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- 223. When Things Don't Go Well On Trail, Thoughts On The Triple Crown, & The Role Of Social Media In Thru-Hiking With Kyle "Shooter" Peltier
In this episode we welcome back Appalachian Trail and Pacific Crest Trail thru-hiker Kyle "Shooter" Peltier. Here, he and host Carol "Cheer" Coyne talk about their somewhat tumultuous but transformative thru-hikes on the Appalachian Trail. We also dive into:
- Real examples of how things can go wrong on trail - and how to keep going
- Thoughts on the Triple Crown & the best order to hike the 3 trails
- The role of social media for thru-hikers, Post Trail Depression, & much more
Connect With Shooter:
Shooter's Instagram
Help fellow hikers find the show by following, rating, and reviewing the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
Connect With THRU-r & Cheer:
Join The Trail Family
THRU-r Website
THRU-r Instagram
THRU-r Facebook
THRU-r Youtube
THRU-r Threads
Cheer's YouTube
Cheer's Instagram
Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis
48 min - 222. The Long Path, Thru-Running, The John Muir Trail, & Barefoot Hiking With Ken Posner
Today we welcome author, thru-hiker, and thru-runner Ken Posner! In this episode he talks about backpacking "sister trails" The John Muir Trail and the lesser known Long Path in New York. We also dive into:
- The beauty of barefoot hiking and how to get started
- FKT's
- How to live an adventurous life with limited time, & much more
Connect With Ken:
Barefoot Ken Website
Help fellow hikers find the show by following, rating, and reviewing the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
Connect With THRU-r & Cheer:
Join The Trail Family
THRU-r Website
THRU-r Instagram
THRU-r Facebook
THRU-r Youtube
THRU-r Threads
Cheer's YouTube
Cheer's Instagram
Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis
44 min - 221. The Santa Fe To Taos Thru-Hike & The Beauty Of Backpacking New Mexico With Founder Pam Neely
In this episode we welcome Santa Fe To Taos thru-hike founder Pam Neely! Here, she goes into the all-new 132 mile thru-hike in New Mexico - which can also be broken into sections for the backpacking weekend-warriors out there!
In this episode, you'll learn about:
- The facts & stats about this new thru-hike
- Favorite spots along the way
- Resupply points, some challenges to be aware of, the water situation, & much more
Learn more about the Santa Fe To Taos thru-hike:
Santa Fe To Taos Website
Help fellow hikers find the show by following, rating, and reviewing the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
Connect With THRU-r & Cheer:
Join The Trail Family
THRU-r Website
THRU-r Instagram
THRU-r Facebook
THRU-r Youtube
THRU-r Threads
Cheer's YouTube
Cheer's Instagram
Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis
36 min - 220. Bear Spray: What I Wish I Knew Before Hiking The Continental Divide Trail
Are you backpacking, section hiking, or thru hiking the Continental Divide Trail (CDT)? Triple Crowner and host, Carol "Cheer" Coyne has some tips for you in this episode! Here, she discusses bear spray and bear safety from her own experience. You can check out the video on her YouTube channel "Cheer On The Trail" for additional visuals from trail here.
In this episode, you'll learn about:
1. Cheer's personal stories of bear spray, bear hangs, and bear encounters
2. Where to start carrying bear spray
3. How to score FREE bear spray & more!
If you'd like to watch this video (with clips from the CDT!), you can watch on Cheer's YouTube Channel here.
Did you love this episode? If so, please help fellow hikers find the show by following, rating, and reviewing the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
Connect With Us:
Join The Trail Family
THRU-r Website
THRU-r Instagram
THRU-r TikTok
THRU-r Facebook
THRU-r Youtube
THRU-r Threads
Cheer's YouTube
Cheer's Instagram
Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis
15 min - 219. Colorado Trail Thru-Hiker & Photographer Matt "Extra Credit" Payne On Trail Photography, Moose Encounters, & Backcountry Bidets
Listen in to Colorado Trail backpacker and thru-hiker Matt "Extra Credit" Payne as he gives insight on his epic trek, and shares about his photography tips to use while backpacking. Extra Credit is also an author, and his all-new book "The Colorado Way: A Book of Mountains, Trails, and Growth" is currently in the works.
In this episode, Extra Credit tells us about:
- The best tips, tools, and tricks to use for backcountry photography
- Experiences from his Colorado Trail thru-hike
- His favorite pieces of gear, best and worst moments on trail, & much more
Connect with Matt "Extra Credit" Payne:
Contribute To His Book Kickstarter
Website
Instagram
Applicable Links:
Holy Hiker Bidet
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Connect With THRU-r & Cheer:
Join The Trail Family
THRU-r Website
THRU-r Instagram
THRU-r Facebook
THRU-r Youtube
THRU-r Threads
Cheer's YouTube
Cheer's Instagram
Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis
39 min - 218. Water, Trail Angels, & The Resupply Situation On The Jordan Trail With Thru-Hikers Ryan "Ungerwhere" Unger & Ben "Neon" Craver
Have you ever wondered about the 408 mile thru-hike of the Jordan Trail? Listen in to this episode featuring uber experienced thru-hikers and backpackers Ryan "Ungerwhere" Unger and Ben "Neon" Craver as they discuss strategy, culture, and common thru-hiking aspects to keep in mind.
This is part 2 of a 2 part series. Check out Episode #217 for part 1 on the Jordan Trail!
In this episode, you'll learn about:
- The visa, water, and resupply situation
- Best months to hike the trail
- Hitchhiking and cultural experiences
- The best resources to use & more!
