Podcasts

10+ International Hikes and a Continuous Yo-Yo of the AT and Long Trail with Curtis Himstedt (BPR #296)

10+ International Hikes and a Continuous Yo-Yo of the AT and Long Trail with Curtis Himstedt (BPR #296)

In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio, presented by The Trek, brought to you by Topo Athletic, we are joined by Curtis Himstedt, known on trail as Easily Forgotten. Easily Forgotten’s...

Mar 10, 2025 : Backpacker Radio
8 Tips for 2025 Appalachian Trail Hikers (Backpacker Radio #295)

8 Tips for 2025 Appalachian Trail Hikers (Backpacker Radio #295)

In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio, presented by The Trek and brought to you by LMNT, Chaunce and Badger are serving up tips for this year’s class of Appalachian Trail...

Mar 3, 2025 : Backpacker Radio
Dog Mushing, 20+ Years in the Navy, and the Triple Crown with Ben “Ginger Ballz” Vaughan (BPR #294)

Dog Mushing, 20+ Years in the Navy, and the Triple Crown with Ben “Ginger Ballz” Vaughan (BPR #294)

In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio, presented by The Trek and brought to you by Topo Athletic, we’re joined by Ben Vaughan, known on trail as Ginger Ballz. Ben is...

Feb 24, 2025 : Backpacker Radio
Managing Relationships while Thru-Hiking with Michele Weiner-Davis, aka Zach’s Mom (BPR #293)

Managing Relationships while Thru-Hiking with Michele Weiner-Davis, aka Zach’s Mom (BPR #293)

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by LMNT, we are joined by acclaimed author, marriage therapist, and speaker, Michele Weiner-Davis, known in my...

Feb 17, 2025 : Backpacker Radio
Viking Q&A: First Aid Kits, Electronics, Socks, and a Beard Update (BPR #292)

Viking Q&A: First Aid Kits, Electronics, Socks, and a Beard Update (BPR #292)

In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by Topo Athletic, we are A’in your Q’s, with our pal and yours, the lightly bearded Jabba...

Feb 10, 2025 : Backpacker Radio
The Rise and Fall of GoLite and Balancing Federal Budgets with Demetri “Coup” Coupounas (BPR #291)

The Rise and Fall of GoLite and Balancing Federal Budgets with Demetri “Coup” Coupounas (BPR #291)

In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by LMNT, we are joined by Demetri Coupounas, aka Coup, the founder of GoLite and MyTrail Company....

Feb 3, 2025 : Backpacker Radio
Making Gear for People with Boobs with Symbiosis Gear Founder Sarah Berkeley (BPR #290)

Making Gear for People with Boobs with Symbiosis Gear Founder Sarah Berkeley (BPR #290)

In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio, presented by The Trek and brought to you by Topo Athletic, we are joined by Sarah “Mellow” Berkeley, founder of Symbiosis Gear, a pack-making...

Jan 27, 2025 : Backpacker Radio
Thru-Hiking with 50-Year-Old Gear with Jared “Snackbox” Champion (BPR #289)

Thru-Hiking with 50-Year-Old Gear with Jared “Snackbox” Champion (BPR #289)

In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by LMNT, we are joined by Jared “Snackbox” Champion. Snackbox is s a hiker, father, and Youtuber...

Jan 20, 2025 : Backpacker Radio
Triple Crowning as a Family of 6, Parenting Teenagers on Trail, and Life Lessons with Vince & Georgie Strawbridge (BPR #288)

Triple Crowning as a Family of 6, Parenting Teenagers on Trail, and Life Lessons with Vince & Georgie Strawbridge (BPR #288)

In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio, presented by The Trek and brought to you by Topo Athletic, we are joined by Vince and Georgie Strawbridge, one-third of the six-person thru-hiking...

Jan 13, 2025 : Backpacker Radio
Join Us: Backpacker Radio LIVE Podcast in Austin!

Join Us: Backpacker Radio LIVE Podcast in Austin!

Howdy, Texas trailblazers! Backpacker Radio is hitting the trail to Austin this spring for a LIVE podcast event you won’t want to miss! Saddle up and join Zach and Chaunce,...

Jan 10, 2025 : Backpacker Radio