Hiker Trash Radio

Rocket and Stump share one of the greatest thru hikes ever: Grandma Gatewood's incredible solo thru hike of the Appalachian Trail in 1955 at the age of 67! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tune in for a brand new style of bonus episode! Doc gives you a fascinating glimpse into the personality of some of your favorite guests by asking . . . The Last 10! This week's guest is thru hiker Emily "Squishy" Schrick! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ultra runner and coach Kaleb Stephens stops moving just long enough to talk ultra running and motivation with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as this previous non-runner shares his incredible, inspiring journey. You do not want to miss this incredible story, as Kaleb covers some serious ground in this episode, including discussions of the right footwear, knowing when to swap out shoes, the importance of being nimble, stepping off the corporate ladder, how he now defines success, holding yourself accountable to others, how to train for a 100-mile race, and how to be the light for the people around you and beyond. An instant classic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hiker and expert in ventilation and sweat, Brice Sokolowki drops into the studio with Doc to talk trail and Vaucluse Backpack Ventilation Gear. Settle in and buckle up as Brice shares his journey from the corporate world to taking a leap of faith and starting his own gear company. Along the way, you'll hear about boxed wine on the trail, stinky cheese, his aversion to sweat, the importance of being a picker or chooser, the newly trademarked levels of lightness on the trail, and the magic when the universe works with you. Epic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wrapping up their three-episode of the creation of the American long trails, Rocket and Stump take on the youngest of the three trails, the Continental Divide Trail. Settle in and buckle up as the Hiker Trash duo tell you about the incredible story behind the CDT. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tune in for a brand new style of bonus episode! Doc gives you a fascinating glimpse into the personality of some of your favorite guests by asking . . . The Last 10! This week's guest is thru hiker and creator Kelly "Nine Lives" Hays! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fresh off his domination of the Backyard Ultra Team World Championships, Frank "The Tank" Gielen drops into the studio to talk all things Backyard Ultra. Settle in and buckle up as Tank shares his thoughts on three-legged cats, serving the watch, soup to potato efforts, pacing strategies, shared hallucinations, peer pressure, the upper limits of what's possible, his superpower, sleep running, and how he, Merijn Geerts, and Ivo Steyaert were able to run 4.167 miles every hour for 110 straight hours. Incredible. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thru hiker and author Nick "Desert Jesus" Fowler takes a well deserved break following his recent FKT on the Arizona Trail and joins Doc for some trail talk and parenting insights. Settle in and buckle up as DJ shares the rollercoaster of emotions that comes with covering 800 miles and 110,000 feet of elevation change in less than 13 days. DJ tells Doc about how he channeled his inner Tara Dower, multiple rainstorms throughout, sub freezing temperatures, not enough pain meds, ABC goals, parallels between thru hiking and parenting, and how he definitely did not hallucinate a white Cheshire cat on the trail for three consecutive nights. Epic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rocket and Stump share the history and creation of the Appalachian Trail on the latest episode of Trail Talk. Settle in and buckle up as the dynamic duo share some facts you might not know! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tune in for a brand new style of bonus episode! Doc gives you a fascinating glimpse into the personality of some of your favorite guests by asking . . . The Last 10! This week's guest is thru hiker Casey "Vegas" Huffman! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Eric Blehm, author of The Last Season, joins Doc to discuss the story of Randy Morgenson, the seasoned ranger who disappeared in the Sierra backcountry in 1996. During the episode, they cover a lot of ground, including split boarding, Double Espresso Free Association, coyote pacers, and, of course, the mysterious disappearance of Randy and Eric's incredible book about what happened. Epic. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hikertrashradio/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thru hiker Nicholas "Chezwick" Gagnon takes a load off his sore shoulder and joins Doc in the Hiker Trash Radio Studio to share what he's been up to. Settle in and buckle up as Chezwick, the 16th person to complete the Eastern Continental Trail and the fifth (and fastest!) person to complete the Great Western Loop, talks some serious trail and Type II Fun. During the wide ranging conversation, you'll hear about vagabond walkabouts, cigs, caffeine pills, 32-pound water carries, Canadian glamping, Farts, Sloppy Joe, when not to share your Cheetos, unplanned river swims, popping tendons, 80-foot falls, heat stroke, broken metatarsals, and an eye-popping Hiking Poll score. An instant classic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rocket and Stump take on the creation of the Pacific Crest Trail in their latest episode of Trail Talk. Settle in and buckle up as the two share the story of one of the greatest trails on the planet. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tune in for a brand new style of bonus episode! Doc gives you a fascinating glimpse into the personality of some of your favorite guests by asking . . . The Last 10! This week's guest is thru hiker and the first woman to hike the ECT, Lolo "Sparkle" Velozl! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

