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. Roller coaster sound effects downloaded from BBC Sounds. Connect with Lori: Instagram: @thehikepodcast Twitter: @thehikepodcast Blog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.com Fac...
Jun 25, 2022•6 min•Season 6Ep. 3
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 Denise: Instagram: @blondienboots Connect with Hiker Babes: Hiker Babes web site Facebook Instagram Listen to her previous episode here Support the show Connect with Hike: Instagram: @thehikepodcast @shenandoahexplorer Facebook: @thehikepodcast Email: hikepodcast@gmail.com...
Jun 18, 2022•19 min•Season 6Ep. 2
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. This episode is a sneak peak of what is to come this season as Hike brings you "Our Appalachia". A special thank you to the all the featured voices and guests who's own stories about Appalachia will be part of the season. A special thank you to the guests who had interview clips included in t...
Jun 03, 2022•7 min•Season 6Ep. 1
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". Season 6 coming Summer 2022. "Name & Noise" music clips used under Creative Commons license. Go check out and support Thorn & Shout here . Support the show Connect with Hike: Instagram: @thehikepodcast @shenandoahexplorer Facebook: @thehikepodcast Email: hikepodcast@gmail.com...
May 12, 2022•58 sec
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. Watch the documentary here . Learn more about Jordan Meeder here . "The name Loyalsock Creek is from the Indian phrase, “LAWI-SAQUICK,” meaning middle creek, since it flows between Muncy Creek and Lycoming Creek. The Loyalsock Creek begins in Wyoming County and ends at Montoursville, PA, where it flows into the West Branch of the Susquehanna R...
Apr 21, 2022•35 min
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. Here are some of the trails mentioned and links to Erin's hikes on Go Hike Virginia : Devil’s Bathtub Crescent Rock Big Cedar Creek Falls First Landing State Park (Bald Cypress Trail) Manassas National Battlefield Park Belle Isle Buzzard Rocks Rose River ...
Apr 07, 2022•52 min•Season 5Ep. 30
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. She gives a glimpse into the expansion her show has had as she integrates topics such as land management, cultural history and the land projects that have impacted the trail. We also cover her hikes on the Lone Star Trail and Wichita Mountains. Check out her bonus episode on the Charon's Wildernes...
Mar 31, 2022•51 min•Season 5Ep. 29
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. We also talk about foraging for mushrooms, hiking responsibly and some of the partnerships he's created with other like minded folks. Here are some of Will's favorite local trails near Floyd, VA and the Blue Ridge Parkway (links below) Smart View Overlook Black Ridge Rock Castle Gorge Loop Sti...
Mar 24, 2022•56 min•Season 5Ep. 28
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. Get to know Miller and Debbie's approach to hiking as a couple, the road to the Colorado Trail, selecting gear, considerations when hiking with their chihuahuas, and how both of them...
Mar 17, 2022•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 27
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: Key differences between hiking and climbing Guided climbs Building skills at your local gym Finding climbing partners Communication essentials Basic gear needed Ice climbing Learn about Victoria's memoir and other writing which we touch on briefly in this episode by visiting her social media links here . For more...
Mar 10, 2022•53 min•Season 5Ep. 26
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. This unscripted conversation covers: hiker education safety resources permits international travel trashy trail magic using social media to advocate personal hygiene on trail and much more! Catch up on previous Base Camp Chat episodes Introducing Base Camp Chat: Fear on the Trail Base Camp Chat: First Night Solo...
Mar 07, 2022•54 min•Season 5Ep. 25
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. Use code Hike15 to receive a discount on your order today! This episode covers this and so much more: Brian's background in hiking How Easy Wind Outfitters got its start Merino ...
Mar 03, 2022•29 min•Season 5Ep. 24
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: How tragic death of Susan Clements inspired her to do something Planning and logistics for the FKT Family support Preventative Search & Rescue Hiker Safety Lessons Learned Being a Backpacking Guide Listen to our first interview from Season 1 - Great Smoky Mountain Adventures with Nancy East here Connect wit...
