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Adam Cramer, CEO of Outdoor Alliance, on the EXPLORE Act and Conservation Advocacy

Backpacker Radio - July 08, 2024 14:45 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratings
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by Helinox, we are joined by Adam Cramer, the founding Executive Director and CEO of Outdoor Alliance, a national coalition of outdoor recreation advocacy groups revitalizing the conservation movement with modern organi...

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John Mackey, Whole Foods Co-Founder, on His Thru-Hiking Experience, Co-Owning Gossamer Gear, and Entrepreneurship

Backpacker Radio - July 01, 2024 14:25 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratings
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio, presented by The Trek, brought to you by Helinox we are joined by John Mackey. On trail he's known as "Strider", off trail he's known as the co-founder and former CEO of Whole Foods. In addition to being a world-class entrepreneur, Mackey is also a backpac...

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AfricaNow! - Wednesday, June 26, 2024

WPFW - AfricaNow! - June 26, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 7 ratings
Mwiza Munthali/James Pope

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Skin Protection on Trail: Sunscreen, Clothing, and Supplements with Dr. Katie Manno

Backpacker Radio - June 24, 2024 13:41 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratings
In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by dermatologist, and my old pal, Dr. Katie Manno. This is a chat I’ve been wanting to highlight on this podcast for years now, and it lived up to my lofty expectations. Dr. Manno gives us a thorough runthrough on all th...

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AfricaNow! - Wednesday, June 19, 2024

WPFW - AfricaNow! - June 19, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 7 ratings
Mwiza Munthali/James Pope

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Katie "Oats" Houston on the Appalachian High Route, Lone Star Trail, and Breaking Out in the Outdoor Industry

Backpacker Radio - June 17, 2024 14:13 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratings
In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by Sawyer Products, we are joined by Katie “Oats” Houston. Oats is a solo thru-hiker, who’s completed the AT, Colorado Trail, Lone Star Trail, and most importantly for today’s recording, the 330-mile Appalachian High Ro...

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AfricaNow! - Wednesday, June 12, 2024

WPFW - AfricaNow! - June 12, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 7 ratings
Mwiza Munthali/James Pope

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Taylor the Nahamsha Hiker on Hiking the AT Twice, Youtube Fame, and Running a Gift Shop

Backpacker Radio - June 10, 2024 14:03 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratings
In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by Sawyer Products, we are joined by Taylor the Nahamsha Hiker. Taylor is a thru-hiker, peak bagger, prominent YouTuber, and as of the recording of this episode, exceptionally pregnant. In addition to hiking the AT in 2...

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AfricaNow! - Wednesday, June 5, 2024

WPFW - AfricaNow! - June 05, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 7 ratings
Mwiza Munthali/James Pope

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Brandon "Horsepower" Weis on the Calendar Year Triple Crown and Arizona Trail

Backpacker Radio - June 03, 2024 15:05 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratings
In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek brought to you by Sawyer Products, we are joined by Brandon “Horsepower” Weis. With minimal prior backpacking experience, in 2021,  Brandon successfully completed the calendar year triple crown plus a thru-hike of the Arizona Trail. Th...

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Quoc "Double Magic" Nguyen on the Alaska Traverse, Norge pa Langs, and Brooks Traverse

Backpacker Radio - May 27, 2024 14:13 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratings
In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Quoc “Double Magic” Nguyen. Double Magic might just be the most accomplished backpacker you’ve never heard of, along with being in the running for most interesting person on earth. His 23,000 miles of backpacking star...

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AfricaNow! - Wednesday, May 22, 2024

WPFW - AfricaNow! - May 22, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 7 ratings
Mwiza Munthali/James Pope

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Q&A with Hiking Viking: Underrated Gear, Favorite Hikes, & Go-To Backpacking Foods

Backpacker Radio - May 20, 2024 13:06 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratings
In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio, we’ve got another banger Q&A episode for you. We are joined by everyone’s favorite viking who hikes to cover your burning questions. Subjects in today’s episode include our most underrated pieces of gear, what single food item we've used on the most hikes,...

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Backpacker Radio LIVE with Ryan "Dirtmonger" Sylva

Backpacker Radio - May 13, 2024 12:49 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratings
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we'll do it live! That's right, we are once again joined by backpacking legend, Ryan Sylva aka Dirtmonger, to learn more about his ridiculously extensive backpacking experience from around the world, but this time we are joined by 60 ...

