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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On The Trail: Recreate Responsibly
May 24, 2020 13:00 - 7 minutes - 5.13 MBSend us a Text Message. Lori shares the message created by the Recreate Responsibly Coalition. The Recreate Responsibly Coalition is a newly formed coalition of nonprofits, outdoor businesses, and land managers developing and sharing best practices to protect each other and our natural landscapes. We are a diverse community brought together by our love of the outdoors and a desire to help everyone experience the benefits of nature safely during this public health crisis (source: Recreater...
Navigating Wild Spaces and the Oregon Desert Trail with Sage Clegg
May 21, 2020 10:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBSend us a Text Message. Sage Clegg shares her journey from an 18 month Triple Crown to being the first person to traverse the Oregon Desert Trail end to end. We chat about her love of route finding, navigation and how maps can inspire new adventures and invoke memories of the places traveled. Connect with Sage: Instagram: @sageclegg Website: Sageclegg.com Learn more about the Oregon Desert Trail here Watch Sage's Video on the ODT Visit Oregon Natural Desert Association Follow and conne...
On The Trail: Tips for Solo Backpacking
May 17, 2020 04:00 - 10 minutes - 7.07 MBSend us a Text Message. Lori shares five basic, beginner tips for planning and thriving as a solo backpacker. 1. Test out your gear ahead of time 2. Go easy on the miles (this isn't about the miles) 3. Be present and enjoy the experience 4. Plan, but prepare for something to not go to plan 5. Unpack and put away your gear when you get home Also don't forget: The Ten Essentials Leave No Trace And for more tips from Lori's solo camping trip to Sequoia and Kings Canyon: Tips on Solo Camp...
Grounds Keeper Alex Wehrle: Bucket List Adventures and Committing To A Ton of Clean Up
May 14, 2020 09:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBAlex has big goals for 2020 as part of Granite Gear's Grounds Keeper Legacy Team. She's committed to picking up 2,020 pounds of trash. That's over a ton of trash from public spaces in Southern California. As you'll learn, Alex has a passion for adventure, list making and finding ways to leave it better than she found it. This conversation contains two parts. First, I recently caught up with Alex a few months after we originally recorded our interview. We chat about cleaning up during COVI...
Grounds Keeper Alex Wehrle: Bucket List Adventures and Committing To A Ton of Clean Up
May 14, 2020 09:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBSend us a Text Message. Alex has big goals for 2020 as part of Granite Gear's Grounds Keeper Legacy Team. She's committed to picking up 2,020 pounds of trash. That's over a ton of trash from public spaces in Southern California. As you'll learn, Alex has a passion for adventure, list making and finding ways to leave it better than she found it. This conversation contains two parts. First, I recently caught up with Alex a few months after we originally recorded our interview. We chat abou...
On The Trail: Forward, Upward and Onward with Matt Landry
May 10, 2020 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBSend us a Text Message. Matt Landry shares hiking all 48 of the New Hampshire peaks and writing a book about the life lessons he learned along the way. Matt shares how his battle with depression and approaching a milestone inspired him to hike. Connect with Matt: Web site: MattLandry.com Buy a signed copy -> Purchase here Connect with Lori: Instagram: @thehikepodcast Twitter: @thehikepodcast Blog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.com Facebook: @thehikepodcast Email: [email protected] Spec...
Evolution of a Thru-Hiker: Leisel Bailey on Growth, Confidence, and Hard Decisions
May 07, 2020 13:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBSend us a Text Message. Leisel Bailey talks with Lori about her journey to being a backpacker - from her days of car camping to completing two thirds of the Triple Crown. Leisel shares her raw experiences and how dealing with failure, trusting herself and being kind have taught her how to be a better hiker. Leisel is a former On The Trail segment guest, you can listen to that bonus episode here. Connect with Leisel: Instagram: @leiselb Connect with Lori: Instagram: @thehikepodcast Twitte...
On The Trail: We Are Mountain Runners by Amy Bushatz
May 03, 2020 12:00 - 6 minutes - 4.65 MBSend us a Text Message. Amy Bushatz shares her story from the trail - a day running mountains with friends in Alaska and how it transformed them from peak to peak. Amy is the host of the podcast Humans Outside, She's been recreating outside for 20 consecutive minutes for almost 1000 days in a row - a challenge she started that also sparked her love for the Alaskan outdoors. As part of her experience, she created the podcast to share how the outdoors can both transform and inspire by feat...
