In this episode we welcome back Appalachian Trail and Pacific Crest Trail thru-hiker Kyle "Shooter" Peltier. Here, he and host Carol "Cheer" Coyne talk about their somewhat tumultuous but transformative thru-hikes on the Appalachian Trail. We also dive into:
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Today we welcome author, thru-hiker, and thru-runner Ken Posner! In this episode he talks about backpacking "sister trails" The John Muir Trail and the lesser known Long Path in New York. We also dive into:
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In this episode we welcome Santa Fe To Taos thru-hike founder Pam Neely! Here, she goes into the all-new 132 mile thru-hike in New Mexico - which can also be broken into sections for the backpacking weekend-warriors out there!
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Are you backpacking, section hiking, or thru hiking the Continental Divide Trail (CDT)? Triple Crowner and host, Carol "Cheer" Coyne has some tips for you in this episode! Here, she discusses bear spray and bear safety from her own experience. You can check out the video on her YouTube channel "Cheer On The Trail" for additional visuals from trail here.
In this episode, you'll learn about:
1. Cheer's personal stories of bear spray, bear hangs, and bear encounters
2. Where to start carrying bear spray
3. How to score FREE bear spray & more!
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Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis
Listen in to Colorado Trail backpacker and thru-hiker Matt "Extra Credit" Payne as he gives insight on his epic trek, and shares about his photography tips to use while backpacking. Extra Credit is also an author, and his all-new book "The Colorado Way: A Book of Mountains, Trails, and Growth" is currently in the works.
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Have you ever wondered about the 408 mile thru-hike of the Jordan Trail? Listen in to this episode featuring uber experienced thru-hikers and backpackers Ryan "Ungerwhere" Unger and Ben "Neon" Craver as they discuss strategy, culture, and common thru-hiking aspects to keep in mind.
This is part 2 of a 2 part series. Check out Episode #217 for part 1 on the Jordan Trail!
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Have you ever wondered about the 408 mile thru-hike of the Jordan Trail? Listen in to this episode featuring uber experienced thru-hikers and backpackers Ryan "Ungerwhere" Unger and Ben "Neon" Craver as they recount their trek through diverse terrain and culturally rich country - which also came with some highs and lows.
This is part 1 of a 2 part series. Check out Episode #218 dropping this week for more from the Jordan Trail!
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Are you backpacking, section hiking, or thru hiking the Continental Divide Trail (CDT)? Triple Crowner and host, Carol "Cheer" Coyne has some tips for you in this episode! Here, she discusses something she knew was coming - but not to the extent that it did: Seclusion.
In this episode, you'll hear about:
1. Cheer's personal stories of seclusion on the CDT
2. The northbound (NOBO) and southbound (SOBO) bubbles
3. Towns and hostels where hikers congregate & more!
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Get to know our 2025 Trail Team of thru-hiking trail correspondents in this episode - with stories of their most notable (best/most interesting/scariest) animal encounters! Our hikers are backpacking on and telling stories from the Continental Divide Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, Appalachian Trail, and the Hexatrek in France.
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Pickles & Freight Train
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How should thru-hikers eat to ensure success? You're about to find out from an endurance athlete perspective! Thru-hiking fits perfectly into the "endurance athlete" group - we just might be a little dirtier than most...
If you're looking to up your hiking and backpacking game, listen in to this episode with sports nutrition dietitian and endurance athlete Alex Larson!
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What happens when you're on a thru-hike and need to press the SOS button to be rescued? Casual backpackers and long-distance hikers alike can learn from Kristine or "GG's" experience on the Continental Divide Trail.
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In this episode we welcome back Chloe "Chickpea" Jacobs! She's a Pacific Crest Trail and Colorado Trail thru-hiker (among other trails world-wide) and is also the founder of "Bold By Nature." In part 2 of her interview - she describes what it's like to hike the Pacific Crest Trail in a record snow year (2023).
