When Lori set out to unravel her father's story and her own story of what Appalachia meant to her, she never imagined the connection she would find to so many others who held Appalachia in their own hearts.

This episode is a sneak peak of what is to come this season as Hike brings you "Our Appalachia". 

A special thank you to the all the featured voices and guests who's own stories about Appalachia will be part of the season.  

A special thank you to the guests who had interview clips included in this episode:

Denise Kivett
Jennifer and Brian Eschbach
Lucy Bryan
Brendle Wolf
Jessica Page
Misty Bischoff
Amanda Koumariotis
Brian Livingston
Julie Gayheart
Brandon Cox

There is much more to come as Lori uncovers what Appalachia means to her and to those in the hiking community. 




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Zach and Corin share their Fall 2023 hike on the Foothills Trail. We chat about their 5 days on trail and touch on food carry, water, campsites, wildlife on trail and so much more. 

Both Zach and Corin have previously been on Hike to share their individual hiking stories and adventures, so I'm excited to be able to have them on together for the first time.  They talk candidly about what it's like to hike as a couple and how it's brought them closer together. 

Zach is currently finishing out his yearlong DayLoeb (hike the Art Loeb in a day once a month for 13 months) leading into his 40th birthday.  Corin is planning for an upcoming 2024 trip to Yellowstone while Zach will look at doing his own hike of the Bartram Trail. 

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Foothills Trail with Zach and Corin

Staff Sgt. Andrea Okrasinski and Staff Sgt. Ema Donlagic are U.S. Army Soldiers and Instructors with the Army Mountain Warfare School in Vermont, specializing in missions with extreme weather and mountainous terrain. 

They share their best tips for winter hiking based on their cold weather experiences in Vermont and elsewhere. 

We cover:Smart layeringTaking care of your feetHydration And much more!Learn more:

Army Mountain Warfare School
https://www.moore.army.mil/Infantry/AMWS/

Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills book
https://www.mountaineers.org/books/books/mountaineering-the-freedom-of-the-hills-9th-edition-1

Cold Weather Hiking Tips (REI)
https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/cold-weather-hiking.html#:~:text=Make%20sure%20your%20clothing%20and,if%20you%27re%20feeling%20chilly. Support the show Connect with Hike:
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Winter Hiking Tips from U.S. Army Mountain Warfare Soldiers

Lauren hiked France's thru hiking trail called the Hexatrek over the summer. She was the first North American woman to thru hike the trail. In this episode she shares some of her on trail experiences and we chat a little bit about the PCT and some of her other backpacking adventures. 

"The HexaTrek is a 3034 km trail, linking 14 of the most beautiful natural parks and crossing France from the Vosges to the Pyrenees. Following the mountain ridges, crossing the most beautiful valleys and stopping in the most picturesque villages, the HexaTrek is 500 points of interest, unmissables, and natural wonders visible from the trail. The 6 stages of the HexaTrek will lead you through the most beautiful parks of the French territory." (hexatrek.com) 

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Instagram: @laurenroerick
TikTok: @laurenexplores
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Website: www.laurenroerick.com 

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The Hexatrek with Lauren Roerick

Nick shares his summer hiking from Springer to Harper's Ferry. He hiked 1000 miles also wearing one of my Hike hats. We chat about what it is really like on trail and the lessons he took back afterwards. This conversation inspired me and I know it will inspire you. On trail or off trail, Nick's story will resonate with you. 

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A Thousand Miles on the Appalachian Trail with Nick Wheatley

Dane shares all the information about his and his hiking partner's summer thru hike of the Art Loeb Trail. 

We break down each day and chat about the planning and reality of this hike. Dane has lots of tips and resources that everyone can use whether they are looking at a day hike or thru hike of this trail. 

If you have questions about the trail, reach out to Dane at 

dane(dot)schuckman(at)gmail(dot)com

Resource links: 
 Pisgah Map Co. - Antigravity Gear ALT trail guideReviewing Leave No Trace principlesYouTube - Unfettered Footsteps - Hiking the Art Loeb Trail: Logistics & PlanningThe Trek - Blog post by Jessie Robinson - Guide to Hiking the Art Loeb Trail in One WeekendFacebook’s Art Loeb Trail groupSupport the show Connect with Hike:
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