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191. The Best Backpacking Planners, Strategy, & Technology For A Thru-Hike With Mike "Just Mike" McClure
Continental Divide Trail & Pacific Crest Trail thru-hiker Mike "Just Mike" McClure dives into technology for long-distance backpackers in this jam-packed episode! He goes into detail on the best tips and tools to help you have a successful and safe hike.In this episode, you'll learn about:1. The best planners to use including packing planners, trip planners, food planners, and more2. Resupply strategy3. Weather tracking tools, navigation tools, battery packs, & so much more!All the links!:PCT Planner – https://pctplanner.com/Postholer - https://www.postholer.com/plannersLighter Pack - https://lighterpack.com/ALDHA AT – https://aldha.org/at-labels/ALDHA PCT – https://aldha.org/pct-labels/ALDHA CDT - https://aldha.org/cdt/FarOut Food planner -https://faroutguides.com/guthooks-backpacking-food-planner/FarOut – https://app.faroutguides.com/guidesGaia GPS - https://www.gaiagps.comCalTopo - https://caltopo.com/Avenza - https://store.avenza.com/DayOne - https://dayoneapp.com/Windy – https://www.windy.comTrail Weather - https://trailweather.orgConnect & follow along with Just Mike:InstagramJoin our Trail Family to watch the video. For new and experienced thru-hikers: Join Us!Did you love this episode? If so, please help fellow hikers find the show by following, rating, and reviewing the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. We really appreciate it!Connect With Us:Join The Trail FamilyTHRU-r WebsiteTHRU-r InstagramTHRU-r TikTokTHRU-r FacebookTHRU-r YoutubeTHRU-r ThreadsCheer's YouTubeCheer's InstagramEpisode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis
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190. The Triple Crown Trails, A 3,000 Mile Coast-To-Coast Walk, & How To Have Staying Power On A Thru-Hike With Michael "Maxheap" Goshey
Triple Crowner and Coast-To-Coast Trail hiker Michael "Maxheap" Goshey talks all things backpacking and thru-hiking with Cheer in part 2 of his jam-packed interview. Here, he goes over the Pacific Crest Trail, Appalachian Trail, & Continental Divide Trail - & gives us an idea of the differences in pursuit of the coveted Triple Crown of hiking.In this episode, you'll learn about:1. The differences between the Triple Crown trails 2. His 3,000 mile Coast-To-Coast trail walk3. Tips and mindset tricks to have staying power on trail & so much more!Connect & follow along with Maxheap:WebsiteYouTube ChannelDid you love this episode? If so, please help fellow hikers find the show by following, rating, and reviewing the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!Connect With Us:Join The Trail FamilyTHRU-r WebsiteTHRU-r InstagramTHRU-r TikTokTHRU-r FacebookTHRU-r YoutubeTHRU-r ThreadsCheer's YouTubeCheer's InstagramEpisode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis
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189. Thru-Hiker Michael "Maxheap" Goshey On Giardia Disasters, Premium Stoveless Snacking, & Career Changes After Trail (With No Regrets)
Triple Crowner and Coast-To-Coast Trail hiker Michael "Maxheap" Goshey talks all things backpacking and thru-hiking with Cheer in part 1 of his jam-packed interview. Stay tuned for part 2 in the coming weeks!In this episode, you'll learn:1. What can happen if you get Giardia, and how to avoid it2. How to eat well and be versatile without a stove3. How thru-hiking can affect your career (for the better) & so much more!Connect & follow along with Maxheap:WebsiteYouTube ChannelDid you love this episode? If so, please help fellow hikers find the show by following, rating, and reviewing the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!Connect With Us:Join The Trail FamilyTHRU-r WebsiteTHRU-r InstagramTHRU-r TikTokTHRU-r FacebookTHRU-r YoutubeTHRU-r ThreadsCheer's YouTubeCheer's InstagramEpisode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis
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188. Snow Basics & Foundations Of Safe Snow Travel With Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hiker & Mountain Education Founder Ned Tibbits
Learn about backpacker snow safety with the founder of Mountain Education, Ned Tibbits! Here, Ned gives a rundown of snow and how it forms and compacts. He also gives tips for hikers preparing for the Pacific Crest Trail, John Muir Trail, or for general backpacking and camping in snow. This recording is part of our free Safety Series still going on as live events via THRU-r. To join in, you can register on ourEvents page at thru-r.com. If you'd like to watch this video, you can apply for our Trail Family membership, and can find all of the Safety Series videos in the Video Library after approval.In this episode, Ned goes over:1. The phases of snowpack in the Sierra & weather considerations2. Snow hiking tips & recommendations with regard to safety3. Snow structures, snow movement & so much moreConnect & follow along with Ned:Mountain EducationYouTubeFacebookInstagramDid you love this episode? If so, please help fellow hikers find the show by following, rating, and reviewing the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!Connect With Us:Join The Trail FamilyTHRU-r WebsiteTHRU-r InstagramTHRU-r TikTokTHRU-r FacebookTHRU-r YoutubeTHRU-r ThreadsCheer's YouTubeCheer's InstagramEpisode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis
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187. Continental Divide Trail Thru-Hiker Annika "Ravenclaw" Ananias On The Argentine Spine, Foam Versus Air Pads, & The Best Kept (Steak) Secret On Trail
Continental Divide Trail backpacker and THRU-r Trail Team member Annika aka "Ravenclaw" joins us for a fun conversation about embracing the brutality (and beauty) while thru hiking from Canada to Mexico.In this episode, you'll learn about:1. A lesser known but not-to-miss spot (next to the highest point on the trail)2. Foam sleeping pads versus air sleeping pads - & which one is better3. Where to find the best town food on trail (& maybe in America?!)4. The worst month for bugs on the trail & so much more!Connect & follow along with Ravenclaw:InstagramArticles on The TrekPersonal BlogDid you love this episode? If so, please help fellow hikers find the show by following, rating, and reviewing the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!Connect With Us:Join The Trail FamilyTHRU-r WebsiteTHRU-r InstagramTHRU-r TikTokTHRU-r FacebookTHRU-r YoutubeTHRU-r ThreadsCheer's YouTubeCheer's InstagramEpisode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis
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