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Meet Julie Gayheart, better known in the hiking community as Jester. She's an Appalachian Trail section hiker and the host of the premiere podcast on section hiking. Jester gives listeners an introduction of who she is and how she's navigating these days during the COVID-19 pandemic by choosing positivity and connecting with the hiking community.


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

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

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Steven "Bangarang" Snyder is a triple crown long distance hiker who has been a long time Leave No Trace advocate. He is part of Granite Gear's Grounds Keepers team who are leaving our wild places better through advocacy and packing out trash found on the trail. Currently living in Tucson, he is focusing on Southern Arizona trails and recreation areas as his area of clean up and providing LNT outreach with the AZT and PCT trail communities.

In this episode, we begin with Steven and I catching up on what things are currently like for him and others in the Arizona community due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He provides some advice for would be thru hikers and perceptive on the importance of getting off trail to protect our Trail Angels and the at risk population in trail towns that support hikers. 

Connect with Steven:
Instagram: @bangaranghikes
Grounds Keepers: Granite Gear Grounds Keepers

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

Special thank you to Isabella for being a show patron!

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Title: Fusion by KV
Genre and Mood: Dance & Electronic Dark
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Music outro track "Two Mountains at a Time" from Live at the Fillmore by Pachyderm, used under the Creative Commons license. 

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Leisel and her husband Dave are attempting to hike the CDT this year to complete their Triple Crown. As their start date approaches, there’s a huge uncertainty in the air about whether they will get to start their hike as planned. Listen to my conversation with Leisel as she shares her thoughts on grieving, finding grace and staying positive in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Connect with Leisel:
Instagram: @leiselb

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

Special thank you to Isabella for being a show patron!

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

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T shares with listeners her journey of solo backpacking the Great Divide Trail. By immersing herself in the trail and in the moment, we see her personal growth as a solo backpacker. We delve into using intuition on the trail, journaling, and the deep emotions that emerged as part of this southbound adventure. Listeners will appreciate the candidness and rawness in how she experiences the trail and the beauty of its personal transformation. 

Connect with T:
Instagram: @intobohemia
Blog: Into Bohemia
YouTube: Dan Durston

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

Special thank you to Isabella for being a show patron!

Music intro track from Fusion used under the Creative Commons license.
Track: Fusion — KV [Audio Library Release]
Music provided by Audio Library Plus
Watch: https://youtu.be/gp613GReEo4
Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/fusion

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Track Info:

Title: Fusion by KV
Genre and Mood: Dance & Electronic Dark
License: Royalty-free music for YouTube, Facebook and Instagram videos giving the appropriate credit.

Music outro track "Two Mountains at a Time" from Live at the Fillmore by Pachyderm, used under the Creative Commons license. 

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Instagram: @thehikepodcast
Facebook: @thehikepodcast
Email: [email protected] 

Rue McKenrick is a triple crowner, professional long distance hiker and outdoors advocate.  Rue chats with me about what the American Perimeter Trail Project is and how we can support him as he blazes a new trail roughly 12,000 miles around the perimeter of the United States.

I caught up with Rue who is currently in Mississippi after starting his hike from Bend, Oregon last summer.  He chats with us about what it's like to create a new trail, his inspiration and how things are going currently - including the COVID-19 pandemic.

You can help support Rue on his initiative by donating supplies, gear, or funds. Learn more  about the American Perimeter Trail Project by visiting the links below!

Connect with Rue:
Website: American Perimeter Trail Project
Instagram: @ruemckenrick
Facebook: @americanperimetertrailproject
Go Fund Me: The American Perimeter Trail Project
Amazon Wish List: Find Rue's List here 

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

Special thank you to Isabella for being a show patron!

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

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Liz Brown, trail name "Ukulele", discovered the harmony and balance she needed while hiking the Appalachian Trail in 2019. We chat about her life as a wildland firefighter, going into a Ph.D program and ultimately making a decision to take a pause for a thru-hike to figure out how she truly wanted to live. We go into how the trail changed her and what life has been like post-trail, including how it inspired her to create and transform herself. Finally, Liz shares her advice for would be thru-hikers and those who might already be out there on the trail.


Connect with Liz:
Instagram: @ukeonthetrail

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

Special thank you to Isabella for being a show patron!

Music intro track from Fusion used under the Creative Commons license.
Track: Fusion — KV [Audio Library Release]
Music provided by Audio Library Plus
Watch: https://youtu.be/gp613GReEo4
Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/fusion

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Track Info:

Title: Fusion by KV
Genre and Mood: Dance & Electronic Dark
License: Royalty-free music for YouTube, Facebook and Instagram videos giving the appropriate credit.

Music outro track "Two Mountains at a Time" from Live at the Fillmore by Pachyderm, used under the Creative Commons license. 

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Facebook: @thehikepodcast
Email: [email protected] 

Blood Mountain is the highest summit on the Georgia section of the Appalachian Trail. This bonus episode takes you to the summit via the most direct route. Starting at the Byron Reece Trailhead and connecting to the A.T. - you'll reach the summit in just over 2 miles and tackling over 1400 feet of elevation gain.


