A look into what it was like for Luke Pearsall to plan his 2020 PCT Thru Hike to then have it cancelled due to COVID-19. Luke shares what he's doing now, future plans and how the COVID-19 virus has affected the thru hiking community. 
This episode is sponsored by Outdoor Vitals. Check out their Kickstarter for their all new Satu Adventure Pants and Dragonwool Thermal system. 

Check out the Kickstarter here: https://satu-adventure-pants-comfort.kckb.st/bfd4d712
This episode is also sponsored by Art Of The Trek: http://www.buddies.artofthetrek.com
The Backpacking Experience Podcast is supported by the Backcountry Exposure YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/backcountryexposure

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Your PCT Dream Cancelled... Now What? With Luke Pearsall

The Backpacking Experience unpacks the experiences we have in the backcountry with interviews from fellow hikers, education and trip reports. We're here to share our passion for backpacking and create a platform for others to share the experiences they have had on the trail. We'll talk with business owners about the gear that helps facilitate these experiences and provide education about backcountry travel through real experience on the trail.
The Backpacking Experience is hosted by Devin Ashby, a Utah native, and is supported by the Backcountry Exposure YouTube Channel.  Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebackpackingexperience/support

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Tayson and Brigham from Outdoor Vitals join me to discuss how outdoor gear products are developed and brought to market. We talk about how fabrics are chosen, how ideas turn into samples, and how a product becomes something a customer is able to start using out on the trail. 
Check out Outdoor Vitals: http://www.outdoorvitals.com
Thank you to Art Of The Trek for sponsoring this episode. 
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How Outdoor Products Get Developed w/ Outdoor Vitals

Meghan and Lee from the company Food For Adventures join me to discuss nutrition and better meal planning for backpacking. We also spend time talking about Food For Adventures and how they are helping hikers plan better meals and prepare for their long distance hikes. 
Check out Food For Adventures: https://www.foodforadventures.com/
Thank you as always to Art Of The Trek for sponsoring the podcast. Check them out!
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Enjoy Better Backcountry Meals w/ Food For Adventures!

Jim Williams joins me to share his experience of almost losing his life while hiking Tower Peak in California. Jim recounts the events that took place and then shares some of the lessons learned from that experience. 
Check out Jim's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/LostAgainwithJim
Thanks to Art Of The Trek for sponsoring this episode. 
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I Almost Died While Backpacking - Lessons Learned w/ Jim Williams

Jeff "Legend" Garmire is an endurance athlete with an impressive resume of hiking accomplishments. Everything from a calendar year triple crown, setting FKT records on the Colorado Trail, Arizona Trail, and more and finishing the Cocodona 250 mile race. Jeff shares his experience of these various accomplishments and why he pushes himself through these experiences. 
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- http://freeoutside.com/

- http://backpackingroutes.com/
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The Mind Of An Endurance Athlete w/ Jeff Garmire "Legend"

Andrew Baldwin, host of the Out N Back podcast, joins me on this episode to talk about his experience of Thru Hiking the AT and how his hike allowed him to work through some very dark times in his life. I want to thank Andrew for his time, sharing his experience and being honest about real struggles that many of us are working through every day. 
Check out the Out N Back Podcast here: https://www.gaiagps.com/outandback/
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Your PCT Dream Cancelled... Now What? With Luke Pearsall

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