Feb 24, 2022•51 min•Season 5Ep. 23
Renee chats with Lori about her hike and ground truthing of Oregon's Blue Mountains Trail. She is a triple crown hiker and also the Program Coordinator at Oregon Natural Desert Association. She is responsible for establishing the 750-mile Oregon Desert Trail, shaping its future, and inspiring others to get out and explore the high desert as much as possible. In addition, Renee leads ONDA’s independent stewardship program and is working to educate and inspire others to experience our desert lands...
Feb 17, 2022•46 min•Season 5Ep. 22
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. Kris is a 3 time completer of the National Scenic Ice Age Trail and has written a book about her section hiking experience. Topics Covered: Keeping hands and feet warm Clothing Layers Microspikes Snow Baskets on Trekking Poles Snowshoes Protecting your lips and face Gloves vs Mittens Car Essentials for getting safely to the trail Bookmark this Winter 10 ...
Feb 10, 2022•43 min•Season 5Ep. 21
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. In this reunion hear us chat about responsible stewardship, hiker safety, trail etiquette and leave no trace. We also answer a listener question from @man_shoots_snaps 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… ?? Cat...
Feb 07, 2022•51 min•Season 5Ep. 20
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. Leisel and Dave cover a lot of ground about their 6 months on both trails and share a lot of stories about what it's really like to be out there. - Highlights and Challenges of the AZT and CDT - Handling pain and being injured while on trail - Water Resupply and Filtering - The wildness of the CDT - Moose sightings! - When a road wal...
Feb 03, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 5Ep. 19
Paul shares his adventures of hiking four routes in the Sierra over five weeks in 2019: Kings Canyon Hike Basin Route High Sierra Trail Southern Sierra High Route Sierra High Route He and friends pieced together these high routes to create their own 400+ mile adventure. We chat about the beauty of the Sierra range, respecting the land, tips on taking on this type of endeavor and what's next as he puts together a film based on the hike. We also touch on his 2015 AT and 2017 CDT thru hikes. Connec...
Dec 23, 2021•49 min•Season 5Ep. 18
Kym takes listeners through the benefits of training for your hikes and shares her own personal story. She shares several tips and other advice that anyone can apply to their own hiking journeys. Read about Kym's Wind River trip here Connect with Kym: Instagram: @zest_ed_athletics Facebook: Zest Ed Blog: Midwest with Zest Web Links: Listed here Connect with Lori: Instagram: @thehikepodcast Twitter: @thehikepodcast Blog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.com Facebook: @thehikepodcast Email: hikepodcast@gm...
Dec 20, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 17
Bronwyn takes listeners on her adventures in solo backpacking the Tonquin Valley Trail. She chats about terrain, an emergency SOS from her Garmin In Reach Mini, the challenges and beauty of the trail over the course of 3 nights and 4 days in the backcountry. The Tonquin Valley is located in Jasper National Park , Alberta , Canada , next to the border of the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia , an area which is also the continental divide , running along the peaks of the South Jasper Range...
Dec 17, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 5Ep. 16
Tawnya and Curt Finney have been caretakers of the Appalachian Trail's Tumbling Run Shelter for 30 years now. They speak to Lori about what it has been like to adopt this shelter in the Pennsylvania's Michaux State Forest, a few miles north of the Mason-Dixon Line. It's located near Mile 1075, near the half way point of the Appalachian Trail. Tawnya and Curt, along with Curt's 85 year old father George, have dedicated over 3 decades to maintaining and improving the Tumbling Run Shelter. In this ...
Dec 13, 2021•59 min•Season 5Ep. 15
Michelle shares what inspired her to begin a backpacking journey which includes hiking the Te Araroa and some of the Great Walks. Michelle talks candidly about dealing with Graves Disease, mental health struggles and how that impacted her hike on the Te Araroa. We talk about pushing through fear and how she hopes that sharing her hiking adventures (and misadventures) can help others who want to get out on the trail. We cover highlights from the Te Araroa and also what it is like to hike some of ...
