# Backpacker Radio

Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/backpacker-radio-228477
Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/backpacker-radio-228477.md
RSS feed: https://backpackerradio.libsyn.com/rss
Official site: https://www.backpackerradio.thetrek.co/
Author: Zach Davis
Episodes: 385

## Resource

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.

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## Episodes
- [Big Podcast News, Swimming with Hippos, Peace Corps, and the GR20 with Becca "Little Bag" Beckham (BPR #356)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/backpacker-radio-228477/big-podcast-news-swimming-with-hippos-peace-corps-and-the-gr20-with-becca-little-bag-beckham-bpr-356) — 2026-05-11T10:00:00+00:00
- [Lyme Disease Vaccine Update, the Best Efron, and the Triple Crown of Star Wars Characters](https://stenobird.com/podcast/backpacker-radio-228477/lyme-disease-vaccine-update-the-best-efron-and-the-triple-crown-of-star-wars-characters) — 2026-05-07T10:00:00+00:00
- [Why This Pro Triathlete Quit Her Job to Hike the Appalachian Trail with Katie "Sunrise" Lance (BPR #355)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/backpacker-radio-228477/why-this-pro-triathlete-quit-her-job-to-hike-the-appalachian-trail-with-katie-sunrise-lance-bpr-355) — 2026-05-04T10:00:00+00:00
- [Space Facts, the Triple Crown of BBQ Foods, and the Gas Station Bathroom Debate Revived](https://stenobird.com/podcast/backpacker-radio-228477/space-facts-the-triple-crown-of-bbq-foods-and-the-gas-station-bathroom-debate-revived) — 2026-04-30T10:00:00+00:00
- [Finding Thru-Hiking Community, the Jordan Trail, and Bigfoot Trail Mishaps with Claire "Marmot" Dumont (BPR #354)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/backpacker-radio-228477/finding-thru-hiking-community-the-jordan-trail-and-bigfoot-trail-mishaps-with-claire-marmot-dumont-bpr-354) — 2026-04-27T10:00:00+00:00
- [Recapping the Unhinged Afroman Trial, A Million vs 50% of a Billion, and the Triple Crown of Jim Carrey Movies](https://stenobird.com/podcast/backpacker-radio-228477/recapping-the-unhinged-afroman-trial-a-million-vs-50-of-a-billion-and-the-triple-crown-of-jim-carrey-movies) — 2026-04-23T10:00:00+00:00
- [Dodging Death on the CDT, Crewing Tara Dower's AT FKT, and Triple Crowning with Megan "Rascal" Wilmarth (BPR #353)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/backpacker-radio-228477/dodging-death-on-the-cdt-crewing-tara-dower-s-at-fkt-and-triple-crowning-with-megan-rascal-wilmarth-bpr-353) — 2026-04-20T10:00:00+00:00
- [Snake Island, Potato Foods, and Why The Trail Won't Always Be There](https://stenobird.com/podcast/backpacker-radio-228477/snake-island-potato-foods-and-why-the-trail-won-t-always-be-there) — 2026-04-16T10:00:00+00:00
- [A Hiker's History of the Appalachian Trail with Mills Kelly (BPR #352)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/backpacker-radio-228477/a-hiker-s-history-of-the-appalachian-trail-with-mills-kelly-bpr-352) — 2026-04-13T10:00:00+00:00
- [Trail Trivia, 11 Dangerous Animals on the AT, and Leaving Your Kid for the Triple Crown](https://stenobird.com/podcast/backpacker-radio-228477/trail-trivia-11-dangerous-animals-on-the-at-and-leaving-your-kid-for-the-triple-crown) — 2026-04-09T10:00:00+00:00
- [The Ultimate Thru-Hike Training Plan: Strength, Cardio, Protocols, and Common Injury Prevention with Dr. Freeborn Mondello (BPR #351)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/backpacker-radio-228477/the-ultimate-thru-hike-training-plan-strength-cardio-protocols-and-common-injury-prevention-with-dr-freeborn-mondello-bpr-351) — 2026-04-06T10:00:00+00:00
- [Working Art into a Thru-Hike: Inside the ATC and CDTC Artist Residencies with Mallory Weston & Leslie Boyd (BPR #350)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/backpacker-radio-228477/working-art-into-a-thru-hike-inside-the-atc-and-cdtc-artist-residencies-with-mallory-weston-leslie-boyd-bpr-350) — 2026-03-30T10:00:00+00:00
