Podcast

Backpacker Radio

Author: Zach Davis
Feed episode count: 400
Official site: https://www.backpackerradio.thetrek.co/
RSS: https://backpackerradio.libsyn.com/rss
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Summary

From the Appalachian Trail to the Pacific Crest and everything in between. Backpacker Radio is a show all about the wonderful world that is thru-hiking and long distance backpacking. Co-hosts, Zach "Badger" Davis and Juliana "Chaunce" Chauncey muse on the backpacking life and the latest from the trail every other week. Topics include but are not limited to news, trail culture, interviews, gear, advice, and all you can eat buffets.

Episodes

Jul 2, 2026 · not_requested

Nasty Celebrity Encounters, Triple Crown of Things You Can Live Without But Should Be Free, and Do You Face the Showerhead?

Duration seconds: 5710
Source: https://backpackerradio.libsyn.com/nasty-celebrity-encounters-triple-crown-of-things-you-can-live-without-but-should-be-free-and-do-you-face-the-showerhead

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Jun 29, 2026 · not_requested

Falling 35 Feet Free Soloing, Hiking the CT in 15 Days, and What It Means to Be Navajo in America with Jeremy "Smitty" Phoenix (BPR #363)

Duration seconds: 12512
Source: https://backpackerradio.libsyn.com/falling-35-feet-free-soloing-hiking-the-ct-in-15-days-and-what-it-means-to-be-navajo-in-america-with-jeremy-smitty-phoenix-bpr-363

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Jun 25, 2026 · not_requested

Tiger Facts, End of the Timberline Lodge Breakfast Buffet, and Poop, Pees, and Peen Talk

Duration seconds: 4584
Source: https://backpackerradio.libsyn.com/tiger-facts-end-of-the-timberline-lodge-breakfast-buffet-and-poop-pees-and-peen-talk

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Jun 22, 2026 · not_requested

Stalked by a Mountain Lion, a 25-Foot Fall in the Sierra, and Canoeing 2,400 Miles Down the Mississippi with Matthew "Masochist" Hengst (BPR #362)

Duration seconds: 12466
Source: https://backpackerradio.libsyn.com/stalked-by-a-mountain-lion-a-25-foot-fall-in-the-sierra-and-canoeing-2400-miles-down-the-mississippi-with-matthew-masochist-hengst-bpr-362

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Jun 18, 2026 · not_requested

Lyme Disease Research Update, Raccoon vs. Goose, the Triple Crown of Girly Gear, and 2026 Hiking Gear Trends

Duration seconds: 2405
Source: https://backpackerradio.libsyn.com/lyme-disease-research-update-raccoon-vs-goose-the-triple-crown-of-girly-gear-and-2026-hiking-gear-trends

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Jun 15, 2026 · not_requested

Walking the Portuguese Camino with Her Parents to Honor Her Late Brother with Elise "Sauce" Ott (BPR #361)

Duration seconds: 10914
Source: https://backpackerradio.libsyn.com/walking-the-portuguese-camino-with-her-parents-to-honor-her-late-brother-with-elise-sauce-ott-bpr-361

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Jun 11, 2026 · not_requested

The World's Tallest Unclimbed Mountains, Tips for Taking a Sabbatical to Hike, and Kissing vs. Sauces

Duration seconds: 2976
Source: https://backpackerradio.libsyn.com/the-worlds-tallest-unclimbed-mountains-tips-for-taking-a-sabbatical-to-hike-and-kissing-vs-sauces

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Jun 8, 2026 · not_requested

Backpacker Radio's Origin Story, Evolution, and Behind the Scenes with Zach and Chaunce (BPR #360)

Duration seconds: 13279
Source: https://backpackerradio.libsyn.com/backpacker-radios-origin-story-evolution-and-behind-the-scenes-with-zach-and-chaunce-bpr-360

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Jun 4, 2026 · not_requested

Long Trail Trivia, the Best Town Food to Hike Out with, REI Flash Shade Review, and the Future of AI

Duration seconds: 6257
Source: https://backpackerradio.libsyn.com/long-trail-trivia-the-best-town-food-to-hike-out-with-rei-flash-shade-review-and-the-future-of-ai

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Jun 1, 2026 · not_requested

Chaunce VS Jabba: The Final Showdown (BPR #359)

Duration seconds: 15615
Source: https://backpackerradio.libsyn.com/chaunce-vs-jabba-the-final-showdown-bpr-359

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May 28, 2026 · not_requested

How Dangerous is Backpacking, Paka Sun Hoodie Review, the Worst Gifts for Young Kids, and the Boy Who Cried Wolf Gone Wrong

Duration seconds: 3758
Source: https://backpackerradio.libsyn.com/the-boy-who-cried-wolf-sun-hoodie-review-the-worst-gifts-for-young-kids-and-an-all-time-mailbag

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May 25, 2026 · not_requested

Fired from the Forest Service by DOGE, Public Lands Advocacy, and Finding Joy in a World of Bad News with Liz Crandall (BPR #358)

