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    Hookups, Trail Grooming, and Chafing: Guy Stuff with The Real Hiking Viking and Lt Cookoo Bird (BPR #343)

    2026/2/02 | 4h 26 mins.
    In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by Topo Athletic…today's episode is pure chaos. 
    If you've listened to any of our Hiking Viking episodes, you already know what I'm talking about.
    After four "Girl Stuff" episodes, Chaunce figured it was only fair to balance the scales with what we're officially calling the Guy Stuff episode, a panel-style conversation that goes off the rails almost immediately, featuring Jabba and Lt Cookoo Bird.
    We cover everything from trail grooming strategy (aka pube management), to whether you'd rather have boobs or a vagina for 24 hours, to making Backpacker Radio condoms as trail swag, Chaunce has a beard, and Jabba bites Chaunce's toes.
    If you're looking for polished thru-hiking advice… this ain't it. This is a circus. Enjoy the ride. 
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    [divider]
    Interview with Jabba and Cookoo
    Jabba's Instagram
    Cookoo's Instagram
    Time stamps & Questions
    00:08:15 - Reminders: Apply to vlog or blog for the Trek, apply to be a Trail Correspondent, listen to our episodes ad-free on Patreon, and subscribe to The Trek's Youtube!
    00:12:20 - Introducing Jabba and Cookoo
    00:16:35 - Cuckoo, what have you been up to since you were last on the podcast?
    00:26:54 - Do you think your urge to hike quickly is a macho trait?
    00:29:10 - Discussion about working out
    00:32:40 - Chaunce's BPR condoms idea
    00:39:10 - Jabba, what have you been up to since you were last on the podcast?
    00:50:35 - Discussion about PCT Days
    00:59:20 - You have 24 hours - do you want to have boobs or a vagina?
    01:05:00 - Discussion about trail grooming strategy
    01:16:50 - Jabba's Roku stick story
    01:18:32 - Discussion about blue balls
    01:24:25 - How could a woman mess with a group of men on trail?
    01:30:45 - Have you Tinder-blazed?
    01:35:55 - What's your most interesting trail hookup story?
    01:53:45 - What do you do differently when you're interested in someone on trail?
    01:56:50 - How do you deal with swamp sack?
    02:01:30 - How do you maintain personal hygiene?
    02:11:00 - What are some things you've learned as you've hiked?
    02:14:00 - Is chafing inevitable?
    02:18:30 - How do you maintain your upper body while hiking?
    02:25:00 - Discussion about supplements on trail
    02:28:35 - Is anyone taking testosterone on trail?
    02:31:20 - What upcoming hiker fashion trends do you foresee?
    02:35:05 - Would you rather encounter a man or bear in the woods?
    02:47:25 - How long would you wait to tell someone you're completely lost?
    02:50:57 - What's the most vulnerable moment you've had on trail?
    02:59:15 - What's the best way to break the ice to a new date that you hike four months per year?
    03:03:12 - Who has the better fantasy team?
    03:05:30 - Peak Performance Question: What's your top performance-enhancing or backpacking hack?
    03:21:40 - When do you choose trail runners versus boots?
    Segments
    Trek Propaganda:
    5 Thru-Hikers Who Turned Their Passion for Hiking Into a Small Business by Chickpea
    The 2025 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Survey: General Information (Part 2) by Katie Jackson
    QOTD: They're a 10 but they like to turn off the game in the 4th quarter - can you make the relationship work?
    Triple Crown of unsung technological advancements
    Mail Bag
    5 Star Review
    [divider]
    Check out our sound guy @my_boy_pauly/ and his coffee.
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    Our theme song is Walking Slow by Animal Years.
    A super big thank you to our Chuck Norris Award winner(s) from Patreon: Alex and Misty with NavigatorsCrafting, Alex Kindle, Andrew, Austen McDaniel, Bill Jensen, Brad & Blair Thirteen Adventures, Bret Mullins aka Cruizy, Bryan Alsop, Carl Lobstah Houde, Christopher Marshburn, Clint Sitler, Coach from Marion Outdoors, Eric Casper, Erik Hofmann, Ethan Harwell, Gillian Daniels, Greg Knight, Greg Martin, Griffin Haywood, Hailey Buckingham, Jason Kiser, Krystyn Bell, Luke Netjes, Matt from Gilbert, AZ, Patrick Cianciolo, Randy Sutherland, Rebecca Brave, Rural Juror, Sawyer Products, SPAM, The Saint Louis Shaman, Timothy Hahn, Tracy 'Trigger' Fawns
    A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: Bells, Benjy Lowry, Bonnie Ackerman, Brett Vandiver, Chris Pyle, David Neal, Dcnerdlet, Denise Krekeler, Jack Greene, Jeanie, Jeanne Latshaw, Merle Watkins, Peter, Quenten Jones, Ruth S, Salt Stain, Sloan Alberhasky, and Tyler Powers.
