Trail Tales - Thru-Hiking & Backpacking
177 episodes - English - Latest episode: 20 days ago - ★★★★★ - 436 ratingsWhat’s it like to hike and live in the backcountry for 5 months? Host and thru-hiker & YouTuber Kyle Hates Hiking (Kyle O’Grady), who has completed every last step of the Appalachian Trail, interviews other thru-hikers, peak-baggers, and backpackers who are almost as crazy as him. Is life while thru-hiking really as glamorous as the social media stars make it out to be? Is pooping in the woods really that big of a deal? Find out these answers and more on Trail Tales.
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#125 | Hike all Night and SUFFER on the Pacific Crest Trail with Brandon Sopher
December 22, 2022 03:50 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBBrandon Sopher and I met on the Pacific Crest Trail on the third day of my PCT thru hike attempt. We didn't know it at the time, but we would go on to experience some of the most fun, and most BRUTAL days of the trail together. If you're really into Trail Tales, please consider supporting my content on Patreon (best way to support the show): https://www.patreon.com/kylehateshiking/ Check out my YouTube for the Pacific Crest Trail vlogs: https://www.youtube.com/c/KyleHatesHiking/ Like what...
#124 | The Truth about why Flossy quit the Pacific Crest Trail
December 15, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBFlossy is my first guest back, and in this episode we tell the entire story of what happened to him on our Pacific Crest Trail thru hike attempt, and give a detailed look into what was going on behind the scenes that wasn't featured in any of our Pacific Crest Trail videos. Check out my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KyleHatesHiking/ Like what you hear? Want to talk some smack? You can contact me on Instagram (@kylehateshiking), or send me an email: [email protected] If you're r...
TRAIL TALES IS BACK!!!
December 08, 2022 01:46 - 6 minutes - 5.67 MBTHE SHOW IS COMING BACK. Every Thursday. Get pumped. Check out my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KyleHatesHiking/ Like what you hear? Want to talk some smack? You can contact me on Instagram (@kylehateshiking), or send me an email: [email protected] If you're really into Trail Tales and want to receive some bonus content, please consider supporting the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kylehateshiking/ Subscribe on iTunes, and listen on Spotify and Stitcher
#123 | What the HELL happened to Trail Tales... and is it coming back? I’ll tell you.
March 28, 2022 21:28 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBI explain why I stopped the podcast, and explain the future of the show (yes, it has a future!!) I am hiking the Pacific Crest Trail very soon! Go subscribe on YouTube to follow along with the hike: https://www.youtube.com/c/KyleHatesHiking/ Like what you hear? Want to talk some smack? You can contact me on Instagram (@kylehateshiking), or send me an email: [email protected] If you're really into Trail Tales and want to receive some bonus content, please consider supporting the show...
#122 | You Need to hike in Colorado ASAP with Baker Bokorney
August 18, 2021 01:59 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBBaker is back once again, and this time he GOES OFF on some of the insane Colorado hiking/backpacking adventures he has had. We also spend some time talking about our future PCT hikes (wink wink), and of course sprinkle plenty of jokes/nonsense throughout the episode. Please consider joining my 46Climbs team to raise money for Suicide Prevention: https://afsp.donordrive.com/team/269890/ Like what you hear? Want to talk some smack? You can contact me on Instagram (@kylehateshiking), or send...
#121 | Why would anyone bother to Thru Hike in Wisconsin? Let's learn about the Ice Age Trail with Lucas Smith
August 04, 2021 13:23 - 1 hour - 52.5 MBLucas Smith has taken a, dare I say... untraditional route into the world of thru hiking. Rather than take on the Appalachian Trail or the PCT, Lucas has started his thru hiking journey by hiking the Buckeye Trail in Ohio, and the Ice Age Trail in Wisconsin. In this episode we mostly focus on the Ice Age Trail, so if you want to learn about a lesser-known trail that is still over 1,000 miles long, tune in! Lucas's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lucas_smith072/ Please consider joinin...
