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Hiking Thru

A weekly podcast in which I speak with experienced thru hikers about their stories from the trails and strategies for a successful thru hike.

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All Episodes

01:51:11

JON SCHWARZE aka AIRBORNE

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2020/03/04

Airborne, known off trail as Jon Schwarze, started his thru hiking career with a yo-yo of the PCT.For 2020 he’s set his sights on the Greatest Western Loop.Yep, you heard that correctly. He’s adding a few extra miles to the Great Western Loop in order to complete 4 out of the 5 trails in the same year.In this episode we talk about severe calorie deficits, being the first through the Sierras,pushing your limitsandresilience.

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01:59:43

ELAINE BISSONHO aka BRAZILNUT

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2020/02/26

Brazilnut, known off trail as Elaine Bissonho, is starting her Triple Triple in 2020. Add to that the TA, Arizona Trail, Oregon Coast Trail as well as a yo-yo and FKT on the Great Divide Trail…to say she’s got some stories is an extreme understatement. In this episode we talk about resupply problems, umbrellas, the PCT in 66 days and the fear and doubt that kept her off the GDT for 5 years.

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01:50:56

JOHN FLOYD aka SURVIVOR

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2020/02/19

Survivor, known off trail as John Floyd, kicked off his thru hiking career in 2019 by selling his possessions to finance hiking the AT. He then jumped almost immediately to the TA. And has now come back to the states to start the PCT in April. He's fully embraced the thru hiking life. In this episode, we talk about building your own quilt, dig into the Te Araroa and discuss stove versus cold soaking.

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01:40:07

LEISEL BAILEY aka GILMORE

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2020/02/12

Gilmore, though you might also have known her as Back Seat Driver, on the AT, is known off trail as Leisel Bailey. She had completed the AT, JMT and Colorado Trail prior to starting the PCT this past year. However that doesn’t mean she was totally prepared for what the trail threw at her. But a little luck, creative thinking and staying present in the moment went a long way toward making it a successful hike. In this episode we talk about flip flopping, pastries, poodle dog bush and how Oregon

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01:38:05

TRICIA CASE aka SKETCH

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2020/01/29

Sketch, known off trail as Tricia Case, SOBO’d the Long Trail in 2019 to test whether the thru hiking life was for her. Apparently it was a success as she’s now planning to start the Appalachian Trail in February. In this episode we talk about lessons learned. Food preferences, sleeping around people, gear, being wet…and a little hiker lore.

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01:57:10

TYLER & BECCA GOODMAN aka NOMAD & RATTLES

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2020/01/20

Nomad & Rattles, known off trail as Tyler & Becca Goodman, completed their Triple Crown this summer as a couple. But it was not a straight path. Injury knocked them off the Appalachian Trail in 2018 and snow changed their NOBO into a SOBO on the Continental Divide Trail this summer... But also gave them the opportunity to finish their Appalachian Trail miles and take a Southwest road-trip. In this episode we talk about being flexible with your plans, hiking as a couple, how small the hiking

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01:29:18

JAMIE SIEBOLD aka NURSE BETTY

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2020/01/15

Nurse Betty, known off trail as Jaime Siebold, was part of the PCT class of 2013. To stay connected she section hikes, revisiting the Campo to Tehachapi section this past summer. In this episode we talk keeping your feet clean, how Northern Washington should never be underestimated in fall, why splitting up on the trail to hike your own hike is important and the business she started making reusable wipes to help give back to the trail.

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02:26:15

JEFF OLIVER aka IB TAT

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2020/01/08

IB TAT, known off trail as Jeff Oliver, found his sobriety in the mountains. His instagram handle SavedByMtns is quite literal and thru hiking has become his new drug of choice. This episode was recorded shortly after he came off the PCT in late October. So we of course talk about the conditions in the north Cascades that late in the year. And coffee is a must... if you've watched his vlog you'll understand.

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01:54:48

ANDREW GLENN aka PEANUT

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2019/12/18

Peanut, known off trail as Andrew Glenn, was fresh off the trail when we spoke and still processing his experience from this summer. He went big, connecting the CDT and Canada’s Great Divide Trail. A total of over 3,700 miles with the final 10 days hiked without seeing another person. So sit right back and you’ll hear a tale, a tale of a fateful hike. That started as a project and ended up capturing his heart.

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01:56:48

NICHOLE YOUNG aka KARMA

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2019/12/11

Karma, known off trail as Nichole Young, thru hike of the AT in 2016 and attempt at the Mini Triple Crown in 2017 had to be coordinated around A LOT of life events. A very relatable problem. In this episode, we talk about being flexible & realistic about how those things inter-relate, how being a planned solo hiker mixes with finding a tramily on the first day, expectations vs reality and how she hopes her adventures will inspire her new daughter as she grows up.

