Hike
258 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 33 ratingsHike is a podcast that shares the stories of people and places that inspire us to explore, wander, and live.
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From Hiking to Climbing with Victoria Buitron
March 10, 2022 18:00 - 53 minutes - 25.1 MBSend us a Text Message. Victoria shares how she went from solely hiking to incorporating rock climbing into her outdoor (and indoor) adventures. We cover ways to transition to climbing as a beginner including: Key differences between hiking and climbing Guided climbs Building skills at your local gym Finding climbing partners Communication essentials Basic gear needed Ice climbing Learn about Victoria's memoir and other writing which we touch on briefly in this episode by visiting...
Base Camp Chat: Plan and Prepare
March 07, 2022 23:00 - 53 minutes - 26.6 MBSend us a Text Message. Base Camp Chat is back this month with an episode dedicated to how we can better plan and prepare for hikes and also doing so in a way that helps us be responsible stewards on the trail. This unscripted conversation covers: hiker education safety resources permits international travel trashy trail magic using social media to advocate personal hygiene on trail and much more! Catch up on previous Base Camp Chat episodes Introducing Base Camp Chat: Fear on t...
Benefits of Merino Wool Socks with Easy Wind Outfitters
March 03, 2022 10:00 - 29 minutes - 14 MBSend us a Text Message. Brian Eschbach of Easy Wind Outfitters grew up spending summers right off the Appalachian Trail witnessing his grandmother providing some original trail magic to hikers passing through. Brian shares how their love of the outdoors inspired him and his wife to found Easy Wind Outfitters and design merino wool hiking socks. Use code Hike15 to receive a discount on your order today! This episode covers this and so much more: Brian's background in hiking How Easy W...
Chasing the Smokies Moon with Nancy East
February 24, 2022 11:00 - 50 minutes - 27.2 MBSend us a Text Message. Nancy East shares her story of completing all of the Great Smoky Mountains designated trails as part of the fastest known time with her hiking partner Chris. In this interview we discuss: How tragic death of Susan Clements inspired her to do something Planning and logistics for the FKT Family support Preventative Search & Rescue Hiker Safety Lessons Learned Being a Backpacking Guide Listen to our first interview from Season 1 - Great Smoky Mountain Adventur...
Blue Mountains Trail with Renee "She-ra" Patrick
February 17, 2022 23:00 - 45 minutes - 23.2 MBSend us a Text Message. Renee chats with Lori about her hike and ground truthing of Oregon's Blue Mountains Trail. She is a triple crown hiker and also the Program Coordinator at Oregon Natural Desert Association. She is responsible for establishing the 750-mile Oregon Desert Trail, shaping its future, and inspiring others to get out and explore the high desert as much as possible. In addition, Renee leads ONDA’s independent stewardship program and is working to educate and inspire othe...
Winter Hiking Essentials with Kris Van Handel
February 10, 2022 20:00 - 43 minutes - 25 MBKris and Lori each provide some of their must have winter hiking gear and tips for having a great outdoors experience during the colder months. Kris is a 3 time completer of the National Scenic Ice Age Trail and has written a book about her section hiking experience. Topics Covered: Keeping hands and feet warm Clothing Layers Microspikes Snow Baskets on Trekking Poles Snowshoes Protecting your lips and face Gloves vs Mittens Car Essentials for getting safely to the trail Bookm...
Winter Hiking Essentials with Kris Van Handel
February 10, 2022 20:00 - 43 minutes - 25 MBSend us a Text Message. Kris and Lori each provide some of their must have winter hiking gear and tips for having a great outdoors experience during the colder months. Kris is a 3 time completer of the National Scenic Ice Age Trail and has written a book about her section hiking experience. Topics Covered: Keeping hands and feet warm Clothing Layers Microspikes Snow Baskets on Trekking Poles Snowshoes Protecting your lips and face Gloves vs Mittens Car Essentials for getting sa...
