Do you wish you could get expert thru-hiking advice from those who have done it? Or maybe you want to hear stories from trail?
Join Triple Crowner & THRU-r hiking community founder, Carol “Cheer” Coyne, as she deep dives into the world of long-distance hiking with her guests. Here, you'll learn from thru-hikers who recount their adventures in the wilderness. You'll also get the latest tips & tricks to help you up-level your backpacking game & prepare for trail.
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243. Birds Of The Pacific Crest Trail, Thru-Hiking Gear Favorites, Norovirus, Burn Scars & Trail Magic With Kiley "Bluebird" Voss
In this episode of The Thru-Hiking Podcast, Cheer talks with Kylie “Bluebird,” a seasonal park ranger, birder, and 2025 Pacific Crest Trail section hiker.
Bluebird hiked
Oct 5 50 min
242. LIVE Podcast From PCT Days With Broadway, Shadow, Prodigal Son, Late Bloom Hiker, Sparkles, & Ravenclaw
In this episode we are coming at you LIVE from Pacific Crest Trail Days ("PCT Days") in Cascade Locks, Oregon! PCT Days is an annual thru-hiker gathering right on the bor
Sep 24 47 min
241. LIVE Podcast From PCT Days With Sparkle, MacGyver, Def Pos, & Pitch Perfect
Today we are coming at you LIVE from Pacific Crest Trail Days ("PCT Days") in Cascade Locks, Oregon! PCT Days is an annual thru-hiker gathering right on the border of Ore
Sep 11 34 min
240. Rattlesnake Bites, Sierra Mishaps, & Following A Dream On The Pacific Crest Trail With Stevie "Blue Dream" Teran
Today we welcome back Pacific Crest Trail thru-hiker Stevie Teran or "Blue Dream" as he's known on trail. Stevie has been part of the THRU-r community for years and since
Jul 23 58 min
239. Trail Angel Stories From The Appalachian Trail With Mike "Pinnacle" DiCello
In this episode we welcome Appalachian Trail trail angel Mike "Pinnacle" DiCello who goes into life as a trail angel, his personal stories from hiker interactions, how he
Jul 2 41 min
238. Adventures On The Hexatrek, Hadrian's Wall Path, & West Highland Way With Gaby "Baby Steps" Roy
Today we welcome thru-hiker Gaby or "Baby Steps" who talks about her treks along the Hadrian's Wall Path in England, the West Highland Way in Scotland, and the Hexatrek i
Jun 25 39 min
237. Hiking The Kungsleden In Sweden With Nikita "Rowing Boy" Grachev
In this episode we talk all about the Kungsleden or "Kings Trail" in Sweden with Nikita or "Rowing Boy" as he's known on trail. Nikita is a thru-hiker and emerging film m
Jun 12 47 min
236. The Roadless Rule & Saving Public Lands With Nicole Brown Of Outdoor Alliance
As thru-hikers, we hike through public lands frequently. In this episode, Nicole Brown of Outdoor Alliance comes on to talk about the Roadless Rule - and how the initiati
Jun 4 29 min
235. International Travel & Hiking The Camino, The Hexatrek & Kilimanjaro With Sandra "MacGyver"
Thru-hiker Sandra D. aka "MacGyver" gives us the rundown of her experience hiking internationally versus hiking in the USA. MacGyver has hiked the Pacific Crest Trail, Ta
May 23 48 min
234. Daniel "Lucky Colleague" Clark On The Best Thru-Hiking Food, Family Communication Hacks, & Scary Moments On The Appalachian Trail (& Across The Globe)
Appalachian Trail & international trail thru-hiker Daniel "Lucky Colleague" Clark checks in from England and joins us to talk about his experiences all over the world, wi
Apr 17 42 min
233. Embrace The Brutality On The Continental Divide Trail With Thru-Hiker & Author J.C. "Catmando" Van Etten
New author and triple crowner (aka Pacific Crest Trail, Appalachian Trail, & Continental Divide Trail thru-hiker & backpacker) J.C. "Catmando" Van Etten joins us to talk
Mar 27 36 min
232. Heather "Anish" Anderson On Her New Memoir "Farther," Her Writing Journey, & How To Go For Your Goals
Today we're joined by author, speaker, record setter, and highly decorated thru-hiker Heather "Anish" Anderson. Heather just released a new memoir about her attempt to be
Mar 5 34 min
231. Spiritual Experiences & Pepper Spray Mishaps On The Pacific Crest Trail With Nicholas "Sgt Pepper" Kindred