Applicable Links:
The Jordan Trail Website
FarOut
Gaia GPS
Connect with Ryan "Ungerwhere" Unger:
Ungerwhere's Website
Ungerwhere's YouTube Channel
Ungerwhere's Instagram
Connect with Ben "Neon" Craver:
Neon's Instagram
Help fellow hikers find the show by following, rating, and reviewing the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
Connect With THRU-r & Cheer:
Join The Trail Family
THRU-r Website
THRU-r Instagram
THRU-r Facebook
THRU-r Youtube
THRU-r Threads
Cheer's YouTube
Cheer's Instagram
Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis
30 min - 217. Backpacking The Jordan Trail With Experienced Thru-Hikers Ryan "Ungerwhere" Unger & Ben "Neon" Craver
Have you ever wondered about the 408 mile thru-hike of the Jordan Trail? Listen in to this episode featuring uber experienced thru-hikers and backpackers Ryan "Ungerwhere" Unger and Ben "Neon" Craver as they recount their trek through diverse terrain and culturally rich country - which also came with some highs and lows.
This is part 1 of a 2 part series. Check out Episode #218 dropping this week for more from the Jordan Trail!
In this episode, you'll learn about:
- The best tips, tools, and tricks to use for information and success
- Animals you'll likely see on trail
- Surprisingly diverse terrain and the not-to-miss spots you'll encounter
- The water situation, cultural notes, & much more!
Connect with Ryan "Ungerwhere" Unger:
Ungerwhere's Website
Ungerwhere's YouTube Channel
Ungerwhere's Instagram
Connect with Ben "Neon" Craver:
Neon's Instagram
Help fellow hikers find the show by following, rating, and reviewing the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
Connect With THRU-r & Cheer:
Join The Trail Family
THRU-r Website
THRU-r Instagram
THRU-r Facebook
THRU-r Youtube
THRU-r Threads
Cheer's YouTube
Cheer's Instagram
Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis
35 min - 216. Seclusion On The Continental Divide Trail
Are you backpacking, section hiking, or thru hiking the Continental Divide Trail (CDT)? Triple Crowner and host, Carol "Cheer" Coyne has some tips for you in this episode! Here, she discusses something she knew was coming - but not to the extent that it did: Seclusion.
In this episode, you'll hear about:
1. Cheer's personal stories of seclusion on the CDT
2. The northbound (NOBO) and southbound (SOBO) bubbles
3. Towns and hostels where hikers congregate & more!
If you'd like to watch this video (with clips from the CDT!), you can watch on Cheer's YouTube Channel here.
Did you love this episode? If so, please help fellow hikers find the show by following, rating, and reviewing the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
Connect With Us:
Join The Trail Family
THRU-r Website
THRU-r Instagram
THRU-r TikTok
THRU-r Facebook
THRU-r Youtube
THRU-r Threads
Cheer's YouTube
Cheer's Instagram
Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis
16 min - 215. The Scariest, Best, & Most Notable Animal Encounters From Our Team Of Thru-Hikers
Get to know our 2025 Trail Team of thru-hiking trail correspondents in this episode - with stories of their most notable (best/most interesting/scariest) animal encounters! Our hikers are backpacking on and telling stories from the Continental Divide Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, Appalachian Trail, and the Hexatrek in France.
You can follow along with all of our Trail Team members on the THRU-r Instagram page.
Connect with our featured Trail Team members on their personal Instagram pages:
Pickles & Freight Train
Vegas
Baby Steps
GG
Sammy (Now "Tour Guide")
If you love what we're doing here on the podcast and over at THRU-r, you can become a Virtual Trail Angel via our PayPal Donation Page. As a grassroots thru-hiker run organization, we really appreciate the support!
Did you enjoy this episode? Help fellow hikers find the show by following, rating, and reviewing the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
Connect With THRU-r & Cheer:
Join The Trail Family
THRU-r Website
THRU-r Instagram
THRU-r Facebook
THRU-r Youtube
THRU-r Threads
Cheer's YouTube
Cheer's Instagram
Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis
46 min - 214. The Best Ways To Prepare For Trail, Stay Balanced, & Maintain Energy Levels On A Thru-Hike With Sports Nutrition Dietitian Alex Larson
How should thru-hikers eat to ensure success? You're about to find out from an endurance athlete perspective! Thru-hiking fits perfectly into the "endurance athlete" group - we just might be a little dirtier than most...
If you're looking to up your hiking and backpacking game, listen in to this episode with sports nutrition dietitian and endurance athlete Alex Larson!
In this episode, she'll go over:
- Body composition & the importance of protein and electrolytes
- Effective ways to prepare for a long hike
- How to maintain balance on trail and feel great (hint: junk food might be okay)
- Tips for life after trail - & much more!
Connect with Alex:
Alex Larson Nutrition Website
Alex Larson's Instagram
Help fellow hikers find the show by following, rating, and reviewing the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
Connect With THRU-r & Cheer:
Join The Trail Family
THRU-r Website
THRU-r Instagram
THRU-r Facebook
THRU-r Youtube
THRU-r Threads
Cheer's YouTube
Cheer's Instagram
Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis
46 min
About The Thru-Hiking Podcast
From the publisher's feed
Do you wish you could get expert thru-hiking advice from those who have done it? Or maybe you want to hear stories from trail?
Join Triple Crowner & THRU-r hiking community founder, Carol “Cheer” Coyne, as she deep dives into the world of long-distance hiking with her guests. Here, you'll learn from thru-hikers who recount their adventures in the wilderness. You'll also get the latest tips & tricks to help you up-level your backpacking game & prepare for trail.
New episodes drop every other week – subscribe and walk the trail with us!
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