Leave No Trace mean a whole lot more than simply not putting your trash in the campfire.  In this episode, we get the whole crew together (it's been a while!) to talk about this very important topic. Green Giant, Voldemort, Reptar and Fozzie also discuss the PCT, ATKO, The Yellow Deli, gear giveaways and eventually, Leave no trace, which happens to be Megan's favorite topic! Leave No Trace Etowah Gear ALDHA Hellbender Salamander Thanks for listening! Join our community AND support the show! Reptar Hikes! Fozzie's world of fancy teacups and such Appalachian Trials Stories From The Trail on Facebook Stories From the Trail on Instagram Stories From the Trail on Discord Get the audio version of Where's the Next Shelter? for free when you join Audible!  

Amy Hunsucker, aka "Slider" carried a Trombone from Springer to Katahdin. Join Reptar and Daniel as we hang out with her and hear stories from her great adventure on the Appalachian Trail! Slider on Instagram Slider's blog Thanks for listening! Join our community AND support the show! Reptar Hikes! Stories From The Trail on Facebook Stories From the Trail on Instagram Stories From the Trail on Discord Get the audio version of Where's the Next Shelter? for free when you join Audible.com!

Joining Green Giant and Voldemort this week: Reptar, Fozzie, and Crazy Larry for a relaxed Hiker Hangout in which we accomplish the following:  Great Hiking and Climbing Flims Listener Question: Cheap Solutions to Expensive Gear Problems Overcoming the Desire to Quit During a Thru Hike New Segment: Listeners on the Trail! Thanks for listening! Join our community AND support the show! Reptar Hikes! Fozzie's world of fancy teacups and such Appalachian Trials Stories From The Trail on Facebook Stories From the Trail on Instagram Stories From the Trail on Discord Get the audio version of Where's the Next Shelter? for free when you join Audible.com!

Finishing up our audio coverage from ATKO 2019.  Hiker Q&A Panel - This year's theme: "Challenging how you think about the Trail" Hosted by Gary Sizer (Where's the Next Shelter? and Stories From the Trail) with guests: Miss Janet - Trail Angel Extraordinaire "Turnaround" - 2018 AT Flip Flopper and friend of the show "Chuck Norris" - The beard behind Laughing Heart Hostel New Hiker Rachel - youtuber "Hiking with Arrow" We'll be back next week with Hiker Hangouts, Long Distance Prep School, your stories, and more! Full ATKO2019 Schedule here Happy Camper Radio Miss Janet's HikerTV Rachel's Hiking With Arrow Stories From The Trail on Facebook Stories From the Trail on Instagram Stories From the Trail on Discord Join our community AND support the show!

From ATKO 2019, “Dehydrate it Yourself, Backpacking Food” presented by Judy (Heartfire) Gross of Lightheart Gear.  Dehydrating Backpacking Food Facebook Group Lightheart Gear Stories From The Trail on Facebook Stories From the Trail on Instagram Stories From the Trail on Discord Join our community AND support the show!  

Welcome to Appalachian Trail Kickoff 2019! The event just started, and we kick things off with the welcome speech by Odie, of Hiker Yearbook fame. He practiced this one in front of his cactus, and the cactus said it was good. Enjoy!

Joining Green Giant and Voldemort this week: Reptar, Fozzie, and Crazy Larry in a big meaty discussion about tradition. In this episode people confess their sins, jump off of bridges, eat too much and nearly shit their britches. Voldemort's method of post-pee hand washing with spit water is the stuff of legend, listener questions and more! The Trek's Trail Traditions Join our community AND support the show! Reptar Hikes! Fozzie's world of fancy teacups and such Where's the Next Shelter? Appalachian Trials Stories From The Trail on Facebook Stories From the Trail on Instagram Stories From the Trail on Discord

Recorded January 16th, the 4th in our series "Long Distance Prep School". This week we barely scrape the surface of the infinitely deep topic: Gear. Featuring tips and tricks by Mark Calcagni (Laughing Totem) and Judy Heartfire Gross of LightHeart Gear. TheTrek 2018 Gear of the Year Lightheart Gear Join our community AND support the show! Where's the Next Shelter? Appalachian Trials Stories From The Trail on Facebook Stories From the Trail on Instagram Stories From the Trail on Discord

Thank you REI Asheville for allowing us to record our class! From REI's website:  In 2014, Gary Sizer hiked over 2000 miles from Georgia to Maine, on a life changing journey called the Appalachian Trail. Enjoy an evening of delight as Gary shares his planning tips and tricks, plus stories, photos, and laughs drawn from his experiences living amidst nature. Gary hails from Asheville, leads workshops on respecting the wilderness, tells stories for NPR's "The Moth" and his book, "Where's the Next Shelter?" is a best seller in Travel and Adventure. Topics include: - Gear, food and logistics - The transformation long distance hikers undergo, both inside and out. - Inspiration and kindness at the most unexpected times. - Strange hiker habits and traditions, old and new - Funny stories - Q&A

Continuing our series of Long Distance Prep School with our talk about Physical Preparation. In this episode, Green Giant is not physically prepared, so Daniel takes the lead, fielding questions from you, the listener. Join us as we chat with Reptar and Keith "Fozzie" Foskett about getting fit enough to tackle the trail! Join our community AND support the show! Keith Foskett books Reptar Hikes Where's the Next Shelter? Appalachian Trials Stories From The Trail on Facebook Stories From the Trail on Instagram Stories From the Trail on Discord Call the show at 828-365-8041