AT thru hiker, author and motivational speaker Derick "Mr. Fabulous" Lugo drops by the studio to spin some life and trail stories with Doc. During the course of the evening, they ramble through episodes of beaver poo, give and take on the trail, expectations, reality, the Quad State Challenge, and what happens when a guy from Brooklyn with ZERO hiking experience grabs some gear, heads down to Georgia, and embarks upon a 2,200-mile journey of discovery and magic.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hikertrashradio/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Outdoor adventurer, author, and just the seventh person to skydive Antarctica, Wells Jones takes a breather and joins Doc in the Hiker Trash Radio studio. Settle in and buckle up through this rollicking interview as Wells shares adventures and stories from all over the world, including plane crashes at the bottom of the planet, 4,000-mile motorcycle journeys, Kayak for a Cause, running with the bulls, helicopter near misses, Long Way Around, Middle East checkpoints and tanks, camel-riding advice, and his latest effort, A Line in the Sand. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to Trail Talk, where Hiker Trash Radio guest hosts Rocket and Stump step in to share the extraordinary life of Ang Rita Sherpa, a Nepali mountaineer renowned for his ten ascents of Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tune in for a brand new style of bonus episode! Doc gives you a fascinating glimpse into the personality of some of your favorite guests by asking . . . The Last 10! This week's guest is perhaps the best female climber on the planet, Babsi Zangerl! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Christine Reed, author of Alone in Wonderland, stops by the studio to discuss her book and her journeys. Along the way, she and Doc chat about societal expectations for women, the Seekers, Vanlife, keeping things in your back pocket, zipping it up, and the MSR Reactor. Oh, and there's bears.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hikertrashradio/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ultra runner and world record holder Megan Eckert takes a break from running 4.167 miles at a time and joins Doc in the Hiker Trash Radio Studio. Settle in and buckle up and this reluctant runner shares her journey from her first half marathon to becoming the women's world record holder in the Backyard Ultra format. During the discussion, Meg talks about her start at age 29, silver tickets, the importance of mindset, pacing strategy, sleep deprivation, persistent hallucinations, looking for your limit, toughing it out, and what it takes to run 4.167 miles every hour for 87 straight hours. Unbelievable. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rocket and Stump take over Hiker Trash Radio for a special episode about a true legend from the Sierras, Norman Clyde! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tune in for a brand new style of bonus episode! Doc gives you a fascinating glimpse into the personality of some of your favorite guests by asking . . . The Last 10! This week's guest is ultra runner and author Dean Karnazes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sanna "First Row" Wandke drops in from Germany to talk trail with Doc. Along the journey, they cover adventures worth drawing, trail angels, more juicy forests, suffering from post trail depression on the first day of the PCT, the dangers of heat exhaustion with Mango, and the importance of experiencing the things in between the lines.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hikertrashradio/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Triple Crowner and owner of Triple Crown Coffee, Chris "Cookie Monster" Pirrello takes a break from the grind to join Doc in the studio to talk trail and share some stories. Settle in and buckle up as Cookie and Doc cover some serious ground including discussion of figuring it out, cocky youth, special cookies, lost chapstick, Doe Eyes, competitive beard teams, Kerouac, Hemingway, alcohol shenanigans, concerned moms, Antarctic rucking, how not to be a one-trail wonder, the impact of microcommunities, supermodel trails, unfinished business in Washington, only quitting tomorrow, and the incredible story of Triple Crown Coffee. An instant classic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rocket and Stump take over Hiker Trash Radio for a special episode about a true legend from the Sierras, Snowshoe Thompson! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tune in for a brand new style of bonus episode! Doc gives you a fascinating glimpse into the personality of some of your favorite guests by asking . . . The Last 10! This week's guest is Triple Crowner Madison Blagden! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Previous JFM Pod guest and Triple Crowner, Ginger Ballz, sits down for an in-person interview with Doc about his latest adventures on the Hayduke Trail. Along the way, they cover a variety of important topics, like quicksand instructions, job interviews gone bad, the newly invented category of Type Four Fun, and a leap of faith you're not going to want to miss.