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PODCAST

Highwater Trek Co Podcast

Sam McFarland & Katy Mustion

Nature junkies who dream of providing accessible experiences of healing, connection and adventure in the outdoors.

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41:06

Highwater Trek Co Still Exists!

Highwater Trek Co Podcast ·

2025/08/07

Hello? Is there anybody in there? Just nod if you can hear us.... Sam and Katy are BACK to check in on our beloved trekkies (we hope you're still with us) and let you know that we're here, we're alive, we still exist. Join us and our enthusiastic new co-host Luck Wilder (who couldn't quite figure out what to think of headphones and had much to contribute to the conversation) as we catch you up on what's been going on in our lives, and where we hope to go from here. It has been far too long,

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01:18:12

The Ozark Trail's Upper Current River Section

Highwater Trek Co Podcast ·

2024/11/07

We're here, it's November, and acorns are falling from the sky. Join Katy and Sam as the talk about one of their favorite sections of the Ozark Trail: The Upper Current River Section. We talk a bit about the history of this section, and the hard work that went into taking it from a seed of an idea to the rugged beauty of a route it is today. Big thank you to Kathie Brennan of the Ozark Trail Association for providing us these insights to share! Walk with us mile by mile as we recall our own

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39:09

Ozark's Mountain Challenge: Mission Accomplished!

Highwater Trek Co Podcast ·

2024/09/19

Hello Mountain Lizards! Welcome to another episode of Highwater Trek Co's podcast, where we live to gab about all things outdoors and backpacking. Join our hosts as they reminisce on their experiences participating in the Ozark's Mountain Challenge, a 17 mile, all-ascent trail event that takes place in Sam A. Baker State Park in the beautiful hills of Southern Missouri. Participants had twelve hours to summit Mudlick Mountain 9 times, totaling 7980 feet, the equivalent of climbing Mt. Olympus. The

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02:42:33

Camino de Santiago: The Frances, The Portuguese, &...

Highwater Trek Co Podcast ·

2024/08/08

Hello Trekkies, our old friends! We've come to talk at you again....Grab your passports and pack your bags with all your TSA approved items, because we're off to the Camino de Santiago! Join Sam, Katy, and longtime friend of the show, creaky farm table, who had a lot to creak about in today's episode. We tried to edit out some creaks, but farm table refuses to be silenced, and who are we to censor our four-legged friend? We're back from our hiatus (we missed you!) to tackle the rundown of Katy's

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00:39

Checking In

Highwater Trek Co Podcast ·

2024/06/04

Hello Trekkies!We just wanted to pop in and check in with you all. We have been on a bit of an impromptu hiatus, and it's likely to continue for a little while longer. It has been such a bustling time of year, and although we had full intentions of keeping on with our regular podcasting schedule, the reality has altered those expectations. It has always been important to us that the content we provide for you is the best quality we can manage, and we unfortunately haven't had the time to dedicate

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01:04:21

21ish Questions for Katy

Highwater Trek Co Podcast ·

2024/04/18

Team Struggles is THE VIBE for this episode. Disclaimer: our precious Michael got lost in the woods without his ten essentials, so he was unable to join us for recording, and the audio is not what it usually is. We did our best, but this one is probably better suited for headphones than car speakers. Just settle in, our dears, and visualize that you have called us to chat, and the connection is questionable, but our dazzling personalities keep you on that crackly line. Katy is in the hot seat

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54:27

Ozark Mountain Challenge: Training for Mudlick...

Highwater Trek Co Podcast ·

2024/04/05

Highwater Trek Co is on a mission! Join us for today's episode as we are preparing for 9 ascents up Mudlick Mountain in the upcoming Ozark Mountain Challenge, taking place May 4th in Missouri's own Sam A. Baker State Park. Our hosts describe their individual training approaches to the almost 8000 foot climb, and discuss the work required to feel ready to conquer those 17 uphill miles. We also share our excitement for the wonderful energy and connections sure to be found at the challenge

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31:24

Active April 2024 Spring Hiking Challenge

Highwater Trek Co Podcast ·

2024/03/21

Team Struggles is back to tell you all about our Spring Challenge for 2024: Active April!Join Sam, Katy, and a very hungry dog who hasn't learned to chew with her mouth closed for this shortie episode. It's chock-full of giggles and nonsense before we finally get to the point--which is to tell you all about the Active April Challenge and the reasons behind the challenge being crafted in the way it is. Starting April 1st (no fools), we'll be challenging ourselves AND YOU to 150 minutes of

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01:17:06

21 Questions

Highwater Trek Co Podcast ·

2024/03/07

Welcome to the Highwater Trek Co podcast, where our hosts discuss all things backpacking plus more! Get to know the humans behind Highwater in today's episode, as Katy asks Sam 21 random questions related to hiking, and offers her own replies in return. Join us for this easy going episode as we consider our preferences and contemplate pet peeves pertaining to time spent on trail. And somehow along with footcare advice and satisfying trail snack ideas, we reveal glimpses of hopes and plans for the

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55:27

We're Back, Trekkies

Highwater Trek Co Podcast ·

2024/02/22

Sam and Katy are back in the hot seats.Yes, actual hot seats as the sun pours through the windows on an unseasonably warm February day, sweating away as we dust Michael off and try to remember how to record a podcast. It's been a hot minute. And that is the last of the heat jokes. Join us as we talk about where we've been, what we've been doing, why we aren't the same people, and what some of our hopes are for the future of this podcast and beyond! We have grown, we have evolved, and you best

