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Leisel and Dave share tips on preparing and planning for thru hikes, hiking as a couple and their favorite hikes along the Blue Ridge Parkway and Southern Appalachian Mountains including the Foothills Trail, Art Loeb Trail and completing the South Beyond 6000 Challenge.

Listen to Leisel's Season 2 episodes:
On The Trail: Leisel Bailey (CDT Class of 2020) on Grief, Grace and Plan B during COVID-19
Evolution of a Thru-Hiker: Leisel Bailey on Growth, Confidence, and Hard Decisions

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Instagram: @leiselb

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Instagram: @thehikepodcast
Twitter: @thehikepodcast
Blog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.com
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Special thank you to Isabella, Tim, Leisel, Greg, Julie, Colin and Aaron for being show patrons!


Music track "Name & Noise" by Thorn & Shout off of the album Thorn & Shout used under the Creative Commons license. 

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Lori, Julie, Benny and Johnny share their own personal stories about going solo on the trail, tips for being new to backpacking and answer listener questions on an episode recorded live in 2020.

Connect with Lori:
Instagram: @thehikepodcast, @lori_the_explorer
Twitter: @thehikepodcast
Blog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.com
Facebook: @thehikepodcast
Email: [email protected]

Connect with Julie "Jester" Gayheart:
Instagram: @jesterhikes
Facebook: Jester Hikes
Podcast: Jester Section Hiker

Connect with Benny Braden - Plug-it In:
Instagram: @plugitinhikes
Website: Plug It In Hikes

Connect with Johnny:
Facebook: @johnnyonthetrail, Hiking the Smokies
Instagram: @johnnyonthetrail
YouTube: Johnny on the Trail

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Paul Barach takes us on his 2010 pilgrimage around Japan's Shikoku Island, visiting 88 Buddhist temples on a 750 mile walk around the island. Only knowing a few words in Japanese and minimal research, Paul not only learns a lot about himself but about he generosity and kindness he is met with by those who he encounters along the way.  His journey is a good reminder that we need to temper expectations and immerse ourselves in the moment and be part of the journey, no matter the outcome.  His memoir "Fighting Monks and Burning Mountains: Misadventures on a Buddhist Pilgrimage" is told with humor and honesty as he navigates through this life changing journey.

Connect with Paul:
Instagram: @barachoutdoors
Find his book: Fighting Monks and Burning Mountains

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Twitter: @thehikepodcast
Blog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.com
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Special thank you to Isabella, Tim, Leisel, Greg, Julie and Colin for being show patrons!

Music outro track "Two Mountains at a Time" from Live at the Fillmore by Pachyderm

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James Appleton of the 46 of 46 podcast takes listeners into the heart of the Adirondacks where peak bagging, backpacking and adventures await. We'll learn about becoming an ADK46er, backpacking the Northville-Placid Trail, and how you can create your adventure around seasons and outdoor interests.

Connect with James:
Web: 46 of 46
Instagram: @46of46podcast
Show: The 46 of 46 Podcast

Connect with Lori:
Instagram: @thehikepodcast
Twitter: @thehikepodcast
Blog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.com
Facebook: @thehikepodcast

Special thank you to Isabella, Tim, Leisel, Greg, Julie and Colin for being show patrons!

Music outro track "Two Mountains at a Time" from Live at the Fillmore by Pachyderm

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Denise shares all of the adventures you can have on the trail and the waterways in Indiana. We also chat about Hiker Babes and how the community supports women getting outdoors. Denise recommends places to explore if you're out for a day, an overnight, weekend or even longer backpack.

Hiker Babes Mission:
We are a community of like-minded, diverse women who share a passion for the outdoors. Every day in nature is a gift. Hiking is good for body, mind and soul. We strive to provide a strong, positive support system for all women. (source: hikerbabescommunity.com)

Connect with Denise:
Instagram: @blondienboots

Connect with Hiker Babes:
Hiker Babes web site
Facebook
Instagram

Learn more about Indiana State Trails here and National Forest Trails here

Learn about hiking the Knobstone Trail

Connect with Lori:
Instagram: @thehikepodcast
Twitter: @thehikepodcast
Blog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.com
Facebook: @thehikepodcast

Special thank you to Isabella, Tim, Leisel, Greg and Julie for being show patrons!

Music outro track "Two Mountains at a Time" from Live at the Fillmore by Pachyderm

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John takes listeners on his section hike of the Pinhoti Trail. We also talk about section hiking the Appalachian Trail and his hike of the Benton MacKaye Trail.

