Hike (Lori Prima)
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| 03 Feb 2022 | Hiking the AZT and CDT with Triple Crowners Leisel and Dave Bailey | 01:13:22 | |
Leisel and Dave catch up with Hike's Lori Prima on their 2021 hikes of the Arizona Trail and Continental Divide Trail and the completion of their Triple Crown goal. Connect with Lori: Connect with Hike: | |||
| 07 Feb 2022 | Base Camp Chat 2.0 | 00:50:58 | |
Hear what your hosts Lori, Julie (Jester), Benny and Johnny have been up to in the almost 2 year hiatus since we last got together as Base Camp Chat. Q. Lockdowns encouraged a great many more people to the get outdoors and in particular, get hiking. Who bears most responsibility in educating them on LNT and hiker etiquette… ??
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| 20 Mar 2019 | Exploring the Chattahoochee River with Superintendent William Cox | 00:38:25 | |
Bill Cox, Superintendent of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA), informs listeners about the 48 mile stretch of the river and 15 different units that make up the CRNRA. The Chattahoochee has been a source of food, power and recreation for thousands of years - and continues to be a central gathering place for Atlanta locals to relax and recreate. • Instagram: @thehikepodcast, @lori_the_explorer • Twitter: @thehikepodcast • Blog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.com Email Lori at hikepodcast@gmail.com Connect with Hike: | |||
| 10 Feb 2022 | Winter Hiking Essentials with Kris Van Handel | 00:43:07 | |
Kris and Lori each provide some of their must have winter hiking gear and tips for having a great outdoors experience during the colder months.
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| 17 Feb 2022 | Blue Mountains Trail with Renee "She-ra" Patrick | 00:45:44 | |
Renee chats with Lori about her hike and ground truthing of Oregon's Blue Mountains Trail. Connect with Lori: Connect with Hike: | |||
| 24 Feb 2022 | Chasing the Smokies Moon with Nancy East | 00:50:35 | |
Nancy East shares her story of completing all of the Great Smoky Mountains designated trails as part of the fastest known time with her hiking partner Chris. In this interview we discuss:
Listen to our first interview from Season 1 - Great Smoky Mountain Adventures with Nancy East here Connect with Lori: A special shout out to my patrons who support the show and keep this podcast independent and hosted! Connect with Hike: | |||
| 27 Mar 2019 | Hiking the Oregon Desert Trail with Renee Patrick | 00:34:42 | |
In this episode, Lori interviews Oregon Desert Trail Coordinator and Triple Crown Hiker Renee Patrick. • Instagram: @thehikepodcast, @lori_the_explorer • Twitter: @thehikepodcast • Blog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.com Email Lori at hikepodcast@gmail.com Connect with Hike: | |||
| 03 Mar 2022 | Benefits of Merino Wool Socks with Easy Wind Outfitters | 00:29:19 | |
Brian Eschbach of Easy Wind Outfitters grew up spending summers right off the Appalachian Trail witnessing his grandmother providing some original trail magic to hikers passing through. Brian shares how their love of the outdoors inspired him and his wife to found Easy Wind Outfitters and design merino wool hiking socks.
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| 07 Mar 2022 | Base Camp Chat: Plan and Prepare | 00:53:45 | |
Base Camp Chat is back this month with an episode dedicated to how we can better plan and prepare for hikes and also doing so in a way that helps us be responsible stewards on the trail.
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| 10 Mar 2022 | From Hiking to Climbing with Victoria Buitron | 00:53:15 | |
Victoria shares how she went from solely hiking to incorporating rock climbing into her outdoor (and indoor) adventures. We cover ways to transition to climbing as a beginner including:
Learn about Victoria's memoir and other writing which we touch on briefly in this episode by visiting her social media links here. Connect with Hike: | |||
| 17 Mar 2022 | The MAD Hippies: From High School Sweethearts to Backpacking Couple | 00:59:58 | |
Miller and Debbie (MAD) share their thru hike of the Colorado Trail and what it is like to backpack and thru hike as a couple in their 50s. After 40 years together, these high school sweethearts have shown that they are still mad as ever for each other and have taken their love for the hippie lifestyle to the trail. Connect with Lori: A special shout out to my patrons who support the show and keep this podcast independent and hosted! Connect with Hike: | |||
| 24 Mar 2022 | Trek Virginia Outdoors | 00:55:32 | |
Will MacKinnon of Trek Virginia Outdoors shares the origin of the Trek Virginia Outdoors hiking community and it's focus on connecting others to Virginia's outdoors while promoting responsible stewardship. Connect with Lori: A special shout out to my patrons who support the show and keep this podcast independent and hosted! And a special shout out to my newest patrons Julie and Christine! Connect with Hike: | |||
| 31 Mar 2022 | Catching up with Misti Little of Orange Blaze Podcast | 00:50:49 | |
