Hiker Trash Radio

Eric Blehm, author of The Last Season, joins Doc to discuss the story of Randy Morgenson, the seasoned ranger who disappeared in the Sierra backcountry in 1996. During the episode, they cover a lot of ground, including split boarding, Double Espresso Free Association, coyote pacers, and, of course, the mysterious disappearance of Randy and Eric's incredible book about what happened. Epic. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hikertrashradio/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thru hiker Nicholas "Chezwick" Gagnon takes a load off his sore shoulder and joins Doc in the Hiker Trash Radio Studio to share what he's been up to. Settle in and buckle up as Chezwick, the 16th person to complete the Eastern Continental Trail and the fifth (and fastest!) person to complete the Great Western Loop, talks some serious trail and Type II Fun. During the wide ranging conversation, you'll hear about vagabond walkabouts, cigs, caffeine pills, 32-pound water carries, Canadian glamping, Farts, Sloppy Joe, when not to share your Cheetos, unplanned river swims, popping tendons, 80-foot falls, heat stroke, broken metatarsals, and an eye-popping Hiking Poll score. An instant classic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rocket and Stump take on the creation of the Pacific Crest Trail in their latest episode of Trail Talk. Settle in and buckle up as the two share the story of one of the greatest trails on the planet. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tune in for a brand new style of bonus episode! Doc gives you a fascinating glimpse into the personality of some of your favorite guests by asking . . . The Last 10! This week's guest is thru hiker and the first woman to hike the ECT, Lolo "Sparkle" Velozl! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

AT thru hiker, author and motivational speaker Derick "Mr. Fabulous" Lugo drops by the studio to spin some life and trail stories with Doc. During the course of the evening, they ramble through episodes of beaver poo, give and take on the trail, expectations, reality, the Quad State Challenge, and what happens when a guy from Brooklyn with ZERO hiking experience grabs some gear, heads down to Georgia, and embarks upon a 2,200-mile journey of discovery and magic.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hikertrashradio/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Outdoor adventurer, author, and just the seventh person to skydive Antarctica, Wells Jones takes a breather and joins Doc in the Hiker Trash Radio studio. Settle in and buckle up through this rollicking interview as Wells shares adventures and stories from all over the world, including plane crashes at the bottom of the planet, 4,000-mile motorcycle journeys, Kayak for a Cause, running with the bulls, helicopter near misses, Long Way Around, Middle East checkpoints and tanks, camel-riding advice, and his latest effort, A Line in the Sand. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to Trail Talk, where Hiker Trash Radio guest hosts Rocket and Stump step in to share the extraordinary life of Ang Rita Sherpa, a Nepali mountaineer renowned for his ten ascents of Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tune in for a brand new style of bonus episode! Doc gives you a fascinating glimpse into the personality of some of your favorite guests by asking . . . The Last 10! This week's guest is perhaps the best female climber on the planet, Babsi Zangerl! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Christine Reed, author of Alone in Wonderland, stops by the studio to discuss her book and her journeys. Along the way, she and Doc chat about societal expectations for women, the Seekers, Vanlife, keeping things in your back pocket, zipping it up, and the MSR Reactor. Oh, and there's bears.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hikertrashradio/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ultra runner and world record holder Megan Eckert takes a break from running 4.167 miles at a time and joins Doc in the Hiker Trash Radio Studio. Settle in and buckle up and this reluctant runner shares her journey from her first half marathon to becoming the women's world record holder in the Backyard Ultra format. During the discussion, Meg talks about her start at age 29, silver tickets, the importance of mindset, pacing strategy, sleep deprivation, persistent hallucinations, looking for your limit, toughing it out, and what it takes to run 4.167 miles every hour for 87 straight hours. Unbelievable. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.