In this episode, aspiring thru-hiker and THRU-r Trail Team member Stevie Teran checks in from Greece a day before his Corfu Trail start! Here, he goes over specifics of the Corfu Trail and the Walker's Haute Route, why he decided to hike these two European trails, and his thoughts on thru-hiking gear. Connect & follow along with Stevie!: ⁠Stevie's Instagram 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...

Get 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...

Pacific Crest Trail thru-hiker and Trailside Fitness Founder, Lee Welton or "Flick" covers: 1. The not-to-miss breakfast spot along the Pacific Crest Trail 2. The worst part of Oregon hiking 3. How to manage expectations when things don't go to plan 4. Ways to use great resources to prepare for trail, have a healthy hike, and recover after trail - and so much more! You can connect with Lee by using the links below: Trailside Fitness...

Appalachian Trail thru-hiker (and VERY experienced long-distance hiker all-around) Ray "Geared Up" Reynoso describes what he's been up to in pursuit of "warming up" for his third Appalachian Trail trek! In this recording, he gives insight on his training treks in South America. It's a hard-core way to train and it's definitely not recommended for beginners - but that's why we love to listen here! In this episode you will: Discover Ray's top trekking picks in South America (and why it...

Appalachian Trail & Colorado Trail thru-hiker and author Audrey Payne - or "Glowstick" as she's known on trail - talks all things thru-hiking! In this interview, she gives insight on quitting her dream job and overcoming a chronic injury to pursue the Appalachian Trail! Glowstick also gives bougie & budget backpacking dinner ideas, examples of how the "trail provides," her best tips for new hikers, details about her favorite hostel, and more. Glowstick just dropped her memoir...

In this episode, we welcome our 2024 Trail Team of correspondents, and get to know Continental Divide Trail hiker, GG! You can follow our 2024 Trail Team on this podcast and by using the links below: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠THRU-r Instagram⁠ 2024 Trail Team Landing Page⁠⁠ Did you love this episode? If so, please help fellow hikers out and follow, rate, and review the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Connect With Us / Join The THRU-r Community: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠THRU-r...

Today we are joined by avid traveller and adventurer Lily or Pony/I'll Be! Pony thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2023 and goes into detail about her experiences on trail - the good and the not-so-great. In this episode, Pony describes beautiful moments on trail - such as sunrise on Franconia Ridge, as well as scary and not-so-fun moments like hiking in a hurricane. Pony also dives into favorite town food spots, the joys of couscous, thoughts on Builder Bar haters, special connections in...

Today we are joined by neuroscientist and thru-hiker Jordan Chamberlain or "Dr. J" as he's known on trail - who "flip-flopped" the Appalachian Trail in 2023! In this episode, Dr J. describes the insane weather he ran into - including a hurricane, three flash floods, wildfires, record breaking heat, and extreme cold. He also goes into the upsides and downsides of flip-flopping, personal mosquito entourages, hiking for mental health, skunk run-ins, classic cocktails, a special moment while...

Today we are featuring audio from a recent community meetup we hosted about common injury prevention with special guest, Lee Welton. Lee - also known as "Flick" on trail - hiked the Pacific Crest Trail in 2018 and is the founder of Trailside Fitness - where he helps hikers prepare and thrive before, during, and after trail. In this informative session, Lee goes over common injuries that contribute to hikers leaving trail, and ways to prevent them. He covers training, gear, weight, mileage,...

In this episode we are joined by Alyssa or "Stakes" as she's known on trail. Stakes was part of our ⁠⁠2023 Trail Team⁠⁠ and thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail last year! In this episode we talk about trail mishaps, her favorite town meal, Chicken Of The Sea, Max Patch moments, trail angel kindness, simple & potent advice for new hikers, and much more! You can follow Stakes using the link below: ⁠⁠Stakes’ Instagram Relevant Links: Highlander BBQ (Roan Mountain)⁠⁠ Connect With Us / Join...

In this episode, we catch up with Pacific Northwest Trail (PNT) thru-hiker, Calzone (Stephanie Setiz) as she hikes from Mount Baker to Port Townsend. Here, Calzone experiences wild blueberries, hot springs, her favorite campsite of all time and her favorite aspect of the trail, stealth camping, trail angels, and more! Stay tuned for the last installment for her PNT trek! If you loved this episode, remember to subscribe, rate & review, and share this podcast! You can also follow...

Today we are joined by Laura Statts or "Spicy" as she's known on trail. Spicy was part of our ⁠2023 Trail Team⁠ and flip-flopped the Appalachian Trail last year! In this episode we talk about the Virginia blues, ramen bombs, wading through mud, running for trail magic, the power of humor on trail, and more! You can follow Spicy using the link below: ⁠Spicy's Instagram⁠ Connect With Us / Join The THRU-r Community: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠THRU-r Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠THRU-r...

In this episode, 2023 Trail Team member Alyssa or "Stakes" checks in to give us an update about the last part of her Appalachian Trail thru-hike. She talks about flooding and mud in Vermont, The Whites, The "Hype Train", her favorite parts of thru-hiking, and life post trail. Hiking a long trail this year? Apply to be a part of our 2024 Trail Team ⁠here⁠! If you loved this episode, remember to subscribe, rate & review, and share this podcast! You can also follow Stakes'...

In this episode, we catch up with Pacific Northwest Trail (PNT) thru-hiker, Calzone (Stephanie Setiz) as she hikes through Eastern Washington! Here, Calzone goes through blowdowns, fire closures, and anti-climatic moments while also enjoying epic trail magic, silk pj's, and pit toilets! She also describes how this trek compares to the Pacific Crest Trail and her new take on thru-hiking. Stay tuned for the next episode! Hiking a long trail this year? Apply to be a part of our 2024 Trail...

Today we welcome Adam Salinger or "Dreamer" onto the podcast! He is an Appalachian Trail, Colorado Trail, and John Muir Trail (& the list goes on!) thru-hiker as well as the founder of Alpine Adventure Coaching. In this Q&A, we talk about wolf & grizzly run-ins, ultralight hiking, gear hacks, authenticity in the thru-hiking space, his favorite moments, type 2 moments, tips for staying power on trail, Alpine Adventure Coaching, and much more! You can follow Dreamer and get more...

In this episode, we are joined by Amy Hunsucker or "Slider" as she's known on trail. She is a Triple Crowner (!!!) and recently finished this amazing feat at the Southern Terminus of the Pacific Crest Trail. Slider was part of our 2023 Trail Team and we loved following along with her adventures. In this Q&A we talk about her trail name, the unique item she carries, cow concerts, cosmic brownies, uncomfortable hitches, gear, her favorite trail, and so much more! You can follow Slider...

In 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...

Today 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 19 and 20 through Northern New Hampshire and Southern Maine (one of the toughest stretches on the AT). Here, she takes on the Whites, steep slippery climbs, mud hiking, and the slowest and steepest miles on trail. For visuals visuals of this section of trail, check out Cheer's YouTube Channel (Week 19 and Week 20). Stay tuned for...

Bonus Time is back for his final report for the 2023 Trail Team as he arrives at the northern terminus of the PCT! Bonus Time began his journey on the PCT in 2021 and is filled with gratitude for the trail and the community as he completes this epic journey. Bonus Time reflects on his time on the PCT and the things he has learned about himself along the way. Enjoy! If you loved this episode and our thru-hiker spotlights, remember to subscribe, rate & review, and share this podcast! You...

In this episode, we hear from thru-hiker founder, and triple-crowner, Cheer, as she continues her 2023 thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail! This episode covers weeks 17 and 18 on the AT starting in Manchester Center, Vermont and finishing in Lincoln, New Hampshire. After a wonderful visit with fellow 2023 trail team member, 'Stitch', Cheer heads out to mostly good weather and good views up until a big thunder and lightning storm and a scary river crossing at night steers Cheer towards a night...

Bonus Time is back with his 2023 Trail Team update on the PCT. In this episode, Bonus Time ends his time in Oregon hiking through the iconic Tunnel Falls and over the Bridge of the Gods into Washington! Bonus Time starts Washington with the trail family that he has been with for many days but finishes up hiking solo as his hiking friends disperse to other activities. Some challenges with trail closures and smoke due to fires in the area, Bonus Time revels in the magical views hiking through...

In this episode, we catch up with thru-hiker, Calzone (Stephanie Setiz ) as she hikes through Idaho and into Washington! This section starts with a nice stay at the Feist Creek Falls Resort in northern Idaho, and includes visiting friends in Sand Point, challenging bushwhacking and scrambles in the Selkirk Mountains with spectacular views and lake swims with trail buddies. Calzone talks about finding more emotional well-being during this stretch as she heads into Washington! Stay tuned for...

In this episode, we hear from thru-hiker founder, and soon to be triple-crowner, Cheer, as she continues her 2023 thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail! This episode covers weeks 15 and 16 on the AT starting in Kent, Connecticut and finishing in Manchester, Vermont. Week 15 begins following a nice overnight in Kent, CT near the New York border. This section included navigating some stream crossings and hitting the 1500 mile marker! Cheer celebrates with a well earned burger in town and...

Bonus Time is back again with his 2023 Trail Team update on the PCT. This week covers trail miles from Crater Lake to just south of the Washington state border. Bonus Time hikes through Oregon's green tunnel of pine trees and mosquitos with beautiful lakes, resorts and big mountain views including Diamond Peak, the The Three Sisters, Mount Washington, Jefferson and finally a distant Mount Hood. This week covers 128 miles of hiking with a record day of 26.2 miles. Deep conversations with his...