Misti from Orange Blaze catches listeners up on what's been happening with her Florida Trail podcast. We talk about her 2020 trip to Billy Goat Day on the FT and how COVID impacted the trail community. Email Lori at hikepodcast@gmail.com Connect with Hike: | |||
| 03 Apr 2019 | Hiking Off The Beaten Trail with Matt Reeder | 00:53:54 | |
Author, avid hiker and hiking guide Matt Reeder (The Ruddy Hill Press) shares a collection of lesser traveled and fantastic hikes along northwest Oregon and southwest Washington. Listen to Matt discuss how he curated the fifty hikes from his book, what criteria he used and how things have changed between the first and second editions of "Off the Beaten Trail"
Connect with Lori: • Instagram: @thehikepodcast, @lori_the_explorer • Twitter: @thehikepodcast • Blog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.com Email Lori at hikepodcast@gmail.com Connect with Hike: | |||
| 07 Apr 2022 | Best Family Hikes in Virginia with Erin Gifford | 00:51:57 | |
Erin Gifford shares some of her favorite Virginia hikes for families with Hike listeners. We chat about leave no trace, hiking with kids, tips for making hikes enjoyable (like snacks, good shoes and more snacks!) and teachable moments on trail. Email Lori at hikepodcast@gmail.com Connect with Hike: | |||
| 13 Apr 2019 | Exploring Acadia National Park | 00:16:30 | |
Lori takes listeners on an off season, day trip exploration of Acadia National Park, visiting Sand Beach, Thunder Hole, Otter Cliff, Downtown Bar Harbor, Jordan Pond and Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse. • Instagram: @thehikepodcast, @lori_the_explorer • Twitter: @thehikepodcast • Blog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.com Email Lori at hikepodcast@gmail.com Connect with Hike: | |||
| 18 Apr 2019 | The Wild Outdoors Blog with Brian Coe | 00:48:00 | |
Hailing from Wyoming and living just outside of Yellowstone, this week’s guest has the wilderness basically at his back door. Brian has a lot of experience in the outdoors and is a veteran, emergency responder and a wilderness response team member. Brian goes over how to be prepared when hiking, including the essential items he packs for emergency situations. He shares what is essential to carry in your first aid kit and how to be prepared and handle emergency situations. We discuss Leave No Trace and what that means in the age of social media. Connect with Brian:
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| 21 Apr 2022 | Loyalsock Trail with Jordan Meeder | 00:35:25 | |
Jordan Meeder talks about hiking the Loyalsock Trail and how a chance encounter with Ruth Rode inspired him to create a short documentary about the trail. Connect with Hike: | |||
| 12 May 2022 | Our Appalachia (Summer 2022) | 00:00:58 | |
Lori brings listeners into Appalachia with this next season of the podcast. Stories from her father are interwoven with other people's narratives - all culminating in a season dedicated to "Our Appalachia". Connect with Hike: | |||
| 24 Apr 2019 | Trailblazing the Benton MacKaye Trail with Clayton Pannell | 00:32:46 | |
Clayton Pannell, former Appalachian Trail thruhiker (1995), shares how he worked to create the Benton MacKaye Trail (BMT) and his years of maintaining that trail. As a former Benton MacKaye Trail Association (BMTA) president, Clayton has many years of trail knowledge and experience.
• Instagram: @thehikepodcast, @lori_the_explorer • Twitter: @thehikepodcast • Blog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.com Email Lori at hikepodcast@gmail.com Connect with Hike: | |||
| 03 Jun 2022 | Appalachia Is Where The Heart Is | 00:07:00 | |
When Lori set out to unravel her father's story and her own story of what Appalachia meant to her, she never imagined the connection she would find to so many others who held Appalachia in their own hearts. Connect with Hike: | |||
| 01 May 2019 | Exploring the Arizona Trail with Matt Nelson | 00:40:58 | |
Today’s guest is Matt Nelson, Executive Director of the Arizona Trail Association. Matt has a passion for the mountains, being outdoors and providing opportunities for the next generation to become adventurers and stewards of the land. The Arizona Trail stretches 800 miles across Arizona from Mexico to Utah. It links deserts, mountains, canyons, forests, communities and people. Whether you plan on spending one mile or 800 on the AZT, you’ll appreciate all of the hard work his organization does to sustain this trail and the opportunities is provides to all of us. Connect with the Arizona Trail Association: • Instagram: @thehikepodcast, @lori_the_explorer • Twitter: @thehikepodcast • Blog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.com Email Lori at hikepodcast@gmail.com Connect with Hike: | |||
| 18 Jun 2022 | Appalachia: This Land Feels Like Home | 00:19:24 | |
Denise shares how her father's land in Albany, Kentucky has inspired her and how her family ties to Appalachia has intersected the past and present in her own life. Connect with Hike: | |||
| 25 Jun 2022 | Appalachia: My Trip to West Virginia | 00:05:52 | |