Base Camp Chat 2.0
February 07, 2022 23:00 - 50 minutes - 25.2 MBSend us a Text Message. Hear what your hosts Lori, Julie (Jester), Benny and Johnny have been up to in the almost 2 year hiatus since we last got together as Base Camp Chat. In this reunion hear us chat about responsible stewardship, hiker safety, trail etiquette and leave no trace. We also answer a listener question from @man_shoots_snaps Q. Lockdowns encouraged a great many more people to the get outdoors and in particular, get hiking. Who bears most responsibility in educating them on...
Base Camp Chat 2.0
February 07, 2022 23:00 - 50 minutes - 25.2 MBHear what your hosts Lori, Julie (Jester), Benny and Johnny have been up to in the almost 2 year hiatus since we last got together as Base Camp Chat. In this reunion hear us chat about responsible stewardship, hiker safety, trail etiquette and leave no trace. We also answer a listener question from @man_shoots_snaps Q. Lockdowns encouraged a great many more people to the get outdoors and in particular, get hiking. Who bears most responsibility in educating them on LNT and hiker etiquette…...
Hiking the AZT and CDT with Triple Crowners Leisel and Dave Bailey
February 03, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 39.1 MBSend us a Text Message. Leisel and Dave catch up with Hike's Lori Prima on their 2021 hikes of the Arizona Trail and Continental Divide Trail and the completion of their Triple Crown goal. Leisel and Dave cover a lot of ground about their 6 months on both trails and share a lot of stories about what it's really like to be out there. - Highlights and Challenges of the AZT and CDT - Handling pain and being injured while on trail - Water Resupply and Filtering - The wildness of the CDT - ...
Hiking the Sierra with Paul "PIE" Ingram
December 23, 2021 11:00 - 48 minutes - 28.1 MBSend us a Text Message. Paul shares his adventures of hiking four routes in the Sierra over five weeks in 2019: Kings Canyon Hike Basin Route High Sierra Trail Southern Sierra High Route Sierra High Route He and friends pieced together these high routes to create their own 400+ mile adventure. We chat about the beauty of the Sierra range, respecting the land, tips on taking on this type of endeavor and what's next as he puts together a film based on the hike. We also touch on his 2015 ...
On The Trail: Training for your Hiking Adventures with Kym Zest
December 20, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 37.4 MBSend us a Text Message. Kym takes listeners through the benefits of training for your hikes and shares her own personal story. She shares several tips and other advice that anyone can apply to their own hiking journeys. Read about Kym's Wind River trip here Connect with Kym: Instagram: @zest_ed_athletics Facebook: Zest Ed Blog: Midwest with Zest Web Links: Listed here Connect with Lori: Instagram: @thehikepodcast Twitter: @thehikepodcast Blog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.com Facebook: @...
Backpacking Jasper National Park's Tonquin Valley Trail with Bronwyn Preece
December 17, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 34.7 MBSend us a Text Message. Bronwyn takes listeners on her adventures in solo backpacking the Tonquin Valley Trail. She chats about terrain, an emergency SOS from her Garmin In Reach Mini, the challenges and beauty of the trail over the course of 3 nights and 4 days in the backcountry. The Tonquin Valley is located in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada, next to the border of the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia, an area which is also the continental divide, running along the peaks...
On The Trail: Tawnya and Curt Finney on 30 Years of being A.T. Shelter Caretakers
December 13, 2021 16:00 - 58 minutes - 31.3 MBSend us a Text Message. Tawnya and Curt Finney have been caretakers of the Appalachian Trail's Tumbling Run Shelter for 30 years now. They speak to Lori about what it has been like to adopt this shelter in the Pennsylvania's Michaux State Forest, a few miles north of the Mason-Dixon Line. It's located near Mile 1075, near the half way point of the Appalachian Trail. Tawnya and Curt, along with Curt's 85 year old father George, have dedicated over 3 decades to maintaining and improving th...