In this episode, we're joined by Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) thru-hiker Nicholas "Sgt Pepper" Kindred. Sgt Pepper was part of the THRU-r Trail Team of trail correspondents
Feb 20 27 min
230. Ramen Bomb Ratios, A Great Town Meal & Knowing When To Draw The Line On The Pacific Crest Trail With Anna "Magic" McKinney Smith
Today we welcome Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) thru-hiker Anna "Magic" McKinney Smith! Magic was part of our Trail Team of trail correspondents in 2025, and here she dives in
Feb 5 36 min
229. Prepare For Your Thru-Hike & Finish Strong With Trailside Fitness Founder Lee Welton
Prepare for thru-hiking season with thru-hiker and Trailside Fitness founder Lee "Flick" Welton. Lee has thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail and Pacific Northwest Trail. H
Jan 22 47 min
228. Perseverance On The Continental Divide Trail, Candy Grab Bags, & Surprising Favorite Gear With Madelyn "Wrong Way" Dukart
Welcome to Season 6 of the podcast! In this episode we welcome back Appalachian Trail and Continental Divide Trail thru-hiker Madelyn "Wrong Way" Dukart. Wrong Way was pa
Jan 11 39 min
227. Train Smart & Avoid Overuse Injuries With Trailside Fitness Founder Lee "Flick" Welton
Prepare for thru-hiking season with thru-hiker and Trailside Fitness founder Lee "Flick" Welton. Lee has thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail and Pacific Northwest Trail. H
Dec 16 2025 31 min
226. Thru-Hiking Tips, How To Afford Long Hikes, & The Best Cinnamon Roll On The Pacific Crest Trail With Casey "Vegas" Huffman
In this episode we welcome back Appalachian Trail and Pacific Crest Trail thru-hiker Casey "Vegas" Huffman. Vegas is also the winner of the 2025 THRU-r hiker scholarship,
Nov 28 2025 47 min
225. How To Navigate Blowdowns During A Continental Divide Trail Thru-Hike
Are you backpacking, section hiking, or thru hiking the Continental Divide Trail (CDT)? Triple Crowner and host, Carol "Cheer" Coyne has some tips for you in this episode
Nov 21 2025 16 min
224. Build The Base Before You Chase The Miles For Thru-Hikers! Get Trail Ready With Trailside Fitness Founder Lee "Flick" Welton
Prepare for thru-hiking season with thru-hiker and Trailside Fitness founder Lee "Flick" Welton. Lee has hiked the Pacific Crest Trail and Pacific Northwest Trail - so he
Nov 18 2025 35 min
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I can’t believe I just stumbled upon this podcast. It is truly packed with useful information and inspirational, entertaining stories for anyone interested in thru hiking. I’m now eagerly going through past episodes, especially those focusing on information useful for my upcoming thru hike of the John Muir Trail and my plans to finish section hiking the Continental Divide Trail (at least within Colorado). I’ve just finished listening to episode 191 with “Just Mike” McClure, and it is so useful. Great job!
Rolfdenver · Apr 2025
I love hearing the stories from fellow thru hikers. Carol’s format of having hikers report from the trail is so cool and I love feeling like I’m on trail with people. Some of my favorite episodes feature Dim Sum.
stevietee · Sep 2024
Absolutely love this podcast!! Such great information for hiking rookies and veterans alike with a variety of episode formats and knowledgable guests - many with years of experience in the backcountry. The host, Cheer, is a triple crowner herself and not only asks amazing questions but brings a wealth of knowledge to the episodes as well. And, she’s fun! Highly recommend for anyone interested in hiking/ backpacking/ the outdoors and getting out more often!
GSOutdoors · May 2024
Exciting new podcast ! All about thru hikers, our community and culture! If you’re a long distance backpacker you know to get the most of any hike, it’s all about planning and logistics! Thru-r team is a diverse collection of hard core hikers literally hiking all over the world! The shared experiences, tips and tricks is the networking gateway to improve all of your adventures! Happy Trails! Catmando
catmando2019 · May 2024
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