Trail Correspondents

The Physical Adjustment | S5 E10

By now, the trail has changed our 2026 Trail Correspondents—and their bodies are starting to tell the story. In this episode, hikers from the AT, PCT, and CDT reflect on

Wildcard II | S5 E9

Another Wild Card, another chance for anything to happen. With the prompts set aside once again, our 2026 Trail Correspondents share the stories they feel need telling mo

The Social Experience | S5 E8

Every thru-hike finds its own social rhythm—tramily, shelter mates, or long solo stretches. Our 2026 Trail Correspondents reflect on the people who've shaped their hikes,

My Worst Day on Trail | S5 E7

Every thru-hike has a breaking point. In this episode, our 2026 Trail Correspondents revisit the toughest day they've faced so far, sharing the moments that pushed them t

What's Working, What's Not | S5 E6

Every thru-hike becomes a gear test sooner or later. Our 2026 Trail Correspondents take stock of what's earned a permanent place in their packs, what's headed for the nex

Expectations vs Reality | S5 E5

Every hike begins with a story we tell ourselves about what the trail will be. Now several weeks into their journeys, our 2026 Trail Correspondents reflect on where expec

Wildcard: A Raw $24k Budget Breakdown & Escaping 'Joyless Urgency' | S5 E4

Wild Card time! No prompts, no script, and no rules!  Expect the unexpected as this jam-packed episode swings from the bizarre to the profound. You'll hear wild field

The Trail Begins | S5 E3

One week down, and the honeymoon phase now officially collides with reality. Our 2026 Trail Correspondents check in from the AT, PCT, and CDT after their first week on tr

Preparing for the AT, PCT, and CDT | S5 E2

Every thru-hike starts long before the first step. Our 2026 Trail Correspondents share how they've been preparing for their AT, PCT, and CDT thru-hikes, physically, logis

Meet Your 2026 Correspondents | S5 E1

Every thru-hike starts with a "why." In our Season 5 premiere, ten Trail Correspondents introduce themselves before stepping onto the AT, PCT, and CDT. A retired cop. A s

S4 Episode #15 | Interview With Your Former Self

Welcome back to Trail Correspondents! This is the final episode of season 4: an interview with your former self.  Traditionally, this episode is formatted such that w

S4 Episode #14 | The Finish

Welcome back to Trail Correspondents! We've finally come to it: the finish.  Send us your questions about anything and everything here: https://www.speakpipe.com/Tr

S4 Episode #13 | Last Week On Trail

Welcome back to Trail Correspondents! I am your host moron and this is episode 13 all about the last week on trail. There are a lot of complex, possibly mutually exclus

S4 Episode #12 | Lessons Learned

Welcome back to Trail Correspondents! You'll certainly find a noticeable theme throughout these clips - especially with those who are completing their first long trail,

S4 Episode #11 | The Mental Game

Welcome back to Trail Correspondents! This is Episode 11 which is all about the mental game required to attempt a thru-hike.  Denial is not just a river in Africa and

S4 Episode #10 | Wild Card 3

Welcome back to Trail Correspondents! I am your host moron and this is the last installment of the wildcard episodes for this season of the show. No real need for intro

S4 Episode #9 | Trail Diet

Welcome back to Trail Correspondents! Though many of us eat more so out of pleasure, schedule, routine or the like, a hiker's relationship to food evolves during the co

S4 Episode #8 | The Physical Adjustment

Welcome back to Trail Correspondents! Today we're talking about the physical adjustment our correspondents have endured on trail.  When it comes to staying on trail,

S4 Episode #7 | Wildcard 2

Welcome back to Trail Correspondents! Today we're looking at another wildcard edition of the show.  In case you don't know, wildcard episodes give our correspondents

S4 Episode #6 | The Social Experience

Welcome back to Trail Correspondents! This is episode 6: the social experience. This episode isn't just about the "tramily" most hikers will invariably and organically