Sign up to save your podcasts
Or
Share The Thru-Hiking Podcast
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Or
The Thru-Hiking Podcast
The Thru-Hiking Podcast episodes
- 173. Unpopular Opinions About The Triple Crown Trails With Liz "Chuckles" Archibald
In this episode, Triple Crowner & thru-hiker Liz "Chuckles" Archibald returns to the podcast to discuss her experiences on the Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, and Appalachian Trail - focusing on her unpopular opinions about hiking them.
Here, she goes over:
1. The type of road walk you might enjoy (and the reasons why)
2. Why she didn't like finishing her Triple Crown on the iconic Mt. Katahdin
3. The best time of day to hike
4. The ideal direction for a CDT thru-hike - and the real deal with the Creede Cutoff
5. The unconventional way she felt after her thru-hikes, and much more!
You can listen to Episode #168 for a deeper dive into Chuckles' experiences on the Triple Crown trails.
You can connect with Chuckles on Instagram here: @adventuresofdotdot
Want to watch this episode? If you're a new or experienced long-distance hiker, join our Trail Family! We also publish clips of this episode on our YouTube Channel, Instagram, and TikTok.
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
39 min - 172. Stunning Scenery on the Walker's Haute Route, The Real-Deal On Swiss Food Prices, & Much Needed Trail Magic With Thru-Hiker Stevie Teran
Walker's Haute Route thru-hiker and THRU-r Trail Team member Stevie Teran checks in from Switzerland on Day 3 & 4 of his Pacific Crest Trail preparation trek (hello, shakedown hike!).
In this episode, you'll:
1. Get detailed descriptions of the scenery (yes, it's stunning)
2. Hear about kindness from a stranger when it was needed the most
3. Learn about the real-deal with grocery prices, get tips on how to keep food costs down (while also staying gourmet!) - & more!
Connect & follow along with Stevie:
Stevie's Instagram
Past Walker's Haute Route Thru-Hike Episodes From Stevie:
Day 1 & 2: Episode #169
Past Corfu Trail Thru-Hike Episodes From Stevie:
Intro: Episode #147
Day 1: Episode #149
Day 2: Episode #152
Day 3: Episode #154
Day 4: Episode #157
Day 5: Episode #162
Day 6: Episode #164
Read more about our Trail Team on the THRU-r website here:
2024 THRU-r Trail Team
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
31 min - 171. The American Perimeter Trail & What It Takes To Hike 14,000 Miles With Rue McKenrick
American Perimeter Trail creator & founder Rue McKenrick joins us on the podcast to talk about the creation of this amazing trail - & the community and conservation around it.
Here, we pull from our community's questions and get insight on:
1. What life looks like post-trail after hiking for 5 years
2. The process of creating a trail, and the ups & downs along the way
3. His favorite (surprisingly beautiful) spots along the trail, and much more!
Connect with Rue & support the American Perimeter Trail by using the links below:
American Perimeter Trail Website
American Perimeter Trail Instagram
Hiiker Website
Rue's Instagram
Want to submit questions to our future podcast guests? Join our mailing list over at the THRU-r website!
Want to watch this episode? If you're a new or experienced long-distance hiker, join our Trail Family! We also publish clips of this episode on our YouTube Channel, Instagram, and TikTok.
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
1 hr 2 min - 170. The Pros & Cons Of Group Hiking Versus Solo Hiking With Thru-Hiker Erica "Rookie" Washkwich
Appalachian Trail thru-hiker Erica "Rookie" Washkwich and host Carol "Cheer" Coyne talk about group hiking in "Trail Families" versus solo hiking on long-distance backpacking trips.
In this episode, you'll learn about:
1. The dynamics of trail families
2. The pros and cons of hiking solo versus hiking in groups
3. Tips on how to find a compatible trail family, and much more!
Check out Episode 166 for Rookie's full Appalachian Trail episode.
You can connect with Rookie by using the links below:
Rookie's Instagram
Bliss Bread Co Instagram
Want to watch this episode? If you're a new or experienced long-distance hiker, join our Trail Family! We also publish clips of this episode on our YouTube Channel, Instagram, and TikTok.
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
More than an outdoor company: Thank you to our sponsor for this episode, Sawyer! You can check out their THRU-r tested and backed products, as well as their amazing initiatives on their website.
Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis
40 min - 169. Walker's Haute Route Thru-Hiker Stevie Teran On International Trail Families, Quick Snow Travel, & His Drug Of Choice
Walker's Haute Route thru-hiker and THRU-r Trail Team member Stevie Teran checks in from France on Day 1 & 2 of his Pacific Crest Trail preparation trek (hello, shakedown hike!).
In this episode, he:
1. Gives trail insight and describes the views in the first two days on trail
2. Tells us about the international trail family situation
3. Describes the fastest way to travel in snow (with safety in mind, of course!) - & more!
Connect & follow along with Stevie:
Stevie's Instagram
Past Corfu Trail Thru-Hike Episodes From Stevie:
Intro: Episode #147
Day 1: Episode #149
Day 2: Episode #152
Day 3: Episode #154
Day 4: Episode #157
Day 5: Episode #162
Day 6: Episode #164
Read more about our Trail Team on the THRU-r website here:
2024 THRU-r Trail Team
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
26 min - 168. Triple Crowner Liz "Chuckles" Archibald On Bear Can Punch, Hiking In A High Snow Year, & A Rundown Of The Triple Crown Trails (Including Her Favorite!)
In this episode, Triple Crowner & thru-hiker Liz "Chuckles" Archibald discusses her experiences on the Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, and Appalachian Trail. Here she tells us all about hiking 8,000 miles and the highs and lows that go along with it. She also gives her best tips to take on such a large endeavor!