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    Fancy Feast 2.0: Drinking "Pig Water", Hiking Through Poodle-Dog Bush, and Trail Work with the PNTA (BPR #342)

    2026/1/26 | 3h 28 mins.
    In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by LMNT, we are joined yet again by our pal and Hall of Fame trail name holder Marla Davidson, better known as "Fancy Feast". 
    Fancy Feast is a wealth of knowledge and unfortunate and embarrassing stories. She shares a nasty medical mishap involving poodle dog bush on the PCT, we look back at her time with the Vermont Youth Conservation Corps, where she and other "malnourished minors" subsisted on moldy bread and Sriracha, which was presented as a vegetable. 
    Fancy Feast gives us an overview of her 2024 calendar hikes of the PCT and CDT, her experience navigating the Hayduke Trail with Horsepower (former guest) after he convinced her with a PowerPoint presentation, and the hilarious mismatch in hiking styles from this somewhat random pairing. 
    She details what it's like being a PNTA crew lead, and the challenges associated in light of funding cuts and crews being reduced to a skeleton staff. 
    Feast also shares standout stories from her international travels, including a "pig water" disaster in the Andes, her time at the Green Mountain Club with a persistent bear that turned her food box into a rolling pinata, and her hot takes on thru-hiker "main character energy" and entitlement. 
    We wrap the show with whether we'd rather have three butt cheeks or just one, the triple crown of mild yet particular icks or phobias, and the news of how one Hayduke hiker got caught in quicksand. Yes, really. 
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    [divider]
    Interview with Marla Davidson aka Fancy Feast
    Fancy Feast's Instagram
    Backpacker Radio 122 | Hot Ones & Fancy Feast
    Time stamps & Questions
    00:05:05 - Reminders: Apply to vlog or blog for the Trek, apply to be a Trail Correspondent, listen to our episodes ad-free on Patreon, and subscribe to The Trek's Youtube!
    00:10:00 - Introducing Fancy Feast
    00:14:00 - Remind us of your trail name origin story
    00:19:25 - What was the first trail you hiked after you were on the podcast?
    00:22:50 - Tell us about your encounter with poodle-dog bush
    00:31:55 - What was worse, poodle-dog bush or poison ivy?
    00:33:17 - How was your experience in the conservation corps?
    00:37:40 - Tell us your bear story
    00:42:20 - How did you handle the CDT when you don't like black bears?
    00:45:50 - What is the ManHump/HumpMan challenge?
    00:50:00 - Discussion about Fancy Feast's Allegheny Trail FKT attempt
    00:52:30 - Why do you think you should have dropped out of school to do seasonal work?
    01:00:50 - Why did you go to Peru?
    01:11:50 - Tell us about dumpster diving
    01:19:12 - How did you like the Oregon Coast Trail?
    01:30:11 - At what point did you get a job with the PNTA?
    01:36:25 - What's the deal with mayonnaise?
    01:41:38 - What's your best chafe prevention strategy?
    01:42:53 - Tell us more about your trail maintenance work and the current state of the PNT
    01:46:08 - What volunteer opportunities are there with the PNTA?
    01:48:11 - Tell us about working smarter and harder
    01:53:55 - How would a former thru-hiker get involved with volunteering?
    02:03:30 - How did you end up on the Hayduke?
    02:13:50 - What was it like hiking with Horsepower?
    02:16:15 - Did the Hayduke make you want to do more off trail routes?
    02:20:10 - What questions should you ask someone you might hike with?
    02:27:25 - Tell us about the Ice Age Trail
    02:42:10 - Stay Salty Question: What's your hottest take in the world of backpacking?
    Segments
    Trek Propaganda: Hiker Trapped in Quicksand on Hayduke Trail: "Nothing About It Seemed Unusual or Dangerous" by Kelly Floro
    QOTD: Would you rather have one butt cheek or three butt cheeks?
    Triple Crown of mild yet particular icks or phobias
    Mail Bag
    5 Star Review
    [divider]
    Check out our sound guy @my_boy_pauly/ and his coffee.
