I Just Wanna Be Hiker Trash (Thru-hikers, Backpackers, and Outdoor Adventurers)
36 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★ - 14 ratingsWhat the hell is "Hiker Trash?" Some wear the term as a badge of honor, others use it in disgust, but Hiker Trash is more than a mere adjective for a dirty thru-hiker. Hiker Trash is a philosophy, a way of life, potentially even a catalyst for finding meaning. Thru-hiker, Scott "Hell Ya Jesus" Hughes, shares and explores what it really means to be Hiker Trash through personal anecdotes and interviews with hikers, adventurers and all those who challenge the status quo in Hiker Trash fashion
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Episode 26: The American Perimeter Trail
February 25, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBHell Ya interviews Rue McKenrick, the father of the American Perimeter Trail (APT). Rue is a professional backpacker, conservationist and Executive director of the APTC. Rue spent 600 days hiking the roughly 14,000 mile APT, around the circumference of the U.S.A.. Rue is only days away from finishing the entirety of the trail, which he plans on doing this summer. Rue talks about his adventures on trail and the things he has learned from all his hiking experience as well as starting a long di...
Episode 25: Poison Overcomes Seizures on the Continental Divide Trail
January 28, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBHell Ya interviews Ryker "Poison" Warlick for the second time on the podcast. Ryker talks about animal encounters on the CDT, going to the hospital after experiencing multiple seizures in Wyoming and gearing up for his sobo PCT attempt. Similar to his last interview Poison re-emphasizes staying true to yourself despite what you see on social media and what it is about the trail has him coming back for more. To follow Poison on his journey: (https://www.instagram.com/hikingwithpoison/) If...
Episode 25: Poison Overcomes Seizures on the Continental Divide Trail
January 28, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBHell Ya interviews Ryker "Poison" Warlick for the second time on the podcast. Ryker talks about animal encounters on the CDT, going to the hospital after experiencing multiple seizures in Wyoming and gearing up for his sobo PCT attempt. Similar to his last interview Poison re-emphasizes staying true to yourself despite what you see on social media and what it is about the trail has him coming back for more. To follow Poison on his journey: (https://www.instagram.com/hikingwithpoison/) If...
Episode 24: Hollywood Encounters the Unconventional Sages of the Trail
January 19, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 51.7 MBHell Ya interviews Nick "Hollywood" Greene on today's episode. Hollywood recently released his documentary, Pack & Soul , filmed while hiking the Appalachian Trail. Hollywood shares his experiences filming on trail, what his documentary is about and the wisdom he has learned, "...on trail where God actually lives." To watch Pack & Soul : (https://vimeo.com/ondemand/packandsoul) To follow and/or reach out to Nick "Hollywood" : (https://www.instagram.com/thruguy/?hl=en) To read the Tao ...
Episode 24: Hollywood Encounters the Unconventional Sages of the Trail
January 19, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 51.7 MBHell Ya interviews Nick "Hollywood" Greene on today's episode. Hollywood recently released his documentary, Pack & Soul , filmed while hiking the Appalachian Trail. Hollywood shares his experiences filming on trail, what his documentary is about and the wisdom he has learned, "...on trail where God actually lives." To watch Pack & Soul : (https://vimeo.com/ondemand/packandsoul) To follow and/or reach out to Nick "Hollywood" : (https://www.instagram.com/thruguy/?hl=en) To read the Tao ...
Episode 23: Good Luck, Bad Luck, Hard to Say
January 14, 2022 20:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBSeason two opener. Hell Ya opens up about why he's been taking a break from podcasting. He also talks about the need for, "Why," the interpretation of our natural world and the "Spirit of the trail." ATC LNT certification: (https://appalachiantrail.org/explore/plan-and-prepare/leave-no-trace/) If you liked what you heard and YOU too wanna be Hiker Trash, hit that follow, subscribe, rate, do whatever you gotta do! (https://www.instagram.com/justwannabehikertrashpod/) (https://www.youtube...
Episode 22: Poison Prepares to Embrace the Brutality on the Continental Divide Trail
May 05, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 47.2 MBHell Ya interviews Ryker "Poison" Warlick on today's episode. Poison started the Appalachian trail in 2020 hiking northbound to Damascus where get got off, but then restarted at Mt. Katahdin a few months later to complete a southbound thru-hike totaling around 2,700 miles on the A.T. in one year. Poison prepares for his SOBO thru-hike of the CDT and talks about his 6.2lb. gear set up. Poison talks about breaking expectations within the trail community and remaining true to yourself. To fol...