One Section at a Time: Julie "Jester" Gayheart on Completing her Section Hike of the Appalachian Trail
April 30, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBSend us a Text Message. Julie Gayheart section hiked the Appalachian Trail over the course of several years. She shares her journey of being a section hiker and the freedom it allowed her to create the hike she wanted to hike. From the early days of over packing, to overcoming injuries in the White Mountains - Julie inspires all of us to get on a trail and be creative in our section hiking. Whether you are a beginner hiker just figuring out what gear you need or have been doing this for awh...
On The Trail: Virtually Exploring the National Parks with Michelle Berkes and Danielle Jacobs-Erwin
April 26, 2020 12:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBSend us a Text Message. To celebrate National Park Week, Lori spoke to Michelle Berkes of Head Along with Heart blog and Danielle Jacobs-Erwin of Everybody's National Parks about ways to virtually explore and hike the parks. Michelle is using #hikeathome to connect with others and virtually hike some of the most iconic National Park trails. Danielle chats with Lori about using National Park online resources available for junior rangers programs and also using the Google Arts & Culture si...
Kimberly Brookshire's Transformation on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail
April 23, 2020 11:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBKimberly Brookshire went from fashion industry to being the first female to Yo-Yo the MST. Learn how she went from being a backpacking novice to being a long distance hiker and how the trail truly transformed her life. We talk about the trail community, finding oneself on the trail, hiker friendships and her experiences with trail angels. We also touch on her recent thru hike of the Art Loeb Trail in North Carolina. Connect with Kimberly: Instagram: @kbrookshire Connect with Lori: Instagr...
Kimberly Brookshire's Transformation on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail
April 23, 2020 11:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBSend us a Text Message. Kimberly Brookshire went from fashion industry to being the first female to Yo-Yo the MST. Learn how she went from being a backpacking novice to being a long distance hiker and how the trail truly transformed her life. We talk about the trail community, finding oneself on the trail, hiker friendships and her experiences with trail angels. We also touch on her recent thru hike of the Art Loeb Trail in North Carolina. Connect with Kimberly: Instagram: @kbrookshire C...
On The Trail: Catching up with Rue McKenrick
April 19, 2020 04:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBSend us a Text Message. Rue McKenrick is a triple crowner, professional long distance hiker and outdoors advocate. Rue updates me on his current progress on the American Perimeter Trail amid the COVID-19 pandemic. We catch up as he is in Tennessee and making his way north. If you are interested in supporting Rue or learning more about the American Perimeter Trail Project, visit the links below. Connect with Rue: Website: American Perimeter Trail Project Instagram: @ruemckenrick Faceboo...
Urban Hike Pittsburgh with Josh Rolon
April 16, 2020 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBSend us a Text Message. Josh takes listeners on an urban hiking adventure in Pittsburgh. Urban Hike Pittsburgh is a volunteer group that has been taking hikes in the greater Pittsburgh area for almost 20 years. They have put on more than 80 hikes and have tackled many of the 90 neighborhoods that are part of the city - including those famous city stairs! We did this interview prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, so please note that there aren't any posted hikes yet for this season. Connect with ...
On The Trail: For the Love of the Trail with Britany Freeman and Lori Prima
April 12, 2020 04:00 - 10 minutes - 7.07 MBSend us a Text Message. Britany Freeman of the 11th Essential shares tips on how to enjoy your own backyard and practice leave no trace on your local trails and Lori Prima shares a love letter to her local trail. Connect with Britany: Instagram: @britanyinwanderland and @11thessential To learn more about The 11th Essential and how you can get involved, head over to Britany's web page. Connect with Lori: Instagram: @thehikepodcast Twitter: @thehikepodcast Blog: thehikepodcast.wordpres...
Jodie Morton and Her Mare Thelma Ride the Continental Divide Trail
April 09, 2020 04:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBSend us a Text Message. Jodie Morton is an Australian long distance horse rider. She shares the story of her 2019 ride on the Continental Divide Trail through Colorado, Montana and Wyoming with her mare Thelma. We learn the reason behind her ride and how she used this as an opportunity to both heal and bring awareness to mental health issues. Jodie's goal is to change the stigma surrounding depression; by making talking and seeking help an easier process and showing the world it's ok to not...