"The Pinhoti Trail is a Southern Appalachian Mountains long-distance trail, 335 miles (540 km) in length, located in the United States within the states of Alabama and Georgia. The trail's southern terminus is on Flagg Mountain, near Weogufka, Alabama, the southernmost peak in the state that rises over 1,000 feet (300 m). (The mountain is often called the southernmost Appalachian peak, though by most geological reckonings, the actual Appalachian range ends somewhat farther north in Alabama.) The trail's northern terminus is where it joins the Benton MacKaye Trail. The trails highest point is Buddy Cove Gap, with an elevation of 3164 feet near the Cohutta Wilderness. Its lowest point above sea level is close to Weogufka Creek near Weogufka State Forest at 545 feet.

The Pinhoti Trail is a part of the Eastern Continental Trail and the Great Eastern Trail, both very long-distance US hiking trails connecting multiple states. (Wikipedia)"

Connect with John:
Instagram: @leonidasonthetrail
YouTube: Leonidas on the Trail

Other Pinhoti Resources:
Georgia Pinhoti on Facebook
Alabama Pinhoti on Facebook

Connect with Lori:
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Twitter: @thehikepodcast
Blog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.com
Facebook: @thehikepodcast

Special thank you to Isabella, Tim, Leisel, Greg and Julie for being show patrons!

Music outro track "Two Mountains at a Time" from Live at the Fillmore by Pachyderm

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Erik Schlimmer found the Trans Adirondack Route in 2013 and through the Friends of the Trans Adirondack Route has provided support, resources and intel on what is some of the most rugged and challenging hikes in the United States. 

"Established in 2013, the Trans Adirondack Route is a primitive pathway that traverses New York’s Adirondack Park, the largest park and forest preserve in the Lower Forty-Eight. Running 238.2 miles, few footpaths are wilder, and the route has gained a notorious nickname: "The Triple Crown Crusher." This is due to it defeating three "Triple Crowners" – those who have hiked 8,000 miles along the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and Continental Divide Trail.

The route's wildness can be assessed by the public land it traverses. Five wilderness areas and eight wild forests mark the most primitive sections. During a Trans Adirondack Route traverse, you'll hike through prime moose habitat, past the haunts of old-time hermits, and under virgin timber. Primarily a lowland route, the path hops from lake to lake and meanders down scenic river valleys.

The Trans Adirondack Route uses 188 miles (79%) of hiking trails, 39 miles (16%) of road walking, and 11 miles (5%) of off-trail travel to get from one end of the park to the other. " (source: transadk.com)

Connect with Erik and Friends of the Trans Adirondack Route:
Instagram: @transadk
Visit the Trans Adirondack Route web site
Find Erik's books, maps and guidebooks  here
Erik Schlimmer on Amazon

Connect with Lori:
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Twitter: @thehikepodcast
Blog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.com
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Special thank you to Isabella, Tim, Leisel, Greg and Julie for being show patrons!

Music outro track "Two Mountains at a Time" from Live at the Fillmore by Pachyderm

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Gina shares some tips and techniques for those new to trail running or transitioning from hiking to now running on the trail. We chat about gear and the considerations of running a trail. Gina also introduces listeners to Trail Sisters - a community for women trail runners and those who support them. 

"Trail Sisters was created to constitute for an equitable outdoors both recreationally and throughout the industry. Female voice and representation are essential in the future of our outdoors, impacting the role we play both on and off the trails.

To break through long-standing barriers, Trail Sisters generates educational content and resources, while fostering an inspirational community that encourages self-advocacy and life-long friendships.

Our Mission

Connect with Gina and Trail Sisters:
Instagram: @trail_sisters
Facebook page: Trail Sisters
Community Site: Trail Sisters

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Blog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.com
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Luke takes listeners on his journey of being the 4th person to thru hike the North Country Trail in 2013. We chat about the challenges of thru hiking the longest national scenic trail in the United States, logistics around planning for the hike and how he transitioned to a career working with the NCTA.  Luke also gives an overview of another long distance trail that is less than a decade old - The Great Plains trail. We talk about the future of that trail and how he was the first person to thru hike it.


Connect with Luke:
Facebook page: Strider NCT
Email: StriderNCT (at) gmail (dot) com
Buy the Book: Thru and Back Again
Learn more about the North Country Trail Association

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Twitter: @thehikepodcast
Blog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.com
Facebook: @thehikepodcast

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On the heels of a breakup, Nathan Pettijohn rents a RV and hits the road for a month long trip in the Pacific Northwest.  He takes along his dog Hafa. Lori catches up with Nathan and they chat about life lessons that can be found on the road, including the power of saying yes and how Hafa can teach us to live each day as your best day.

Connect with Nathan:
Instagram: @nrpettijohn; @rafathegsd
Find Travels With Hafa


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