Lori shares how the summer before her 3rd grade road trip influenced her life. She shares the roller coaster roads and what farm to table really means in Appalachia. From walking the forest roads collecting rocks or marveling at the hilltop cemeteries, she'll also read the short essay she wrote for her 3rd grade writing assignment. Connect with Hike: | |||
| 02 Jul 2022 | Appalachia: Memories and Freedom | 00:17:00 | |
Brian and Jennifer of Easy Wind Outfitters talk to Lori about what Appalachia means to both of them. It's a mix of sweet memories and sweet corn, the freedom of the trail and the beauty of it and finding joy in bringing that to others who love both the Appalachian trail and the land we call Appalachia. Connect with Lori: Connect with Hike: | |||
| 09 Jul 2022 | Appalachia: Hope and Transformation on the A.T. | 00:15:17 | |
Jessica shares some of the reasons she feels so inspired by Appalachia and the Appalachian Trail after recently doing a section hike with her good friend and hiking partner Jenny. Connect with Hike: | |||
| 16 Jul 2022 | Appalachia: The Trail Magic that Inspires Us | 00:10:49 | |
Misty shares how trail magic and the Appalachian community inspires her and also how the community defines Appalachia and the Appalachian Trail. Connect with Lori: Connect with Hike: | |||
| 23 Jul 2022 | Appalachia: Small Towns, Music and Mountains | 00:18:25 | |
Jester takes listeners to her Appalachia where we walk through small towns, listen to music and find community in the mountains and on trail. Connect with Hike: | |||
| 29 Jul 2022 | Virginia Outdoor Adventures Podcast: Rock Climbing with the Central Appalachia Climbers Coalition | 01:02:45 | |
This week's bonus episode features the Virginia Outdoor Adventures podcast. Host Jessica Bowser interviews Kyle King and Brad Mathisen of the Central Appalachia Climbers Coalition. Guide Book: Breaks Interstate Park Rock Climbs by Bradly Mathisen Central Appalachia Climbers Coalition Mountain Sports Limited, Bristol Grayson Highlands Bouldering Guidebook Gravelachia Bike Race in Norton
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| 06 Aug 2022 | Appalachia: Hiking, Writing and Picking the Mandolin | 00:27:43 | |
Author Brian Livingston takes listeners to his Appalachia from his home base of Charleston, SC. We chat about hiking the A.T, writing a book inspired from hiking and how Appalachian music inspires his life. 10/19 - Washington & Lee Outing Club in Lexington, VA 10/22 - Winchester Book Gallery in Winchester, VA 10/28-29 - Louisville Book Festival in Louisville, KY
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| 13 Aug 2022 | Southern Appalachia is my DNA | 00:07:24 | |
In this episode Lori shares how even though you may leave a place like Appalachia it exists within your DNA. Hear words from her Father and Lori also shares words from special contributor Patricia Price. Connect with Hike: | |||
| 09 May 2019 | Hiking The Florida Trail with Misti Little (Orange Blaze podcast) | 00:44:38 | |
Welcome to the 25th episode of the Hike: Explore | Wander | Live podcast. Thanks so much for being a listener, and whether you've just found the show or have been listening from the start - I appreciate you taking time to listen! Email Lori at hikepodcast@gmail.com Connect with Hike: | |||
| 20 Aug 2022 | Discovering the Appalachian Trail with Joshua and Amber Niven | 00:43:57 | |
Joshua and Amber Niven come on the show and share their new book released by Falcon. "Discovering the Appalachian Trail" is not your usual guidebook, but uses Joshua's photography and Amber's storytelling to add to a rich experience of taking you through all 14 states and the trail's greatest hikes. Their book has something for every type of hiker and they share some of their favorite places on trail - both well known and secret spots. Connect with Hike: | |||
| 30 Aug 2022 | Rooted in Appalachia with Author Lucy Bryan | 00:24:02 | |
Lucy Bryan talks about how Appalachia has influenced her and provided roots as she discusses her memoir of essays, “In Between Places”. She splits her time between Ohio’s Appalachian Plateau and Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, where she teaches writing at James Madison University. Her award-winning essays have been nominated for the Pushcart Prize and listed as 'notable' in Best American Essays. Homebound Publications published Bryan’s first book, In Between Places: A Memoir in Essays, in June 2022. She is currently working on a novel set in Ohio’s hill country about land and water, fracking waste, surrogacy, community, and the complicated business of putting down roots. When she’s not writing, she enjoys hiking with her son and daughter, cooking with her husband, and napping with her cat. Catch Lucy discuss her new book: Buy the book: Connect with Hike: | |||
| 10 Sep 2022 | Paying it Forward on the Appalachian Trail with Amanda Koumariotis | 00:26:20 | |
Amanda "Forward" Koumariotis chats with Lori about how Appalachia and the Appalachian Trail have transformed her life. From spending time with legendary A.T. trail angel Miss Janet, to stories of personal injury, facing challenges and being inspired by trail magic - we discuss both the highs and lows of life on trail. Connect with Hike: | |||