Episode 21: Hiker Trash Tuesday: The Wild Men of the Woods
May 04, 2021 22:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBHell Ya has another off the cuff Hiker Trash Tuesday episode. Starting off talking about the viral TikTok video on potential cannibals in the Appalachians, Missing 411 conspiracy and then branching off into personal eerie stories while thru-hiking. He also shares advice for new and soon to be thru-hikers anxious to start the trail. To start the dive down into TikTok inspired rabbit hole: (https://www.reddit.com/r/conspiracytheories/comments/lhzn4x/cannibals_in_the_smoky_mountains/) If you...
Episode 20: Bloodhound Meets Folk Heroes on the Appalachian Trail
April 12, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 47.9 MBHell Ya interviews documentary filmmaker, Max "Bloodhound" Armstrong. Max released a beautifully raw documentary, "One Wing in the Fire," about Trail Angels on the Appalachian Trail or "modern day folk heroes," and in particular Rob Bird. Max thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail SOBO in 2018 after working ten months in the "northernmost truck-stop" north of the arctic circle, where he first met thru-hikers. Max shares his many experiences and lessons learned as well as a story about his mother, ...
Episode 20: Bloodhound Meets Folk Heroes on the Appalachian Trail
April 12, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 47.9 MBHell Ya interviews documentary filmmaker, Max "Bloodhound" Armstrong. Max released a beautifully raw documentary, "One Wing in the Fire," about Trail Angels on the Appalachian Trail or "modern day folk heroes," and in particular Rob Bird. Max thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail SOBO in 2018 after working ten months in the "northernmost truck-stop" north of the arctic circle, where he first met thru-hikers. Max shares his many experiences and lessons learned as well as a story about his mother, ...
Episode 19: Hell Ya Hikes the Colorado Trail Without a Sleeping Pad
April 01, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBChad Lubinski, from episode 16, flips the script and interviews Hell Ya about his experience thru-hiking the Colorado Trail in 2019 after a massive snow year. Hell Ya shares some insights on how to prepare for the trail, and successfully finish a thru-hike. to follow Chad on his adventures to come and learn from the tips he shares: (https://www.youtube.com/c/ChadLubinski/videos) (https://www.instagram.com/chadahooche_/?hl=en) (https://www.tiktok.com/@chadahooche_?lang=en) If you liked wha...
Episode 19: Hell Ya Hikes the Colorado Trail Without a Sleeping Pad
April 01, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBChad Lubinski, from episode 16, flips the script and interviews Hell Ya about his experience thru-hiking the Colorado Trail in 2019 after a massive snow year. Hell Ya shares some insights on how to prepare for the trail, and successfully finish a thru-hike. to follow Chad on his adventures to come and learn from the tips he shares: (https://www.youtube.com/c/ChadLubinski/videos) (https://www.instagram.com/chadahooche_/?hl=en) (https://www.tiktok.com/@chadahooche_?lang=en) If you liked wha...
Episode 18: Legacy Hikes the Historical El Camino de Santiago in the Winter
March 30, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBHell ya interviews Maggie "Legacy" Fowler about her many adventures. At the age of 16 she hiked the entire state of Maine with her older brother, which is part of what inspired her to thru-hike the entire Appalachian Trail right after she graduated high school. She also talks about her experience thru-hiking the famous pilgrimage, "Camino Francés," in the winter. Maggie has a heart for adventure an delivers a great perspective on what it means to be hiker trash. It's "walk o'clock" guys get ...
Episode 17: How Hiker Trash Saved My Life
March 20, 2021 00:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBHell Ya switches things up a bit and gets serious by sharing how he found reprieve through the outdoors while dealing with depression, cancer and the eventual death of a loved one. He also shares how this idea of "Hiker Trash," helped him find the small bits of purpose in life. He retells "The Ojibway/Anishinaabe Creation Story" (apologies for butchering any names) and the parallels of that story and what he learned on his 2016 Appalachian trail hike. Much love and respect to the Anishin...
