Trail Tales - Thru-Hiking & Backpacking

Rainer Golden is the producer & director behind Miranda Goes Outside! In this episode we discuss WHY Miranda Goes Outside parted ways with REI, what it's like backpacking with (and working with) Miranda, and at the end Rainer shares a story that almost landed him in a Kyle Hates Hiking mystery video. Miranda Goes Outside on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MirandaGoesOutside Miranda Goes Outside on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirandagoesoutside/ For sponsorships, business inquiries, or guest/episode ideas reach out to: trailtalespod@gmail.com Subscribe on iTunes, and listen on Spotify and Stitcher

Two Appalachian Trail thru hikers busting Appalachian Trail Thru Hiking myths, does it get any better than that?! This week I'm joined by Appalachian Trail thru hiker and editor for the Kyle Hates Hiking YouTube channel, Luke McKay. Is Pennsylvania REALLY as rocky as everyone says? Is the Appalachian Trail actually dangerous? Find out these answers and more.  This is the FIRST video podcast of Trail Tales. SUBSCRIBE to the Trail Tales YouTube channel to start watching episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@trailtalespod Luke's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@experienceoverthings Like what you hear? Want to talk some smack? You can contact me on Instagram (@kylehateshiking), or send me an email: trailtalespod@gmail.com

Taylor the Nahamsha Hiker is BACK on the show to tell the full story of her Appalachian Trail thru hike in 2023. Taylor the Nahamsha Hiker also hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2021, but this time around things we're a little more... humbling?! Tune in to hear the TRUTH about Taylor the Nahamsha Hiker's 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru Hike. Taylor's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TaylortheNahamshaHiker SUBSCRIBE TO THE TRAIL TALES YOUTUBE (please): https://www.youtube.com/@trailtalespod Like what you hear? Want to talk some smack? You can contact me on Instagram (@kylehateshiking), or send me an email: trailtalespod@gmail.com

Lloyd Vogel is the CEO and co-founder of Garage Grown Gear, an online store dedicated to selling cottage backpacking gear! In this episode we talk about the roots of Garage Grown Gear, Lloyd's top three underrated ultralight gear companies, and much more! Check out Garage Grown Gear: https://www.garagegrowngear.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE TRAIL TALES YOUTUBE (please): https://www.youtube.com/@trailtalespod Like what you hear? Want to talk some smack? You can contact me on Instagram (@kylehateshiking), or send me an email: trailtalespod@gmail.com

Quadzilla joins the show to talk all about his Calendar Year Triple Crown in 2022! That's right, Quadzilla hiked the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and Continential Divide Trail all in ONE YEAR! An incredible feat! Quadzilla on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quadzillahikes/ Quadzilla on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HappyJacksChannel Check out my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KyleHatesHiking/ Like what you hear? Want to talk some smack? You can contact me on Instagram (@kylehateshiking), or send me an email: trailtalespod@gmail.com

Andrea Lankford wrote the book "Trail of the Lost; the Relentless Search to Bring Home the Missing Hikers of the Pacific Crest Trail." In this episode we discuss these different Pacific Crest Trail cases, the writing of Trail of the Lost, and Andrea Lankford's own thru hiking experience. A unique episode of Trail Tales for sure, and a great one.  Purchase Trail of the Lost: https://amzn.to/465H5tx Check out my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KyleHatesHiking/ Like what you hear? Want to talk some smack? You can contact me on Instagram (@kylehateshiking), or send me an email: trailtalespod@gmail.com This show notes contains affiliate links, which means if you click on one of the product links, I'll receive a small commission at no cost to you. This helps support the podcast and allows me to continue to make episodes like this. Thank you for the support!

BAKER IS BACK, in this episode we each go through some of the WORST backpacking advice we've ever heard. We even have some debate about whether or not the advice is actually bad, it's a spicy one folks. Backpacking advice can be controversial... Helena's Instagram (thanks for the cover art!): https://www.instagram.com/helenaalgermissen.art/ Don't forget to leave a FIVE STAR review on your podcast app, and don't forget to SHARE this episode with a friend! Check out my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KyleHatesHiking/ Like what you hear? Want to talk some smack? You can contact me on Instagram (@kylehateshiking), or send me an email: trailtalespod@gmail.com Subscribe on iTunes, and listen on Spotify and Stitcher

So yeah... my Pacific Crest Trail comeback story did not go as planned... Check out my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KyleHatesHiking/ Like what you hear? Want to talk some smack? You can contact me on Instagram (@kylehateshiking), or send me an email: trailtalespod@gmail.com Subscribe on iTunes, and listen on Spotify and Stitcher

Host announces a hiatus to attend to trail-related business, plans to return in September. Fondness for White Mountains and hint at future return to area.

Dan Becker is FINALLY on the show! We talk about the hate he has gotten over the years, behind the scenes details of being a backpacking YouTuber... and of course, the "beef" between us dating back from when I first started my YouTube channel. Dan Becker on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DanBecker Dan Becker on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danbeckeroutdoors/ If you're really into Trail Tales, please consider supporting my content on Patreon (best way to support the show): https://www.patreon.com/kylehateshiking/ Check out my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KyleHatesHiking/ Like what you hear? Want to talk some smack? You can contact me on Instagram (@kylehateshiking), or send me an email: trailtalespod@gmail.com Subscribe on iTunes, and listen on Spotify and Stitcher