Duration seconds: 10359
Source: https://backpackerradio.libsyn.com/getting-fired-from-the-forest-service-by-doge-the-rangers-of-the-lost-park-podcast-and-finding-joy-in-a-world-of-bad-news-with-liz-crandall-bpr-358

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May 21, 2026 · not_requested

Signs of Thru-Hiker Entitlement, Weird Smells, the Triple Crown of Mountain Peaks, and a "Geography" Quiz

Duration seconds: 4478
Source: https://backpackerradio.libsyn.com/signs-of-thru-hiker-entitlement-weird-smells-the-triple-crown-of-mountain-peaks-and-a-geography-quiz

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May 18, 2026 · not_requested

Negotiating with Al-Qaeda, Drill Sergeant Secrets, and Healing from War on the AT with Stephen "Near Miss" Palazzo (BPR #357)

Duration seconds: 16485
Source: https://backpackerradio.libsyn.com/healing-on-the-at-after-twenty-years-in-the-army-and-pursuing-the-seven-summits-with-stephen-near-miss-palazzo-bpr-357

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May 14, 2026 · not_requested

Dramatic Survival Stories, the Triple Crown of Sports, and the Funniest Word for Boobs

Duration seconds: 3998
Source: https://backpackerradio.libsyn.com/dramatic-survival-stories-the-triple-crown-of-sports-and-the-funniest-word-for-boobs

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May 11, 2026 · not_requested

Big Podcast News, Swimming with Hippos, Peace Corps, and the GR20 with Becca "Little Bag" Beckham (BPR #356)

Duration seconds: 13488
Source: https://backpackerradio.libsyn.com/the-peace-corps-cameroon-the-gr20-and-big-podcast-news-with-becca-little-bag-beckham-bpr-356

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May 7, 2026 · not_requested

Lyme Disease Vaccine Update, the Best Efron, and the Triple Crown of Star Wars Characters

Duration seconds: 2327
Source: https://backpackerradio.libsyn.com/lyme-disease-vaccine-update-the-best-efron-and-the-triple-crown-of-star-wars-characters

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May 4, 2026 · not_requested

Why This Pro Triathlete Quit Her Job to Hike the Appalachian Trail with Katie "Sunrise" Lance (BPR #355)

Duration seconds: 7956
Source: https://backpackerradio.libsyn.com/working-as-a-professional-triathlete-burnout-and-hiking-the-at-with-katie-sunrise-lance-bpr-355

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Apr 30, 2026 · not_requested

Space Facts, the Triple Crown of BBQ Foods, and the Gas Station Bathroom Debate Revived

Duration seconds: 3301
Source: https://backpackerradio.libsyn.com/space-facts-the-triple-crown-of-bbq-foods-and-the-gas-station-bathroom-debate-revived

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Apr 27, 2026 · not_requested

Finding Thru-Hiking Community, the Jordan Trail, and Bigfoot Trail Mishaps with Claire "Marmot" Dumont (BPR #354)

Duration seconds: 10570
Source: https://backpackerradio.libsyn.com/finding-thru-hiking-community-the-jordan-trail-and-bigfoot-trail-mishaps-with-claire-marmot-dumont-bpr-354

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Apr 23, 2026 · not_requested

Recapping the Unhinged Afroman Trial, A Million vs 50% of a Billion, and the Triple Crown of Jim Carrey Movies

Duration seconds: 1833
Source: https://backpackerradio.libsyn.com/afroman-trial-recap-jim-carey-moves-and-a-million-versus-a-billion

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Apr 20, 2026 · not_requested

Dodging Death on the CDT, Crewing Tara Dower's AT FKT, and Triple Crowning with Megan "Rascal" Wilmarth (BPR #353)

Duration seconds: 9629
Source: https://backpackerradio.libsyn.com/dodging-death-on-the-cdt-crewing-tara-dowers-at-fkt-and-triple-crowning-with-megan-rascal-wilmarth-bpr-353

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Apr 16, 2026 · not_requested

Snake Island, Potato Foods, and Why The Trail Won't Always Be There

Duration seconds: 2549
Source: https://backpackerradio.libsyn.com/snake-island-potato-foods-and-why-the-trail-wont-always-be-there

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Apr 13, 2026 · not_requested

A Hiker's History of the Appalachian Trail with Mills Kelly (BPR #352)

Duration seconds: 9521
Source: https://backpackerradio.libsyn.com/a-hikers-history-of-the-appalachian-trail-with-mills-kelly-bpr-352

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Apr 9, 2026 · not_requested

Trail Trivia, 11 Dangerous Animals on the AT, and Leaving Your Kid for the Triple Crown

Duration seconds: 2948
Source: https://backpackerradio.libsyn.com/can-you-thru-hike-and-still-be-a-good-parent-plus-gym-people-dangerous-at-animals-and-trail-trivia

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Apr 6, 2026 · not_requested

The Ultimate Thru-Hike Training Plan: Strength, Cardio, Protocols, and Common Injury Prevention with Dr. Freeborn Mondello (BPR #351)