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02:01:04

JADE CABRERA aka DARTH JADER

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2019/12/04

Darth Jader, known off trail as Jade Cabrera, was one of the adventurers who took on the PCT in 2019. With her tramily, she walked, ran, glissaded and hitchhiked up the West Coast. In this episode we talk luxury items & mascara, post trail, leave no trace, The Sierras and stepping foot on the trail in the first place.

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01:41:04

ANDY KERMODE

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2019/11/27

Andy, known off trail as Andy Kermode, hiked the Superior Hiking Trail this summer. 310 miles in 21 days. He didn’t quite get a trail name, but he’s all of us newbie thru hikers who wonder “Can I do this? Should I do a thru hike?” In this episode, he shares the lesson he learned about overall preventive care, the importance of the feet, things he would do differently and conversations with his wife so they were both on board this thru hike.

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1:21:14

SARAH DRAMIS aka HAWAII

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2019/11/20

Hawaii, known off trail as Sarah Dramis, had never experienced mountains cause you know Florida and Hawaii aren’t known for them, before entering the Sierras on her PCT thru hike in 2015. As with most addictions, trail goals transformed from one into three and this year she completed her Triple Crown. In this episode, we talk about where the best star gazing on trail is, how some of her social media followers became trail angels and even fellow thru hikers and how social media can be a force for

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01:57:56

JEFF GARMIRE aka LEGEND

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2019/11/13

Legend, known off trail as Jeff Garmire, took a break from college in 2011 to hike the PCT and figure out his life with gear that his family would bring on weekend hikes. A 50 pound pack and quite impressive list of just in case gear redundancies on his back, he was off to great places. Fast forward, he has since completed the Calendar Year Triple Crown and the Great Western Loop, as well as Fastest Known Times on a number of trails. In this episode, he shares the lessons he’s learned as well as a

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01:04:53

LANI ADVOKAT aka LARRY PART 2

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2019/11/06

Larry, known off trail as Lani Advokat, is back for another round. This time we dive into the post trail places. Post trail depression is a phrase we throw around; What does it really mean? What does it really look like? Feel like? She shares her experience coming back from the PCT and some lessons she learned that helped to smooth the transition. We also delve into developing a relationship on trail when you’re with someone 24/7.

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01:37:14

WILL ROBINSON aka AKUNA MATATA

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2019/10/30

Akuna (Akuna Matata), known off trail as Will Robinson, completed his Triple Crown this summer with the Continental Divide Trail, becoming the first African American Man to do so. In this episode, we go back to the beginning. To PTSD and extremely dark places. To WILD and Reese Witherspoon and Monster. To the Pacific Crest Trail in 2016 and new friends who found their way back to him on each of the trails. And a turning point in Kennedy Meadows' trail journal where he wrote “Today and from now on, I

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01:43:26

JENNIFER MABUS aka STARBURST

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2019/10/23

Starburst, known off-trail as Jennifer Mabus, solo hiked the PCT in 2018. In this episode, we talk about how and why she maintained her solo-ness on the trail, some challenges with altitude and purposefully facing fears even when (particularly when), a mountain lion seems to be following you.

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01:10:16

CARROT QUINN aka CARROT

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2019/10/16

Carrot, known off trail as Carrot Quinn, started this crazy adventure life with a thru hike of the PCT in 2013. Since then she's taken another spin on the PCT, hit the CDT and Hayduke trails and completed a number of the shorter trails as well. In this episode we talk about the disordered eating that is long distance hiking, why she doesn't worry about the extra weight of her luxury items anymore and cowboy camping with the bugs.

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01:52:04

TREVOR PYKE aka CRUNCHMASTER

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2019/10/09

Crunchmaster, known off trail as Trevor Pyke, developed his love of hiking with his Grandfather section hiking the AT. In 2013 he picked up the pack again to thru hike the Appalachian Trail blogging so his Grandfather could follow his journey. He then fell in love with the Pacific Crest Trail… hiking it for the third time in 2019. In this episode we talk about how this year’s journey differed and the lengths he’ll now go for ultralight.

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01:37:40

JACK JONES aka QUADZILLA

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2019/10/02

Quadzilla, known off trail as Jack Jones, transformed from gamer to thru hiker. In this episode we talk about his adventures on the AT and CDT. Touch on how fun it is to pack a bike through the Grand Canyon on the Arizona Trail. And for some reason we talk a lot about food; coconut milk powder & rotisserie chicken, eggs & bacon, and how inspirational an all you can eat Thai lunch buffet can be.

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