Execution is meh; too much self-absorption and unedited rambling
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“Surprised by the 5-star reviews. I love the concept of the show; would love to see it produced and tightened up to clean up the massive repetition among the thru-hikers’ responses. Was alarmed by the Canadian woman who boasted of forcing her way into a strangers’ car. I get why she thinks it’s funny or brazen, but it’s probably illegal and doesn’t reflect well on her or the show. Wish they’d been more thoughtful in selecting folks; some of them are just boring, some of them seem dangerously self-absorbed. There’s a lack of perspective; 20 minutes-worth of rambling from multiple hikers about cold-soaked oats isn't really interesting. This show would be stellar if it were produced, edited, and cleaned up.”Read full review »
KHASL via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/16/19
“I’m here, training for the AT in India, and this has been a godsend of stories and information that will help in my thru-hike attempt starting in April 2020. I’m putting together gear lists on my phone as I listen to The Trek’s correspondents doing the same and reviewing their’s. Meal planning...”Read full review »
JPAFR via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/11/20