#120 | My Worst Hiking Injury Ever plus Rose "Comics" Turner spills the beans about being an Appalachian Trail Shuttle Driver
July 21, 2021 01:03 - 59 minutes - 50.4 MBIn this two-part episode I start off by talking about the worst hiking injury I've ever experienced, which happened recently while backpacking the Cranberry Lake 50 in the Adirondacks. I talk about what went wrong, what we can do to learn from it... and how much it sucked. Here's a link to the video of my hike: https://youtu.be/ggwHwgPtF7w In part 2, the wonderful Trail Tales editor and thru hiker Rose "Comics" Turner is back for a conversation about her experience as an Appalachian Trail s...
#119 | Taylor the Nahamsha Hiker on CRUSHING the Appalachian Trail
July 14, 2021 02:12 - 59 minutes - 44.6 MBTaylor the Nahamsha Hiker is back on Trail Tales to talk all about her successful Appalachian Trail thru hike! Taylor hiked the trail in an impressive 121 days, and in this episode we talk all about it... including some of the most frequent troll comments she would receive on her videos. Taylor's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TaylortheNahamshaHiker/ Please consider joining my 46Climbs team to raise money for Suicide Prevention: https://afsp.donordrive.com/team/269890/ Like wha...
#118 | Jonathan Zaherek SENDS IT in the Adirondacks during All Seasons
July 07, 2021 02:01 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBJonathan Zaherek is back on the show to talk about getting sendy in the Adirondacks. Whether it's backcountry skiing, or trail running (even on the uphills) Jonathan never holds back as he continues his quest to basically be the biggest Adirondack Hiking Nerd of all time. A special thanks to Nick Groves for popping into the conversation for a few minutes to speak about his quest to hike every mountain in the Adirondack Park that has a trail to the summit. Jonathan's YouTube Channel: https://...
#117 | Basically an Entire Episode of my Audience Roasting Me with Baker Bokorney
June 16, 2021 01:44 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBThe last time Appalachian Trail thru hiker Baker Bokorney was on the show, we put out a call for Trail Tales listeners to send him DMs on Instagram. That was pretty much the only criteria, and 8 of you delivered. Many of the messages discussed cool/lesser known thru hikes that folks want to complete, and many of them were roasting me as well. Woohoo, enjoy 🙃 Baker's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbokorney/ Please consider joining my 46Climbs team to raise money for Suicide Prevention...
#116 | Preparing to Hike the Long Trail plus a 46 Climbs Announcement with Kolby Ziemendorf
June 09, 2021 01:47 - 1 hour - 50.1 MB46Climbs co-founder Kolby Ziemendorf is back on the podcast! We talk about his Northville Placid Trail thru hike, his upcoming Vermont Long Trail thru hike, and I finally announce my 46Climbs team for this year! Please please please consider joining the Kyle Hates Hiking team and raising money for this great cause! You can join my team here: https://afsp.donordrive.com/team/269890/ Or check out: https://46climbs.com/ If you're really into Trail Tales and want to receive some bonus content,...
#115 | Ever wondered what the APPALACHIAN TRAIL DAYS FESTIVAL is like? Thru Hiker Explains it All with Jacob Younger
May 26, 2021 02:04 - 59 minutes - 50.3 MBI've always wanted to go to Trail Days in Damascus, but haven't been able to. Fortunately, Jacob Younger is back on the podcast to talk about his experience at Trail Days 2021, and a bunch of other hiking nerd stuff. If you're really into Trail Tales and want to receive some bonus content, please consider supporting the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kylehateshiking/ Feel free to leave me a five-star review on iTunes, and subscribe if you like the show! My personal Instagram is @...
#114 | Russell Corfman on the Tahoe Rim Trail, PCT, and Black Canyon Trail
May 19, 2021 02:06 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBPrevious Trail Tales guest and thru hiker Russell Corfman is back exactly 100 episodes later! In our conversation we cover a number of different subjects including the bizarre (but awesome) concept of trail names, Russell's time on the Tahoe Rim Trail, and the Black Canyon Trail near Phoenix. Russell's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrj8230czsgDyMIyjV0wP9g If you're really into Trail Tales and want to receive some bonus content, please consider supporting the show on Patr...