Duration seconds: 12126
Source: https://backpackerradio.libsyn.com/how-to-train-for-a-thru-hike-strength-cardio-protocols-and-common-injury-prevention-with-dr-freeborn-mondello-bpr-351

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Mar 30, 2026 · not_requested

Working Art into a Thru-Hike: Inside the ATC and CDTC Artist Residencies with Mallory Weston & Leslie Boyd (BPR #350)

Duration seconds: 12087
Source: https://backpackerradio.libsyn.com/inaugural-artist-in-residence-programs-for-the-atc-and-cdtc-with-mallory-weston-leslie-boyd-bpr-350

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Mar 23, 2026 · not_requested

Spirituality and Backpacking with Vicar Lyndsay "Wreckage" Monsen (BPR #349)

Duration seconds: 10968
Source: https://backpackerradio.libsyn.com/spirituality-and-backpacking-with-vicar-lyndsay-wreckage-monsen-bpr-350

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Mar 9, 2026 · not_requested

9 Tips for Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in 2026 (BPR #348)

Duration seconds: 8131
Source: https://backpackerradio.libsyn.com/9-tips-for-hiking-the-pacific-crest-trail-in-2026-bpr-348

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Mar 2, 2026 · not_requested

The San Diego Trans County Trail with Jabba, Jolly, Zach, and Jess (BPR #347)

Duration seconds: 16926
Source: https://backpackerradio.libsyn.com/san-diego-trans-county-trail-views-ticks-disclaimers-and-hiking-to-the-ocean-bpr-347

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Feb 23, 2026 · not_requested

9 Tips for Hiking the Appalachian Trail in 2026 (BPR #346)

Duration seconds: 7757
Source: https://backpackerradio.libsyn.com/how-to-hike-the-appalachian-trail-in-2026-bpr-346

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Feb 16, 2026 · not_requested

Valentine's Day 2026: Pistol and Lobo's Appalachian Trail Love Story, McAfee Knob Engagement, and Advice for Courting on Trail (BPR #345)

Duration seconds: 7462
Source: https://backpackerradio.libsyn.com/valentines-day-2026-pistol-and-lobos-appalachian-trail-love-story-mcafee-knob-engagement-and-advice-for-courting-on-trail-bpr-345

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Feb 9, 2026 · not_requested

The Santa Fe to Taos Trail, Backpacking with Your Dad + Brother, and the Transcaucasian Trail with Lauren Roerick 2.0 (BPR #244)

Duration seconds: 9076
Source: https://backpackerradio.libsyn.com/the-santa-fe-to-taos-trail-backpacking-with-your-dad-brother-and-the-transcaucasian-trail-with-lauren-roerick-20-bpr-244

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Feb 2, 2026 · not_requested

Hookups, Trail Grooming, and Chafing: Guy Stuff with The Real Hiking Viking and Lt Cookoo Bird (BPR #343)

Duration seconds: 15978
Source: https://backpackerradio.libsyn.com/hookups-trail-grooming-and-chafing-guy-stuff-with-the-real-hiking-viking-and-lt-cookoo-bird-bpr-343

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Jan 26, 2026 · not_requested

Fancy Feast 2.0: Drinking "Pig Water", Hiking Through Poodle-Dog Bush, and Trail Work with the PNTA (BPR #342)

Duration seconds: 12483
Source: https://backpackerradio.libsyn.com/fancy-feast-20-drinking-pig-water-hiking-through-poodle-dog-bush-and-trail-work-with-the-pnta-bpr-342

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Jan 19, 2026 · not_requested

Andrew Skurka & Katie Gerber: Vapor Barrier Layers, Beginner Backpacking Mistakes, and Off-Trail Route Ethics (BPR #341)

Duration seconds: 10492
Source: https://backpackerradio.libsyn.com/andrew-skurka-katie-gerber-vapor-barrier-layers-beginner-backpacking-mistakes-and-off-trail-route-ethics-bpr-341

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Jan 12, 2026 · not_requested

How to Start Off-Trail Hiking and Routes with Eric Volk (BPR #340)

Duration seconds: 13093
Source: https://backpackerradio.libsyn.com/how-to-start-off-trail-hiking-and-routes-with-eric-volk-bpr-340

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Jan 5, 2026 · not_requested

8 Epic Shorter Thru-Hikes: the Long Trail, Teton Crest Trail, and More (BPR #339)

Duration seconds: 9673
Source: https://backpackerradio.libsyn.com/8-epic-shorter-thru-hikes-bpr-339

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Dec 29, 2025 · not_requested

Adventure Alan on High Routes, the Evolution of Ultralight, and Maintaining Health & Fitness (BPR #338)

Duration seconds: 10938
Source: https://backpackerradio.libsyn.com/adventure-alan-on-high-routes-the-evolution-of-ultralight-and-maintaining-health-fitness-bpr-338

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Dec 22, 2025 · not_requested

Girl Stuff 4.0: Disordered Eating, Chronic Illness, PCOS, and Waxing (BPR #337)

Duration seconds: 12465
Source: https://backpackerradio.libsyn.com/girl-stuff-40-disordered-eating-chronic-illness-pcos-and-waxing-bpr-337

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