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The Thru-Hiking Podcast209. Continental Divide Trail Timing & A State-By-State Breakdown For Thru-Hikers, Section Hikers, & BackpackersAre 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 timing & strategy to finish the trail before the first snow hits. She also talks about ideal times to be in each section, mileage and terrain by state, & more. In this episode, you'll learn about:1. Overall strategy of hiking a 3,000 mile trail2. Trail alternates & how they affect mileage (spoiler alert: most CDT hikers don't quite hike 3,000 miles)3. The...2025-07-2630 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast181. Welcome To Season 5, What's New, & How YOU Can Get Involved With The Thru-Hiking PodcastTriple crowner and host Carol "Cheer" Coyne welcomes you to the new season of the podcast! If you're a long-distance thru-hiker, seasoned backpacker, new backpacker, or anything in between - this episode is for you.
In this episode, she'll go over:
1. How you can get involved with the podcast
2. The story of how the podcast came to be
3. What's going on in the hiking community - & so much more!
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Join The Trail Fa...2025-01-0717 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast170. The Pros & Cons Of Group Hiking Versus Solo Hiking With Thru-Hiker Erica "Rookie" WashkwichAppalachian 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:2024-11-1139 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast163. How To Feel Better & Increase Energy Levels While Hiking With Carol "Cheer" CoyneTriple Crowner (Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, and Appalachian Trail thru-hiker) Carol "Cheer" Coyne describes 3 tried and true tactics to help you feel better and more energized while hiking. Here, Cheer pulls from her personal experience as a thru-hiker - and also gives feedback from hikers within the THRU-r community Trail Family.
You can check out video & clips of this episode on our YouTube channel and in the Video Library of our Trail Family+ membership.
Want to pay it forward? Help fellow hikers find the show by following, rating, and reviewing the...2024-09-2317 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast161. Top 5 Ways You Can Give Back To Trail Angels With Carol "Cheer" CoyneTriple Crowner (Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, and Appalachian Trail thru-hiker) Carol "Cheer" Coyne describes 5 ways hikers can give back to trail angels to show appreciation for all that they do! Here, Cheer pulls from her personal experience as a thru-hiker as well as a trail angel. - and also gives feedback from trail angels and hikers within the THRU-r community.
You can check out video & clips of this episode on our YouTube channel and in the Video Library of our Trail Family+ membership.
Did you love this episode? If so, please...2024-09-0918 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast155. Popular Thru-Hiker Blister Prevention Techniques & Treatment ProtocolsTriple Crowner, thru-hiker, and host Carol "Cheer" Coyne gives her top 3 tips for preventing blisters on trail as well as her 3-step protocol to treat blisters. This is a hot topic every year in our hiking community (THRU-r) as well as on social media, etc.
You can check out the video of this episode on our YouTube channel here:
Youtube Channel
Relevant Links:
KT Blister Prevention Tape
Neosporin Antibiotic Ointment
Leukotape
Did you love this episode? If so, please help fellow hikers find the sh...2024-08-0519 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast153. Backcountry Bathroom Tips & The Kit Carol "Cheer" Coyne Used On The Triple Crown TrailsLet's get TMI, shall we? Here, Triple Crowner (Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, and Appalachian Trail thru-hiker) Carol "Cheer" Coyne goes into:
The bathroom kit that worked well for her
A deep-dive into each item and why they were so great
Tips and tricks when it comes to going #2 (hello solids!) in the backcountry
Leave No Trace
Applicable Links:
Leave No Trace
Deuce Of Spades Trowel
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2024-07-2212 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast146. Top 3 Tips For Thru-Hikers To Save Money During Town StopsGet some great tips for long-distance hiking in this episode! Here, THRU-r founder, Triple Crowner, and host Carol "Cheer" Coyne gives her best tips (along with the community's input!) on how to save money when going to a town stop. Town stops usually include resupplying food, doing laundry, and (of course) eating!
You can check out the video of this episode on our YouTube channel here:
Youtube Video
Did you love this episode? If so, please help fellow hikers find the show by following, rating, and reviewing the podcast on Spotify and Ap...2024-06-1013 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast131. Carol "Cheer" Coyne On The Appalachian Trail: The Joys Of Maine, Racing A Hurricane, & Climbing To The Triple CrownIn this episode we hear from thru-hiker, THRU-r founder, and triple-crowner, Cheer, as she continues her 2023 thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail! This episode covers weeks 21 and 22 through Maine. Here, she hikes through the Bigelows, Hundred Mile Wilderness, and shares her Katahdin summit story and completion of the coveted Triple Crown.
For visuals visuals of this section of trail, check out Cheer's YouTube Channel (Week 21 and Week 22).
If you loved this episode and our thru-hiker spotlights, remember to subscribe, rate & review, and share this podcast!
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Cheer's YouTube
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The Thru-Hiking Podcast92. Welcome To Season 3 - What's New For 2023!In this episode, THRU-r Founder Carol Coyne, or "Cheer" - wishes everyone a happy new year and announces some exciting things going on in the long-distance hiking community (hello new website and ways to connect!). She also goes into what's in store for Season 3 of the THRU-r Podcast!
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2023-01-1014 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast89. Trail Team - Cheer Episode 12 (CDT)Catch up with THRU-r Founder Carol Coyne, or "Cheer" - who gives us an update as she completes the Continental Divide Trail as part of our Trail Team!