| 17 Sep 2022 | Our Appalachia: Jim Tabor “The Barefoot Carver” (2/20/2019) | 00:36:30 | |
Go back to Hike Season 1 with Lori as she revisits Appalachian Trail Magic with Jim Tabor. Connect with Hike: | |||
| 27 Sep 2022 | I Am Appalachia with Brendle Wolfe | 00:32:00 | |
Brendle Wolfe wears many hats, but all connect her to the outdoors. Whether it's as a student, landowner, hiking guide or working professional, there is a common thread of the mountains that makes her whole. Brendle shares her Appalachia with listeners as she touches on what sets this region apart: the hardiness and grit of the people who love and call Appalachia their home, the Blue Ridge Mountains that seem to hold out their loving arms to welcome and embrace you and how a reverence for nature and these mountains connects all of us. She also shares how her family history and upbringing has also inspired her to call these mountains the home of her heart. Connect with Hike: | |||
| 10 Oct 2022 | Growing Up Appalachian with Brandon Cox | 00:23:21 | |
Brandon shares his thoughts on growing up in Appalachia. We chat about family history, music, country cooking and what connects him so deeply to his roots. Connect with Hike: | |||
| 22 Oct 2022 | Trail Days with Amanda "Forward" Koumariotis | 00:45:16 | |
Amanda shares her stories from 2022 Trail Days with Lori and the listeners. From logistics to the fun stories about trail angels, events, vendors and personal favorites - this episode will inspire you to seek out a trip to this legendary celebration held yearly in Damascus, Virginia. Connect with Hike: | |||
| 13 Nov 2022 | Hike's 4 Year Anniversary Episode: Misty Bischoff, Zach Kuss, and Tim Smith | 01:12:19 | |
Hike talks trail with two former guests and one long time listener in three back to back interviews. Connect with Hike: | |||
| 20 Nov 2022 | Episode 200: She Opts Out and the MAD Hippies | 01:23:57 | |
Hike celebrates 200 episodes with interviews featuring Mandi of She Opts Out and Miller and Debbie (aka the MAD Hippies). Listen to my previous episode with Miller and Debbie here. Connect with Hike: | |||
| 24 May 2019 | Exploring the Ice Age Trail with Eric Sherman | 00:34:05 | |
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| 31 May 2019 | Hiking the Arizona Trail with Gabby Gilmer | 00:41:05 | |
Gabby Gilmer just recently finished a thru hike of the Arizona Trail. Listen to us talk about how her journey to hiking after injury forced her to quit competitive soccer and training to be an Olympian. Gabby's positive attitude and ability to roll with all the challenges she faced, eventually brought her to the Arizona Trail. Email Lori at hikepodcast@gmail.com Connect with Hike: | |||
| 12 Mar 2023 | The Girls Trip Adventure Co | 00:34:07 | |
Jackie shares why she created her guiding company The Girls Trip Adventure Co. We cover her journey from being the ambassador of the Hiker Babes Georgia chapter to thru hiking the A.T. and how her experiences have inspired her to get women into the outdoors. Connect with Hike: | |||
| 07 Jun 2019 | Latinas who Hike | 00:32:55 | |
Meet Latinas who Hike founder Victoria Buitron and listen to her story of hiking and engaging the Latina Hiking Community. We talk about how she founded the group and the ideas she has to expand it through both organic growth and further collaboration with other groups and organizations. She's created a space where all Latinas are welcome and encouraged to explore the outdoors. Learn more about Latinas who Hike by listening to our conversation. Email Lori at hikepodcast@gmail.com Connect with Hike: | |||
| 29 Mar 2023 | Anna McKinney | 00:55:44 | |
Anna McKinney shares her journey from being an Appalachian Trail thru hiker to Backpacking Guide in the Great Smoky Mountains. She provides her insightful experiences and advice for those newer to long distance hiking. Instagram profile: https://www.instagram.com/annamckinney22/ Connect with Hike: | |||
| 05 Apr 2023 | Renee Patrick | 00:34:07 | |
Renee Patrick has a conversation with Hike about her new Long-Distance Trail Consulting business and how it will benefit both hikers, local communities and trail organizations. Oregon Desert Trail Connect with Hike: | |||
| 12 Apr 2023 | Jessica Chenard | 00:31:47 | |
Jessica Chenard îs author of the book Her Hike and founder of Her Hike Collective. Whiteoak canyon Jones Run Falls Hazel Falls Bearfence Mountain Old Rag Mary’s Rock Summit
Upcoming events can be found at Read Books Virginia Beach https://www.readvb.com https://www.readvb.com/purchase-event-tickets/her-hike-reading-retreat - MAY Connect with Hike: | |||
| 19 Apr 2023 | Cori Strathmeyer | 00:38:39 | |
Cori Strathmeyer is a hiker, blogger and nature and park conservancy founder and advocate. Listen to her discuss how she found solace and healing in hiking after going through cancer treatments and how her passion for the outdoors led her to help found the York City Park Conservancy in Pennsylvania.
