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...

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 13 and 14 on the AT starting in Pennsylvania and heading through New Jersey and New York and into Connecticut! Week 13 begins at the Delaware Water Gap in Pennsylvania near the New Jersey border. Cheer enjoys nice terrain and weathers 'the big storm' in the early part of New Jersey enjoying some cooler temps on rainy...

In this episode, we catch up with thru-hiker, Calzone (Stephanie Setiz ) as she begins her journey on the PNT! After a great start exploring Glacier National Park and staying at The Looking Glass Base camp, Calzone begins the PNT in beautiful and rugged Glacier hiking west across Montana. After Glacier, Calzone heads into the Whitefish Mountains, hiking a tough stretch alone through Grizzly country but recovers with a 'double zero' in Eureka, Montana where she was able to connect with some...

After some challenging adventures in the Sierra, Bonus Time (Rick Posada) is back with his PCT update from Oregon! Deciding in the favor of safety, Bonus Time begins the Oregon stretch of the PCT starting with a couple of nice days in the beautiful town of Ashland. This episode covers the first 100 miles from the border to Crater Lake. Bonus Time talks about enjoying Oregon with lots of green and abundant water sources as well as very friendly people. He also talks about some great trail...

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 11 and 12 on the AT through the state of Pennsylvania! Week 11 started in Pine Cove Furnace in Pennsylvania where Cheer enjoyed her best burger on trail so far! Southern Pennsylvania was pretty flat traveling through farmlands and a nice stop at Caffe 101 for lunch! Week 11 ended starting with a rough day on trail...

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! Week 10 on the Appalachian Trail covers the miles from Front Royal, Virginia through Harpers Ferry in West Virginia and finishing at Pine Grove Furnace in Pennsylvania. This was one of Cheer's favorite weeks on the AT and included hiking through the 'Roller Coasters' section in Virginia with intense climbs and descents, crossing the 1000 mile...

This first episode finds Bonus Time (Rick Posada) back on the PCT heading north starting near Bishop CA where he left the trail in 2021. His first week back turned out to be a very rough adventure starting on the Paiute trail and in to the Sierra following the PCT. In addition to hiking through difficult sun cups, Bonus Time and his very good friend brave dangerous water crossings and a serious bout with altitude sickness ending the first week with a rescue from the Fresno County Sheriff...

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! Week 9 on the Appalachian Trail covers the miles from Waynesboro to Front Royal, VA through the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah National Park. This stretch brought easier hiking, generally good weather and some great views including favorites such as Blackrock Summit, The Pinnacle and Mary's Rock. Cheer talks about hitting the...

In this episode we get an update from Appalachian Trail hiker, Alyssa Schafer (Stakes) as she makes her way through the half way point! Starting the section with a pack of hunting dogs running through camp at night, hiking through Shenandoah National Park and a 28 mile hike through the rain! Stakes talks about a fun 'double zero' in Harpers Ferry going tubing on the Shenandoah river with a group of hikers. This episode includes bear sightings, some low morale days and a family visit in New...

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! Week 8 on the Appalachian Trail from Catawba to Waynesboro, Virginia sees Cheer hit some major milestones including the 800 mile mark and the 1/3 of the trail completed mark. This stretch also includes some well known AT highlights such as the McAfee Knob overlook and the James River Bridge, the longest footbridge on the AT. This section also...

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! Week 7 on the Appalachian Trail covers the miles 600 to 700 from Bland, to Catawba, Virginia. This stretch was filled with wildlife sightings including an eagle, owl, several snakes and Cheer's first black bear encounter on trail! It also saw Cheer's most difficult night on trail when her tent broke while setting it up in the rain. Week 7...

In this episode, we welcome thru-hiker, Bonus Time (or Rick Posada) back to the 2023 THRU-r Trail Team! Rick Posada or “Bonus Time” is a long distance runner and Marine Corps veteran from Texas – who is returning to the Pacific Crest Trail this year after recovering from a serious injury! As he makes his way north, he will be updating us via Instagram and his podcast: If you loved this episode and our thru-hiker spotlights, remember to subscribe, rate & review, and share this...

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! Week 6 on the Appalachian Trail covers the miles from Hampton to Bland, Virginia hitting a new milestone as Cheer crosses the 500 mile marker, a quarter of the trail! Cheer makes a planned scenic detour on the Virginia Creek trail with great views, a flowing river and great lunch spot! In this episode we hear about Cheer's favorite day on trail...

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! Week 5 on the Appalachian Trail brought Cheer her first 'marathon day' (26+ mile day) while hiking from Hampton North Carolina, through Tennessee and into Damascus, Virginia to celebrate her birthday and the Appalachian Trail Days, the largest AT specific celebration in the world! While in town she stayed at Lady Di's Hostel, had brunch with...