For all of the hikers profiles, links to follow and support, and more - check out the 2022 Trail Team Landing Page.
To follow our team on Instagram, check us out at @thru_r and follow the #THRUrTrailTeam hashtag!
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Cheer's YouTube
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2022-10-3135 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast88. Trail Team - Cheer Episode 11 (CDT)Catch up with THRU-r Founder Carol Coyne, or "Cheer" - who gives us an update as she hikes north along the Continental Divide Trail as part of our Trail Team!
For all of the hikers profiles, links to follow and support, and more - check out the 2022 Trail Team Landing Page.
To follow our team on Instagram, check us out at @thru_r and follow the #THRUrTrailTeam hashtag!
If you loved this episode, remember to subscribe, rate & review, and share this podcast!
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Cheer's YouTube
Cheer's...2022-10-0229 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast86. Trail Team - Cheer Episode 10 (CDT)Catch up with THRU-r Founder Carol Coyne, or "Cheer" - who gives us an update as she hikes north along the Continental Divide Trail as part of our Trail Team!
For all of the hikers profiles, links to follow and support, and more - check out the 2022 Trail Team Landing Page.
To follow our team on Instagram, check us out at @thru_r and follow the #THRUrTrailTeam hashtag!
If you loved this episode, remember to subscribe, rate & review, and share this podcast!
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Cheer's YouTube
Cheer's...2022-09-1819 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast85. Trail Team - Cheer Episode 9 (CDT)Catch up with THRU-r Founder Carol Coyne, or "Cheer" - who gives us an update as she hikes north along the Continental Divide Trail as part of our Trail Team!
For all of the hikers profiles, links to follow and support, and more - check out the 2022 Trail Team Landing Page.
To follow our team on Instagram, check us out at @thru_r and follow the #THRUrTrailTeam hashtag!
If you loved this episode, remember to subscribe, rate & review, and share this podcast!
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Cheer's YouTube
Cheer's...2022-09-1813 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast84. Trail Team - Cheer Episode 8 (CDT)Catch up with THRU-r Founder Carol Coyne, or "Cheer" - who gives us an update as she hikes north along the Continental Divide Trail as part of our Trail Team!
For all of the hikers profiles, links to follow and support, and more - check out the 2022 Trail Team Landing Page.
To follow our team on Instagram, check us out at @thru_r and follow the #THRUrTrailTeam hashtag!
If you loved this episode, remember to subscribe, rate & review, and share this podcast!
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Cheer's YouTube
Cheer's...2022-08-2215 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast83. Trail Team - Dim Sum Episode 6 (PCT)Catch up with Emily Hayes or "Dim Sum" - who gives us an update as she hikes north along the Pacific Crest Trail as part of our Trail Team!
For all of the hikers profiles, links to follow and support, and more - check out the 2022 Trail Team Landing Page.
To follow our team on Instagram, check us out at @thru_r and follow the #THRUrTrailTeam hashtag!
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THRU-r...2022-08-1919 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast82. Trail Team - Cheer Episode 7 (CDT)Catch up with THRU-r Founder Carol Coyne, or "Cheer" - who gives us an update as she hikes north along the Continental Divide Trail as part of our Trail Team!
For all of the hikers profiles, links to follow and support, and more - check out the 2022 Trail Team Landing Page.
To follow our team on Instagram, check us out at @thru_r and follow the #THRUrTrailTeam hashtag!
If you loved this episode, remember to subscribe, rate & review, and share this podcast!
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Cheer's YouTube
Cheer's...2022-08-1713 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast81. Trail Team - Dim Sum Episode 5 (PCT)Catch up with Emily Hayes or "Dim Sum" - who gives us an update as she hikes north along the Pacific Crest Trail as part of our Trail Team!
For all of the hikers profiles, links to follow and support, and more - check out the 2022 Trail Team Landing Page.
To follow our team on Instagram, check us out at @thru_r and follow the #THRUrTrailTeam hashtag!
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The Thru-Hiking Podcast80. Q&A With Shooter (PCT)In this episode we are joined by experienced Pacific Crest Trail hiker - Kyle Peltier or "Shooter" as he's known on trail. He was part of our 2021 Trail Team and in this Q&A we discussed his love of cowboy camping, the term "comfortably light," the dirt on what hikers talk about most on trail, burying a certain something, and more!
You can follow Shooter's future adventures using the links below:
Shooter's TikTok
Shooter's Instagram
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2022-08-121h 36The Thru-Hiking Podcast79. Trail Team - Cheer Episode 6 (CDT)Catch up with THRU-r Founder Carol Coyne, or "Cheer" - who gives us an update as she hikes north along the Continental Divide Trail as part of our Trail Team!
For all of the hikers profiles, links to follow and support, and more - check out the 2022 Trail Team Landing Page.
To follow our team on Instagram, check us out at @thru_r and follow the #THRUrTrailTeam hashtag!
If you loved this episode, remember to subscribe, rate & review, and share this podcast!
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Cheer's YouTube
Cheer's...2022-07-3016 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast78. Trail Team - Cheer Episode 5 (CDT)Catch up with THRU-r Founder Carol Coyne, or "Cheer" - who gives us an update as she hikes north along the Continental Divide Trail as part of our Trail Team!
For all of the hikers profiles, links to follow and support, and more - check out the 2022 Trail Team Landing Page.
To follow our team on Instagram, check us out at @thru_r and follow the #THRUrTrailTeam hashtag!