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| 26 Apr 2023 | The Smoky Mountains Hiker | 00:47:40 | |
The Smoky Mountains Hiker is a Smoky Mountain enthusiast and hiker who with her husband manages a cabin on the Peaceful Side of the Smokies. While hiking the trails, she became interested in learning more about the park’s history. Through a conversation with a friend after hiking Andrew’s Bald she discovered the story of Trenny Gibson’s disappearance. Connect with Hike: | |||
| 14 Jun 2019 | Exploring Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore | 00:13:23 | |
Lori explores Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore on Lake Michigan, one of the most beautiful coastal wonders of the United States. She gives an overview of Sleeping Bear, Manitou Islands and things someone visiting can do to explore them and the surrounding areas. Email Lori at hikepodcast@gmail.com Connect with Hike: | |||
| 03 May 2023 | Trailkeepers of Oregon | 00:34:34 | |
Lori chats with Nat of the Trailkeepers of Oregon. Find them here: https://trailkeepersoforegon.org/challenge/ Learn more about Oregon Trails and find trip reports: Connect with Hike: | |||
| 02 Jun 2023 | Boots on the Trail - Hike for Healing | 00:38:21 | |
Lee, trail name Boots, shares information about his annual Hike for Healing. This year the hike will be on June 19th on Segment 1 of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail. Listen in to learn how you can bring awareness to this issue and be an ally by supporting the hike. Instagram: @bootsonthetrail Connect with Hike: | |||
| 21 Jun 2019 | Hiking the Columbia River Gorge with Rod Theer | 00:36:48 | |
Rod shares his love of hiking the Columbia River Gorge among other places in the Pacific Northwest. Born and raised in the PDX/Vancouver area - Rod has his pick of beautiful landscapes to both hike and photograph. In this episode we talk about the benefits of hiking to keep balance in your life, the ten essentials, Leave No Trace and the hikes he recommends in the Gorge. We also touch on his firsthand view of the impact of the Eagle Creek fires and the devastation to the trails. Mt. St. Helens Mt. Rainier Mt. Hood Other hikes: Connect with Rod: Connect with Hike: | |||
| 01 Jul 2023 | Best of Hike: Finding Your Katahdin with Stacia Bennett | 00:53:07 | |
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| 29 Aug 2023 | Hiker Resupply with Backcountry Foodie | 00:35:45 | |
Aaron of Backcountry Foodie shares how she's expanded her business to include a Hiker Resupply service. This hiking season was a success and she is going to move forward with more options in 2024, including working to certify her kitchen as commercial. Connect with Hike: | |||
| 06 Sep 2023 | Hike Essentials | 00:23:13 | |
Lori gets asked some hiking related questions from her daughter. She graciously agreed to be put on the spot and behind the mic. Thank you, C! Connect with Hike: | |||
| 16 Sep 2023 | Lake Superior Circle Tour with Jessica and Jen | 00:49:37 | |
Jessica and Jen share their summer road trip around Lake Superior. The Lake Superior Circle tour covers 1,300-miles around the world’s largest freshwater lake.
They also touch on their upcoming Maryland A.T. section hike and a few of their other fun and not-so-fun adventures. https://lakesuperiorcircletour.info https://lakesuperiorcircletour.info/location/little-girls-point-county-park-beach/ https://www.fortsuperiorcampground.com https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/pancakebay https://lakesuperiorcircletour.info/location/wawa/ https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/rainbowfalls https://lakesuperiorcircletour.info/location/sleeping-giant-provincial-park/ https://www.theoutbound.com/canada/hiking/hike-to-the-sea-lion-of-sleeping-giant-provincial-park Plan your Lake Superior Circle Tour here! Connect with Hike: | |||
| 26 Sep 2023 | Northeast 115 with Troy Zohner | 00:45:16 | |
Troy Zohner has hiked all of the 115 designated high peaks in the Northeast. These include the high peaks of the Adirondacks, Catskills, Green Mountains and White Mountains. Connect with Hike: | |||
| 04 Jul 2019 | Exploring with the Garmin inReach Mini | 00:12:43 | |
In this episode, Lori shares with listeners her first hand account of trying out the Garmin inReach Mini while traveling in areas with limited or no cell phone coverage. The Garmin inReach Mini is a handheld GPS and satellite communicator that can be used to send out an emergency SOS using the Iridium satellite network. Email Lori at hikepodcast@gmail.com Connect with Hike: | |||
| 22 Oct 2023 | Backpacking the Art Loeb Trail with Dane Schuckman | 00:57:41 | |
Dane shares all the information about his and his hiking partner's summer thru hike of the Art Loeb Trail.
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| 29 Oct 2023 | A Thousand Miles on the Appalachian Trail with Nick Wheatley | 00:55:43 | |
Nick shares his summer hiking from Springer to Harper's Ferry. He hiked 1000 miles also wearing one of my Hike hats. We chat about what it is really like on trail and the lessons he took back afterwards. This conversation inspired me and I know it will inspire you. On trail or off trail, Nick's story will resonate with you. Connect with Hike: | |||
| 05 Nov 2023 | The Hexatrek with Lauren Roerick | 00:47:02 | |
Lauren hiked France's thru hiking trail called the Hexatrek over the summer. She was the first North American woman to thru hike the trail. In this episode she shares some of her on trail experiences and we chat a little bit about the PCT and some of her other backpacking adventures. Connect with Hike: | |||
| 05 Jan 2024 | Winter Hiking Tips from U.S. Army Mountain Warfare Soldiers | 00:41:34 | |
Staff Sgt. Andrea Okrasinski and Staff Sgt. Ema Donlagic are U.S. Army Soldiers and Instructors with the Army Mountain Warfare School in Vermont, specializing in missions with extreme weather and mountainous terrain.