    Sign up for the Trek's newsletter
    Leave us a voicemail!
    Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)!  Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Play.
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    Our theme song is Walking Slow by Animal Years.
    A super big thank you to our Chuck Norris Award winner(s) from Patreon: Alex and Misty with NavigatorsCrafting, Alex Kindle, Andrew, Austen McDaniel, Bill Jensen, Brad & Blair Thirteen Adventures, Bret Mullins aka Cruizy, Bryan Alsop, Carl Lobstah Houde, Christopher Marshburn, Clint Sitler, Coach from Marion Outdoors, Eric Casper, Erik Hofmann, Ethan Harwell, Gillian Daniels, Greg Knight, Greg Martin, Griffin Haywood, Hailey Buckingham, Jason Kiser, Krystyn Bell, Luke Netjes, Matt from Gilbert, AZ, Patrick Cianciolo, Randy Sutherland, Rebecca Brave, Rural Juror, Sawyer Products, SPAM, The Saint Louis Shaman, Timothy Hahn, Tracy 'Trigger' Fawns
    A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: Bells, Benjy Lowry, Bonnie Ackerman, Brett Vandiver, Chris Pyle, David Neal, Dcnerdlet, Denise Krekeler, Jack Greene, Jeanie, Jeanne Latshaw, Merle Watkins, Peter, Quenten Jones, Ruth S, Salt Stain, Sloan Alberhasky, and Tyler Powers.
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    Andrew Skurka & Katie Gerber: Vapor Barrier Layers, Beginner Backpacking Mistakes, and Off-Trail Route Ethics (BPR #341)

    2026/1/19 | 2h 54 mins.
    In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by Topo Athletic, we are joined yet again by our pal Andrew Skurka and wayyyyy back former guest and now co-director of Skurka Adventures, Katie Gerber aka "Salty". Today's episode covers a lot of ground. 
    Today's conversation is part backpacking advice, part gear nerd chat, part a glimpse inside the operation at Skurka Adventures. 
    We first dive into Katie's list of the five biggest mistakes she made as a beginner backpacker and her take on why she loves her alcohol stove- after a decade of use.
    Andrew gives us an overview of vapor barrier layers and moisture management for cold-weather backpacking, the Ursack versus bear canister debate, he gives a framework for deciding exactly when it's time to hit the SOS button on your satellite communicator, the ethics of publicizing GPS tracks in these high consequence and fragile regions, and he shares his two cents on one of the most detailed bear-safety questions we've ever received.
    The duo also give us some standout stories from their years of working together, including a nightmarish and somehow hilarious story of surviving a Mojave Desert traffic jam in triple-digit heat.
    We wrap the show with a call for Trail Correspondents, if setting up your tent in the airport makes you a genius or an A-hole, the triple crown of winter drinks, and some fun Ibex facts from a listener.
    Topo Athletic: Use code "TREKWINTER15" at topoathletic.com.
    [divider]
    Interview with Andrew Skurka & Katie Gerber
    Skurka's Website
    Skurka's Instagram
    Katie's Website
    Katie's Instagram
    Time stamps & Questions
    00:05:05 - Reminders: Apply to vlog or blog for the Trek, apply to be a Trail Correspondent, listen to our episodes ad-free on Patreon, and subscribe to The Trek's Youtube!
    00:10:00 - Introducing Andrew and Katie
    00:13:10 - Are you still passionate about nutrition?
    00:19:40 - Tell us about your recent Grand Canyon trip with Eric
    00:22:45 - How did you get started on off trail routes?
    00:24:10 - How did you two start working together?
    00:30:50 - Describe your current role
    00:33:25 - What are some things people don't know about Skurka?
    00:36:40 - Discussion about beginner backpacking mistakes
    00:53:20 - What are some new things you've been thinking about?
    00:56:50 - What trip is in the highest demand, and what's the most underrated?
    00:58:50 - How do you balance protecting sensitive environments with leading trips for your business?
    01:08:35 - How do you pick who guides each route?
    01:10:35 - Do you have any new guides you're really excited about?
    01:12:40 - What are some tips for someone who wants to get into guiding?
    01:20:45 - Grand Canyon or Escalante?
    01:23:00 - Tell us your thoughts on vapor barrier layers
    01:27:55 - Discussion about the backcountry bidet
    01:30:30 - How many cats until you're a crazy cat dude?
    01:33:14 - How do you like using an alcohol stove and how did you like the Great Basin Trail?
    01:35:23 - What are the biggest differences between hiking with Dirtmonger and Andrew?