New Zealand's Te Araroa Trail and Great Walks with Michelle Green
December 10, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 36.9 MBSend us a Text Message. Michelle shares what inspired her to begin a backpacking journey which includes hiking the Te Araroa and some of the Great Walks. Michelle talks candidly about dealing with Graves Disease, mental health struggles and how that impacted her hike on the Te Araroa. We talk about pushing through fear and how she hopes that sharing her hiking adventures (and misadventures) can help others who want to get out on the trail. We cover highlights from the Te Araroa and also w...
Fastest Known Time on the North Country Trail with Magpie and Constantine
December 02, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 35.5 MBSend us a Text Message. Magpie and Constantine share their hike of the North Country Trail, which was also the fastest known time for a self-supported hike. Constantine also celebrated a milestone of now completing all 11 National Scenic Trails. Listen as they both share a candid and reflective conversation. Just some of the topics covered: Planning for the NCT Managing resupplies and such on a 4800 mile trail The highs and lows of thru-hiking the NCT Trail Magic as part of the exper...
Section Hiking the Finger Lakes Trail with Amy and Dan Lopata
November 26, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 36.1 MBSend us a Text Message. Amy and Dan Lopata section hiked the Finger Lakes Trail over 2020 and 2021. With over 60 different hikes, they traversed the trail from West to East from the Allegheny Mountains to the Catskills. In this episode, they share: Things learned along the way Transformation to lighter gear Unique perspective coming from trail running to hiking Challenges of hiking this trail Highlights of the FLT Sections they recommend Tips for new hikers to the trail Tips fo...
On The Trail: The Finger Lakes Trail Conference
November 23, 2021 02:00 - 51 minutes - 27.3 MBSend us a Text Message. Christy Post of the Finger Lakes Trail Conference shares how the FLTC supports the growth, maintenance and organization of New York State's Finger Lakes Trail. We go over trail basics, trail events, volunteer and member opportunities and some of the reasons you should explore the Finger Lakes Trail. The Finger Lakes Trail System includes the main Finger Lakes Trail (FLT) from the Pennsylvania-New York border in Allegany State Park to the Long Path and the summit of...
On The Trail: The Finger Lakes Trail Conference
November 23, 2021 02:00 - 51 minutes - 27.3 MBChristy Post of the Finger Lakes Trail Conference shares how the FLTC supports the growth, maintenance and organization of New York State's Finger Lakes Trail. We go over trail basics, trail events, volunteer and member opportunities and some of the reasons you should explore the Finger Lakes Trail. The Finger Lakes Trail System includes the main Finger Lakes Trail (FLT) from the Pennsylvania-New York border in Allegany State Park to the Long Path and the summit of Slide Mountainin the Cat...
Michigan Shore-to-Shore Trail Thru Hike with Jeffy and Bridget Geer
November 18, 2021 14:00 - 56 minutes - 28.3 MBSend us a Text Message. Jeffy and Bridget Geer share their thru hike of Michigan's Shore to Shore Trail. The Michigan Shore-to-Shore Trail (also known as the Michigan Riding and Hiking Trail) is a 220-mile-long (350 km) trail that runs between Empire on Lake Michigan and Oscoda on Lake Huron across the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. It is open to horseback riders and hikers but not bicycles. The trail's western end is located within the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The trail, g...
The Journey to Hiking Washington's Enchantments in 1 day with Corin Kuss
November 11, 2021 13:00 - 44 minutes - 24 MBSend us a Text Message. Corin shares her journey of falling in love with hiking. She leads us through her story of going on day hikes, her first backpacking trip of the Art Loeb and how it led her to a 22 mile point to point hike through Washington's Enchantments in one day. We chat about hiking in Pisgah National Forest, pushing beyond your comfort zone, hiking partnerships with your spouse/significant other, and how all that culminated in her day long adventure in Washington's Cascade ...
On The Trail: Hiker Nutrition with Backcountry Foodie
November 08, 2021 12:00 - 41 minutes - 20.1 MBSend us a Text Message. Aaron Owens Mayhew, MS, RDN founder of Backcountry Foodie gives Hike listeners some tips and advice on how we can have better nutrition on trail. Hiker hunger doesn't have to give way to bad nutrition, and Aaron's recipes are created with essential nutrition in mind while keeping things ultralight. Founded in 2017 by Aaron Owens Mayhew, Backcountry Foodie is the leading source for ultralight backpacking recipes and meal planning resources. As a registered dietitian ...
