Leaving Nothing to Chance - Juan "No Backup" Veruete (Part I)
Thru hiker Juan "No Backup" Veruete sits down with Doc to talk about his 2024 and 2025 Uinta Highline experiences. As he shares what went wrong in 2024 and what went right in 2025 on this remote trail that really wants to be a route, No Backup covers some serious ground. Settle in and buckle up as he discusses gear disasters, clothing systems, fancy ramen, unusual water additives, the importance of staying in the moment, snow-packed passes, leaving nothing to chance, and absolutely everything you wanted to know about the Uinta Highline Trail, but were afraid to ask. Epic. (This is Part I. Be sure to listen to Part II.)
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Show Notes
In this episode of Hiker Trash Radio, Doc welcomes back seasoned hiker Juan "No Backup" Veruete, who recounts his recent adventures and mishaps on the trail. No Backup discusses his participation in the 70-mile Veterans Leadership Program fundraiser hike, shares the importance of gear—with a special shout-out to Outdoor Vitals' rain jacket—and highlights his favorite trails, including a memorable stretch around Forester Pass. He also reveals some of his worst gear mistakes, including a tent puncture and trekking pole breakage, and offers insights into his philosophy on layering systems. The episode features entertaining stories, including No Backup's most hiker-trash moments and his strategies for hitchhiking.
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