The Thru-Hiking Podcast

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

223. When Things Don't Go Well On Trail, Thoughts On The Triple Crown, & The Role Of Social Media In Thru-Hiking With Kyle "Shooter" Peltier

In this episode we welcome back Appalachian Trail and Pacific Crest Trail thru-hiker Kyle "Shooter" Peltier. Here, he and host Carol "Cheer" Coyne talk about their somewh

222. The Long Path, Thru-Running, The John Muir Trail, & Barefoot Hiking With Ken Posner

Today we welcome author, thru-hiker, and thru-runner Ken Posner! In this episode he talks about backpacking "sister trails" The John Muir Trail and the lesser known Long

221. The Santa Fe To Taos Thru-Hike & The Beauty Of Backpacking New Mexico With Founder Pam Neely

In this episode we welcome Santa Fe To Taos thru-hike founder Pam Neely! Here, she goes into the all-new 132 mile thru-hike in New Mexico - which can also be broken into