Episode 16: Chad Thru-hikes the John Muir Trail NOBO Without a Permit
March 12, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBHell Ya interviews Chad Lubinski, an ultra-runner and long-distance hiker. Chad thru-hiked the John Muir Trail last year and talks about how to thru-hike the JMT if you are unable to get a permit. He also highlights a number of shorter thru-hikes including some in the PNW, The Timberline Trail and Loowit Trail . Chad has his own podcast "Hiker Trash Nation," and shares what hiker trash means to him as well how he's training for his 50 mile ultra. To follow Chad on his adventures to come a...
Episode 15: Mr. Earley Pays Off a Man to Camp on the Great Wall of China and Watch the Sunrise
March 05, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBHell Ya interviews Will Earley about how he's inspiring the youth, future hiker trash heroes, to get outdoors. Will talks about working with Zugunruhe Experience and bringing kids into the outdoors who potentially wouldn't have an opportunity otherwise. He also speaks on leading groups across the globe to places such as Machu Picchu and The Great Wall of China. Will talks about how we can do a better job of creating a more inclusive environment in the outdoors for generations to come and hi...
Episode 14: Cosmic Goes From Working with Mushing Dogs in Alaska to Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail
March 03, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 45 MBHell Ya interviews Emma Rose "Cosmic" about her time thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail during the pandemic. She also talks about working for a dog mushing company in South East Alaska, hiking in New Zealand and living Van life in California! Cosmic talks about about what it's like adventuring and thru-hiking as a woman and her perspective about hiker trash. Follow Cosmic on her adventures to come at: (https://www.instagram.com/emroooooooooooooo/) If you liked what you heard and YOU to...
Episode 13: Beats Escapes Hypothermia with IBTAT and Snazzy on the Pacific Crest Trail
February 25, 2021 19:00 - 43 minutes - 30.3 MBHell Ya interviews Elliot "Beats" Pacheco about his experiences on the AT, PCT and Long Trail . Elliot is gearing up for a CDT thru-hike to finish his triple crown. He gives his perspective on what it means to be Hiker Trash and talks about what it was like hiking with two trail celebrities, IBTAT and Snazzy, as well as their controversial decision to stay in a forest cabin to escape hypothermia on the Pacific Crest Trail thirty miles from the finish. Follow along as Elliot "Beats" complet...
Episode 12: The SOBO Saga of Spork and Bam Bam on the Appalachian Trail
February 17, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBHell Ya interviews two 2018 SOBO's, Tyler "Spork" Sapp and Zack "Bam Bam" Kendall. These two guys hiked together for nearly 2,000 miles together and share their misadventures and perspective of trail life. Zack also finished a Colorado Trail thru-hike with his girlfriend in 2019. Follow Spork and Bam Bam on their future adventures at: (https://www.instagram.com/tylersagoldfish/) (https://www.instagram.com/kackzendall/) If you liked what you heard and YOU too wanna be Hiker Trash, hit tha...
Episode 11: Noughlie and Woolley Find Magic Mushrooms in a Manilla Envelope on the Scottish National Trail
February 13, 2021 02:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBHell Ya interviews two brothers, Daniel "Woolley" and Isaac "Noughlie" McHugh, about their experiences thru-hiking the Scottish National Trail. Daniel and Isaac share their views on being hiker trash abroad and what it was like trekking through bogs all the way to the Scottish coast. Follow "Woolley" and "Noughlie" on their adventures to come at: (https://www.instagram.com/grizzly_dan_/) (https://www.instagram.com/isaac.mchugh/) Also check out Daniel "Woolley's" blog at: (https://www.fiel...
Episode 10: Ducky Runs From a Brown Bear Cub in Alaska on the Chilkoot Trail
February 04, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBHell Ya interviews Daniel "Ducky" Morgan. Ducky and Hell Ya were seasonal guides in Skagway, Alaska. Ducky talks about what it is like being a guide in Alaska and the type of shenanigans seasonal workers get up to. Ducky also talks about his experience hiking the famous Chilkoot Trail, a National Historical site and former Gold Rush route into Canada and a trading route for Alaskan Natives and First Nations people. Follow Ducky on his adventures to come at: (https://www.instagram.com/dani...