#113 | Getting Caught in Your Underwear at a Campsite by a YouTube Fan with ADK Woods Walker
May 12, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBJay Morrison, aka ADK Woods Walker joins the show this week. Jay's channel is one of my personal favorites, due to his positive attitude, relatability and of course... his love for the Adirondacks! Be sure to listen until the end of the episode, because Jay tells a hilarious story of the time he caught changing at a campsite, and was recognized by the person from his YouTube channel in the process. Check out ADK Woods Walker on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/adkwoodswalker/ If you're r...
#112 | Frozen from Outdoor Adventures on the Foothills Trail, Appalachian Trail, and More!
April 28, 2021 01:28 - 1 hour - 51 MBThru Hiker and backpacking YouTuber Frozen joins the show, for the second time! This time we discuss his hike of the Foothills Trail (and lets be honest, mine as well), some of the random hikes in the PA area that he has done, and much more! Frozen's channel is a favorite of mine, I really appreciate his attitude and the style of his content and it was a pleasure to have him back on the show a second time. Check out Frozen's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/FrozensAdventures/ ...
#111 | How do Thru Hiking Movies compare to Reality? With Rose Turner
April 21, 2021 01:53 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBIn this episode, Trail Tales editor and badass hiker Rose "Comics" Turner is back on the show, this time to discuss thru-hiking movies! We talk about the movies "A Walk in the Woods", "Wild", and a few more. I have not seen any of these movies, but Rose has, and I make some assumptions about them as we compare the way they portray thru hiking to the reality of thru hiking. Rose's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rotucomics/ Rose's Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/837253/ Like what...
#110 | If you could thru hike ANY Trail with no limitations, what would it be? With Baker Bokorney
April 14, 2021 01:47 - 1 hour - 75.9 MBBaker is back, and in this episode we discuss what our DREAM thru hikes would be, if money, logistics, and all other obstacles were eliminated. Plus, we extend an open invitation for someone, literally anyone, to send Baker a DM on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbokorney/ If you're really into Trail Tales and want to support my content, check out my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kylehateshiking/ Feel free to leave me a five-star review on iTunes, and subscribe if you like the sh...
#109 | Camp Chairs Suck... with Jacob Younger
April 07, 2021 01:54 - 1 hour - 51.7 MBJacob Younger is back on the show for a pretty goofy episode. We each go over a list of backpacking items that we would RATHER carry than a Camp Chair. If you enjoy listening to Ultralight backpackers feel much more enlightened than they actually are, this is the episode for you :) Jacob's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealjyoungs/ Learn more about Riggin' It Gear: https://www.r-i-g.co/ If you're really into Trail Tales and want to support my content, check out my Patreon: https...
#108 | Thru Hiking the Continental Divide Trail (CDT) with IBTAT
March 24, 2021 02:23 - 55 minutes - 42.3 MBIBTAT is back for a third time on Trail Tales! We talk about his upcoming plans to hike the Continental Divide Trail (CDT) in 2021, as well as his time spent working at Mountain Crossings on the Appalachian Trail. IBTAT is going to be sharing his entire CDT hike on YouTube, so go subscribe to him if you haven't already! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3aILHxDPaRH8fHO5JcE6qQ If you're really into Trail Tales and want to support my content, check out my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kyle...
#107 | Navigating Off Trail in Colorado with Baker Bokorney
March 10, 2021 02:57 - 1 hour - 53.5 MBBaker is back... again. This time we talk about navigating off trail in the Colorado wilderness, sun protection, and the band Puddle of Mudd? It's weird yo. If you're really into Trail Tales and want to receive some bonus content, please consider supporting the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trailtales Feel free to leave me a five-star review on iTunes, and subscribe if you like the show! My personal Instagram is @kylehateshiking, so feel free to follow me on there as well. Subs...
#106 | The Bizarre World of Backpacking YouTubers with the Schill Brothers
March 03, 2021 02:59 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBThe Schill Brothers are one of my favorite backpacking YouTube channels because they like to goof around and talk smack almost as much as I do. We didn't really have a plan for this episode, I figured we could just start yappin' away and have no trouble going for an hour... turns out I was right! We talk about the weird quirks of the backpacking YouTube world, sponsorships, and they tell a funny story at the end about an unnecessary search-and-rescue call. Schill Brothers Outdoors on YouTub...