Connect with Lori:

Instagram: @thehikepodcast
Twitter: @thehikepodcast
Blog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.com
Facebook: @thehikepodcast
Email: [email protected]

Resources I found helpful:
Atlanta Trails hiking guide
Roots Rated trail review


Special thank you to Isabella for being a show patron!

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Cat Eckrode takes listeners on her journey starting with when doing the Wonderland Trail was simply an idea she had. She shares going from backpacking novice to solo backpacking this loop around Mt. Rainier. We talk logistics, planning, permits, gear, food and everything else you might want to consider.

Cat also shares how she was inspired to help others who are new to backpacking through starting her business - The Outdoor Adventure Kind. Based in Portland, Oregon, she shares her knowledge through coaching, leading hikes and guest speaking. You'll also find her on Facebook Live and Instagram Live if you're not in the area.

If you're interested in learning more about the Wonderland Trail you can also visit:
National Park Service

Connect with Cat:
Website: The Outdoor Adventure Kind
Instagram: @theoakind
Facebook: @theOAKind

Connect with Lori:

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

Other resources I found helpful:
Increasing odds on getting a Wonderland Trail permit blog post

Special thank you to Isabella for being a show patron!

Music intro track from Fusion used under the Creative Commons license.
Track: Fusion — KV [Audio Library Release]
Music provided by Audio Library Plus
Watch: https://youtu.be/gp613GReEo4
Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/fusion

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Track Info:

Title: Fusion by KV
Genre and Mood: Dance & Electronic Dark
License: Royalty-free music for YouTube, Facebook and Instagram videos giving the appropriate credit.

Music outro track "Two Mountains at a Time" from Live at the Fillmore by Pachyderm, used under the Creative Commons license. 

Support the show

Connect with Hike:
Instagram: @thehikepodcast
Facebook: @thehikepodcast
Email: [email protected] 

Liz “Snorkel” Thomas, former women’s speed record holder for the AT and veteran of twenty long trails, shares her tips and advice for prepping for your next long distance hike. We cover her book from Backpacker called "Long Trails: Mastering the Art of the Thru-hike" which covers selecting gear, planning your budget and schedule, what life is like on the trail and even tips about how to tell your work, friends and family.

In our conversation, Liz also covers urban hiking, being an long time advocate for American Hiking Society's Hike the Hill event and how she and her hiking partner founded Treeline Review, a new type of gear review site that will bring you the best of what's tried and true so whatever you're doing in the outdoors, you can feel confident that the gear you take will last.

Connect with Liz:
Check out her book: Long Trails: Mastering the Art of the Thru-hike

Treeline Review: www.treelinereview.com
Instagram: @treelinereview
Facebook: @treelinereview

Liz can be found over at:
www.eathomas.com
Instagram: @lizthomashiking
Facebook: @lizthomashiking

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

Special thank you to Isabella for being a show patron!

Music intro track from Fusion used under the Creative Commons license.
Track: Fusion — KV [Audio Library Release]
Music provided by Audio Library Plus
Watch: https://youtu.be/gp613GReEo4
Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/fusion

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Track Info:

Title: Fusion by KV
Genre and Mood: Dance & Electronic Dark
License: Royalty-free music for YouTube, Facebook and Instagram videos giving the appropriate credit.

Music outro track "Two Mountains at a Time" from Live at the Fillmore by Pachyderm, used under the Creative Commons license. 

Support the show

Connect with Hike:
Instagram: @thehikepodcast
Facebook: @thehikepodcast
Email: [email protected] 

Felicia Hokenstad is an adventurer, Women Who Hike Ambassador, and an active volunteer for Women of the Wild Midwest. Just a few years ago through she was struggling with anxiety. Through running and hiking, she found that it calmed her and also improved her confidence. Felicia's story resonated with me because I think a lot of people face the same struggles and can relate to finding that peace and a sense of confidence through our adventures in the outdoors.

Felicia shares some of her favorite hikes by season.

Spring
Dead River Falls
Canyon Falls
Munising Falls

Summer
Hogback Mountain

Fall
Pictured Rocks

Winter
Ice Caves

Connect with Felicia
Instagram: @following.flee

Learn more about Women of the Wild Midwest
Instagram: @wowmidwest


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

Special thank you to Isabella for being a show patron!

Music intro track from Fusion used under the Creative Commons license.
Track: Fusion — KV [Audio Library Release]
Music provided by Audio Library Plus
Watch: https://youtu.be/gp613GReEo4
Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/fusion

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Track Info:

Title: Fusion by KV
Genre and Mood: Dance & Electronic Dark
License: Royalty-free music for YouTube, Facebook and Instagram videos giving the appropriate credit.

Music outro track "Two Mountains at a Time" from Live at the Fillmore by Pachyderm, used under the Creative Commons license. 

Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thehikepodcast)

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Connect with Hike:
Instagram: @thehikepodcast
Facebook: @thehikepodcast
Email: [email protected]