If you loved this episode, remember to subscribe, rate & review, and share this podcast!
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Cheer's YouTube
Cheer's...2022-07-2717 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast77. Trail Team - Cheer Episode 4 (CDT)Catch up with THRU-r Founder Carol Coyne, or "Cheer" - who gives us an update as she hikes north along the Continental Divide Trail as part of our Trail Team!
For all of the hikers profiles, links to follow and support, and more - check out the 2022 Trail Team Landing Page.
To follow our team on Instagram, check us out at @thru_r and follow the #THRUrTrailTeam hashtag!
If you loved this episode, remember to subscribe, rate & review, and share this podcast!
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Cheer's YouTube
Cheer's...2022-07-2615 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast76. Trail Team - Cheer Episode 3 (CDT)Catch up with THRU-r Founder Carol Coyne, or "Cheer" - who gives us an update as she hikes north along the Continental Divide Trail as part of our Trail Team!
For all of the hikers profiles, links to follow and support, and more - check out the 2022 Trail Team Landing Page.
To follow our team on Instagram, check us out at @thru_r and follow the #THRUrTrailTeam hashtag!
If you loved this episode, remember to subscribe, rate & review, and share this podcast!
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Cheer's YouTube
Cheer's...2022-07-2318 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast75. Trail Team - Cheer Episode 2 (CDT)Catch up with THRU-r Founder Carol Coyne, or "Cheer" - who gives us an update as she hikes north along the Continental Divide Trail as part of our Trail Team!
For all of the hikers profiles, links to follow and support, and more - check out the 2022 Trail Team Landing Page.
To follow our team on Instagram, check us out at @thru_r and follow the #THRUrTrailTeam hashtag!
If you loved this episode, remember to subscribe, rate & review, and share this podcast!
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Cheer's YouTube
Cheer's I...2022-07-2117 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast74. Q&A With Cinderella (PCT)Today we are joined by experienced Pacific Crest Trail hiker - Courtney King or "Cinderella"! She was part of our Trail Team in 2021 and we get into all things PCT in this Q&A!
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You can also follow Courtney's adventures using the link below:
Courtney's Instagram
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Cheer's Instagram...2022-07-012h 00The Thru-Hiking Podcast73. Trail Team - Dim Sum Episode 4 (PCT)Catch up with Emily Hayes or "Dim Sum" - who gives us an update as she hikes north along the Pacific Crest Trail as part of our Trail Team!
For all of the hikers profiles, links to follow and support, and more - check out the 2022 Trail Team Landing Page.
To follow our team on Instagram, check us out at @thru_r and follow the #THRUrTrailTeam hashtag!
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THRU-r...2022-06-1508 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast72. Trail Team - Dim Sum Episode 3 (PCT)Catch up with Emily Hayes or "Dim Sum" - who gives us an update as she hikes north along the Pacific Crest Trail as part of our Trail Team!
For all of the hikers profiles, links to follow and support, and more - check out the 2022 Trail Team Landing Page.
To follow our team on Instagram, check us out at @thru_r and follow the #THRUrTrailTeam hashtag!
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THRU-r...2022-06-0915 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast71. PCT SOBO Starts - Safety & SolutionsToday, the THRU-r community welcomes back Wilderness Skills Instructor Ned Tibbits to discuss safety & solutions when starting the Pacific Crest Trail for a Southbound (or "SOBO") hike. This is the audio from our community Zoom meetup incase you missed the live event!
During this Q&A style meetup, Ned answers hikers' questions regarding snow travel, crampons vs microspikes, ice axes, trekking poles, river crossings, footwear, Washington specific questions, and much more.
Ned has founded a non-profit organization which promotes wilderness safety called Mountain Education. If you feel like this information added value to your hiking...2022-06-0756 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast70. Top 5 Places To Eat On The PCTIn this "Thrutruth" - truths from the trail - episode, Cheer names off her top 5 favorite town spots to eat along the Pacific Crest Trail.
We also want to hear from YOU! Right after this podcast episode is published, we will be posting a themed post on our Instagram @thru_r. Join in the conversation and feel free to share your stories and opinions in the comment section of the themed post. You can follow and comment at @thru_r and can also follow the #thrutruth hashtag to get the latest and share your stories!
I...2022-05-2615 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast69. Trail Team - Just Mike Episode 3 (PCT)In this episode, we catch up with Mike McClure, or "Just Mike" - who is hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in 2022 as part of our Trail Team.
For all of the hikers profiles, links to follow and support, and more - check out the 2022 Trail Team Landing Page.
To follow our team on Instagram, check us out at @thru_r and follow the #THRUrTrailTeam hashtag!
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2022-05-2308 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast68. Trail Team - Cheer Episode 1 (CDT)Today THRU-r founder and Trail Team member, Carol Coyne or "Cheer" reintroduces herself and discusses her plans to finish her Continental Divide Trail trek this year. She also goes over how she's preparing for trail, her hiking inspiration, and what to expect in the coming months for her updates direct from trail!
For all of the hikers profiles, links to follow and support, and more - check out the 2022 Trail Team Landing Page.
To follow our team on Instagram, check us out at @thru_r and follow the #THRUrTrailTeam hashtag!
If you loved...2022-05-1821 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast67. PCT SOBO Starts - Pros & ConsIn this episode, the THRU-r community welcomes back Wilderness Skills Instructor and Mountain Education founder Ned Tibbits to discuss the pros and cons of starting the Pacific Crest Trail for a Southbound (SOBO) hike. This is the audio from our community Zoom meetup incase you missed the live event!
