We are thrilled to introduce the first episode of our new Trail Correspondents series. In a nutshell, a small group of thru-hikers from the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and Continental Divide Trail will be submitting audio recordings during their hikes. Episodes will be published every other week, if not more frequently.

This first episode introduces us to our Appalachian Trail hikers. They are Fainting Goat, Gwen Nitya, Jeff "IBTAT" Oliver, Kate "Sassafras" Mueller, Jake Beaver, and Emily Dutton.

Get the full post and introductions at: https://thetrek.co/introducing-backpacker-radios-2018-trail-correspondents

Support the show through our Patreon Page.

Leave us feedback at [email protected].

We are thrilled to introduce the first episode of our new Trail Correspondents series.  In a nutshell, a small group of thru-hikers from the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and Continental Divide Trail will be submitting audio recordings during their hikes. Get the full post and introductions at: https://thetrek.co/introducing-backpacker-radios-2018-trail-correspondents.

Support the show through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/backpackerradio

Leave us feedback at [email protected].

For most, disappearing to the trail for a month or two is a dream vacation. Serial thru-hiker and peak bagger Steven "Twinkle" Shattuck and his wife Grace are about to travel the world, while living out of their backpacks for the next year. We snagged Twinkle during his last night in town to learn how he saved for this epic adventure, what gear he'll be taking, and advice to those who want to follow in his footsteps. We also talk about the best headlamps for a thru-hike and how thru-hiking can remedy anxiety.

Topics discussed in this episode include:

• Twinkle's upcoming, year-plus long adventure
• The Hayduke Trail
• Twinkle's money-saving advice
• Twinkle's Instagram account
• Why you should treat your water in the backcountry
• Giant Desert Centipede
• Twinkle's Gear
  • Backpack: Gossamer Gear Gorilla
  • Tent: Gossamer Gear The Two
  • Quilt: Katabatic Flex
  • Sleeping Pad: Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Xtherm
  • Google Pixel 2
  • Camera: Sony RX100 M2 + Sony A6300
• How the Trail Helped with My Anxiety by Tess Mulaney
• The Best Headlamps for Thru-Hiking
  • Black Diamond Spot
• Anker 26800 External Battery

Check out our Patreon page to find out how you can help us emerge from the dark ages of recording.

This episode was recorded at Wayfinder in Denver, CO.

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Serial thru-hiker and peak bagger Steven "Twinkle" Shattuck and his wife Grace are about to travel the world, while living out of their backpacks for a year.  We snagged Twinkle during his last night in town to learn how he saved for this epic adventure, what gear he'll be taking, and advice to those who want to follow in his footsteps.  We also talk about the best headlamps for a thru-hike and how thru-hiking can remedy anxiety.

Curious what it's like to go from someone who never hikes to summiting Mt. Everest?

Enter Shailee Basnet.

After growing up with "the secret dream to go out and play" in the face of a culture that discourages women from doing so, Basnet was presented with the opportunity to summit Everest. She took it, and has never looked back. Since conquering the tallest mountain on earth, Basnet spearheaded the Seven Summits Women Team, which became the first female team in the world to climb the highest peak in each continent.

Topics discussed in this episode include:

• Backpacker Radio's Patreon Account
• Trail Correspondents Application (This is closed already. Stay tuned to meet your Correspondents soon!)
• Shailee Basnet
• Shoutout to Chris Baker of Wayfinder
• Jennifer Pharr Davis Mailbag!
• The Appalachian Trail vs. The Pacific Crest Trail
• Sun Gloves
• Thru-hiking purism debate
• Hiking with a dog on the AT
• Sun umbrella

Curious what it's like to go from someone who never hikes to summiting Mt. Everest?

Enter Shailee Basnet.

After growing up with "the secret dream to go out and play" in the face of a culture that discourages women from doing so, Basnet was presented with the opportunity to summit Everest. She took it, and has never looked back. Since conquering the tallest mountain on earth, Basnet spearheaded the Seven Summits Women Team, which became the first female team in the world to climb the highest peak in each continent.

Topics discussed in this episode include:

• Backpacker Radio's Patreon Account
• Trail Correspondents Application (This is closed already. Stay tuned to meet your Correspondents soon!)
• Shailee Basnet
• Shoutout to Chris Baker of Wayfinder
• Jennifer Pharr Davis Mailbag!
• The Appalachian Trail vs. The Pacific Crest Trail
• Sun Gloves
• Thru-hiking purism debate
• Hiking with a dog on the AT
• Sun umbrella

For Episode #4, we are again joined by our buddy, The Real Hiking Viking. This time, instead of an interview, Jabba joins us as the third co-host of the show. It does not disappoint. Or maybe it does. Who can be sure.

Subjects discussed in Episode 4 include:

• The Real Hiking Viking and Badger's PCT Diet
• Nutrition hack: GREEN POWDERS! Amazing Grass and Navitas
• The Danger of Relying on Faux Foods by Katie Gerber
• Chaunce loves powdered milk
• Tree sap seals a crack
• Ian Mangiardi ambushes Badger and Jabba (their documentary- As It Happens)
• Badger gets charged by a mountain lion

Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/backpackerradio

Leave us a review on iTunes. Drop us a line at [email protected]. Follow us on Instagram at @BackpackerRadio.

For Episode #4, we are again joined by our buddy, The Real Hiking Viking.  This time, instead of an interview, Jabba joins us as the 3rd co-host of the show. 

Subjects discussed in Episode 4 include: The Real Hiking Viking & Badger's Pacific Crest Trail Diet, Ian Mangiardi ambushes Badger and Jabba (their documentary- As It Happens), Scariest Moments from the Trail, 2-sentence advice to thru-hikers.

Support the show: patreon.com/backpackerradio Find the show notes at http://bit.ly/backpacker-radio

Episode #3 of Backpacker Radio is a tip of the cap to Valentine's Day. We are joined by Reptar, the creator of the popular Appalachian Trail documentary, "The AT Experience", to talk love, the lack thereof, and romance.

Subjects discussed in episode 3 include:

- Comparing the Sawyer Squeeze to the Katadyn BeFree,

- Reptar falling in love on the AT, breaking up with his love on the PCT, how this intertwines with his next documentary

- Listener love and romance stories from the trail

- Missed connections on the trail

- Questions from Chaunce's sorority sisters

Leave us a review on iTunes and give us feedback at [email protected].

Episode #3 of Backpacker Radio is an ode to Valentine's Day. We are joined by Reptar, the creator of the popular Appalachian Trail documentary, "The AT Experience", to talk love + romance.  

Subjects discussed in episode 3 include: Comparing the Sawyer Squeeze to the Katadyn BeFree, Reptar falling in love on the AT, breaking up with his love on the PCT, how this intertwines with his next documentary, Listener love + romance stories from the trail, + questions from Chaunce's sorority sisters.