The Foothills Trail in 3 days with Zach Kuss
November 04, 2021 13:00 - 44 minutes - 22.9 MBSend us a Text Message. Zach shares his 3 day thru hike of the Foothills Trail, starting in Oconee and ending in Table Rock. The Foothills trail is located in Upstate South Carolina and Western North Carolina and is 77 miles long. Normally thru hikes can plan to spend 5-10 days on the trail, while weekend backpackers and day-hikers can utilize numerous trailheads for shorter trips. Major trailheads are located at: Table Rock State Park US 178 SC 130 SC 107 Oconee State Park (sou...
Traversing the Americas with Her Odyssey
October 28, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 36.3 MBSend us a Text Message. Fidgit and Neon share their story and the mission of Her Odyssey which is to travel the length of the Americas by non-motorized means, connecting the stories of the land and its inhabitants. Listen in as they share stories from the time they met on the Pacific Crest Trail, the uniqueness of hiking in South America and their most recent journey on the Great Divide Trail. Fidget and Neon's journey is much more than the miles traversed, but an intimate connection form...
On The Trail: The Appalachian Trail Museum with Larry Luxenberg
October 25, 2021 11:00 - 39 minutes - 21 MBSend us a Text Message. Larry Luxenberg shares the history behind the Appalachian Trail Museum, more information about the exhibits that are offered and how people are able to both visit and participate in supporting it's efforts. "Located in Pennsylvania's Pine Grove Furnace State Park, very close to the midpoint of the Appalachian Trail, the A.T. Museum tells the story of the A.T. The Museum is housed in a building that is itself a historical artifact, a structure built more than two h...
Hiking Washington's History with Judy Bentley
October 21, 2021 10:00 - 39 minutes - 18.8 MBSend us a Text Message. Judy Bentley takes listeners through hiking Washington's history and reveals the stories behind Washington’s landscape, from Cape Flattery to Cascade Pass, from the Blue Mountains to Cape Disappointment. We discuss trails as old as 7000 years cross the Cascades. Hikers may climb to mountain lookouts and follow wagon roads, rail-trails, and expeditions through the Olympic Mountains. (source: judybentley.com) Judy Bentley writes books about history, hiking, biograph...
Five Michigan Backpacking Adventures with Misty Bischoff
October 14, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 32.8 MBSend us a Text Message. Misty shares the 5 next Michigan backpacking trips you need to add to your bucket list. From a quick weekend loop hike getaway with designated campsites to create your own adventure on the North Country Trail, there is a backpacking trip for all hiking levels and skill sets. We cover: Manistee River Trail Loop Jordan Valley Pathway Porcupine Mountains Escarpment Trail Isle Royale North Country Trail in Newaygo County and Emmet County *More info about the c...
The Long Trail with Papa Bear
October 07, 2021 16:00 - 59 minutes - 28.7 MBSend us a Text Message. Papa Bear (Martin) chats with Lori about hiking Vermont's Long Trail and how his two decades as a Boy Scout volunteer also inspired and facilitated his love of the outdoors and sharing that through both giving back and starting the Papa Bear Hikes podcast. With a lifetime of outdoor experiences and over two decades as a Boy Scout Volunteer, Papa Bear has combined his love for the outdoors with his background in online education to create an inspirational and inform...
Hiking The New England Trail with Chris "Cookie Monster" Pirrello
September 30, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 26.7 MBSend us a Text Message. Chris “Cookie Monster” Pirrello shares his New England Trail thru-hike with listeners and gives information on planning, logistics, responsible stealth camping, resupply and what any hiker needs to know about this trail. Chris and Lori also talk about how his love of trail and love of great coffee intersected with the purchase of the Triple Crown Coffee company founded by Lisa Seeley. Chris is a thru-hiker who has completed eight long-distance trails including ...