Episode 10: Ducky Runs From a Brown Bear Cub in Alaska on the Chilkoot Trail
February 04, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBHell Ya interviews Daniel "Ducky" Morgan. Ducky and Hell Ya were seasonal guides in Skagway, Alaska. Ducky talks about what it is like being a guide in Alaska and the type of shenanigans seasonal workers get up to. Ducky also talks about his experience hiking the famous Chilkoot Trail, a National Historical site and former Gold Rush route into Canada and a trading route for Alaskan Natives and First Nations people. Follow Ducky on his adventures to come at: (https://www.instagram.com/dani...
Episode 9: YearBook Hikes Northbound Through Covid-19 on the Appalachian Trail
February 04, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBHell Ya interviews Ryan " YearBook" Schlosser, who completed a 2020 Northbound Thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. Ryan was able to finish his thru-hike amidst the pandemic, and not only that but he also maintained his own podcast, "Walking and Talking Podcast: An Appalachian Trail Thru-hike," while on trail. Ryan talks about his perspective of trail life and hiker trash during these crazy abnormal times this past year. Follow YearBook and check out his podcast, "Walking and Talking: An A...
Episode 8: Hiker Trash Tuesday: Hiker Lingo and Avoiding PDA in the Shelters
February 02, 2021 20:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBWhats a SOBO anyways? "Hike your own hike buddy!" Are these people hiking in Narnia, I don't believe in magic?! Trail magic, thats blasphemy! Hell Ya talks about all that mumbo jumbo you hear out on the trail so you can feel confident and talk the talk while you're walking that walk. If you liked what you heard and YOU too wanna be Hiker Trash, hit that follow, subscribe, rate, do whatever you gotta do! (https://www.instagram.com/justwannabehikertrashpod/) (https://www.youtube.com/chann...
Episode 8: Hiker Trash Tuesday: Hiker Lingo and Avoiding PDA in the Shelters
February 02, 2021 20:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBWhats a SOBO anyways? "Hike your own hike buddy!" Are these people hiking in Narnia, I don't believe in magic?! Trail magic, thats blasphemy! Hell Ya talks about all that mumbo jumbo you hear out on the trail so you can feel confident and talk the talk while you're walking that walk. If you liked what you heard and YOU too wanna be Hiker Trash, hit that follow, subscribe, rate, do whatever you gotta do! (https://www.instagram.com/justwannabehikertrashpod/) (https://www.youtube.com/chann...
Episode 7: The Slug Brothers Go Cliff Jumping with a Hippy Named Skeeter on the Appalachian Trail
January 25, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBWes "MEGA Man" Tils (Episode 2) comes back to the podcast to talk more trail stories. Hell Ya and MEGA Man specifically talk about the trail family, The Slug Brothers they both were apart of on the Appalachian Trail in 2016. From getting picked up by a shirtless hippy named Skeeter to getting picked up by drunk drivers, this episode is full of trail shenanigans. Follow Mega Man on his adventures to come at: (https://www.instagram.com/vagrant_viking93/) (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYN...
Episode 6: Kid Meets a Cowboy on the Appalachian Trail
January 24, 2021 22:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBHell Ya interviews, Appalachian Trail section-hiker, Ryan "Kid" Negoescu. Ryan shares his views on the trail and what it means to be hiker trash from a section-hiker perspective. They talk about the Appalachian Trail as well as hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park. Follow Ryan on his adventures to come at: (https://www.instagram.com/ryannegoescu/) If you liked what you heard and YOU too wanna be Hiker Trash, hit that follow, subscribe, rate, do whatever you gotta do! (https://www.inst...
Episode 5: 4 Mile is Attacked by a Raccoon on the Appalachian Trail
January 14, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBHell Ya interviews August "4 Mile" Warren. August and Hell Ya met in 2018 on the Appalachian Trail and hiked the last 1,500 miles together as well as the entirety of the Colorado Trail in 2019. August set off on his AT journey at the age of 18, alone and immediately after graduating high school. They talk about silly trail stories, other long distance hikes and lessons learned on the trail. Follow 4 Mile and his adventures to come at: (https://www.instagram.com/augustwarrenhiking/) And t...
Episode 5: 4 Mile is Attacked by a Raccoon on the Appalachian Trail
January 14, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBHell Ya interviews August "4 Mile" Warren. August and Hell Ya met in 2018 on the Appalachian Trail and hiked the last 1,500 miles together as well as the entirety of the Colorado Trail in 2019. August set off on his AT journey at the age of 18, alone and immediately after graduating high school. They talk about silly trail stories, other long distance hikes and lessons learned on the trail. Follow 4 Mile and his adventures to come at: (https://www.instagram.com/augustwarrenhiking/) And t...