In this episode, you'll learn about:
1. The area on the Triple Crown trails she recommends leaving your stove at home
2. What it's like to hike in a high snow year
3. Her gourmet on-trail recipe (which is good cold or hot!)
4. The Triple Crown trails and which one her favorite was, and much more!
You can connect with Chuckles on Instagram here: @adventuresofdotdot
Want to watch this episode? If you're a new or experienced long-distance hiker, join our Trail Family! We also publish clips of this episode on our YouTube Channel, Instagram, and TikTok.
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
53 min - 167. Ethan "Po" Gallogly On The John Muir Trail, The Theodore Solomons Trail, Sierra Trail History, & His Award Winning Book "The Trail"
In this episode we welcome veteran Sierra thru-hiker and author Ethan "Po" Gallogly. Here, he dives into his award winning book "The Trail" and talks about all things Sierra (we are here for it!).
In this episode, you'll learn about:
- What it takes to hike the John Muir Trail, Theodore Solomons Trail, & High Sierra Trail
- Why he recommends hiking Southbound on the John Muir Trail
- Sierra trail history
- His book "The Trail" & much more
You can connect with Ethan by using the links below:
Ethan's Website
Facebook Author Page
"The Trail" On Amazon
"The Trail" Audiobook
Want to watch this full episode? If you're a new or experienced long-distance hiker, join our Trail Family! We also publish clips of this episode on our YouTube Channel, Instagram, and TikTok.
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
1 hr 9 min - 166. Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Erica "Rookie" Washkwich On The Scariest Mountain In The Whites, Injury Recovery, & The Disgusting Trail Food To Avoid
Appalachian Trail thru-hiker Erica "Rookie" Washkwich dives deep into her long-distance trek with us. She talks about the downpours, the beautiful sunrises, the highs and lows - and all of the emotions & challenges that come with taking on a thru-hike.
In this episode, you'll learn about:
1. The food item to NOT eat on trail
2. The mountain in the Whites you should be wary of
3. The great resource she utilized to recover from a potential hike-ending injury, and much more!
You can connect with Rookie by using the links below:
Rookie's Instagram
Bliss Bread Co Instagram
Want to watch this episode? If you're a new or experienced long-distance hiker, join our Trail Family! We also publish clips of this episode on our YouTube Channel, Instagram, and TikTok.
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
46 min - 165. Appalachian Trail Devastation From Hurricane Helene & How We Can Help As A Community With J.C. "Catmando" Van Etten
As Hurricane Helene swept across the Southeast, its effects have rippled through the Appalachian region - particularly impacting several trail towns that serve as vital waypoints for Appalachian Trail hikers.
Here, experienced thru-hiker & Triple Crowner Catmando gives information on the hurricane and its impact including:
- What exactly happened to make Hurricane Helene an unprecedented weather event in the area
- Effected Appalachian Trail towns and details on the devastation
- What we can do to help
Follow along with Catmando here:
Catmando's Instagram
Catmando's YouTube
Local Relief Fund Donation Links:
Erwin Relief Fund
Roan Mountain Community Fund
Damascus Recovery Fund
Appalachian Trail Hostel Donation Funds:
Uncle Johnny’s Hostel
The Station at 19E
Laughing Heart Lodge
Woodchuck Hostel
Other Organizations Taking Donations:
Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Appalachian Voices Hurricane Relief
Samaritan’s Purse International Relief
YouTube Video Link:
Mountains Calling Appalachian Trail Devastation Video
Like 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 THRU-r Community:
Become A Member!THRU-r Website
THRU-r Instagram
THRU-r Facebook
THRU-r Youtube
Cheer's YouTube
Cheer's Instagram
Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis
33 min - 164. Stevie Teran On The End Of His Corfu Trail Thru-Hike & What He Would Do Differently If He Could Hike It Again
Corfu Trail thru-hiker and THRU-r Trail Team member Stevie Teran checks in from Greece on Day 6 of his Corfu Trail trek.
In this episode, he:
- Gives us a play-by-play of his last day on trail
- Tells us how he would hike the trail differently if he could do it all over again
- Describes how he celebrated at the end (food descriptions included!)
Connect & follow along with Stevie!:
Stevie's Instagram
Past Corfu Trail Thru-Hike Episodes From Stevie:
Intro: Episode #147
Day 1: Episode #149
Day 2: Episode #152
Day 3: Episode #154
Day 4: Episode #157
Day 5: Episode #162
Read more about our Trail Team on the THRU-r website here:
2024 THRU-r Trail Team
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 THRU-r Community:
Join the Trail Family
THRU-r Website
THRU-r Instagram
THRU-r Facebook
THRU-r Youtube
Cheer's YouTube
Cheer's Instagram
Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis
23 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!
More shows like The Thru-Hiking Podcast
Stuff You Should Know
78,357 Listeners
Radiolab
43,815 Listeners
The Dirtbag Diaries
2,621 Listeners
the Sharp End Podcast
1,040 Listeners
Outside Podcast
2,136 Listeners
Mighty Blue On The Appalachian Trail: The Ultimate Mid-Life Crisis
582 Listeners
The Daily
111,876 Listeners
Backpacking & Blisters: A Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Show
345 Listeners
Backpacker Radio
1,693 Listeners
Backpacking Light Podcast
243 Listeners
Trail Tales - Thru-Hiking & Backpacking
678 Listeners
The Backpacking Podcast
227 Listeners
Hiker Trash Radio
144 Listeners
Letters from an American
6,166 Listeners
The Peanut Butter and Mountains Podcast
12 Listeners