A New Season of Hike Coming Soon
September 16, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute - 799 KBSend us a Text Message. Hike is back on September 30th, bringing listeners all new episodes. Several episodes are already recorded and in the lineup for release this Fall. New England Trail The Long Trail Foothills Trail Appalachian Trail Museum Back to some Michigan Favorites Hiker Safety Hiker Nutrition Te Araroa and New Zealand Tramping Plus so much more is in the works! Hike is hosted by Lori Prima and is a podcast for all hikers. Whether you are a day hiker, section hike or...
Three Michigan Weekend Backpacking Trips with Amanda Hughes
July 29, 2021 16:00 - 48 minutes - 26.5 MBSend us a Text Message. Amanda Hughes share three of her favorite backpacking trails with Lori. These are trails that you could also do some day hikes on, but would be best experienced as an overnight backpack. 1. Potawatomi Trail at Pickney State Recreation Area Trail Map 2. Little Carp River Trail Info on Backpacking via The Outbound Porcupine Mountains map 3. Shingle Mill Pathway Pigeon River Pigeon River Discovery Center Dispersed Camping Permit Connect with Amanda: Inst...
Solo Backpacking in the Porcupine Mountains with Kris Van Handel
July 23, 2021 00:00 - 54 minutes - 29.3 MBSend us a Text Message. Kris shares her first solo backpacking adventure in the Porcupine Mountains. Listen to her talk about the trails she hiked, where she camped and all the tips and resources hikers might want to know about before setting off to the Porkies in the Upper Peninsula. Connect with Kris Van Handel: Check out her book: Hiking with Hair Tie Hike Episode: Section Hiking the Ice Age Trail Instagram: @kris_vanhandel Porcupine Mountain Resources: Michigan DNR site Backcountry ...
Sleeping Bear Dunes: Lake Michigan Sunrise and Sleeping Bear Point Hike
July 15, 2021 10:00 - 33 minutes - 22.2 MBSend us a Text Message. Join Lori on Day 2 of her Sleeping Bear Dunes adventure where she takes in the beautiful sunrise from D.H. Day Campground's Lake Michigan access and then continues for a morning hike at a deserted Sleeping Bear Point. Learn more about Sleeping Bear Point here Learn more about D.H. Day Campground here There are plenty of hikes and activities for all ages and abilities. Learn more at the official park website. Connect with Lori: Instagram: @thehikepodcast Twitter:...
Sleeping Bear Dunes: Lake Michigan Sunrise and Sleeping Bear Point Hike
July 15, 2021 10:00 - 33 minutes - 22.2 MBJoin Lori on Day 2 of her Sleeping Bear Dunes adventure where she takes in the beautiful sunrise from D.H. Day Campground's Lake Michigan access and then continues for a morning hike at a deserted Sleeping Bear Point. Learn more about Sleeping Bear Point here Learn more about D.H. Day Campground here There are plenty of hikes and activities for all ages and abilities. Learn more at the official park website. Connect with Lori: Instagram: @thehikepodcast Twitter: @thehikepodcast Blog: th...
Michigan Road Trip: Sleeping Bear Dunes, Fishtown, Manistee River, and the NCT with Sarah Waite
July 09, 2021 01:00 - 54 minutes - 30.3 MBSend us a Text Message. Sarah shares her Spring road trip with her fiancé from Ohio to Michigan - exploring Sleeping Bear Dunes, Leland's Historic Fishtown, backpacking on the Manistee River and doing some hikes on the NCT and more. We even talk about Michigan's state food (or at least I think it is) - the Pasty. Find out more by listening to our conversation in this Michigan episode of Hike. Connect with Sarah: Instagram: @yogahikesw.sarah YouTube: Lost and Found Outdoors Blog: Lost a...
Sleeping Bear Dunes: D.H. Day Campground and Hiking Pyramid Point and Alligator Hill Trails
July 02, 2021 01:00 - 29 minutes - 19.2 MBSend us a Text Message. Lori takes listeners on a day of adventures at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Michigan. Michigan's Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore encompasses a 60 km (35 mi.) stretch of Lake Michigan's eastern coastline, as well as North and South Manitou Islands. The park was established primarily for its outstanding natural features, including forests, beaches, dune formations and ancient glacial phenomena. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore also contains ...