Episode 3: Santa v. Jesus in an All Out Hiker Trash Battle Royale
January 11, 2021 20:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBHell Ya speaks on the biggest Hiker Trash daddies of Christmas. Santa, the jolly ole bush-crafter vs. Jesus, king of the ultra-lighters. Who would you rather have in your trail family? Would Jesus get Giardia? Does Santa dig catholes? Find out this and more. If you liked what you heard and YOU too wanna be Hiker Trash, hit that follow, subscribe, rate, do whatever you gotta do! (https://www.instagram.com/justwannabehikertrashpod/) (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgDwd2mz1eFe9FizrgEZPgA)...
Episode 3: Santa v. Jesus in an All Out Hiker Trash Battle Royale
January 11, 2021 20:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBHell Ya speaks on the biggest Hiker Trash daddies of Christmas. Santa, the jolly ole bush-crafter vs. Jesus, king of the ultra-lighters. Who would you rather have in your trail family? Would Jesus get Giardia? Does Santa dig catholes? Find out this and more. If you liked what you heard and YOU too wanna be Hiker Trash, hit that follow, subscribe, rate, do whatever you gotta do! (https://www.instagram.com/justwannabehikertrashpod/) (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgDwd2mz1eFe9FizrgEZPgA)...
Episode 4: Diego Bikes Across America
January 11, 2021 20:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBHell Ya interviews Devon "Diego" Colgrove. Devon is the epitome of a non-thruhiker who embodies what it means to be Hiker Trash. Devon speaks about when he biked across America, his time working in Guatemala with the peace corps, running ultra-marathons and his routes within Rocky Mountain National Park. Follow Devon on his adventures to come at: (https://www.instagram.com/devoncolegrove/) If you liked what you heard and YOU too wanna be Hiker Trash, hit that follow, subscribe, rate, do w...
Episode 4: Diego Bikes Across America
January 11, 2021 20:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBHell Ya interviews Devon "Diego" Colgrove. Devon is the epitome of a non-thruhiker who embodies what it means to be Hiker Trash. Devon speaks about when he biked across America, his time working in Guatemala with the peace corps, running ultra-marathons and his routes within Rocky Mountain National Park. Follow Devon on his adventures to come at: (https://www.instagram.com/devoncolegrove/) If you liked what you heard and YOU too wanna be Hiker Trash, hit that follow, subscribe, rate, do w...
Episode 2: MEGA Man Gets Charged by a Grizzly Bear on the Continental Divide Trail, While Finishing His Triple Crown
December 31, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBScott interviews Wesley "MEGA Man" Tils. Wes shares how he went from a nerdy kid to professional boxer turned Mormon missionary who runs away onto the Pacific Crest Trail. Wes is a thru-hiker, triple crowner, author of the book, How I Became The King of Hiker Trash, and an adventurer in the truest sense. Follow Wes "Mega Man" and hear about his adventures on his instagram (https://www.instagram.com/vagrant_viking93/?hl=en) and YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYNTe-G8fK...
Episode 1: Hell Ya Jesus Wears Grocery Bags as Underwear for 500 Miles, While Thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail
December 25, 2020 01:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBHell Ya shares his hiker trash credentials and discusses how he found his love for mayo on the Appalachian Trail. If you liked what you heard and YOU too wanna be Hiker Trash, hit that follow, subscribe, rate, do whatever you gotta do! (https://www.instagram.com/justwannabehikertrashpod/) (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgDwd2mz1eFe9FizrgEZPgA) (https://www.facebook.com/justwannabehikertrashpod) or contact the show at [email protected]
Episode 0: Introduction to Hiker Trash
December 20, 2020 17:00 - 6 minutes - 4.37 MBScott Hughes aka Hell Ya Jesus preaches the good word of "Hiker Trash," and explains what the heck is up with this podcast. If you liked what you heard and YOU too wanna be Hiker Trash, hit that follow, subscribe, rate, do whatever you gotta do! (https://www.instagram.com/justwannabehikertrashpod/) (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgDwd2mz1eFe9FizrgEZPgA) (https://www.facebook.com/justwannabehikertrashpod) or contact the show at [email protected]