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| 18 Jul 2019 | Hiking with The Mountaineers and Cheryl Talbert | 00:41:46 | |
Join Cheryl Talbert as she talks about her experiences as a member volunteer and Hiking and Backpacking leader for the Mountaineers. Our mission is to enrich the community by helping people explore, conserve, learn about, and enjoy the lands and waters of the Pacific Northwest and beyond." courtesy of mountaineers.org
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| 26 Jul 2019 | Tips for Solo Camping | 00:20:14 | |
Lori explores solo camping in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Tip 1. Do your research. Tip 3. Make sure you have the right gear and clothes for the trip. Tip 4. Set up your tent and check your gear ahead of time to make sure all are in good shape. Tip 5. Write out and share your itinerary as best as you can. Tip 7. Don't stress the small stuff. Well and the big stuff. Tip 8. Prepare to be alone. Tip 9. Take time to appreciate the moments of struggle and success. Tip 10. Reflect on what worked and what didn't work.
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| 21 Mar 2024 | Foothills Trail with Zach and Corin | 01:04:35 | |
Zach and Corin share their Fall 2023 hike on the Foothills Trail. We chat about their 5 days on trail and touch on food carry, water, campsites, wildlife on trail and so much more. Connect with Hike: | |||
| 02 Aug 2019 | Exploring the Old-Growth Forest Network with Joan Maloof | 00:31:26 | |
Joan Maloof, Professor Emeritus at Salisbury University, founded the Old-Growth Forest Network to preserve, protect and promote the country's few remaining stands of old-growth forest. She spends her time lecturing, writing, visiting forests, assisting private landowners, and supporting local groups trying to protect community forests from development.
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| 08 Jun 2024 | Boots on the Trail | 00:49:39 | |
Lee "Boots on the Trail" Fortune comes back to the podcast to share exciting updates about this year's Hike for Healing.
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| 09 Aug 2019 | Exploring Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks | 00:30:32 | |
Lori walks among the giant trees and hikes in the Sierra Nevada in this episode about Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Email Lori at hikepodcast@gmail.com Connect with Hike: | |||
| 17 Jun 2024 | Trees & Vitamin D - Havasu Falls and West Coast Hiking Adventures | 00:40:05 | |
Manny of Trees & Vitamin D chats with Hike about creating a hiking brand that brings people together via adventures.
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| 09 Jul 2024 | Going to Maine with Sally Chaffin Brooks | 00:37:07 | |
Sally Chaffin Brooks is a comedian and podcaster who also authored an upcoming memoir, "Going to Maine". Find out more info at: www.sallychaffinbrooks.com Connect with Hike: | |||
| 16 Jul 2024 | Hut to Hut Treks with Gail Perry | 00:54:07 | |
Gail Perry shares hut to hut hiking with Hike. She covers both international and U.S. based hikes that can be done with overnight stays in rustic lodges, huts or even hotels. Gail has also designed a page a day calendar for 2025 that covers 25 treks from around the world!
For Laugavegur Trail, here's the tour company Gail used: https://adventures.is Link for more information on the GAP: https://gaptrail.org Link for the company Gail used for self-guided Caminos: https://n.followthecamino.com/en/ Connect with Gail: Connect with Hike: | |||
| 23 Jul 2024 | American Perimeter Trail Conservancy with Rue McKenrick | 00:51:55 | |
Rue McKenrick shares his most recent updates for the American Perimeter Trail Conservancy. He has also put out a new book that features the first part of his scouting route of what is now the American Perimeter Trail. Connect with Hike: | |||
| 15 Aug 2019 | Hiking the Smokies with Johnny Osborne | 00:38:11 | |
Johnny Osborne is a runner, hiker and up for a challenge when it comes to the Southern Appalachian Mountains. Listen as he talks about his love for the mountains, how he has hiked every marked trail in the Great Smoky Mountains and now is hiking the South Beyond 6000 challenge of ascending 40 peaks over 6000 feet. Johnny talks about having the Smokies as his backyard playground and tips for all of us who want to hike the backcountry - including his own bear and wild boar encounters. Lastly, he shares how special the hiking community is and what it means to be part of it. Learn more about the South Beyond 6000 challenge here Connect with Hike: | |||
| 06 Aug 2024 | Sheltowee Trace Trail with Misty Bischoff | 00:54:27 | |