During this discussion, Ned goes over the pros and cons regarding weather, logistics, and strategy when starting from Washington in (typically) the summer months.
Ned has founded a non-profit organization which promotes wilderness safety called Mountain Education. If you feel like this information added value to y...2022-05-161h 13The Thru-Hiking Podcast66. Trail Team - Dim Sum Episode 2 (PCT)Catch up with Emily Hayes or "Dim Sum" - who gives us an update as she hikes north along the Pacific Crest Trail as part of our Trail Team!
For all of the hikers profiles, links to follow and support, and more - check out the 2022 Trail Team Landing Page.
To follow our team on Instagram, check us out at @thru_r and follow the #THRUrTrailTeam hashtag!
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THRU-r...2022-05-1218 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast65. Q&A With Lite Brite (PCT)Today we are joined by experienced Pacific Crest Trail 2021 hiker - Nikki Hughes or Lite Brite! She is part of our Trail Team and we get into all things PCT in this one.
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Lite Brite's New Hiker Q&A (S1 E4)
Lite Brite's YouTube
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THRU-r Facebook2022-05-111h 06The Thru-Hiking Podcast64. Trail Team - Dim Sum Episode 1 (PCT)Meet Emily Hayes or "Dim Sum" - who is hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in 2022 as part of our Trail Team!
For all of the hikers profiles, links to follow and support, and more - check out the 2022 Trail Team Landing Page.
To follow our team on Instagram, check us out at @thru_r and follow the #THRUrTrailTeam hashtag!
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THRU-r...2022-04-2108 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast63. Judgement On TrailToday, we are introducing a new "Thrutruth" podcast series where we talk about truths from trail. In these episodes, we will be pulling from our community's experiences, Cheer will be giving examples and stories from her experiences on trail, and we may invite guests on in the future! Here, we talk about judgement on trail and some simple things to keep in mind to overcome it.
We also want to hear from YOU! Right after this podcast episode is published, we will be posting a themed post on our Instagram @thru_r. Join in the conversation and f...2022-04-1823 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast62. Trail Team - Just Mike Episode 2 (PCT)In this episode, we catch up with Mike McClure, or "Just Mike" - who is hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in 2022 as part of our Trail Team.
For all of the hikers profiles, links to follow and support, and more - check out the 2022 Trail Team Landing Page.
To follow our team on Instagram, check us out at @thru_r and follow the #THRUrTrailTeam hashtag!
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2022-04-1106 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast61. Trail Team - Jackie Episode 2 (PCT)Today, we catch up with Jackie - who is hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in 2022 as part of our Trail Team.
For all of the hikers profiles, links to follow and support, and more - check out the 2022 Trail Team Landing Page.
To follow our team on Instagram, check us out at @thru_r and follow the #THRUrTrailTeam hashtag!
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THRU-r...2022-04-0716 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast60. Trail Team - Just Mike Episode 1 (PCT)Today, we meet Mike McClure, or "Just Mike" - who is hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in 2022 as part of our Trail Team.
For all of the hikers profiles, links to follow and support, and more - check out the 2022 Trail Team Landing Page.
To follow our team on Instagram, check us out at @thru_r and follow the #THRUrTrailTeam hashtag!
If you loved this episode, remember to subscribe, rate & review, and share this podcast!
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2022-04-0510 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast59. PCT May Start Dates - Safety & SolutionsToday, the THRU-r community welcomes back Wilderness Skills Instructor Ned Tibbits to discuss safety & solutions when starting the Pacific Crest Trail in May. This is the audio from our community Zoom meetup incase you missed the live event!
During this Q&A style meetup, Ned answers hikers' questions regarding snow travel, crampons vs microspikes, ice axes, trekking poles, river crossings, how to stay cool in the desert, footwear, and much more.
Ned has founded a non-profit organization which promotes wilderness safety called Mountain Education. If you feel like this information added value to your hiking...2022-03-221h 52The Thru-Hiking Podcast58: Trail Team - Hot Mess Episode 1 (CT)Here, we meet Shannon or "Hot Mess" - who is hiking the Colorado Trail in 2022 as part of our Trail Team.
For all of the hikers profiles, links to follow and support, and more - check out the 2022 Trail Team Landing Page.
To follow our team on Instagram, check us out at @thru_r and follow the #THRUrTrailTeam hashtag!
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THRU-r...2022-03-1410 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast57. Trail Team - Jackie Episode 1 (PCT)Today, we meet Jackie - who is hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in 2022 as part of our Trail Team.
For all of the hikers profiles, links to follow and support, and more - check out the 2022 Trail Team Landing Page.
To follow our team on Instagram, check us out at @thru_r and follow the #THRUrTrailTeam hashtag!
If you loved this episode, remember to subscribe, rate & review, and share this podcast!
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2022-03-1210 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast56. The 2022 THRU-r Trail Team!In this episode, Cheer introduces the all new 2022 THRU-r Trail Team: A group of long distance hikers from all over the world hiking the PCT, CDT, AT, CT, JMT, and TRT - while corresponding with us while they trek on!
For all of the hikers profiles, links to follow and support, and more - check out the 2022 Trail Team Landing Page.
To follow our team on Instagram, check us out at @thru_r and follow the #THRUrTrailTeam hashtag!