On The Trail: Julie "Jester" Gayheart on Coping, Connecting and Choosing Positivity
April 05, 2020 04:00 - 7 minutes - 5.18 MBSend us a Text Message. Meet Julie Gayheart, better known in the hiking community as Jester. She's an Appalachian Trail section hiker and the host of the premiere podcast on section hiking. Jester gives listeners an introduction of who she is and how she's navigating these days during the COVID-19 pandemic by choosing positivity and connecting with the hiking community. Connect with Julie "Jester" Gayheart: Instagram: @jesterhikes Podcast: Jester Section Hiker Connect with Lori: Instagra...
Steven "Bangarang" Snyder on Leave No Trace, Triple Crowns and Trail Communities
April 02, 2020 04:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBSend us a Text Message. Steven "Bangarang" Snyder is a triple crown long distance hiker who has been a long time Leave No Trace advocate. He is part of Granite Gear's Grounds Keepers team who are leaving our wild places better through advocacy and packing out trash found on the trail. Currently living in Tucson, he is focusing on Southern Arizona trails and recreation areas as his area of clean up and providing LNT outreach with the AZT and PCT trail communities. In this episode, we begin...
Steven "Bangarang" Snyder on Leave No Trace, Triple Crowns and Trail Communities
April 02, 2020 04:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBSteven "Bangarang" Snyder is a triple crown long distance hiker who has been a long time Leave No Trace advocate. He is part of Granite Gear's Grounds Keepers team who are leaving our wild places better through advocacy and packing out trash found on the trail. Currently living in Tucson, he is focusing on Southern Arizona trails and recreation areas as his area of clean up and providing LNT outreach with the AZT and PCT trail communities. In this episode, we begin with Steven and I catchi...
On The Trail: Leisel Bailey (CDT Class of 2020) on Grief, Grace and Plan B during COVID-19
March 29, 2020 04:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBLeisel and her husband Dave are attempting to hike the CDT this year to complete their Triple Crown. As their start date approaches, there’s a huge uncertainty in the air about whether they will get to start their hike as planned. Listen to my conversation with Leisel as she shares her thoughts on grieving, finding grace and staying positive in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. Connect with Leisel: Instagram: @leiselb Connect with Lori: Instagram: @thehikepodcast Twitter: @thehikepodcast...
On The Trail: Leisel Bailey (CDT Class of 2020) on Grief, Grace and Plan B during COVID-19
March 29, 2020 04:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBSend us a Text Message. Leisel and her husband Dave are attempting to hike the CDT this year to complete their Triple Crown. As their start date approaches, there’s a huge uncertainty in the air about whether they will get to start their hike as planned. Listen to my conversation with Leisel as she shares her thoughts on grieving, finding grace and staying positive in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. Connect with Leisel: Instagram: @leiselb Connect with Lori: Instagram: @thehikepodcast...
T Durston's Solo Backpacking Journey on the Great Divide Trail
March 26, 2020 13:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBSend us a Text Message. T shares with listeners her journey of solo backpacking the Great Divide Trail. By immersing herself in the trail and in the moment, we see her personal growth as a solo backpacker. We delve into using intuition on the trail, journaling, and the deep emotions that emerged as part of this southbound adventure. Listeners will appreciate the candidness and rawness in how she experiences the trail and the beauty of its personal transformation. Connect with T: Instagram...
T Durston's Solo Backpacking Journey on the Great Divide Trail
March 26, 2020 13:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBT shares with listeners her journey of solo backpacking the Great Divide Trail. By immersing herself in the trail and in the moment, we see her personal growth as a solo backpacker. We delve into using intuition on the trail, journaling, and the deep emotions that emerged as part of this southbound adventure. Listeners will appreciate the candidness and rawness in how she experiences the trail and the beauty of its personal transformation. Connect with T: Instagram: @intobohemia Blog: Into...
On The Trail: Rue McKenrick and the American Perimeter Trail Project
March 22, 2020 04:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBSend us a Text Message. Rue McKenrick is a triple crowner, professional long distance hiker and outdoors advocate. Rue chats with me about what the American Perimeter Trail Project is and how we can support him as he blazes a new trail roughly 12,000 miles around the perimeter of the United States. I caught up with Rue who is currently in Mississippi after starting his hike from Bend, Oregon last summer. He chats with us about what it's like to create a new trail, his inspiration and how...
