more painful between setting a FKT and bearing a child, what her current go-to gear is, and what goes into a successful relationship.  We then talk about some of the best backpacks for thru-hikers, what our go-to clothing system was for the Pacific Crest Trail, and how you can hang out with Badger and Chaunce in Denver on July 24th.

Subjects discussed in today's episode include:

• Gear and Beer event in Denver on 7/24 at Wayfinder Co-op
• The Pursuit of Endurance: Harnessing the Record-Breaking Power of Strength and Resilience
• All of JPD's Books
• Ray Jardine
• FKT's Explained
• David Horton
• Courtney Dauwalter interview on The Trek
• Jennifer Pharr Davis' mailbag column
• Warren Doyle is the OG antagonist 
• Zach's Mom
• The 5 Love Languages
• The Best Backpacks for Thru-Hikers
• Some good clothes for the PCT
• Badger's PCT Gear

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This episode was recorded at Wayfinder Co-op. Intro song Walking Slow by Animal Years.

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