#105 | Taylor the Nahamsha Hiker on thru hiking the Appalachian Trail in 2021
February 17, 2021 03:13 - 59 minutes - 44.5 MBTaylor the Nahamsha Hiker is about to set out on her Appalachian Trail thru hike! After getting off the Appalachian Trail last year, Taylor is going to be back at it again this year, leaving in just a few days. We talk about what she is excited for, what she is nervous for, and I find a few chances to reminisce about my Appalachian Trail thru hike as well. Taylor the Nahamsha Hiker: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0DfoZBEMHImEf5CMkktt6Q If you're really into Trail Tales and want to r...
#104 | Starting your own Backpacking Gear Company with Jacob Younger
February 10, 2021 02:52 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBJacob Younger and I met each other on the Northville Placid Trail in September 2020. He told me about making his own gear, starting a company, and I thought it was really interesting and invited him on the podcast! Check out Jacob's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealjyoungs/ Like what you hear? Want to talk some smack? You can contact me on Instagram (@kylehateshiking), or send me an email: [email protected] If you're really into Trail Tales and want to receive some bonus...
#103 | A Harrowing Reminder of what can go Wrong on the PCT (and other trails) with Doug Laher
February 03, 2021 03:25 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBTrevor Laher passed away while attempting a thru hike of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) in March of 2020. Despite the tragic circumstances, his father Doug Laher has made it his mission to educate other hikers of the PCT and beyond about how the accident could have been prevented. Doug joins me in this episode to talk about Trevor's legacy, the accident, and what we can all learn from it. Read more: https://www.pcta.org/2021/doug-lahers-call-for-safety-in-memory-of-his-son-trevor-87656/ Li...
#102 | What was an Appalachian Trail thru hike like in 1999? Interview with Troy Zohner
January 27, 2021 03:03 - 59 minutes - 43.9 MBTroy Zohner (Tomcat) joins the show to talk all things thru hiking, peak-bagging, and backpacking. He hiked the Appalachian Trail in 1999, and then went on to complete and attempt numerous other hikes. If you name it, there is a good chance Tomcat has done it! Tomcat's blog: http://www.tomcatsadventures.com/ Like what you hear? Want to talk some smack? You can contact me on Instagram (@kylehateshiking), or send me an email: [email protected] If you're really into Trail Tales and wan...
#101 | How to Solve the Adirondack's Overuse Problem with James Appleton
January 06, 2021 03:17 - 1 hour - 49.5 MBJames Appleton, host of The 46 of 46 Podcast comes on for his second Trail Tales episode. We spent most of this episode talking about the 'overuse' issue in the Adirondack High Peaks....although calling it such is a massive simplification. James lives in the Adirondack Park, and thus has some unique and valuable views on the subject. Even if you do not hike in the Adirondacks, I think there is a lot to learn in this episode, especially as public hiking trails have started to see an increase ...
#100 | Baker interviews the #1 HOT NEW Hiking Influencer: Kyle Hates Hiking
December 30, 2020 02:56 - 1 hour - 53 MBIn the 100th episode special, Baker takes over the job of interviewer and asks me all about my journey to becoming the #1 HOT NEW hiking influencer....lol. He asks me about the process behind my content, Flossy's involvement, my favorite YouTubers/podcasts, and much much more. PLUS this episode features some "new advertisers"... you won't want to miss it. Like what you hear? Want to talk some smack? You can contact me on Instagram (@kylehateshiking), or send me an email: trailtalespod@gmail...
#99 | The White Mountains are a Photographer's dream with Corey McMullen
December 16, 2020 03:02 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBOne of my favorite photographer's based in the White Mountains, Corey McMullen joins the show! I pick his brain about living in North Conway, which is a fantasy of mine lmao, and of course we spend a lot of time talking about the process behind his amazing photos. If you're not a photographer then don't worry; I really tried to ask more generalized questions about his process, rather than diving into the technical details...but if you like that stuff, I did ask a few technical questions as w...