    01:40:15 - Have you used AI in your business?
    01:44:14 - How should a campsite be set up?
    01:50:00 - What are the pros and cons of hard sided bear canisters and Ursacks?
    01:52:20 - Is there a new piece of gear you're excited about?
    01:56:00 - Discussion about phone technology in the backcountry
    02:01:18 - What are your thoughts on plastic water bottles?
    02:03:40 - How far do you need to pee from your campsite?
    02:04:45 - How do you decide to press the SOS button?
    02:08:20 - What are your thoughts on polartech?
    02:09:50 - Are broth cubes a thing?
    02:13:54 - What should people know about the upcoming guiding season?
    02:20:20 - Peak Performance Question: What is your top performance-enhancing or backpacking hack?
    Segments
    Trek Propaganda: 
    Colorado Trail vs. John Muir Trail vs. Long Trail: Which Trail is the Best? By Katie Jackson
    25 More Stunning Thru-Hiking–Inspired Tattoos by Anna McKinney Smith
    QOTD:  Is it cringe or genius to set up your tent in the airport?
    Triple Crown of winter drinks
    Mail Bag
    5 Star Review
    [divider]
    Check out our sound guy @my_boy_pauly/ and his coffee.
    Sign up for the Trek's newsletter
    Leave us a voicemail!
    Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)!  Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Play.
    Support us on Patreon to get bonus content.
    Advertise on Backpacker Radio
    Follow The Trek, Chaunce, Badger, and Trail Correspondents on Instagram.
    Follow Backpacker Radio, The Trek and Chaunce on YouTube.
    Follow Backpacker Radio on Tik Tok. 
    Our theme song is Walking Slow by Animal Years.
    A super big thank you to our Chuck Norris Award winner(s) from Patreon: Alex and Misty with NavigatorsCrafting, Alex Kindle, Andrew, Austen McDaniel, Bill Jensen, Brad & Blair Thirteen Adventures, Bret Mullins aka Cruizy, Bryan Alsop, Carl Lobstah Houde, Christopher Marshburn, Clint Sitler, Coach from Marion Outdoors, Eric Casper, Erik Hofmann, Ethan Harwell, Gillian Daniels, Greg Knight, Greg Martin, Griffin Haywood, Hailey Buckingham, Jason Kiser, Krystyn Bell, Luke Netjes, Matt from Gilbert, AZ, Patrick Cianciolo, Randy Sutherland, Rebecca Brave, Rural Juror, Sawyer Products, SPAM, The Saint Louis Shaman, Timothy Hahn, Tracy 'Trigger' Fawns
    A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: Bells, Benjy Lowry, Bonnie Ackerman, Brett Vandiver, Chris Pyle, David Neal, Dcnerdlet, Denise Krekeler, Jack Greene, Jeanie, Jeanne Latshaw, Merle Watkins, Peter, Quenten Jones, Ruth S, Salt Stain, Sloan Alberhasky, and Tyler Powers.
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    How to Start Off-Trail Hiking and Routes with Eric Volk (BPR #340)

    2026/1/12 | 3h 38 mins.
    In today's episode of Backpacker Radio, presented by The Trek, brought to you by LMNT, we are joined by Eric Volk, who we attempt to trail name "5-16."
    In just six years, Eric went from novice hiker to expert off-trail adventurer, completing his own custom routes across the Sierra, Grand Canyon, North Cascades, and Alaska, including his Brooks Range Traverse and Arctic thru-hike. He is believed to be the first or second person to hike from the Canadian border to the Arctic Ocean entirely on foot. 
    Today, we're getting an in-depth tutorial on all things off-trail and route-based hiking. Eric gives a detailed overview of how to get started with off-trail adventuring, the biggest differences between hiking on trail and off, recommended "beginner" routes, key gear considerations, the navigational skills required (including the specific tools he uses and recommends), the wide variety of terrain you might encounter, weather considerations, the importance of doing your due diligence, and much more. 
    Eric also shares some fun stories from his routes, including trekking through the mathematically most remote place in the U.S., incredible wildlife encounters with caribou, grizzlies, musk ox, and mountain lions, and the ethics of publicizing GPX tracks.
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    [divider]
    Interview with Eric Volk
    Eric's Instagram
    Time stamps & Questions
    00:07:20 - Reminders: Apply to vlog or blog for the Trek, apply to be a Trail Correspondent, listen to our episodes ad-free on Patreon, and subscribe to The Trek's Youtube!