If you loved this episode, remember...2022-03-1107 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast55. PCT May Start Dates - Pros & ConsIn this episode, the THRU-r community welcomes back Wilderness Skills Instructor and Mountain Education founder Ned Tibbits to discuss the pros and cons of starting the Pacific Crest Trail in May. This is the audio from our community Zoom meetup incase you missed the live event!
During this discussion, Ned goes over the pros of weather, logistics, and strategy as well as cons of starting the PCT in May. This also can apply to JMT starts in June and July, since the focus is on travel in the Sierra Nevada.
Ned has founded a non-profit...2022-03-061h 38The Thru-Hiking Podcast54. PCT April Start Dates - Safety & SolutionsToday, the THRU-r community welcomes back Wilderness Skills Instructor Ned Tibbits to discuss safety & solutions when starting the Pacific Crest Trail in April. This is the audio from our community Zoom meetup incase you missed the live event!
During this Q&A style meetup, Ned answers hikers' questions regarding snow travel, crampons vs microspikes, ice axes, trekking poles, river and snow bridge crossings, footwear, and so much more.
Ned has founded a non-profit organization which promotes wilderness safety called Mountain Education. If you feel like this information added value to your hiking preparation, consider donating...2022-02-091h 53The Thru-Hiking Podcast53. PCT April Start Dates - Pros & ConsHere, the THRU-r community welcomes back Wilderness Skills Instructor Ned Tibbits to discuss the pros and cons of starting the Pacific Crest Trail in April. This is the audio from our community Zoom meetup incase you missed the live event!
During this discussion, Ned goes over the pros of weather, logistics, and strategy as well as cons of starting the PCT in April.
Ned has founded a non-profit organization which promotes wilderness safety called Mountain Education. If you feel like this information added value to your hiking preparation, consider donating to thank him for his...2022-01-311h 22The Thru-Hiking Podcast52. PCT March Start Dates - Safety & SolutionsToday, the THRU-r community welcomes back Wilderness Skills Instructor Ned Tibbits to discuss safety & solutions when starting the Pacific Crest Trail in March. This is the audio from our community Zoom meetup incase you missed the live event!
During this Q&A style meetup, Ned answers hikers' questions regarding snow travel, crampons vs microspikes, ice axes, trekking poles, river and snow bridge crossings, footwear, and so much more.
Ned has founded a non-profit organization which promotes wilderness safety called Mountain Education. If you feel like this information added value to your hiking preparation, consider donating...2022-01-271h 57The Thru-Hiking Podcast51. PCT March Start Dates - Pros & ConsHappy New Year and welcome to Season 2 of the podcast! In this episode, the THRU-r community welcomes back Wilderness Skills Instructor Ned Tibbits to discuss the pros and cons of starting the Pacific Crest Trail in March. This is the audio from our community Zoom meetup incase you missed the live event!
During this discussion, Ned goes over the pros of weather, logistics, and strategy as well as cons of starting the PCT in March, and there is an interactive Q&A at the end.
Ned has founded a non-profit organization which promotes wilderness safety c...2022-01-141h 48The Thru-Hiking Podcast50. Trail Team - Cheer Episode 12 (CDT)Here, Cheer gives an update on week 12 from Grand Lake to Steamboat Springs along the Continental Divide Trail. She describes the fresh snowfall, the hike into Grand Lake, blowdown hiking, and her plans for 2022!
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...2021-12-3117 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast49. Trail Team - Cheer Episode 11 (CDT)Today, Cheer gives an update on week 11 from Dillon to Grand Lake along the Continental Divide Trail. She goes into her summit of Gray's Peak (the highest point on the CDT,) leaving the Colorado Trail behind, mountain goat sightings, a kindred dog encounter, the windiest day on trail, and more!
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Connect...2021-12-2921 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast48. Trail Team - Cheer Episode 10 (CDT)In this episode, Cheer gives an update on week 10 from Salida to Dillon along the Continental Divide Trail. She describes some of the passes she goes over (including "Hopeless" Pass) as well as the many town stops - expected and unexpected - along this stretch!
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THRU-r Website2021-12-2716 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast46. Trail Team - Cinderella Episode 9 (PCT)Here, Cinderella describes weeks 13 - 15 on the Pacific Crest Trail. She visits Ashland, Crater Lake, the Three Sisters Wilderness, Timberline Lodge, and achieves another major milestone on trail!
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Episode Music: "Communicator"...2021-12-2514 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast45. Trail Team - Cheer Episode 8 (CDT)Here, Cheer gives an update on week 8 from Pagosa Springs to Lake City along the Continental Divide Trail. She is reunited with a dear hiker friends, deals with a longer-than-normal hail storm, battles a hypothermic incident, sees the beautiful and desolate part of the trail (the San Juans,) joins the Colorado trail, and more!
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THRU-r Youtube2021-12-2119 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast43. Trail Team - Cheer Episode 7 (CDT)Cheer returns to trail and gives her week 7 update from the New Mexico/Colorado border to Pagosa Springs along the Continental Divide Trail. She describes the beautiful scenery, the tree dilemma, high altitude hiking, lightning issues, and more!
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...2021-12-1915 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast42. Trail Team - Cinderella Episode 7 (PCT)Today, Cinderella goes over weeks 10 -11 on the Pacific Crest Trail. As she tries to navigate around the Tamarak and Dixie fires, she describes the generosity of the local people in towns, slack packing many miles to Burney Falls, and hiker prom!