- [Spirituality and Backpacking with Vicar Lyndsay "Wreckage" Monsen (BPR #349)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/backpacker-radio-228477/spirituality-and-backpacking-with-vicar-lyndsay-wreckage-monsen-bpr-349) — 2026-03-23T10:00:00+00:00
- [9 Tips for Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in 2026 (BPR #348)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/backpacker-radio-228477/9-tips-for-hiking-the-pacific-crest-trail-in-2026-bpr-348) — 2026-03-09T11:00:00+00:00
- [The San Diego Trans County Trail with Jabba, Jolly, Zach, and Jess (BPR #347)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/backpacker-radio-228477/the-san-diego-trans-county-trail-with-jabba-jolly-zach-and-jess-bpr-347) — 2026-03-02T11:00:00+00:00
- [9 Tips for Hiking the Appalachian Trail in 2026 (BPR #346)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/backpacker-radio-228477/9-tips-for-hiking-the-appalachian-trail-in-2026-bpr-346) — 2026-02-23T11:00:00+00:00
- [Valentine's Day 2026: Pistol and Lobo's Appalachian Trail Love Story, McAfee Knob Engagement, and Advice for Courting on Trail (BPR #345)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/backpacker-radio-228477/valentine-s-day-2026-pistol-and-lobo-s-appalachian-trail-love-story-mcafee-knob-engagement-and-advice-for-courting-on-trail-bpr-345) — 2026-02-16T11:00:00+00:00
- [The Santa Fe to Taos Trail, Backpacking with Your Dad + Brother, and the Transcaucasian Trail with Lauren Roerick 2.0 (BPR #244)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/backpacker-radio-228477/the-santa-fe-to-taos-trail-backpacking-with-your-dad-brother-and-the-transcaucasian-trail-with-lauren-roerick-2-0-bpr-244) — 2026-02-09T11:00:00+00:00
- [Hookups, Trail Grooming, and Chafing: Guy Stuff with The Real Hiking Viking and Lt Cookoo Bird (BPR #343)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/backpacker-radio-228477/hookups-trail-grooming-and-chafing-guy-stuff-with-the-real-hiking-viking-and-lt-cookoo-bird-bpr-343) — 2026-02-02T11:00:00+00:00
- [Fancy Feast 2.0: Drinking "Pig Water", Hiking Through Poodle-Dog Bush, and Trail Work with the PNTA (BPR #342)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/backpacker-radio-228477/fancy-feast-2-0-drinking-pig-water-hiking-through-poodle-dog-bush-and-trail-work-with-the-pnta-bpr-342) — 2026-01-26T11:00:00+00:00
- [Andrew Skurka & Katie Gerber: Vapor Barrier Layers, Beginner Backpacking Mistakes, and Off-Trail Route Ethics (BPR #341)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/backpacker-radio-228477/andrew-skurka-katie-gerber-vapor-barrier-layers-beginner-backpacking-mistakes-and-off-trail-route-ethics-bpr-341) — 2026-01-19T11:00:00+00:00
- [How to Start Off-Trail Hiking and Routes with Eric Volk (BPR #340)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/backpacker-radio-228477/how-to-start-off-trail-hiking-and-routes-with-eric-volk-bpr-340) — 2026-01-12T11:00:00+00:00
- [8 Epic Shorter Thru-Hikes: the Long Trail, Teton Crest Trail, and More (BPR #339)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/backpacker-radio-228477/8-epic-shorter-thru-hikes-the-long-trail-teton-crest-trail-and-more-bpr-339) — 2026-01-05T11:00:00+00:00
- [Adventure Alan on High Routes, the Evolution of Ultralight, and Maintaining Health & Fitness (BPR #338)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/backpacker-radio-228477/adventure-alan-on-high-routes-the-evolution-of-ultralight-and-maintaining-health-fitness-bpr-338) — 2025-12-29T11:00:00+00:00
- [Girl Stuff 4.0: Disordered Eating, Chronic Illness, PCOS, and Waxing (BPR #337)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/backpacker-radio-228477/girl-stuff-4-0-disordered-eating-chronic-illness-pcos-and-waxing-bpr-337) — 2025-12-22T11:30:00+00:00

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