    00:11:00 - Introducing Eric
    00:11:50 - How did you initially get into outdoor adventuring?
    00:15:07 - Was it easier to start the Lost Coast trail because someone encouraged you?
    00:16:52 - Do you like to level up difficulty in other aspects of life?
    00:19:42 - What's your route resume?
    00:21:40 - Do off-trail routes spoil you for thru-hiking?
    00:22:45 - Where should someone start if they want to start doing off-trail routes?
    00:25:15 - What does the class system generally mean?
    00:32:10 - What are some navigation skill requirements?
    00:45:55 - What are some of the navigation apps you've tried?
    00:52:00 - What are some tips for someone starting with CalTopo?
    00:56:20 - How should someone transition from a GPX track to the real world?
    01:02:00 - Discussion about additional navigation tips
    01:04:10 - How would someone construct beta for their route?
    01:15:45 - What are the gear differences to consider for going off-trail?
    01:25:30 - Discussion about the benefits of ultralight and compactness in gear
    01:28:25 - Has your first aid kit changed at all?
    01:31:20 - What's the minimum amount of bushwacking that would necessitate pants?
    01:37:40 - What's your sun protection strategy?
    01:40:12 - How do you handle weather?
    01:45:45 - How structured are your days when routefinding?
    01:48:50 - How do you confidently know where to find water?
    01:53:45 - What other tips do you have for learning about your surroundings?
    01:56:00 - What are some of your standout wildlife encounters?
    02:08:35 - Tell us about your Black Belt Triple Crown
    02:17:00 - Discussion about Eric's Alaska route
    02:22:30 - Is there a rating scale for remoteness?
    02:24:15 - What are the three most challenging elements of this route?
    02:29:00 - How much of this route was Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3 fun?
    02:30:10 - Tell us about the Super Sierra High Route
    02:38:20 - Tell us about following the North Rim of the Grand Canyon
    02:40:50 - What are the three most challenging elements of this route?
    02:46:35 - Discussion about the ethics of hiking around the Grand Canyon
    03:01:00 - Discussion about sharing information about routes publicly
    03:03:30 - Stay Salty Question: What's your hottest take in the world of backpacking?
    03:05:35 - What's next for you?
    Segments
    Trek Propaganda: Fewer People Thru-Hiked the AT in 2025. Is the Trail's Popularity on the Decline? By Katie Jackson
    Thing of the Week
    Triple Crown of soups/chilis
    Mail Bag
    5 Star Review
    [divider]
    Check out our sound guy @my_boy_pauly/ and his coffee.
    Sign up for the Trek's newsletter
    Leave us a voicemail!
    Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)!  Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Play.
    Support us on Patreon to get bonus content.
    Advertise on Backpacker Radio
    Follow The Trek, Chaunce, Badger, and Trail Correspondents on Instagram.
    Follow Backpacker Radio, The Trek and Chaunce on YouTube.
    Follow Backpacker Radio on Tik Tok. 
    Our theme song is Walking Slow by Animal Years.
    A super big thank you to our Chuck Norris Award winner(s) from Patreon: Alex and Misty with NavigatorsCrafting, Alex Kindle, Andrew, Austen McDaniel, Bill Jensen, Brad & Blair Thirteen Adventures, Bret Mullins aka Cruizy, Bryan Alsop, Carl Lobstah Houde, Christopher Marshburn, Clint Sitler, Coach from Marion Outdoors, Eric Casper, Erik Hofmann, Ethan Harwell, Gillian Daniels, Greg Knight, Greg Martin, Griffin Haywood, Hailey Buckingham, Jason Kiser, Krystyn Bell, Matt from Gilbert, AZ, Patrick Cianciolo, Randy Sutherland, Rebecca Brave, Rural Juror, Sawyer Products, SPAM, The Saint Louis Shaman, Timothy Hahn, Tracy 'Trigger' Fawns
    A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: Bells, Benjy Lowry, Bonnie Ackerman, Brett Vandiver, Chris Pyle, David, David Neal, Dcnerdlet, Denise Krekeler, Jack Greene, Jeanie, Jeanne Latshaw, Luke Netjes, Merle Watkins, Peter, Quenten Jones, Ruth S, Salt Stain, and Spencer Hinson.
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    8 Epic Shorter Thru-Hikes: the Long Trail, Teton Crest Trail, and More (BPR #339)

    2026/1/05 | 2h 41 mins.
