Dane shares all the information about his and his hiking partner's summer thru hike of the Art Loeb Trail. We break down each day and chat about the planning and reality of this hike. Dane has lots of tips and resources that everyone can use whether they are looking at a day hike or thru hike of this trail. If you have questions about the trail, reach out to Dane at dane(dot)schuckman(at)gmail(dot)com Resource links: Pisgah Map Co. - Antigravity Gear ALT trail guide Reviewing Leave No Trace prin...
Oct 22, 2023•58 min•Season 8Ep. 5
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. In this episode he shares some of the highlights of hiking in the Adirondacks, including his recent hike of Lake George’s Tongue Mountain Range. Troy is also an avid blogger of his hikes and you can find those on his web site Tomcat’s Outdoor Adventures here . Also head over to check out Tomcat’s Outdoor Adventures on Facebo...
Sep 26, 2023•45 min•Season 8Ep. 4
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. In this episode you'll find their pro tips on Camping Visiting essential beaches Navigating currency exchange Being prepared Winging it! They also touch on their upcoming Maryland A.T. section hike and a few of their other fun and not-so-fun adventures. Connect with Jessica: @pagecats Connect with Jen: @jennythetrailhead @truenorthexp Lin...
Sep 16, 2023•50 min•Season 8Ep. 3
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! Links to some of the items mentioned Favorite Areas to hike: GSMNP Clingman's Dome Bypass Trail, Jump Off Trail, Charlie's Bunion Central Cascades Bachelor Mountain & Coffin Mountain , Battle Ax Hike's Season 1 episode on The 10 Essentials One of Hike's favorite Protein Balls recipes Treeline Review - Best Water Bottles for Hiking of 2023 Treeline Rev...
Sep 06, 2023•23 min•Season 8Ep. 2
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. During our chat, we talk about the benefits of having someone else do hiker resupply, her methods, PCT days and more. Listen to our 2021 episode here Learn more about the Tour du Mont-Blanc Connect with Aaron/Backcountry Foodie: https://backcountr...
Aug 29, 2023•36 min•Season 8Ep. 1
Original episode aired February 13th, 2019 Stacia shares her personal experiences of being on the Appalachian Trail and how it helped her grow and find purpose in life. Anyone who is planning a section or thru hike or has done one will find that listening to her story gives a candid and honest perspective that gets to the heart of why we hike. Stacia reflects on overcoming obstacles, pushing her body to its limits and the bonds of her trail family as she set out to reach Katahdin. What she disco...
Jul 01, 2023•53 min•Season 7Ep. 9
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. "Hike for Healing is an annual hike promoting ongoing awareness to strive towards healing of divisions. Why? Because humanity is imperfect. Racism, inequity, cultural insensitivities, social injustices, and even subtle prejudices are quite...
Jun 02, 2023•38 min•Season 7Ep. 8
Lori chats with Nat of the Trailkeepers of Oregon. Trailkeepers of Oregon is a people powered non profit based out of Portland, Oregon. They partner with land agencies and owners on trail maintenance and stewardship projects that preserve current trails. They also find ways to encourage and renew public agency interest in trails. Some of their projects and offerings involve: Crew leader training Trail Ambassador program Trail Maintenance Sawyer certification training Family friendly events Find ...
May 03, 2023•35 min•Season 7Ep. 7
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. In this episode she retells the story of Trenny Gibson and her unsolved disappearance in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Connect with the...
Apr 26, 2023•48 min•Season 7Ep. 6
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. Connect with Cori/Learn More: Instagram: @spacebetweenblog Blog: https://spacebetweenblog.com/ York City Parks Conservancy: https://www.yorkcityparks.org/ Horse-Shoe Trail: https://trails.dcnr.pa.gov...
Apr 19, 2023•39 min•Season 7Ep. 5
Jessica Chenard îs author of the book Her Hike and founder of Her Hike Collective. In this interview, Jessica shares how she wrote her memoir after spending the prior decade healing from grief after the tragic and unexpected passing of her brother. She processed and healed from grief through hiking in nature. She also was inspired to found Her Hike Collective, an all-women's hiking community. She hosts the group's quarterly hikes in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Links to the hikes we discuss: Sharp ...
Apr 12, 2023•32 min•Season 7Ep. 4
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. Renee guides long-distance trail organizations and developers to improve the hiking experience and inspire action on behalf of the environment. Renee has been writing, speaking, and working with outdoor industry partners over several decades to educate, inspire, activate, and motivate hikers and the general public to spen...
Apr 05, 2023•34 min•Season 7Ep. 3
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. Anna is currently hiking the AZT with her partner. She also is blogging her hike for The Trek. Follow her and find out more! Connect with Anna: Blog: https://mountainmagic21.wixsite.com/magicinthemountains Instagram profile: https://www.instagram.com/annamckinney22/ Support the sh...
Mar 29, 2023•56 min•Season 7Ep. 2
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. Learn about the trips she offers and so much more during this conversation. From her days in Georgia to creating a permanent home in Maine, you could say that her path is the Appalachian Trail personified. Connect with Jackie/The Girls Trip ...