#98 | A Brutal Face Injury in the 100 Mile Wilderness with Appalachian Trail thru hiker Nikoline Hamann
December 09, 2020 02:56 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBNikoline Hamann joins the show all the way from Denmark to talk about her thru hike of the Appalachian Trail! We talk about the inspiration it took to commit to the idea of the Appalachian Trail despite living on a different continent, some of the highs and lows of her thru hike, and at the end she tells a story of how she fell and injured her face... only days away from Katahdin. Nikoline's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikolinehamann/ Like what you hear? Want to talk some smack? ...
#97 | When a NOBO and SOBO pass each other on the Appalachian Trail with Rose "Comics" Turner
December 02, 2020 03:22 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBRose "Comics" Turner joins the show this week to talk all about the Appalachian Trail and creating comics on it! That's right, Comics made creating art an integral part of her Appalachian Trail thru hiking experience. Also, since she hiked a good portion of the trail SOBO in 2018, we spend some time trying to figure out when we passed each other (since I went NOBO that same year). Follow Comics on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rotucomics/ Like what you hear? Want to talk some smack? ...
#96 | 44 Things that went wrong on the John Muir Trail with Natalie Reynoso
November 18, 2020 03:29 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBNatalie Reynoso joins Trail Tales to talk about the John Muir Trail... and what could go wrong when hiking it! We all know about the little random things that can go wrong when backpacking, and we cover basically all of them in this episode. Check out her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natreynoso/ Like what you hear? Want to talk some smack? You can contact me on Instagram (@kylehateshiking), or send me an email: [email protected] If you're really into Trail Tales and want to r...
#95 | The Northville Placid Trail is not as bad as I said it was... with Sophia Garber
November 11, 2020 03:02 - 58 minutes - 64.7 MBSophia Garber joins the podcast to tell the story of her 2020 Northville Placid Trail thru hike in the Adirondacks. She hiked it very shortly after Flossy and I did, and despite the similar time-frame... her hike sounded way more fun! So if you thought my NPT story was kind of a downer, give Sophia's a listen and hopefully you will get a different perspective on the trail! Follow her on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/sophiagarber/ Like what you hear? Want to talk some smack? You ...
#94 | Setting the White Mountains Redlining FKT with Philip Carcia
November 04, 2020 03:11 - 1 hour - 47.4 MBThe White Mountains legend is back for another episode! We talk about Philip setting the FKT for the White Mountains Redlining project, and how it was much tougher than he estimated it to be. As per usual, Philip details the highs and lows of his achievement, and sets the record straight about what his next project will be. Follow Philip on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/findingphilip/ Huge thanks to CS Instant Coffee for sponsoring this episode! Go check them out through my affiliate...
#93 | Does Winter Backpacking Really Suck?? With Justin Outdoors
October 28, 2020 02:22 - 1 hour - 52.5 MBJustin Outdoors joins the show to talk all about the Canadian Rockies, winter backpacking, and much much more. He has an awesome YouTube channel that focuses on gear reviews, trip videos, and hiking tips! Go check him out: https://www.youtube.com/user/jhick777 Huge thanks to CS Instant Coffee for sponsoring this episode! Go check them out through my affiliate link: https://cs-instant-coffee.peachs.co/a/kyle-ogrady/ Like what you hear? Want to talk some smack? You can contact me on Twitter,...
#92 | A 2020 Appalachian Trail thru hiker answers TOUGH questions about Covid with Rune Ravn
October 21, 2020 01:34 - 1 hour - 56 MBIt's no secret that thru hiking in 2020 is a very controversial topic. I usually try to stay out of controversial issues, but due to a number of listeners who reached out to me (and my own curiosity) I finally cracked... I present to you, and interview with Rune Ravn, a 2020 Appalachian Trail thru hiker. I ask Rune to tell his story, and ask him a number of tough questions about covid and the ethics of hiking during the pandemic. I believe it's very important to hear all sides of the story, ...