    In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek brought to you by Topo Athletic, we are talking "shorter" thru-hikes. We're joined again by our guy, Michael Grizzly Ivey, to give you an overview of eight standout US thru-hikes that you can hike in four weeks or less. We cover the Long Trail, Teton Crest Trail, Superior HIking Trail, Timberline Trail, Tahoe Rim Trail, Foothills Trail, and Uinta Highline, give you the trail overviews, relative difficulty, resupply strategy, the best time to hike, which direction, travel logistics, permit requirements, resupply strategy, standout wildlife, water availability, and our overall 30-second elevator pitch for each trail. Much like my waistline, your bucket list is about to expand.
    We wrap the show with tips for getting primo service at any restaurant (from a restaurant general manager), the triple crown of birds, and we prove that we will read just about anything in a 5-star review.
    Topo Athletic: Use code "TREKWINTER15" at topoathletic.com.
    [divider]
    Panel with Michael "Grizzly" Ivey
    Grizzly's Instagram
    Backpacker Radio # 29: Valentine's Day 2.0 with Grizzly + Jenna, Tent Orgies, and How to Hike 30 Miles in a Day
    Backpacker Radio #191 | Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail 2.0: High Snow Year Considerations, Gear Changes by Section, and More
    Time stamps & Questions
    00:07:30 - Reminders: Apply to be a Trail Correspondent, apply to vlog or blog for the Trek, subscribe to The Trek's Youtube, , and listen to our episodes ad-free on Patreon!
    00:13:00 - Introducing Grizzly
    00:15:50 - What have you been up to since you were last on the podcast?
    00:18:20 - Long Trail
    00:29:00 - Ozark Highlands Trail (Learn more from BPR #199 and BPR #197)
    00:41:15 - Superior Hiking Trail
    00:56:20 - Tahoe Rim Trail (Learn more from BPR #157)
    01:11:40 - Foothills Trail (Learn more from BPR #243)
    01:24:20 - Uinta Highline Trail
    01:36:20 - Timberline Trail
    01:44:12 - Teton Crest Trail (Learn more from BPR #265)
    02:04:20 - What's your top performance enhancing hack?
    Segments
    Trek Propaganda: 10 Short Trails You Can Thru-Hike in Winter by Jordan Charbonneau 
    QOTD:  What are some tips to getting the best treatment possible when eating out?
    Triple Crown of birds
    Mail Bag
    5 Star Review
    [divider]
    Check out our sound guy @my_boy_pauly/ and his coffee.
    Sign up for the Trek's newsletter
    Leave us a voicemail!
    Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)!  Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Play.
    Support us on Patreon to get bonus content.
    Advertise on Backpacker Radio
    Follow The Trek, Chaunce, Badger, and Trail Correspondents on Instagram.
    Follow Backpacker Radio, The Trek and Chaunce on YouTube.
    Follow Backpacker Radio on Tik Tok. 
    Our theme song is Walking Slow by Animal Years.
    A super big thank you to our Chuck Norris Award winner(s) from Patreon: Alex and Misty with NavigatorsCrafting, Alex Kindle, Andrew, Austen McDaniel, Bill Jensen, Brad & Blair Thirteen Adventures, Bret Mullins aka Cruizy, Bryan Alsop, Carl Lobstah Houde, Christopher Marshburn, Clint Sitler, Coach from Marion Outdoors, Eric Casper, Erik Hofmann, Ethan Harwell, Gillian Daniels, Greg Knight, Greg Martin, Griffin Haywood, Hailey Buckingham, Jason Kiser, Krystn Bell, Matt from Gilbert, AZ, Patrick Cianciolo, Randy Sutherland, Rebecca Brave, Rural Juror, Sawyer Products, SPAM, The Saint Louis Shaman, Timothy Hahn, Tracy 'Trigger' Fawns
    A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: Bells, Benjy Lowry, Bonnie Ackerman, Brett Vandiver, Chris Pyle, David, David Neal, Dcnerdlet, Denise Krekeler, Jack Greene, Jeanie, Jeanne Latshaw, Luke Netjes, Merle Watkins, Peter, Quenten Jones, Ruth S, Salt Stain, and Spencer Hinson.

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From the Appalachian Trail to the Pacific Crest and everything in between. Backpacker Radio is a show all about the wonderful world that is thru-hiking and long distance backpacking. Co-hosts, Zach "Badger" Davis and Juliana "Chaunce" Chauncey muse on the backpacking life and the latest from the trail every other week. Topics include but are not limited to news, trail culture, interviews, gear, advice, and all you can eat buffets.
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