Mar 12, 2023•34 min•Season 7Ep. 1
Hike celebrates 200 episodes with interviews featuring Mandi of She Opts Out and Miller and Debbie (aka the MAD Hippies). She Opts Out is an inclusive Women Only/Femme Identifying Community founded to connect & empower the Wiser Adventurer Connect with She Opts Out Instagram: @sheoptsout Facebook: She Opts Out Connect with MAD (Miller and Debbie) Web site: MAD Hippies Life Instagram: @mad_hippies YouTube: MAD Hippies Life Twitter: @MAD_Hippies Listen to my previous episode with Miller and De...
Nov 20, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 200
Hike talks trail with two former guests and one long time listener in three back to back interviews. In the special episode we cover hiking tips, getting the next generation involved in trail maintenance, and many trails (North Country, Black Mountain Crest, Linville Gorge, Art Loeb, Colorado 14ers, Mt. Whitney, Cumberland Plateau and even the Smokies). If you enjoy listening to hiker chat, this is a perfect episode. A special thank you to Misty, Zach and Tim for helping me celebrate 4 years of ...
Nov 13, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 199
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. Read a recap from the ATC on 2022 events here . Connect with Amanda: Instagram: @amandasinthewild Support the show Connect with Hike: Instagram: @thehikepodcast @shenandoahexplorer Facebook: @thehikepodcast Email: h...
Oct 22, 2022•45 min•Season 6Ep. 16
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. In this episode, Lori also shares her father talking about his favorite down home meals and passing those moments and recipes along to his family. Connect with Brandon: Instagram: @himalayanhoney89 Connect with Lori: Instagram: @thehikepodcast Twitter: @thehikepodcast Facebook: @thehikepodcast Email: hikepodcast@gmail.com Support the show Con...
Oct 10, 2022•23 min•Season 6Ep. 15
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...
Sep 27, 2022•32 min•Season 6Ep. 14
Go back to Hike Season 1 with Lori as she revisits Appalachian Trail Magic with Jim Tabor. Support the show Connect with Hike: Instagram: @thehikepodcast @shenandoahexplorer Facebook: @thehikepodcast Email: hikepodcast@gmail.com...
Sep 17, 2022•37 min•Season 6Ep. 13
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 Amanda: Instagram: @amandasinthewild Connect with Lori: Instagram: @thehikepodcast Twitter: @thehikepodcast Facebook: @thehikepodcast Email: hikepodcast@gmail.com Supp...
Sep 10, 2022•26 min•Season 6Ep. 12
Lucy Bryan talks about how Appalachia has influenced her and provided roots as she discusses her memoir of essays, “In Between Places”. Lucy Bryan is a writer, adventurer, mother, teacher, and lover of alpenglow, fungi, tiny streams, tall trees, native wildflowers, campfires, homegrown vegetables, thunderstorms, and tents. 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 b...
Aug 30, 2022•24 min•Season 6Ep. 11
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. You can buy the book at a bookseller near you! Upcoming Even...
Aug 20, 2022•44 min•Season 6Ep. 10
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 Lori: Instagram: @thehikepodcast Twitter: @thehikepodcast Blog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.com Facebook: @thehikepodcast Email: hikepodcast@gmail.com Support the show Connect with Hike: Instagram: @thehikepodcast @shenandoahexplorer Facebook: @thehikepodcast Email: hikepodcast@gmail.c...
Aug 13, 2022•7 min•Season 6Ep. 9
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. Brian also shares his rendition of Red Haired Boy on the mandolin. Brian's upcoming events: 10/7 - Marion Outdoors in Marion, VA 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 Co...
Aug 06, 2022•28 min•Season 6Ep. 8
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. Tucked away in a remote corner of Southwest Virginia on the Kentucky border, lies a canyon with towering sandstone cliffs like layers of a tiered cake, natural geologic formations that make this area a climber’s paradise. Kyle King and Brad Mathisen, President and Past President of the Central Appalachia Climbers Coal...
Jul 29, 2022•1 hr 3 min
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 Julie "Jester" Gayheart: Instagram: @jestersectionhiker and @hikersafety Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jestersectionhiker/ Podcast - https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/jester-section-hiker/ Connect with Lori: Instagram: @thehikepodcast Twitter: @thehikepodcast Blog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.com Facebook: @thehikepodcast Email: hikep...
Jul 23, 2022•18 min•Season 6Ep. 7
Misty shares how trail magic and the Appalachian community inspires her and also how the community defines Appalachia and the Appalachian Trail. Misty's an experienced backpacker and thru-hiker of the Oauchita National Recreation Trail and the Appalachian Trail. You'll find her spending as much time on the trail as possible with her husband and their dog Dante. She also loves to give trail magic and has done trail maintenance as a way to give back to the hiking community. Listen to her episode o...
Jul 16, 2022•11 min•Season 6Ep. 6
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. Also listen to her previous episode here with The Wandering Squad as we chat about Isle Royale. Connect with Jessica on Instagram: Jessica - @pagecats Support the show Connect with Hike: Instagram: @thehikepodcast @shenandoahexplorer Facebook: @thehikepodcast Email: hikepodcast@gmail.com...
Jul 09, 2022•15 min•Season 6Ep. 5
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 Easy Wind Outfitters: Web site: easywindoutfitters.com Instagram: @easywindoutfitters Connect with Lori: Instagram: @thehikepodcast Twitter: @thehikepodcast Blog: thehikepodcast.wordp...
Jul 02, 2022•17 min•Season 6Ep. 4