#91 | SUCCESSFULLY Thru Hiking the Northville Placid Trail... but it wasn't easy
October 14, 2020 02:09 - 1 hour - 51.3 MBFlossy and I successfully completed the Northville Placid Trail in the Adirondacks. This was my second attempt at thru hiking this trail so I finally got my redemption. However... it wasn't easy. It was the hardest hike that we have attempted since the Appalachian Trail in 2018. Tune in to find out what happened. Go watch the video of our hike: https://youtu.be/ccrxEfSuYXg Huge congrats to Sawyer Products for launching their Tap Filter! Go check it out at http://sawyer.com/tap/ Like what y...
#90 | Ripping around Canada's Long Distance Hiking Trails with Ryan Bunting
October 07, 2020 01:22 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBRyan Bunting joins the show to discuss a few lesser-known thru hikes in Western Canada. He explains what the Great Divide Trail, Sea to Sky Trail, and Vancouver Island trails are, and all about some of the crazy experiences he's had on them. Ryan's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/wolvraid37np Huge thanks to CS Instant Coffee for sponsoring this episode! Go check them out through my affiliate link: https://cs-instant-coffee.peachs.co/a/kyle-ogrady/ Like what you hear? Want to...
#89 | Flossy and I are Thru Hiking the Northville Placid Trail... hopefully
September 23, 2020 01:58 - 1 hour - 50.9 MBFlossy joins me once again to discuss the backpacking and hiking we have done since our last episode (episode 89), as well as our hiking plans for the future. We are going to be attempting to thru hike the Northville Placid Trail in the Adirondacks... we talk about what we are excited for, the build up to the hike, and what we are nervous for. Huge thanks to CS Instant Coffee for sponsoring this episode! Go check them out through my affiliate link: https://cs-instant-coffee.peachs.co/a/kyl...
#88 | CRUSHING the FKT for the White Mountains Direttissima
September 16, 2020 02:01 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBWill Peterson thru hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2019, and after cancelling a 2020 PCT thru hike he decided to go after the White Mountains Direttissima FKT. Despite no previous experience setting FKTs, Will crushed the route and ended up setting the new unsupported FKT at 5 days, 13 hours and 5 minutes. Super awesome! Article about Will's White Mountains Direttissima FKT: https://thetrek.co/my-trip-report-from-setting-the-white-mountains-direttissima-record/ Check out this episode's spon...
#87 | Sintax77 on hiking the DEVIL'S PATH in the Catskills
September 09, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBSintax77 joins me again to talk about our hike of the Devil's Path in the Catskill mountains of New York. We did this hike in mid-August of 2020... and it absolutely kicked my butt. We were successful but I certainly underestimated the trail, so it was a humbling experience! In this episode we cover all the logistics of hiking Devil's Path, and much more! Please consider supporting my 46Climbs team to raise money for suicide prevention. Video explaining what 46Climbs is: https://www.youtu...
#86 | Hiking the Vermont Long Trail as a first Thru Hike
August 19, 2020 02:14 - 1 hour - 145 MBMy good friend Kayla joins the show this week to talk all about her FIRST THRU HIKE EVER in which she completed MY FAVORITE TRAIL EVER i.e the Vermont Long Trail! The Long Trail is tough, and hiking it in a group of 4 is even tougher, so I think it's awesome that she was able to crush it! We talk about group hiking, some of her favorite spots on the trail, and at the end of the episode she shares a story of a bear encounter in the Adirondacks. Please consider supporting my 46Climbs team to ...
#85 | Thru Hiking the Monadnock Sunapee Greenway with Taylor the Nahamsha Hiker
August 12, 2020 02:02 - 1 hour - 160 MBTaylor the Nahamsha Hiker joins me this week to talk about our thru hike of the Monadnock to Sunapee Greenway Trail! This trail is a 50-mile HIDDEN GEM in southwestern New Hampshire. We talk about why this trail is so amazing, how we got woken up by an ATV in the middle of the night, and much more! Go check Taylor's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0DfoZBEMHImEf5CMkktt6Q Please consider supporting my 46Climbs team to raise money for suicide prevention. Video explaining wh...
#84 | Thru Hiking the Appalachian Trail with a Plastic Trombone!