Misty comes back on the show to chat about her recent thru-hike of the Sheltowee Trace Trail. We also talk about hiking with dogs, getting hitches in Kentucky and Tennessee, and close out with some favorite Michigan hiking trails. Misty's been on the show a few times so I've also included some links below so you can catch up on our conversations. The Sheltowee Trace trail runs 343 miles from the northern boundary of the Daniel Boone National Forest in Rowan County, Kentucky to the southern boundary of Big South Fork NRRA in Scott County, Tennessee. (sheltoweetrace.org) Connect with Misty: Instagram: @dantedirtstash Best place to find out the latest trail info for Sheltowee Trace: Sheltowee Trace Association Listen to some of our previous episodes: Hike's 4 Year Anniversary Episode: Misty Bischoff, Zach Kuss, and Tim SmithAppalachia: The Trail Magic that Inspires UsFive Michigan Backpacking Adventures with Misty BischoffConnect with Hike: | |||
| 27 Aug 2024 | Colorado Adventures with Erik Schlimmer | 00:47:48 | |
Erik gives Hike an introduction into Colorado adventures. As someone who moved from Upstate NY to Colorado, Erik gives some comparisons and contrasts between Adirondack and Rocky Mountain hiking. Erik touches on both the more adventurous backpacking peak bagging and route finding and also gives some recommendations for the more casual day hiker. Connect with Hike: | |||
| 03 Sep 2024 | Sightseeing with Sandy | 00:27:53 | |
Shambrekia Wise shares the origin story of how she co-created Sightseeing with Sandy with her daughter. Connect with Hike: | |||
| 18 Sep 2024 | Woody Walks | 00:32:49 | |
Woody Ellis comes on the show to discuss his long walk to help raise awareness and funds for mental health issues. Woody kicked off his walk by crossing the iconic span of the Mackinaw Bridge this Labor Day. https://www.instagram.com/woodywalksproject/ https://www.facebook.com/theonlywoodywood https://www.youtube.com/@woodywalks https://www.tiktok.com/@woodywalksproject Connect with Hike: | |||
| 22 Aug 2019 | Tips for Overcoming the Post-Adventure Blues | 00:13:06 | |
Lori discusses how she handles post-adventure blues and shares ten tips that keep her motivated and help fill the gap between adventures. List of Mental Health resources and referral info Post trail depression articles and blog posts http://www.eathomas.com/dealing-post-hike-depression/ https://just2hikers.wordpress.com/2015/01/14/post-trail-depression/
Special thank you to my Instagram followers for sharing their tips! And thank you to Isabella for being a show patron! Connect with Hike: | |||
| 05 Oct 2024 | The Colorado Trail with Tomcat | 00:47:00 | |
Troy, trail name Tomcat, shares his thru hike of the Colorado Trail with listeners. We go over hike planning logistics, camp sites, water carries, equipment, and much more. Connect with Hike: | |||
| 21 Oct 2024 | Solo hiking the Great Divide Trail with Bronwyn Preece | 01:05:46 | |
Bronwyn comes back on Hike to share her 2023 and 2024 solo hikes on the Great Divide Trail. While injuries and wildfires affected her thru-hike attempts, Bronwyn discusses the rehabilitation and meaning she found on trail. Her positivity in the face of adverse moments and challenges faced both on trail and in life is inspiring. Check out some of her published works we discuss:Knee Deep in High Water: Riding the Muskwa-Kechika, Expedition PoemsConnect with Hike: | |||
| 30 Oct 2024 | Iron Tazz | 00:25:27 | |
Iron comes on to talk about his new book, "Hike It: An Introduction to Camping, Hiking and Backpacking in the U.S.A." Connect with Hike: | |||
| 17 Nov 2024 | Hiking All of the Trails in Shenandoah National Park | 00:01:38 | |
Follow Lori as she takes on the Shenandoah 500 Hiking Challenge of completing all of the trails in Shenandoah National Park. There are over 500 miles of trails in Shenandoah and Lori is attempting to hike them all. Connect with Hike: | |||
| 29 Aug 2019 | The Colorado Trail with Bill Manning | 00:42:09 | |
Bill Manning, Executive Director of The Colorado Trail Foundation shares info about the Colorado Trail, how to prepare for thru hiking or day hiking it, and the key resources you should have and when you should get out on the trail. Check out the many books and resources CTF offers here. Email Lori at hikepodcast@gmail.com Connect with Hike: | |||
| 12 Dec 2024 | Rosalie Haizlett: Tiny Worlds of the Appalachian Mountains | 00:31:49 | |
Artist Rosalie Haizlett shares her Tiny Worlds journey in the Appalachian Mountains. We discuss how she started drawing and painting, the healing power of nature and how she finds inspiration on the trail. Connect with Hike: | |||
| 27 Dec 2024 | Cori Strathmeyer: Hiking all of the Trails in Shenandoah National Park | 01:02:21 | |
Cori is hiking all of the trails in Shenandoah National Park and shares her favorite trail stories as well as some useful tips for those who are looking to recreate in the park.
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| 09 Jan 2025 | Lauralee Bliss on A.T. Thru-hiking, Ridgerunning and Finding Inspiration on the Trail | 00:37:31 | |
Best selling Author and Long Distance Hiker, Lauralee Bliss, comes on the show to talk about her experiences in the outdoors. She is a 2x AT Thru-hiker and is currently working on her 3rd hike of the Appalachian Trail as a section hike. With over 10,000 miles of hiking, she has many experiences to share with listeners about her time in the outdoors.
