
Sign up to save your podcasts
Or


Thru-hikers Cheer & the THRU-r Ambassadors talk about their animal encounters on trail! This is a great episode to listen to if you're planning on backpacking trails in the US - including the Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, & the Appalachian Trail.
In this episode, you'll:
1. Hear real stories about animal encounters on trail
2. Get an idea of what tactics worked well for our Ambassadors to have safe encounters with wildlife
3. Learn about identifying animal activity, & more
Relevant Links:
Cougar Soundbites
Did you love this episode? If so, please help fellow hikers find the show by following, rating, and reviewing the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
Connect With Us:
Join The Trail Family
THRU-r Website
THRU-r Instagram
THRU-r TikTok
THRU-r Facebook
THRU-r Youtube
THRU-r Threads
Cheer's YouTube
Cheer's Instagram
Disclaimer: This episode includes hikers' actual experiences from trail and what worked well for them. This does not replace professional advice. Please do your own research and act in a way that is comfortable and right for you in the outdoors (while being respectful to wildlife).
Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis
By A THRU-r Production With Carol "Cheer" Coyne4.8
2525 ratings
Thru-hikers Cheer & the THRU-r Ambassadors talk about their animal encounters on trail! This is a great episode to listen to if you're planning on backpacking trails in the US - including the Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, & the Appalachian Trail.
In this episode, you'll:
1. Hear real stories about animal encounters on trail
2. Get an idea of what tactics worked well for our Ambassadors to have safe encounters with wildlife
3. Learn about identifying animal activity, & more
Relevant Links:
Cougar Soundbites
Did you love this episode? If so, please help fellow hikers find the show by following, rating, and reviewing the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
Connect With Us:
Join The Trail Family
THRU-r Website
THRU-r Instagram
THRU-r TikTok
THRU-r Facebook
THRU-r Youtube
THRU-r Threads
Cheer's YouTube
Cheer's Instagram
Disclaimer: This episode includes hikers' actual experiences from trail and what worked well for them. This does not replace professional advice. Please do your own research and act in a way that is comfortable and right for you in the outdoors (while being respectful to wildlife).
Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis

91,087 Listeners

78,277 Listeners

2,590 Listeners

515 Listeners

2,126 Listeners

587 Listeners

1,256 Listeners

330 Listeners

1,683 Listeners

904 Listeners

247 Listeners

166 Listeners

225 Listeners

143 Listeners

12 Listeners