Finding Harmony on an Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike with Liz "Ukulele" Brown
March 19, 2020 04:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBSend us a Text Message. Liz Brown, trail name "Ukulele", discovered the harmony and balance she needed while hiking the Appalachian Trail in 2019. We chat about her life as a wildland firefighter, going into a Ph.D program and ultimately making a decision to take a pause for a thru-hike to figure out how she truly wanted to live. We go into how the trail changed her and what life has been like post-trail, including how it inspired her to create and transform herself. Finally, Liz shares her...
On The Trail: Blood Mountain
March 15, 2020 10:00 - 12 minutes - 8.73 MBSend us a Text Message. Blood Mountain is the highest summit on the Georgia section of the Appalachian Trail. This bonus episode takes you to the summit via the most direct route. Starting at the Byron Reece Trailhead and connecting to the A.T. - you'll reach the summit in just over 2 miles and tackling over 1400 feet of elevation gain. Connect with Lori: Instagram: @thehikepodcast Twitter: @thehikepodcast Blog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.com Facebook: @thehikepodcast Email: hikepodcast@gm...
Solo Backpacking Mt. Rainier's Wonderland Trail with Cat Eckrode
March 12, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBSend us a Text Message. Cat Eckrode takes listeners on her journey starting with when doing the Wonderland Trail was simply an idea she had. She shares going from backpacking novice to solo backpacking this loop around Mt. Rainier. We talk logistics, planning, permits, gear, food and everything else you might want to consider. Cat also shares how she was inspired to help others who are new to backpacking through starting her business - The Outdoor Adventure Kind. Based in Portland, Oregon...
Backpacking Long Trails with Liz "Snorkel" Thomas
March 05, 2020 11:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBSend us a Text Message. Liz “Snorkel” Thomas, former women’s speed record holder for the AT and veteran of twenty long trails, shares her tips and advice for prepping for your next long distance hike. We cover her book from Backpacker called "Long Trails: Mastering the Art of the Thru-hike" which covers selecting gear, planning your budget and schedule, what life is like on the trail and even tips about how to tell your work, friends and family. In our conversation, Liz also covers urban ...
Following Flee's Adventures in Michigan's U.P.
February 27, 2020 11:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBSend us a Text Message. Felicia Hokenstad is an adventurer, Women Who Hike Ambassador, and an active volunteer for Women of the Wild Midwest. Just a few years ago through she was struggling with anxiety. Through running and hiking, she found that it calmed her and also improved her confidence. Felicia's story resonated with me because I think a lot of people face the same struggles and can relate to finding that peace and a sense of confidence through our adventures in the outdoors. Felic...
Following Flee's Adventures in Michigan's U.P.
February 27, 2020 11:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBFelicia Hokenstad is an adventurer, Women Who Hike Ambassador, and an active volunteer for Women of the Wild Midwest. Just a few years ago through she was struggling with anxiety. Through running and hiking, she found that it calmed her and also improved her confidence. Felicia's story resonated with me because I think a lot of people face the same struggles and can relate to finding that peace and a sense of confidence through our adventures in the outdoors. Felicia shares some of her fav...
Backpacking the Ozark Highlands Trail with Matt Dunn
February 20, 2020 11:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBSend us a Text Message. Matt Dunn shares his backpacking trip of the Ozark Highlands Trail and writing the book “A Moss-Covered Trail: A Walk Across the Ozark Highlands” about his experience. We also chat about Matt’s wildland firefighting background and his love of the outdoors. Connect with Matt Dunn Instagram: @plantstrongmatt Purchase his book: A Moss-Covered Trail: A Walk Across the Ozark Highlands OHT Resources Learn about the Ozark Highlands Trail Association here Ozark Highlan...
Everybody’s National Parks with Danielle Jacobs-Erwin
February 13, 2020 10:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBSend us a Text Message. Danielle shares her journey to National Parks adventurer and how being a Peace Corps volunteer in Madagascar provided her inspiration for visiting our own National Parks in the United States. We chat about why her and her husband Bryan started their travel guide podcast. This episode will give you a look into how they bring you such a comprehensive view into the parks they visit - which include deep dives that go far beyond basic trip planning. Listeners hear about h...
Explore Guam with Military Wild
February 06, 2020 11:00 - 44 minutes - 25.9 MBSend us a Text Message. Kailey, Kassie and Jeannie of Military Wild share their adventures as they explore Guam's beautiful landscapes. Military Wild was founded with a goal to connect members of the military community with one another and to the landscapes they call home. They believe that outdoor recreation is an incredible way to embrace the places they live and form bonds with the people they meet there. Military Wild also has chapters across the United States. Membership eligibility...
