In today's episode of Backpacker Radio, we are joined by Gummy Bear, a 2018 PCT hiker and all around awesome dude.  We do a deep dive on his experience as being a gay & plus size hiker. We chat about his upcoming Arizona Trail hike. The Cinnamon Connection deliver the PCT class of 2019 a warning for what they can expect to see in the Sierra this year and why you might want to consider hiking southbound. And we discuss the triple crown of things to freak out about before leaving for a thru-hike.