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THRU-r...2021-09-2719 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast41. Trail Team - Cheer Episode 6 (CDT)Cheer gives her week 6 update from Cuba to the New Mexico/Colorado border along the Continental Divide Trail. She describes postholing for days, elk encounters, altitude sickness, meeting up with trail family members from the PCT, reaching the border, and more!
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THRU-r...2021-09-2318 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast40. Trail Team - Cinderella Episode 6 (PCT)Here Cinderella goes over weeks 6 - 9 on the Pacific Crest Trail - a Sierra recap! As she treks from Kennedy Meadows South to the Truckee area, she describes her Mt. Whitney sunrise experience, polar plunges, a hiker talent show, catching up to "the bubble," becoming an accidental cold-soaker, and much more!
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...2021-09-2019 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast39. Trail Team - Cheer Episode 5 (CDT)Cheer gives her week 5 update from Pie Town to Cuba along the Continental Divide Trail. She experiences more snow than she's seen that far on the CDT, summits Mt. Taylor, has some tough days, has a potential "alien sighting," and much more!
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2021-09-1310 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast37. Trail Team - Cheer Episode 4 (CDT)Here, Cheer gives her week 4 update from Doc Campbell's to Pie Town along the Continental Divide Trail. She hikes the rest of the Gila River portion of the CDT alternate and beyond (back to long water carries!), experienced her highest mileage day in the New Mexico stretch, hikes over an unexpected mountain, deals with a snowstorm, and sets some lofty goals for herself.
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...2021-09-0612 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast35. Q&A With Stevie Wonder (PCT)In this episode, we are joined by experienced Pacific Crest Trail 2019 hiker Stevie Wonder. He describes his journey and goes into detail about his favorite memories on trail, his gear choices, the Timberline Lodge buffet, the term "rage hiking," his pack abduction, and much more!
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THRU-r...2021-09-021h 10The Thru-Hiking Podcast34. Trail Team - Cheer Episode 3 (CDT)Cheer gives her week 3 update from Silver City to Doc Campbell's along the Continental Divide Trail. She describes the walk through the beautiful Gila River area, wild temperature swings, the relief of smaller water carries (for awhile, at least), and how amazing Doc Campbell's is!
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Connect With Us / Join The THRU-r...2021-08-3011 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast33. Trail Team - Cinderella Episode 3 (PCT)In this episode, Cinderella goes over week 3 on the Pacific Crest Trail - filled with swimming in Deep Creek Hot Springs, trail magic, and the Bobcat Fire navigation.
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Episode Music: "Communicator"...2021-08-2614 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast32. Trail Team - Kids Out Wild - The Best And Worst Of New Mexico (CDT)In this episode, the Bennett family or "Kids Out Wild" describe their favorite and least favorite parts of hiking the New Mexico section of the Continental Divide Trail.
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T...2021-08-2305 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast31. Trail Team - Cinderella Episode 2 (PCT)Today Cinderella goes over week 2 on the Pacific Crest Trail. She talks about her new "french fry challenge," not letting other people's fear determine your own, meeting the mayor of Idyllwild, and reflections on the trail.
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2021-08-1916 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast30. Trail Team - Shooter Episode 2 (PCT)In this episode, Shooter gives us an update on week 2 of his Pacific Crest Trail trek. He describes multiple snake run-ins, the "first blood" on the PCT, traversing a rock slide, meeting the mayor of Idyllwild, and his ongoing status reports: The Injury Report, The Mental Report, and The Gear Report.
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Connect With...2021-08-1622 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast29. Trail Team - Cinderella Episode 1 (PCT)In this episode, Cinderella covers her first week on the Pacific Crest Trail! She comes at us right before the 100-mile mark to talk about the beautiful views, the animals, vegetation, the people, and goes into some introspection on the human impact on nature.
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2021-08-1225 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast28. Trail Team - Cheer Episode 2 (CDT)Here, Cheer gives her week 2 update from Lordsburg to Silver City along the Continental Divide Trail - full of road walks, harsh conditions, and kindness from strangers.
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2021-08-0910 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast27. The Non-Glamorous Side Of Thru-Hiking With BoonieIn this episode, we welcome back experienced hiker "Boonie" (or Keith Cain) who is currently on the Continental Divide Trail chasing his triple crown...and having a hard time with gear failures, awful weather conditions, bugs, and more. This bonus episode is a very candid and insightful look at the non-glamourous side of long distance hiking from a thru-hiker who is experiencing and embracing "the suck."
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B...2021-08-0532 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast26. Trail Team - Artemis Episode 2 (PCT)Here, Mackenzie Hussman or "Artemis" fills us in on her second week on the Pacific Crest Trail. She tells us about how she's learning her limits and needs to "meet the trail" where it's at - and also is touched by a stranger's kindness when she needed it most.
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THRU-r We...2021-08-0207 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast25. Trail Team - Cheer Episode 1 (CDT)In this episode, Cheer gives her first update after hiking for a week on the Continental Divide Trail. She describes the thrill of seeing the southern terminus and cool animals while hiking. Cheer also gives insight on how navigation, water carries, and the elements in the desert are a little tough to deal with.
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Cheer's I...2021-07-3011 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast24. Trail Team - Cinderella Intro (PCT)Here we welcome recent graduate - Ecologist and Wildlife Biologist - Courtney King (or "Cinderella"). She goes over her background, her gear dial-in, previous backpacking experience, and her hopes and fears as she enters a new chapter in her life.