Backpacking Isle Royale National Park with The Wandering Squad
June 24, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 41.1 MBSend us a Text Message. Jen, Jessica, Andrea, Angie and Kim share their adventures backpacking at Isle Royale. We discuss planning, transportation, campsites, privies (bring TP!), moose encounters and the legend of the over protective, dive bombing Goshawk. We talk about the highlights and the no so fun moments. But in the end, it sounds like they wouldn't trade any of them. Learn more about each of these women and their exceptional bond through hiking by listening to their adventures at ...
Encore Episode: The First 100 Adventures
June 17, 2021 16:00 - 10 minutes - 6.41 MBSend us a Text Message. In this encore episode Lori celebrates 100 episodes of Hike and looks back on her own adventures. Support the Show. Connect with Hike: Instagram: @thehikepodcast Twitter: @thehikepodcast Facebook: @thehikepodcast Email: [email protected]
Encore Episode: Hiking the Dunes of Lake Michigan
June 10, 2021 10:00 - 15 minutes - 10.3 MBSend us a Text Message. Lori takes listeners on a recap of her December 2019 trip to the Muskegon area where she visited Hoffmaster and Muskegon State Parks. This short episode gives you a first hand account of hiking forested dunes and walking along Lake Michigan on a late December day. Connect with Lori: Instagram: @thehikepodcast Twitter: @thehikepodcast Blog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.com Facebook: @thehikepodcast Email: [email protected] Support the Show. Connect with Hike: In...
Encore Episode: Hiking the Dunes of Lake Michigan
June 10, 2021 10:00 - 15 minutes - 10.3 MBLori takes listeners on a recap of her December 2019 trip to the Muskegon area where she visited Hoffmaster and Muskegon State Parks. This short episode gives you a first hand account of hiking forested dunes and walking along Lake Michigan on a late December day. Connect with Lori: Instagram: @thehikepodcast Twitter: @thehikepodcast Blog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.com Facebook: @thehikepodcast Email: [email protected] Support the show Connect with Hike: Instagram: @thehikepodcast Tw...
Bay City and Port Crescent State Park Winter Hikes
June 03, 2021 10:00 - 17 minutes - 11.4 MBSend us a Text Message. In this episode Lori shares some winter hiking in Michigan state parks. This is part of her series sharing hikes from around Michigan - both short day hikes and longer overnight trips. In this episode Lori hikes Tobico Marsh in Bay City State Recreation Area and then hikes the ski and hiking trails in Port Crescent. Resources: Learn more about the Port Crescent State Park here. Learn more about Bay City State Park here. Connect with Lori: Instagram: @thehikepo...
Port Crescent State Park: Boardwalk and Dune Nature Trail
May 27, 2021 10:00 - 22 minutes - 13.9 MBSend us a Text Message. Lori shares her hike at Port Crescent State Park at the tip of Michigan’s Thumb. She’ll visit the boardwalk, hike through the Dune Nature Area and checked out the Birds of Prey observation deck as well as the Dark Sky Preserve. You can also camp at Port Crescent with spots right along the water. This is definitely a park to check out. Visit the blog to read the trip report. Resources: Learn more about the Port Crescent State Park here. Connect with Lori: Inst...
Port Crescent State Park: Boardwalk and Dune Nature Trail
May 27, 2021 10:00 - 22 minutes - 13.9 MBLori shares her hike at Port Crescent State Park at the tip of Michigan’s Thumb. She’ll visit the boardwalk, hike through the Dune Nature Area and checked out the Birds of Prey observation deck as well as the Dark Sky Preserve. You can also camp at Port Crescent with spots right along the water. This is definitely a park to check out. Visit the blog to read the trip report. Resources: Learn more about the Port Crescent State Park here. Connect with Lori: Instagram: @thehikepodcast Tw...