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Today we welcome Chloe "Chickpea" Jacobs to the podcast! She's a Pacific Crest Trail and Colorado Trail thru-hiker (among other trails world-wide) and she's also founder of "Bold By Nature." In part 1 of her interview - she describes how she left her dream job to pursue the Pacific Crest Trail and how she fell in love in the mountains during a record high snow year!
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Get to know our 2025 Trail Team of thru-hiking trail correspondents in this episode - with stories of their favorite trail magic & trail angels! Stay tuned for more episodes featuring them in the coming months. Our hikers are backpacking on the Continental Divide Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, Appalachian Trail, Camino de Santiago, Eastern Continental Trail, Tahoe Rim Trail, Hexatrek, Fisherman's Trail, and more.
You can follow along with all of our Trail Team members on the THRU-r Instagram page.
Connect & follow along with our featured Trail Team members on their personal Instagram pages:
Sammy (Now "Tour Guide")
If you love what we're doing here on the podcast and over at THRU-r, you can become a Virtual Trail Angel via our PayPal Donation Page. As a grassroots thru-hiker run organization, we really appreciate the support!
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Are you backpacking, section hiking, or thru hiking the Continental Divide Trail (CDT)? Triple Crowner and host, Carol "Cheer" Coyne has some tips for you in this episode! Here, she discusses timing & strategy to finish the trail before the first snow hits. She also talks about ideal times to be in each section, mileage and terrain by state, & more.
In this episode, you'll learn about:
1. Overall strategy of hiking a 3,000 mile trail
2. Trail alternates & how they affect mileage (spoiler alert: most CDT hikers don't quite hike 3,000 miles)
3. The ideal times to hike through each state & more!
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Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis
Learn about creek crossings and how to stay safe while doing it with the founder of Mountain Education, Ned Tibbits! In this episode, Ned goes into his tried and true techniques to safely cross bodies of water while hiking and backpacking. He also gives tips for hikers preparing for Sierra travel along the Pacific Crest Trail, John Muir Trail, and for general backpacker travel where creek or river crossings will be present.
In this episode, you'll learn about:
1. Safety concerns about using rope
2. How to protect your feet and how to keep them dry
3. Trekking poles and how to use them for crossings
4. How to stay warm and safe after crossing & more!
Previous safety episodes with Ned:
Episode #199: River Crossing Safety Techniques
Episode #194: River Crossing Basics & Avoiding Hazards
Episode #192: How To Safely Travel Through Snow
Episode #188: Snow Basics & Safety Foundations
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Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis
In this episode we welcome Tyler "Mac" Fox: Thru-hiker and creator of the very-popular thru-hiking resource Halfway Anywhere! This online resource includes hiker surveys for the Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, & John Muir Trail as well as a ton of information for backpackers.
In this episode, Mac goes into:
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Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis
Learn about backpacking the Trans Adirondack Route with creator Eric Schlimmer! This rugged 240 mile trail goes through the state of New York and let's just say - some Triple Crowners and Pacific Crest Trail hikers couldn't finish it.
Here, Eric gives insight on the trail creation and tips on how to take it on successfully. He'll also talk about some of the lesser known (and less crowded) trails to hike in the US.
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Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis
Get to know our 2025 Trail Team of thru-hiking trail correspondents in this episode - with stories of type II fun! Stay tuned for more episodes featuring them in the coming months. Our hikers are backpacking on the Continental Divide Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, Appalachian Trail, Camino de Santiago, Eastern Continental Trail, Tahoe Rim Trail, Hexatrek, Fisherman's Trail, and more.
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If you love what we're doing here on the podcast and over at THRU-r, you can become a Virtual Trail Angel via our PayPal Donation Page. As a grassroots thru-hiker run organization, we really appreciate the support!
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Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis
Backpack the Pinhoti Trail and get into the history! Appalachian Trail & Pinhoti Trail thru-hiker Katie "Oats" Houston tells about her experiences while hiking this amazing trail (part solo, and part with her dog "Thru"!).
Here, we go into her many tips and tricks for trekking along the Pinhoti, history of the trail, hiking with a dog, and we also touch on the benefits of hiking for mental health.
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