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hikertrashradio/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thru hiker and fly fisherman Juan Veruete stops by the studio to share his Sierra experiences with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as Juan covers some serious territory, including a possible trail name (Type II), his 10-12 base weight, the ultimate layer, tracking a Grizzly, bidets all the way all day, no backup, kayak fishing, bonus miles, hot springs, and fun on the JMT, the HST, and the TRT. Epic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rocket and Stump take over Hiker Trash Radio for a special episode about a recent Mt. Whitney rescue. Tune in for a lesson on hiking safety. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tune in for a brand new style of bonus episode! Doc gives you a fascinating glimpse into the personality of some of your favorite guests by asking . . . The Last 10! This week's guest is ultra runner and coach Kaleb Stephens! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Some moments have such an impact that they bifurcate our lives. There is a before that moment, and there is an after that moment. Doc talks with Jack Ryan Greener, who shares his moment as well as a gut-wrenching and triumphant comeback story from the darkest depths that you have to hear to believe. Don't miss a minute of this special story. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hikertrashradio/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thru hiker and yoga instructor Tara "BAM" Atkinson joins Doc in the studio to talk about how a dream delayed does not mean a dream denied. Settle in and buckle up as BAM shares how her traditional life took a turn when her youngest son graduated high school and she hit the trails with a passion. With six of the 11 national scenic trails under her trail runners in the last 3.5 years, BAM teaches us all that we're never too old to pursue our passions. During her discussion of the last 9,000 miles, BAM talks about Portland, high school reunions on trail, learning to not be at war with the elements out there, graduation tents, compromise on the trail, Crippled Snail, and the most dangerous creature on trail (hint, it's not a bear). Epic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rocket and Stump share another incredible story on Trail Tales, this time about Lieutenant Leon Crane, a co-pilot in a B-24 Liberator that crashed in the Alaskan wilderness in December 1943. He survived 81-84 days alone in sub-zero temperatures, and lived to tell about his incredible ordeal, including his struggles for survival, his discovery of a trapper's cabin stocked with supplies, and his eventual rescue. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tune in for a brand new style of bonus episode! Doc gives you a fascinating glimpse into the personality of some of your favorite guests by asking . . . The Last 10! This week's guest is thru hiker Nicholas "Chezwick" Gagnon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Prior to 2021, just 10 people had ever completed the Calendar Year Triple Crown, a feat in which a thru hiker must complete the Appalachian Trail, the Continental Divide Trail, and the Pacific Crest Trail in one calendar year. Brandon "Horsepower" Weis decided he would take on this challenge in 2021 despite just picking up hiking in 2018 and never actually doing a thru hike before. Tune in to hear his amazing story.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hikertrashradio/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thru hiker, travel guide, holder of many jobs, and not a gram weenie, Retha "Pikachu" Charette takes a brief respite from work to talk some trail with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as Pikachu takes us on a tour of trails around the world, including discussion of hiking opportunities in five of the seven continents. Listen up and you'll hear about the Long Trail, yellow jackets, lightning hands, Not Jeffrey Dahmer, God Save the Queen, the Hubba Hubba, the Kumano Kodo, Hiker Trash days, hiker box resupplies, Lichtenstein farmers, the Mullerthal Trail, Kilimanjaro, embracing the filth, and some of the very best worst days. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tune in for a brand new style of bonus episode! Doc gives you a fascinating glimpse into the personality of some of your favorite guests by asking . . . The Last 10! This week's guest is adventurer and author Wells Jones! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Buzz Burrell, ultra endurance athlete and popularizer of the Fastest Known Time, stops by the studio to cover a variety of topics with Doc. If you're looking for discussions on the Barkley Marathons, Forest Gump runs, Credit Card Adventures, R2R2R.Alt, and running the JMT in 4.5 days, this is the episode for you. Did I mention that we discuss the Barkleys? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hikertrashradio/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Season 9 kicks off in high fashion as 2024 PCT hikers Cam Bostock, Dan Mckinnon, and Emma Lawson drop in from their respective locations around the world to talk with Doc about the experience of a lifetime. Settle in and buckle up as the trio share their varied backgrounds and how they found each other early in the trail and hiked together to Canada. During this compelling conversation, you'll hear about Bait, Chaos, bidet practice, post trail depression, side routes, overthinking, and the highs and lows of one of the most epic long trails in the world. An instant classic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tune in for a brand new style of bonus episode! Doc gives you a fascinating glimpse into the personality of some of your favorite guests by asking . . . The Last 10! This week's guest is ultra runner and world record holder Megan Eckert! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Where to start? In this instant classic, Wesley "Megaman" Tils drops into the studio with Doc to share some incredible stories. Self-described as a sensitive, goofy soul, Megaman talks about his childhood with 10 siblings in Missouri, bare-knuckled fighting at the railroad tracks to solve school disputes, making a run for it at a crucial time in his life, jenky poor man's gear, multiple near death experiences, and living on Snickers bars and Slim Jims on the trail. And, there's that whole thing about surviving a grizzly attack while on the CDT, too. When you look up "Epic" in the dictionary, you will find the title to this episode.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hikertrashradio/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ultra runner and thru hiker Mike Wardian joins Doc in the studio to talk trail and endurance. Settle in and buckle up as Mike shares his latest adventures, which include a 60-day scamper down the 2,197-mile Appalachian Trail, running the Marine Corps Marathon with his son, and pacing a special needs runner in the NYC Marathon. During the discussion, Mike, as he is wont to do, covers some serious ground, including talk of prototype trail shoes, Sparkle Pony, Bog Balls, Yard Sale, the suck factor, a broken hand, mangled toes, sub-three hour pacing, thousand-calorie shakes, and the importance of being stubborn. Epic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tune in for a brand new style of bonus episode! Doc gives you a fascinating glimpse into the personality of some of your favorite guests by asking . . . The Last 10! This week's guest is thru hiker and coffee entrepreneur Chris "Cookie Monster" Pirrello! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff "Legend" Garmire sprints into the John Freakin' Muir Pod studio to chat with Doc about his newly established FKT of the JMT. The conversation, as you might imagine, ranges far and wide, with insights into Simulation Theory, discussion on the Roaring '20s, hitchhiking stories, and Star Wars. They do eventually get to the heart of the matter: what it's like covering 70+ miles a day for three days to set the Unsupported Fastest Known Time on the John Muir Trail. Epic.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hikertrashradio/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thru hikers and slow lifers Mandy "Veggie" Redpath and Kevin "Karma" Savage call in from their van to talk to Doc about the magic of desert hiking. Settle in and buckle up as Veggie and Karma cover some serious miles in the conversation, including stints on the importance of umbrellas, pee shields, the Sunday afternoon Dad Look, gear videos to yourself, postholing in Arizona, crypto biotic soils, alkaline water sources, the AZT, the GET, and the Hayduke. Oh, and there's the incredible tale of events that led up to a chance first meeting between the two in the middle of nowhere while hiking opposite directions on the CDT. Unforgettable. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tune in for a brand new style of bonus episode! Doc gives you a fascinating glimpse into the personality of some of your favorite guests by asking . . . The Last 10! This week's guest is thru hiker and yoga instructor Tara "BAM" Atkinson! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Maggie "Mariposa" Konopasek and Kyle "Bits" Ott sit down in the Hiker Trash Radio studio to talk about the grand finale to their 2024 thru hike of the PCT. Settle in and buckle up as these two completionists fill Doc in on the hijinks and adventures through the state of Washington, including rodents in the tent, desperation in the rain, public use cabins, recovering trail miles in California, sweaty bus rides, Johnny Appleseed, knives duct-taped to hiking polls, relationship goals, Mt. Rainier views, and future plans. Epic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Finnish thru hiker and ultra runner Aleksei "Husky" Grabtchak comes in from the cold to join Doc in the studio to talk about a wide variety of topics. Settle in and buckle up as Husky, the self-described Finnish Jeff Garmire, shares stories about full cavity searches upon arrival to the U.S., Gucci Dumpster, the Secret Season, the magic word, existentialism, a very interesting Hiking Hack, holes in the bathroom floor, saunas, backyard ultras, snow bridges, cold soaking, Kierkegaard, the difference between Nordic and Scandinavian, and the importance of perspective. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tune in for a brand new style of bonus episode! Doc gives you a fascinating glimpse into the personality of some of your favorite guests by asking . . . The Last 10! This week's guest is thru hiker and travel guide Retha Charette! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Newly minted Triple Crowner Eddie "Bard" Janicki drops into the studio to talk some trail with Doc. During their discussion, the two chat about gear, large animals, bad weather, remote places, unplanned stream swims, and marriage proposals! Tune in and learn from a seasoned thru hiker!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hikertrashradio/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.