Michigan's Thumb: Sanilac Petroglyphs Historic State Park
May 20, 2021 10:00 - 19 minutes - 11.9 MBSend us a Text Message. Lori explores the Sanilac Petroglyphs Historic State Park in Sanilac County, Michigan 8251 Germania Road Cass City MI, 48726 The main feature of the park is a 1,000-square-foot sandstone outcrop with around 100 petroglyphs on it. The largest grouping of such carvings in Michigan, they were likely carved between 400 and 1,400 years ago. They were discovered by the area's settlers after much of the Thumb region was burned by a massive forest fire in 1881. Among the ...
Hiking Michigan's Highbanks Trail Along the Au Sable River
May 13, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutes - 19 MBSend us a Text Message. Lori does an out and back on the Highbanks Trail along the Au Sable River in Michigan. She takes you from Iargo Springs which is the western terminus to the Au Sable Dune Overlook and passes through the Canoer’s Memorial Monument and the Lumberman’s Monument. Hike is an out and back and Lori hiked 10.3 miles total and had 623 feet of elevation gain. Visit the blog to read Lori's trip report. This hike was inspired by Hike 12 in Jim DuFresne’s 50 Hikes in Michig...
Saving Our Smokies with Benny Braden
April 29, 2021 23:00 - 59 minutes - 27.4 MBSend us a Text Message. Benny Braden catches up with Lori and gives listeners some insight into his Benton MacKaye thru hike, how he got involved with Save Our Smokies - a non-profit focused on cleaning up the Great Smoky Mountains and promoting the Leave No Trace principles, and his upcoming project with Chris Smead and Outmersive Films that's taking him to Alaska this summer. Benny is a Great Smoky Mountains 900 miler (former fastest known time holder), long distance thru hiker and is ...
Trail Weight: Transformation on the John Muir Trail with Andrew Steven
April 22, 2021 20:00 - 39 minutes - 21.3 MBSend us a Text Message. Andrew Steven shares how a fitness journey, grieving the loss of his mother and being on the John Muir Trail transformed his life. After 30 years of feeling stuck, Andrew Steven attempted to get in shape for a month-long backpacking trip through the Sierra Nevadas. Looking at his career for inspiration, Andrew finds an unlikely revelation by imagining his life’s narrative arc. But after a death in the family, he found himself in a story of repeating loss. Trail W...
Backpacking Michigan with Rue McKenrick
April 15, 2021 15:00 - 49 minutes - 22.5 MBSend us a Text Message. Rue takes listeners along his backpacking adventures in Michigan as he works on the route for the American Perimeter Trail. The American Perimeter Trail is a 12,000 mile loop that circumnavigates the continental U.S. It uses existing trails such as the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), the Appalachian Trail (AT) or parts of the North Country Trail. Rue shares some tips for hiking in the Great Lakes state, essential gear to have, navigation resources, and some of his fav...
Backpacking the Art Loeb Trail with Zach Kuss
April 08, 2021 19:00 - 36 minutes - 20.2 MBZach shares his tips for thru-hiking and backpacking the Art Loeb Trail. From completing the entire trail in one day to putting together day hike loops, Zach has a great perspective and provides excellent advice for creating your own adventure on the Art Loeb. Zach gives us his Top 3 for hiking & mountain biking in the North Carolina mountains. Connect with Zach: Instagram: @zach_kuss Facebook: zach.kuss Connect with Lori: Instagram: @thehikepodcast Twitter: @thehikepodcast Facebook: @the...
Backpacking the Art Loeb Trail with Zach Kuss
April 08, 2021 19:00 - 36 minutes - 20.2 MBSend us a Text Message. Zach shares his tips for thru-hiking and backpacking the Art Loeb Trail. From completing the entire trail in one day to putting together day hike loops, Zach has a great perspective and provides excellent advice for creating your own adventure on the Art Loeb. Zach gives us his Top 3 for hiking & mountain biking in the North Carolina mountains. Connect with Zach: Instagram: @zach_kuss Facebook: zach.kuss Connect with Lori: Instagram: @thehikepodcast Twitter: @theh...