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! Week 4 on the Appalachian Trail from Hot Springs to Hampton North Carolina hit the 300 and 400 mile markers! Cheer talks about experiencing a touch of the 'green tunnel' blues and a couple of fun days off recovery visiting a friend in Asheville, NC and then back on the trail from Irwin to Hampton with some nice views and waterfalls and a chat...

In this episode we are joined by Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) Trail Angel Ed Manning or "Ghost." During this Q&A we talk about his adventures trail angeling which includes avoiding a mudslide (!!), his favorite memories, memorable hikers, why he calls himself "half lifeguard/half cheerleader," and much more. He trail angels year round but focuses on the Desert Section of the PCT. We were so excited to chat with him and hope that you enjoy getting to know a wonderful trail angel who supports...

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! Week 3 on the Appalachian Trail brings cold and rain while hiking through the Smokies but broken up with some fun town breaks with comfy beds and tasty food! Cheer describes her experiences visiting the Standing Bear and Laughing Heart hostels and her excitement for the upcoming AT Trail Days! Stay tuned for Cheer's next trail update! If you...

In this episode we get an update from Appalachian Trail hiker, Alyssa Schafer (Stakes) as she crosses the 700 mile marker! Alyssa talks about her toughest day on trail so far, marathon hiking days and double zero rest days, some gear changes due to ankle challenges and changing weather conditions, an unexpected dog bite, Cinco de Mayo trail magic and ponies in the Grayson Highlands! Keep up with her on this podcast and on her ⁠Instagram Profile⁠! For all of the hikers profiles, links to...

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! Cheer talks about her second week on the AT where she hits the 100 mile marker! She councils new hikers to the AT that 'Georgia is tough!' and to hang in there as it gets easier. Week 2 saw her first 20 mile plus days with good weather, good views and cold nights. She also talks about taking advantage of southern hospitality while town...

In this episode we hear from Appalachian Trail hiker, Alyssa Schafer (Stakes) during her first couple of weeks hiking through the Smokies. Alyssa talks about tough terrain, navigating storms, gear performance and getting her trail name! Keep up with her on this podcast and on her ⁠Instagram Profile⁠! For all of the hikers profiles, links to follow and support, and more - check out the ⁠⁠⁠2023 Trail Team Landing Page⁠⁠⁠. To follow our team on Instagram, check us out at ⁠⁠⁠@thru_r⁠⁠⁠ and...

In this episode, we hear from thru-hiker founder, and soon to be triple-crowner, Cheer, as she begins her 2023 thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail! Cheer talks about her training before the hike, her average daily miles, wildlife, trail magic, tent vs. shelter camping, town stops and the overall differences she is experiencing compared to her PCT and CDT thru-hikes. If you loved this episode and our thru-hiker spotlights, remember to subscribe, rate & review, and share this podcast! You...

In this episode, we welcome thru-hiker, Calzone (or Stephanie Setiz ) to the 2023 THRU-r Trail Team! Here, Calzone grew up in Indiana and now works in western Colorado as a Field Instructor for Seeds Wilderness Therapy. She fell in love with long distance hiking on the PCT in 2019 and is now taking on the wild PNT this summer! Besides hiking, Calzone loves jamming on the guitar, knitting, reading, and dance parties. She is raising money for The Mooky Project, a charity started by her friend...

In this episode we are joined by Michael Hess aka "Double Stack". Double Stack is from New Jersey and has hiked the AT, LT, CT and most recently, the PCT. Double Stack was part of our 2022 Trail Team and we loved following along with his adventures. In this Q&A we talk about his favorite and worst memories from trail, kindness from the trail community, favorite foods, gear, and so much more! You can follow Double Stack using the link below: Relevant Links: Double Stack's...

In this episode, we welcome thru-hiker, Cinnamon (or Ilse Praet ) to the 2023 THRU-r Trail Team! Here, Cinnamon gives us an intro about where she's from, her recent experience hiking the PCT, the Oregon Coast Trail, the Great Divide Trail and her plans this year for hiking the Northern Arctic Trail in Lapland. If you loved this episode and our thru-hiker spotlights, remember to subscribe, rate & review, and share this podcast! You can also follow Cinnamon's adventures using the links...

In this episode we are joined by an amazing family who just finished their Triple Crown on Mt. Katahdin: The Bennett Family aka "Kids Out Wild." They trekked the big 3 trails as a family with their dog, Muir (and some special guests!) in-tow. They were part of our 2022 Trail Team and we loved following along with their adventure. In this Q&A we talk about their favorite and worst moments from trail, kindness from the trail community, hiking with a pup, favorite foods, gear, and so much...