August 05, 2020 01:52 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBAmy "Slider" Hunsucker joins the show this week to talk about her thru hike of the Appalachian Trail! Not only did she complete the Appalachian Trail, but she did so carrying a plastic trombone! Tune into this light-hearted episode to hear all about her adventure. Also, sorry about the audio quality on this one! Thanks to Sawyer Products for sponsoring this episode. Go learn about their international charity work at: https://international.sawyer.com/ Like what you hear? Want to talk ...
#83 | Kraig Adams on being a Full Time Hiking YouTuber
July 29, 2020 01:45 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBThe one and only Kraig Adams joins me this week to chat about his wildly successful YouTube channel. Kraig started out as a more 'traditional' YouTuber and has transitioned his content into that of a hiking channel. This is very much a rapid fire episode, with me asking many questions that were submitted on Instagram. We cover a lot, so buckle up! Huge thanks to CS Instant Coffee for sponsoring this episode! Go check them out through my affiliate link: https://cs-instant-coffee.peachs.co...
#82 | Never Before Heard Backpacking Gear INVENTION IDEAS with Baker Bokorney
July 15, 2020 02:45 - 1 hour - 166 MBBaker is back, and for this episode we blatantly rip off Backpacker Radio's patent pending idea. We spent the entire episode discussing our ideas for new backpacking gear inventions. From Bear Spray trekking poles to a poop trowel which doubles as a spork, this one was a riot. Huge thanks to CS Instant Coffee for sponsoring this episode! Go check them out through my affiliate link: https://cs-instant-coffee.peachs.co/a/kyle-ogrady/ Like what you hear? Want to talk some smack? You can cont...
#81 | Never let Your Guard Down while Hiking with Philip Werner of SectionHiker.com
July 08, 2020 03:09 - 1 hour - 139 MBPhilip Werner is the creator behind SectionHiker.com, one of the first and most popular backpacking blogs on the internet. His website has been an important source of information to me since I first began hiking, so I feel very privileged to have had the opportunity to chat with him. We talk a lot about the White Mountains, Redlining, and at the end Philip tells a story that should be a reminder to all experienced hikers that you can never let your guard down when it comes to your safety on ...
#80 | An Absolute FULL SEND in the White Mountains of New Hampshire with Socked In Hikes
July 01, 2020 02:53 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBSocked In (Rebecca Sperry) is attempting to set the female FKT for the White Mountains Redlining project. She just started and is full of ambition, and has a plan. She is a very experienced hiker and loves the Whites, and it was great to talk about the logistics and difficulties that will come with such an intense project. Much respect! Socked In on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sockedinhikes/ Huge thanks to CS Instant Coffee for sponsoring this episode! Go check them out through my...
#79 | We had to Sleep Behind a Dairy Queen on the Appalachian Trail
June 24, 2020 02:21 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBFlossy is back! We talk about the hikes that we've been lucky enough to complete so far this year, why Flossy moved to Vermont, and of course why we ended up sleeping behind a Dairy Queen on our Appalachian Trail thru hike! This is the first IN PERSON interview for Trail Tales, so you are about to listen to history in the making. HUGE thanks to Sawyer Products for sponsoring this episode! Go check them out at https://sawyer.com/ or checkout their international charity work at https://intern...
#78 | A Pacific Crest Trail Thru Hiker Shares it All with Ryan Stratton
June 17, 2020 02:02 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBRyan Stratton hiked the PCT in 2018 and also happens to be a member of the same fraternity as me. In this episode I ask him a bunch of questions about West Coast thru hiking that make me nervous to venture out there... most of you probably know what half those things already are at this point. Also, sorry I was so tired for this one. HUGE thanks to Sawyer Products for sponsoring this episode! Go check them out at https://sawyer.com/ Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/k...
#77 | An Adirondack Single Season WINTER 46 with Jonathan Zaharek
June 10, 2020 01:59 - 59 minutes - 61.9 MBJonathan Zaharek is an accomplished hiker, having most recently completed a single season winter 46 in the Adirondack High Peaks. Not only does he crush miles like a boss, but he is also an amazing photographer and filmmaker. In this episode we talk all about the Adirondacks, his hiking related content, and much more. Jonathan's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/jzaharek53 HUGE thanks to Sawyer Products for sponsoring this episode! Go check them out at https://sawyer.com/ Chec...