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52:35

We’re Taking a Break

Highwater Trek Co Podcast ·

2023/08/17

My, what a lovely day… The windows are open and the skies are noisy. Join us, (Sam and Katy, in case you’re new here) at the creaky farm table once again for a chat about what we have going on in our lives and why… We’re taking a break! The wind joins us with gusto, a helicopter with no chill eavesdrops, and a new cat friend is eager to show off her bell ringing skills and voice occasional opinions. Sam talks about her upcoming classes as she embarks on the next part of her educational journey—a

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01:55:07

Hydration

Highwater Trek Co Podcast ·

2023/08/04

Welcome back Highwater Trekkies! It is once again time for a brand spankin' new episode. Join our hosts as they take a deep dive into the topic of hydration, and how to utilize beverages to best serve us as we adventure on trail and beyond. Tune in as Katy gives us an education about our own bodies' biological mechanisms that play a role in hydration, and how osmoality runs the show. Sam gives us the scoop on which beverages and foods are the most hydrating, with some surprising results. Our hosts

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01:20:42

Trailments: Dehydration and Heat Illness

Highwater Trek Co Podcast ·

2023/07/20

Welcome Back Trekkies! Take off your boots and stretch your toes, because we're back with our second installment of our Trailments Series! Join Sam, Katy, a creaky table, some aggressively rolly chairs, and the a/c that refused to be silenced by noise reduction techniques as we discuss dehydration and heat illness: just in time for the dog days of summer. Grab your water bottle and settle in for the crowning achievement of Katy's life--the opportunity to ramble about dehydration. We get an overview

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01:26:38

Social Media vs Reality

Highwater Trek Co Podcast ·

2023/07/06

Summertime is in full swing here in the Ozarks, and the swelter is our companion on today's episode as we tackle the at-times contentious topic of how backpacking and nature are represented on social media. We ponder if backpacking is accurately portrayed, and does social media lead to unrealistic expectations? Do content creators bear any responsibility to be transparent or to educate? We dive into the implications of modern nature photography, and the possible resulting effects of different

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59:48

Post Trail Blues

Highwater Trek Co Podcast ·

2023/06/22

Team Giggles is back to tackle a not-so-giggly subject: Post Trail Depression. We've all been there--wrapping up a backpacking trip riding an adventure high, only to descend into melancholy after returning home. Join us as we explore where this phenomenon potentially comes from and ways we can try to cope with the often tough transition from trail life back to "real life". We talk about the parallels between Post Trail Blues, Post Race Blues, and Post Adrenalin blues, shamelessly fangirl over Dr

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01:29:14

Trailments: Infections and Allergens

Highwater Trek Co Podcast ·

2023/06/08

Welcome back Trekkies! Join Team Giggles (and an abundance of song birds) for some front porch sittin' as they discuss physical ailments that can put a damper on your trail time, and can even result in dangerous outcomes. Katy dives into the immune's lymphatic system, and explains the biological processes behind infection. Tune in to hear the scoop on how to prevent and treat infections while out in the wilderness, as well as Katy's disdain for the word "Pus." Sam discusses the best ways to fend

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01:06:27

Looking Back on 20 Episodes

Highwater Trek Co Podcast ·

2023/05/25

20 Episodes, WHAAAAT? Highwater Trek Co's 20th Episode has come and gone. Join us as we look back over the last 20 episodes and reflect on all we've learned, things we wish we'd done differently, and our hopes for the future! We (and the creaky farm table) converse about our desire to be more naturally--conversational, our biggest challenges, having the confidence to own this space and do less self-censoring, our favorite and least favorite episodes, the things we are proud of, and the things we

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01:14:22

Lessons Learned, Pieces of Advice, & Grains of Salt

Highwater Trek Co Podcast ·

2023/05/12

Welcome back to Highwater Trek Co's podcast, where we discuss all things hiking! As recounted in today's episode, Katy recently had the experience of leading backpacking novices through a tough Ozark section of trail. Her adventure led our hosts to ponder what they believe to be the most important advice for beginners, and the lesson learning required of them to reach these conclusions. Tune in to hear Team Giggles discuss honoring your body, keeping expectations in check, and leaving room for the

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01:39:42

Solo Section Hike on the Ouachita Trail

Highwater Trek Co Podcast ·

2023/04/27

Welcome back, Highwater Trekkies! Buckle up and settle in friends, for Katy's chaotic and "like"-riddled account of her first solo section hike. Katy chronicles in rambling and unfocused detail, what went into planning her first solo section hike and her first backpacking trip with her dog in tow, why she chose the Ouachita, and how it all went. Follow along as she hikes in the wrong direction, meets Mustache, questions whether or not she actually died the first night, seriously overthinks an

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01:49:42

Water, Ticks, Snakes, and Bears, Oh My!

Highwater Trek Co Podcast ·

2023/04/13

Welcome to the latest episode of the Highwater Trek Co podcast! In today's episode, our hosts will discuss some common hazards one may encounter on an Ozarks trail in the springtime and year round. Join in as the conversation starts with water crossing safety, and continues as we discuss several critters that bite. Sam gives us the scoop on our slithery snake friends, and discusses tips to navigate water crossings safely. Katy serves the lowdown on the most disliked critter to be found in the

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