The Long Trail: Vermont's Footpath in the Wilderness with Mike DeBonis
January 30, 2020 11:00 - 35 minutes - 12 MBSend us a Text Message. Mike DeBonis, Executive Director of GMC and native of Vermont, shares with listeners his own first hand hiking experiences with The Long Trail, including how in 2017 he completed a thru hike as if he was attempting it in 1917. Mike shares some of his favorite sections of the Long Trail, and how GMC is working hand in hand with local community partners and trail volunteers to maintain this unique historic trail for future generations. "Vermont’s Long Trail System, ...
Explore Alaska with Inspiring Girls Expeditions
January 23, 2020 10:00 - 49 minutes - 30.1 MBSend us a Text Message. Joanna Young, Director of Alaska programs of Inspiring Girls Expeditions, and Sarah Clement, Program Coordinator, share information about the tuition free programs that are offered to young women. 16-17 year old girls can start the application progress through January 31st for the Summer 2020 program. This opportunity offers a transformative experience for participants. Expeditions are led by professional women scientists, artists, and wilderness guides. Throughout...
On the Trail: Hiking the Dunes of Lake Michigan
January 19, 2020 14:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBSend us a Text Message. Lori takes listeners on a recap of her recent 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, @lori_the_explorer Twitter: @thehikepodcast Blog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.com Facebook: @thehikepodcast Email: [email protected] Support the Show. Connect w...
Hiking, Healing and the Highline Film with Plug-it In
January 16, 2020 11:00 - 41 minutes - 25.4 MBSend us a Text Message. Benny "Plug-it In" Braden shares his story of hiking, healing from PTSD and sharing all of it in the soon to be released Highline Film by Outmersive Films. We discuss how Reboot Recovery has helped him in healing from Post Traumatic Stress and what it was like to share his own story as part of the Highline film. If you want to hear more of Benny's backstory, he was my featured guest in Season 1, episode 3. You can listen to him talk about his Smokies FKT, his stru...
Tremont Institute: Connecting People and Nature in the Great Smoky Mountains
January 09, 2020 10:00 - 48 minutes - 29.7 MBSend us a Text Message. Catey Terry, President and CEO, shares her personal story of how she is connected to nature and the Great Smoky Mountains through her time as a young girl at Tremont and then today as its leader. She speaks about the important work that Tremont Institute is doing to promote conservation and enable youth and adults to engage in hands on learning. From Firefly Camp to becoming a Southern Appalachian Naturalist, Tremont offers many ways for participants to immerse the...
Ashley White on Becoming The Gentleman Lumberjack and Healing Through Nature
January 02, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 32.6 MBSend us a Text Message. Ashley openly talks about the important role nature played and continues to play as someone with PTSD and anxiety. We talk about nature in healing and how it has not only helped him but how he's seen it in his family life - including the positive impact he sees with his son who was diagnosed with autism. He shares how he strives to keep balance when he is both the Gentleman (corporate persona) and Lumberjack (outdoorsy persona). We talk about diversity in the outd...
Five Tips for Setting Goals in the New Year
December 26, 2019 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBSend us a Text Message. Lori shares five tips for setting goals. 1. Identify your goal and the motivation behind it 2. Define smaller objectives and sub-goals 3. Visualize the process 4. Find someone to help you be accountable 5. Track your progress and reassess Read the blog post about goal setting here Connect with Lori: Instagram: @thehikepodcast, @lori_the_explorer Twitter: @thehikepodcast Blog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.com Facebook: @thehikepodcast Email Lori at hikepodcast@gmail....
Oregon Coast Trail: Closing the Gaps with Robin Wilcox
December 19, 2019 10:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBSend us a Text Message. Robin Wilcox, Senior Parks and Trails Planner, with Oregon Parks and Recreation, shares what is being done to close the gaps and make the Oregon Coast Trail an end to end trail. In 2017, Oregon passed a bill that directed the State Parks and Recreation department to work with other interested agencies, local governments and interested parties to develop an action plan to complete the Oregon Coast Trail. Robin shares an overview of the Oregon Coast Trail, the action...