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2021-07-2312 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast23. Q&A With Calzone (PCT)In this episode Cheer interviews her "trail soul sister" and experienced PCT hiker "Calzone" (or Stephanie Seitz). In this discussion, Calzone describes her adventures in the Sierra (including an epic glissade down Forester Pass and raging river crossings) as well as her grossest day on trail, her best gear picks, why it's okay to have your perfect trail plans go awry, and more.
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Do you have a trail name? How did you get it?
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What were your favorite and least favorite pieces of gear? A...2021-07-131h 12The Thru-Hiking Podcast22. Trail Team - Artemis Episode 1 (PCT)In this episode we welcome our newest trail correspondent, Mackenzie Hussman or "Artemis" as she's known on trail. She gives us a little intro about herself (where she's from, her hiking style, etc.) and also gives us some insight into her first day on trail and what she's excited for as she hikes on.
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Connect With Us / Join The...2021-07-0605 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast21. Trail Team - Cheer Intro (CDT)Here, Cheer gives a little bit of background on herself and describes her CDT LASH attempt for 2021. She also mentions what she's excited about in the THRU-r community!
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THRU-r Youtube2021-07-0406 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast20. Trail Team - Shooter Episode 1 (PCT)Today, Shooter (or Harrison/Kyle Peltier) gives us an update on week 1 of his Pacific Crest Trail trek. He describes his run-ins with rattlesnakes, his new found love of cowboy camping, the story behind his trail name, his trail family run-down, and his status reports: The Injury Report, The Mental Report, and The Gear Report.
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Shooter's Blog For The Trek2021-06-2427 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast19. Trailcraft Ideas For JMT Hikers With John LaddIn this recording from one of our community meetups via Zoom, John Ladd presents his trailcraft ideas for JMT (or John Muir Trail) hikers. During this presentation, John goes over lesser known trail hacks based on his experience in the Sierra, his extensive research, and JMT survey results. John has spent over 250 days in the Sierra range over the past 12 years and is the head of many JMT social networks. He also has conducted annual post-hike surveys since 2012 and now has information from 6,000 hikes totalling in at 1 million miles. If you are a future JMT hiker (or even a...2021-06-2156 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast18. Q&A With Snickers (Triple Crown)Today Cheer interviews dear friend and experienced AT and PCT hiker "Snickers" (or Lee Ruelle). In this conversation Snickers goes over his experiences with the trail community, the run-in with a rare animal on trail, the secret for his favorite trail meal, and much more!
Experienced Hiker Questions:
Do you have a trail name? How did you get it?
What drew you to long distance hiking?
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Scariest moment on trail?
Where and wha...2021-06-091h 15The Thru-Hiking PodcastS1 E17: Trail Team Intro - Candace PCTMeet Candace who is hiking from Mexico to Canada on the Pacific Crest Trail! Growing up in the southwestern United States, she's ready for great views and open skies. Her grandma, who hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2002/2004, asks her some questions and reminisce of old times.
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2021-05-3107 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast17. Trail Team - Pain Perdu Intro (PCT)Listen in and meet the experienced adventurer and her husband, Perrine or "Pain Perdu"! They have been on many adventures, and are making the Pacific Crest Trail their next!
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...2021-05-2208 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast16. Trail Team - Lite Brite Episode 1 (PCT)Listen to a quick update from PCT hiker "Lite Brite" or Nikki Hughes!
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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thru-r/support2021-05-2103 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast15. Trail Team - Hot Mess Episode 2 (PCT)Catch up with PCT hiker Hot Mess (or Shannon Quadres) in her second week of the 2021 THRU-r Trail Team! While she isn't currently on trail, listen to her recount her experiences while on trail! While she's encountered some struggles, she is still hiking for mental health awareness and drawing awareness to the cause by hiking a mile per dollar donated. See the links below to donate and to follow along with her adventure!
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Hot...2021-04-271h 02The Thru-Hiking Podcast14. Trail Team - Lite Brite Intro (PCT)In this episode, we welcome back PCT hiker "Lite Brite" or Nikki Hughes to the 2021 THRU-r Trail Team! Here, we hear about her interesting tent try out and some fun facts about her!
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THRU-r Instagram2021-04-0805 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast13. Q&A With Apocalypse (PCT)In this episode we welcome 2021 PCT hiker, Christine Konen, or "Apocalypse." During our discussion we go over her favorite preparation resources, the name she thinks she's giving her pack, how she became interested in long distance hiking, and her hopes for her upcoming trek from Mexico to Canada. She will also be updating us via our Blog as part of our THRU-r Trail Team. Link is below to follow her journey. Enjoy!
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What dre...2021-04-041h 14The Thru-Hiking Podcast12. Trail Team - Hot Mess Episode 1 (PCT)Here, we welcome PCT hiker Hot Mess (or Shannon Quadres) to the 2021 THRU-r Trail Team! During her intro, Hot Mess discusses her hike for mental health awareness as well as how she wants to show fellow plus size hikers that they can make it happen too! She will be hiking away from mental health stigmas and drawing awareness to the cause by hiking a mile per dollar donated. See the links below to donate and to follow along with her adventure!