Dec 10, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 5Ep. 14
Magpie and Constantine share their hike of the North Country Trail, which was also the fastest known time for a self-supported hike. Constantine also celebrated a milestone of now completing all 11 National Scenic Trails. Listen as they both share a candid and reflective conversation. Just some of the topics covered: Planning for the NCT Managing resupplies and such on a 4800 mile trail The highs and lows of thru-hiking the NCT Trail Magic as part of the experience Hiking as a couple Connect wit...
Dec 02, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 5Ep. 13
Amy and Dan Lopata section hiked the Finger Lakes Trail over 2020 and 2021. With over 60 different hikes, they traversed the trail from West to East from the Allegheny Mountains to the Catskills. In this episode, they share: Things learned along the way Transformation to lighter gear Unique perspective coming from trail running to hiking Challenges of hiking this trail Highlights of the FLT Sections they recommend Tips for new hikers to the trail Tips for being a good hiker and advocate for the ...
Nov 26, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Season 5Ep. 12
Christy Post of the Finger Lakes Trail Conference shares how the FLTC supports the growth, maintenance and organization of New York State's Finger Lakes Trail. We go over trail basics, trail events, volunteer and member opportunities and some of the reasons you should explore the Finger Lakes Trail. The Finger Lakes Trail System includes the main Finger Lakes Trail (FLT) from the Pennsylvania-New York border in Allegany State Park to the Long Path and the summit of Slide Mountainin the Catskill ...
Nov 23, 2021•52 min•Season 5Ep. 11
Jeffy and Bridget Geer share their thru hike of Michigan's Shore to Shore Trail. The Michigan Shore-to-Shore Trail (also known as the Michigan Riding and Hiking Trail ) is a 220-mile-long (350 km) trail that runs between Empire on Lake Michigan and Oscoda on Lake Huron across the Lower Peninsula of Michigan . It is open to horseback riders and hikers but not bicycles. The trail's western end is located within the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore . The trail, going from west to east, travel...
Nov 18, 2021•56 min•Season 5Ep. 10
Corin shares her journey of falling in love with hiking. She leads us through her story of going on day hikes, her first backpacking trip of the Art Loeb and how it led her to a 22 mile point to point hike through Washington's Enchantments in one day. We chat about hiking in Pisgah National Forest, pushing beyond your comfort zone, hiking partnerships with your spouse/significant other, and how all that culminated in her day long adventure in Washington's Cascade Mountains earlier this Fall. The...
Nov 11, 2021•45 min•Season 5Ep. 9
Aaron Owens Mayhew, MS, RDN founder of Backcountry Foodie gives Hike listeners some tips and advice on how we can have better nutrition on trail. Hiker hunger doesn't have to give way to bad nutrition, and Aaron's recipes are created with essential nutrition in mind while keeping things ultralight. Founded in 2017 by Aaron Owens Mayhew, Backcountry Foodie is the leading source for ultralight backpacking recipes and meal planning resources. As a registered dietitian and ultralight long-distance b...
Nov 08, 2021•42 min•Season 5Ep. 8
Zach shares his 3 day thru hike of the Foothills Trail, starting in Oconee and ending in Table Rock. The Foothills trail is located in Upstate South Carolina and Western North Carolina and is 77 miles long. Normally thru hikes can plan to spend 5-10 days on the trail, while weekend backpackers and day-hikers can utilize numerous trailheads for shorter trips. Major trailheads are located at: Table Rock State Park US 178 SC 130 SC 107 Oconee State Park (source: Foothills Trail Conservancy) Connect...
Nov 04, 2021•45 min•Season 5Ep. 7
Fidgit and Neon share their story and the mission of Her Odyssey which is to travel the length of the Americas by non-motorized means, connecting the stories of the land and its inhabitants. Listen in as they share stories from the time they met on the Pacific Crest Trail, the uniqueness of hiking in South America and their most recent journey on the Great Divide Trail. Fidget and Neon's journey is much more than the miles traversed, but an intimate connection formed with the land and the people...
Oct 28, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 5Ep. 6