Dan Durston's Yo-Yo Hike of The Great Divide Trail
December 13, 2019 00:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBSend us a Text Message. Dan Durston and his wife did a yo-yo of the Great Divide Trail (GDT) in 2017. Listen as he shares his experiences preparing for the trail and the hike itself. We talk permits, route finding, resupplies, water sources, wildlife and the beauty of the Canadian Rockies. Dan also explains the differences between his thru hike of the PCT and being on the GDT. Announcements: Congrats to Instagram giveaway winner James. Check out his hiking group @kasamahiking Connect wit...
Welcome to Season 2 of Hike
December 05, 2019 11:00 - 1 minute - 1.04 MBSend us a Text Message. Season 2 of Hike will kick off on December 12th! In this season, Lori takes you deep into the PNW, out into the wild and rugged Canadian Rockies and south into the Ozark Highlands just to name a few places. She will share tips for winter hikes, urban hiking and take you on more of her adventures in the Southern Appalachians. Lori interviews hikers and adventurers who explore and through the trail are finding ways to both heal and keep their life in balance. She hi...
Hiker Wisdom to Explore, Wander and Live by
November 21, 2019 10:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBSend us a Text Message. Lori celebrates one year of Hike with a 50th episode and season 1 finale that provides reflection on all the hiker wisdom she learned from her guests, listeners and those who supported her. Featuring audio of former guests The 11th Essential, Jim Tabor, Stacia Bennett, The Cairn Project, Latinas Who Hike, Johnny Osborne, Plug It In, Danny Bernstein and Jen Theisen! A very special thank you to ALL my guests from Season 1, my listeners, and those who supported me. Wa...
Jen Theisen's Long Amazing Section Hike of the Superior Hiking Trail
November 14, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBSend us a Text Message. Jen takes listeners on her journey of what was an attempted through hike of the Superior Hiking Trail which became this amazing adventure where she learned about herself, her inner strength and the power of bringing together and creating community via hiking. In this episode Jen shares her background of coming to hike later in life and transforming into "Super Jen" as an active volunteer for her son's Boy Scouts troop. These experiences taught her confidence and man...
The North Carolina State Park Challenge with Tim Robbins
November 07, 2019 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBSend us a Text Message. Tim and his family are visiting all 41 state parks in North Carolina this year. Follow his journey and learn more about this adventure that takes him to the beaches, mountains and every corner of North Carolina as they fill out their passports. Connect with Tim Robbins: Web site: Parkschallenge.com Instagram: @parkschallenge Connect with Lori: Instagram: @thehikepodcast, @lori_the_explorer Twitter: @thehikepodcast Blog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.com Facebook: @thehi...
Haunted Hikes in North America's National Parks with Andrea Lankford
October 31, 2019 10:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBSend us a Text Message. On this special Halloween edition of Hike, Lori takes you on her haunted hike to the Jump Off Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and then she brings on guest Andrea Lankford, author of Haunted Hikes: Spine Tingling Tales and Trails from North America's National Parks (Santa Monica Press, 2006). Andrea talks about what inspired her to write this haunted hiking guide book, how her work in the national parks as a ranger provided first hand chilling accoun...
Ask a Ranger
October 24, 2019 10:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBSend us a Text Message. Ask a Ranger podcast hosts Ranger Jess and Ranger Crystal share what it's really like to work as park rangers, the things they love about their jobs and some of the challenging parts too. They talk about why they started the podcast and what it's been like to make education and outreach fun for visitors to their parks and listeners around the world. We even talk about our love for Mr. Rogers. So come listen to my conversation with "podcast neighbors" Ranger Jess and ...
Backpacking the West Coast Trail with Shyla Tibando
October 17, 2019 10:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBSend us a Text Message. Shyla takes us on her backpack of the West Coast Trail, what it takes to plan a hike on the WTC, the beauty of it's rugged, coastal terrain and making the most of an experience even when things don't exactly go as intended. The West Coast Trail is a 75km (47 mi) backpacking trail that follows the southwestern edge of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. It was built in 1907 as a lifesaving trail to rescue shipwrecked survivors. It's now part of the Pacific...
Great Smoky Mountain Adventures with Nancy East
October 10, 2019 10:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBSend us a Text Message. Nancy East of Hope and Feather Travels Blog shares her adventures living with the mountains in her backyard. She's a certified Naturalist through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Tremont Institute, a Search and Rescue Volunteer and shares her wilderness safety knowledge with fellow hikers through holding classes (both virtual and in the field!) and her blog posts. After 25 years of hiking in the Smokies, Nancy recently completed her map of hiking all the off...