If you loved this episode and our thru-hiker spotlights, remember to subscribe, rate & review, and share...2021-04-0135 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast11. Q&A With Boonie (PCT)In this episode, we welcome experienced PCT hiker "Boonie" (or Keith Cain) to the podcast! Here, he gives us his take on cold-soaking, the importance of stretching, money saving tips to prepare for trail, details on the matrix move that saved his life, and more! Boonie will be hiking the CDT in 2021 and will also be a THRU-r Trail Correspondent as he hikes North. See the links below to follow along!
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Do you have a trail name? How did you get it?
What drew you to long distance hiking?
What were...2021-03-301h 21The Thru-Hiking Podcast10. Trail Team - Hot Mess Intro (PCT)Here, we welcome PCT hiker Hot Mess (or Shannon Quadres) to the 2021 THRU-r Trail Team! During her intro, Hot Mess discusses her hike for mental health awareness as well as how she wants to show fellow plus size hikers that they can make it happen too! She will be hiking away from mental health stigmas and drawing awareness to the cause by hiking a mile per dollar donated. See the links below to donate and to follow along with her adventure!
If you loved this episode and our thru-hiker spotlights, remember to subscribe, rate & review, and share...2021-03-2513 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast9. Over-Snow Navigation With Ned TibbitsIn this episode, the THRU-r community (once again) welcomes Ned Tibbits - a PCT and JMT thru-hiker as well as a Wilderness Skills Instructor (among many other things). Ned has hiked, taught, and conducted rescue efforts in the Sierra section of the PCT for many years, and he is a great resource for information on snow travel and safety. Here, we include the recording from our interactive Zoom meetup to help hikers prepare for the upcoming season.
During this meetup, Ned gave us his best tips and tricks for over-snow navigation including safe passage, how to follow...2021-03-242h 19The Thru-Hiking Podcast8. Trail Team - Puffy Intro (PCT)In this episode, we welcome PCT hiker Puffy (or Garrett Hudson) to the 2021 THRU-r Trail Team! Here, he gives us an intro about where he's from, the past thru-hiking experiences he's had, his thoughts on the hiking community, and more!
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2021-03-1805 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast7. Trail Team - Shooter Intro (PCT)In this episode, we welcome PCT hiker Shooter (or Harrison/Kyle Peltier) to the 2021 THRU-r Trail Team! Here, he gives us an intro about where he's from, his thoughts on hiking the Pacific Crest Trail (coming right up!!) and his goals for the coming year.
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Connect With Us / Join...2021-03-1506 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast6. Trail Team - An Intro With CheerIn this episode, THRU-r founder Cheer discusses the all new THRU-r Trail Team - where correspondents on trail during the thru-hiking season will be reporting back to us on the THRU-r Podcast, YouTube, and/or Blog throughout 2021. We have about 30 hikers who will be hiking the PCT, CDT, AT, and the Sierra High Route and can't wait to follow along with their adventures this year!
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2021-03-1506 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast5. Steep Snow Travel With Ned TibbitsIn this episode, the THRU-r community welcomes back Ned Tibbits - a PCT and JMT thru-hiker as well as a Wilderness Skills Instructor (among many other things). Ned has hiked, taught, and conducted rescue efforts in the Sierra section of the PCT for many years, and he is a great resource for information on snow travel and safety. Here, we include the recording from our interactive Zoom meetup to help hikers prepare for the upcoming season.
Here (and more specifically,) Ned gives us his best tips and tricks for over-snow hiking, the types of risks to look...2021-03-112h 29The Thru-Hiking Podcast4. Q&A With Lite Brite (PCT)"Bring it baby, let's go!" In this episode we welcome 2021 PCT hiker, "Lite Brite" or Nikki Hughes. During our discussion we go over her trail prep, the raw and authentic way she’s committed to sharing her experiences on her Vlog (which we love here at THRU-r), and how she became inspired to hike the PCT in the first place - among many other things. Enjoy!
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What drew you to long distance hiking?...2021-03-1042 minThe Thru-Hiking Podcast3. River Crossing Intensive With Ned TibbitsIn this episode, the THRU-r community welcomes Ned Tibbits - a PCT and JMT thru-hiker as well as a Wilderness Skills Instructor (among many other things!!). Ned has hiked, taught, and conducted rescue efforts in the Sierra section of the PCT for many years, and he is a great resource for information on river crossings, snow travel, and safety. Here, we include the recording from our interactive Zoom meetup to help hikers prepare for the upcoming season.
Ned has founded a non-profit organization which promotes wilderness safety called Mountain Education. If you feel like this information added v...2021-03-042h 29The Thru-Hiking Podcast2. Q&A With Catmando (AT)In this episode we welcome our first guest: AT thru-hiker J.C. Van Etten or “Catmando” - who has his sights set on the PCT in 2021. In our discussion we go over why the trail community is amazing, his "week-a-thon" to battle the Virginia Blues, and the "magical toilet paper roll" - among many other things! Catmando has great insight into thru-hiking, especially for the AT and is also continuing to hike to benefit a great cause called Paws Of War. Enjoy the episode!
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Do you have a trail name? How did you get...2021-02-171h 16
The Thru-Hiking Podcast1. What's THRU-r?In this episode THRU-r founder, Cheer, describes just what this long distance hiking podcast is all about. She also goes into background on how the THRU-r community came to be, and what to expect for future episodes. A great listen for aspiring thru-hikers, experienced thru-hikers, backpackers, or anyone who wants to learn more about thru-hiking culture!
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Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis2021-01-2105 min
Story Grid Writing PodcastThe Martian and A Christmas CarolLearn how the Story Grid works with Andy Weir's The Martian and Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol.
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