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AfricaNow! - Wednesday, May 8, 2024

WPFW - AfricaNow! - May 08, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 7 ratings
Mwiza Munthali/James Pope

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Audrey "Glowstick" Payne on the Patagonia O Circuit, Tramily Breakups, and Balancing a Career with Hiking

Backpacker Radio - May 06, 2024 12:42 - 3 hours ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratings
In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by thru-hiker and author, Audrey “Glowstick” Payne. In addition to a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail, which is the subject of her memoir, Where the Rhododendrons Bloom, Audrey has also tackled the Colorado Trail, Foot...

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AfricaNow! - Wednesday, May 1, 2024

WPFW - AfricaNow! - May 01, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 7 ratings
Mwiza Munthali/James Pope

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Bethany "Fidgit" Hughes on Hiking, Biking, and Paddling 20,000+ Miles Across the Americas

Backpacker Radio - April 29, 2024 13:15 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratings
In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are once again joined by Bethany “Fidgit” Hughes. Fidget has hiked, paddled, and cycled more than 22,000 miles across 25 countries as one half of the Her Odyssey Expedition, a human-powered endeavor to connect the Americas followin...

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AfricaNow! - Wednesday, April 24, 2024

WPFW - AfricaNow! - April 24, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 7 ratings
Mwiza Munthali/James Pope

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The Real Hiking Viking on Why He Disappeared, His CDT Flip-Flop, and Reality TV in Central America

Backpacker Radio - April 22, 2024 13:08 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratings
In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, he’s back. That’s right, The Real Hiking Viking aka Jabba aka Tom aka Backpacker Radio’s honorary third co-host joins us once again to give us an update on his life. We get the full breakdown of where the heck he disappeared to last y...

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AfricaNow! - Wednesday, April 17, 2024

WPFW - AfricaNow! - April 17, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 7 ratings
Mwiza Munthali/James Pope

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Henry "Moose Juice" Lewis on Shaking Down AT Hikers, the Teton Crest Trail, and Champagne Shoeys

Backpacker Radio - April 15, 2024 14:15 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratings
In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Henry “Moose Juice” Lewis. In addition to hikes of the AT, Teton Crest Trail, Colorado Trail, and the PCT, Moose Juice spent a few seasons shaking down starry eyed aspiring thru-hikers at Mountain Crossings. Henry giv...

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AfricaNow! - Wednesday, April 10, 2024

WPFW - AfricaNow! - April 10, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 7 ratings
Mwiza Munthali/James Pope

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Eeland Stribling aka the "Black Steve Irwin" on Fly Fishing, Stand Up Comedy, and Wildlife Biology

Backpacker Radio - April 08, 2024 15:57 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratings
In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Eeland Stribling. Eeland, who’s known as the "Black Steve Iriwn" and “The Fliest Fisherman” is a wildlife biologist, educator, standup comedian, and the host of “Comedians on the Fly.” We dive deep into the world of s...

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The Well-Rounded Life

Minerva - April 07, 2024 14:02 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Are you living your best life, given the circumstances? According to Amy Berg, there's probably room for improvement. She thinks that, for most of us, the good life is a well-rounded life – one full of diverse pursuits, projects, goals, hobbies and interests. This episode explores why, and how, ...

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AfricaNow! - Wednesday, April 3, 2024

WPFW - AfricaNow! - April 03, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 7 ratings
Mwiza Munthali/James Pope

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How to Hike the Colorado Trail with David Fanning: Seasons, Trail Towns, and Extra Experiences

Backpacker Radio - April 01, 2024 01:04 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratings
In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are chatting all things Colorado Trail. Rachel, who filled in for Zach, and Chaunce are joined by David Fanning, who has seven complete hikes of the Colorado Trail, which is tied for the record we think. Topics covered today includ...

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AfricaNow! - Wednesday, March 27, 2024

WPFW - AfricaNow! - March 27, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 7 ratings
Mwiza Munthali/James Pope

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Girl Stuff 3.0: Hiking as a New Mom, Pink Blazing, and Fear Mongering

Backpacker Radio - March 25, 2024 14:12 - 3 hours ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratings
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are bringing you another edition of Girl's Stuff! Today, Chaunce along with guest panelists, Rachael "Rabbit" Delano and Marie "Basecamp" Black answer your burning questions related to female-specific topics in the backcountry. Top...

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AfricaNow! - Wednesday, March 20, 2024

WPFW - AfricaNow! - March 20, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 7 ratings
Mwiza Munthali/James Pope