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| 23 Jan 2025 | Catching Up with Keep Virginia Cozy | 00:48:10 | |
Brian of Keep Virginia Cozy comes back on the podcast to share updates on what's they've been up to, including corporate & community cleanups and being able to clean up 1,000,000 pounds of trash thus far. Connect with Hike: | |||
| 05 Sep 2019 | Hiking and Yoga with Nicole Diaz | 00:48:02 | |
Nicole Diaz of Nutmeg Yoga shares how she has combined hiking and yoga to allow students and fellow adventurers the opportunity to experience wellness on the trail. Email Lori at hikepodcast@gmail.com Connect with Hike: | |||
| 06 Feb 2025 | Strider's International Appalachian Trail Thru Hike and C2C Completion | 01:02:22 | |
Strider comes back on Hike to discuss completing his 2024 thru hike on the International Appalachian Trail (IAT). He started on the Pinhoti Trail and went all the way up to the tip of Newfoundland, though his hike was not always linear. We learn more about that in this interview, including how this hike led to his completion of the C2C (Coast to Coast) trail. We chat about some of the logistics of hiking across the Northern border including: border crossings, hitching a ride, camp sites, hiking during hunting season and resupplies. Connect with Strider: Facebook - StriderC2C Listen to our previous episode about the North Country Trail (2020) Connect with Hike: | |||
| 28 Feb 2025 | Shenandoah National Park Trust | 00:31:11 | |
Jessica Cocciolone is the Executive Director of the Shenandoah National Park Trust. She has helped nonprofits raise millions of dollars and establish sustainable organizations. Jessica comes on Hike to share some of the projects that the Shenandoah National Park Trust help fund for Shenandoah National Park. SNP Trust projects are wide reaching and touch on every aspect of the park operations and visitor experience. Whether it's supporting the clearing of overlooks or a scientist in residence who is performing archaeological digs, they are behind many of the programs that make an everyday difference. Find out more: www.snptrust.org YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SNPTrust Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snptrust/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snptrust Connect with Hike: | |||
| 12 Sep 2019 | Backpacking the John Muir Trail with Riley Smith | 00:45:32 | |
Riley Smith talks with me about making the transition from day hiker to backpacker, backpacking basics, international hiking experiences and what it was like to thru hike the John Muir Trail (JMT). We chat about permits, water crossings, resupply, hiking tips and his favorite section of the JMT. The JMT is 211 miles long and runs (mostly in conjunction with the PCT) from Yosemite Valley to Mount Whitney, in California. The trail goes through the Sierra Nevada and passes through what are considered some of the most beautiful places of America's National Park and Public Lands: Yosemite, John Muir and Ansel Adams Wildernesses, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks. Email Lori at hikepodcast@gmail.com Connect with Hike: | |||
| 19 Sep 2019 | Exploring the Flint River | 00:30:24 | |
Rebecca Fedewa, Executive Director, of the Flint River Watershed Coalition shares how the organization educates, promotes recreation, sustainability and conservation of the Flint River. Email Lori at hikepodcast@gmail.com Connect with Hike: | |||
| 26 Sep 2019 | Hiking to Fire Lookouts with Luke Channer | 00:43:58 | |
Luke Channer is on his way to exploring all the fire lookout towers and cabins in Montana and Idaho. Listen to him talk about his goal of hiking in (and sometimes being flown in!) to 300+ lookouts in the western wilderness. Email Lori at hikepodcast@gmail.com Connect with Hike: | |||
| 03 Oct 2019 | Wilderness Guiding in the Adirondacks with Mike Bartolotti | 00:47:30 | |
Mike Bartolotti discusses what it's like to be a wilderness guide in the Adirondacks, living and recreating in Adirondack Park and how he co-founded a challenge to get people exploring the local mountains during every season. We chat hike peaks challenges, the Fulton Chain Trifecta, 90 mile canoe races, and the many ways to recreate in the Adirondacks. Email Lori at hikepodcast@gmail.com Connect with Hike: | |||
| 10 Oct 2019 | Great Smoky Mountain Adventures with Nancy East | 00:56:58 | |
Nancy East of Hope and Feather Travels Blog shares her adventures living with the mountains in her backyard. She's a certified Naturalist through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Tremont Institute, a Search and Rescue Volunteer and shares her wilderness safety knowledge with fellow hikers through holding classes (both virtual and in the field!) and her blog posts. Connect with Hike: | |||
| 17 Oct 2019 | Backpacking the West Coast Trail with Shyla Tibando | 00:53:25 | |
Shyla takes us on her backpack of the West Coast Trail, what it takes to plan a hike on the WTC, the beauty of it's rugged, coastal terrain and making the most of an experience even when things don't exactly go as intended. Connect with Hike: | |||
| 24 Oct 2019 | Ask a Ranger | 00:36:54 | |
Ask a Ranger podcast hosts Ranger Jess and Ranger Crystal share what it's really like to work as park rangers, the things they love about their jobs and some of the challenging parts too. They talk about why they started the podcast and what it's been like to make education and outreach fun for visitors to their parks and listeners around the world. We even talk about our love for Mr. Rogers. So come listen to my conversation with "podcast neighbors" Ranger Jess and Ranger Crystal. Connect with Hike: | |||
| 31 Oct 2019 | Haunted Hikes in North America's National Parks with Andrea Lankford | 00:19:29 | |
On this special Halloween edition of Hike, Lori takes you on her haunted hike to the Jump Off Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and then she brings on guest Andrea Lankford, author of Haunted Hikes: Spine Tingling Tales and Trails from North America's National Parks (Santa Monica Press, 2006). Connect with Hike: | |||