Join Doc and his guests on Hiker Trash Radio, the outdoor adventure podcast that takes you on a myriad of trails. With interviews from thru hikers, skydivers, adventure athletes, big wall climbers, and more, each episode is packed with trail talk, gear tips, and hilarious misadventures. And if you thought the great outdoors was all sunshine and rainbows, think again! Tune in for tales of blistered feet, helicopter evacuations, and Type II Fun that will make you appreciate the comforts of hom ...
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I Just Wanna Be Hiker Trash (Thru-hikers, Backpackers, and Outdoor Adventurers)
Scott "Hell Ya Jesus" Hughes
What the hell is "Hiker Trash?" Some wear the term as a badge of honor, others use it in disgust, but Hiker Trash is more than a mere adjective for a dirty thru-hiker. Hiker Trash is a philosophy, a way of life, potentially even a catalyst for finding meaning. Thru-hiker, Scott "Hell Ya Jesus" Hughes, shares and explores what it really means to be Hiker Trash through personal anecdotes and interviews with hikers, adventurers and all those who challenge the status quo in Hiker Trash fashion
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The Before Times - Alex "A-Train" Rigney (Part II)
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34:39Thru hiker Alex "A-Train" Rigney joins Doc in the Hiker Trash Radio studio to share his thoughts of the good ol' days, back before everything was automatic. Settle in and buckle up as A-Train fondly remembers the days of calling cards, bear hangs, off-duty taxi hitches, Samurai Joe, Nafta, the Pennsylvania Ruck, and Baltimore Jack. Epic. This is Pa…
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The Before Times - Alex "A-Train" Rigney (Part I)
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36:23Thru hiker Alex "A-Train" Rigney joins Doc in the Hiker Trash Radio studio to share his thoughts of the good ol' days, back before everything was automatic. Settle in and buckle up as A-Train fondly remembers the days of calling cards, bear hangs, off-duty taxi hitches, Samurai Joe, Nafta, the Pennsylvania Ruck, and Baltimore Jack. Epic. This is Pa…
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Trail Talk with Rocket and Stump - Steven Callahan's Story of Survival
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20:41With Stump out with a little virus, Rocket and his friends take a deep dive into the survival story of Steven Callahan, who was adrift in the Atlantic for 76 days after his boat sank. What lessons can we take from Steven and apply to the trail? Tune in and find out.Par Bleav + Doc
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The Endurance Artist - A Barkley Bonus Episode
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28:28Doc interviews Guardian reporter and Lazarus Lake biographer Jared Beasley on site at the 2025 Barkley Marathons. Settle in and buckle up as Jared details the ups and downs (no surprise there) of gaining access to Laz, and doing what no one else had done - documenting the life of the man behind the Barkley Marathons phenomenon. His book, The Endura…
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Letter from Hogwarts - Casey "Vegas" Huffman (Part II)
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37:41AT thru hiker Casey "Vegas" Huffman joins Doc in the studio to talk trail, overshare, and reminisce about the magic. Settle in and buckle up as this previously unhappy and unsettled Muggle shares the moment he received his letter from Hogwarts and instantly knew his life was about to take a drastic turn. He quit his job, sold his house, hit the tra…
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Letter from Hogwarts - Casey "Vegas" Huffman (Part I)
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41:10AT thru hiker Casey "Vegas" Huffman joins Doc in the studio to talk trail, overshare, and reminisce about the magic. Settle in and buckle up as this previously unhappy and unsettled Muggle shares the moment he received his letter from Hogwarts and instantly knew his life was about to take a drastic turn. He quit his job, sold his house, hit the tra…
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Collecting People - Lolo "Sparkle" Veloz (Part II)
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43:22Thru hiker and the first woman to hike the ECT, Lolo "Sparkle" Veloz sits down with Doc in the studio to talk trail and some serious topics. Settle in and buckle up as Sparkle opens up about hiking with endometriosis, her struggle with depression, hiking while female, overflowing pit toilets, double-knotted shorts, cold soaking, Speed Racer, and th…
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Collecting People - Lolo "Sparkle" Veloz (Part I)
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45:11Thru hiker and the first woman to hike the ECT, Lolo "Sparkle" Veloz sits down with Doc in the studio to talk trail and some serious topics. Settle in and buckle up as Sparkle opens up about hiking with endometriosis, her struggle with depression, hiking while female, overflowing pit toilets, double-knotted shorts, cold soaking, Speed Racer, and th…
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Barkley's Mad Genius - Lazarus Lake
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59:02Lazarus Lake, the creator of the world's most curious ultramarathon, joins Doc in the Hiker Trash Radio to set the record straight on a number of items. Settle in and buckle up as Laz and Doc discuss the origins of the race, its bizarre traditions, previous competitors, and dramatic finishes. If you are a Barkley Marathons fanatic, you're in the ri…
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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 eccentric night runner, Scott "Hell Ya Jesus" Hughes!Par Bleav + Doc
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Classic Doc: 99 Seconds - Jasmin Paris and the 2024 Barkley Marathons
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28:19Ultra runner and veterinarian Jasmin Paris joins Doc in the Hiker Trash Radio Studio to share what everybody has been talking about since the 2024 Barkley ended: her amazing finish with 99 seconds to spare. Settle in and buckle up as Jasmin shares her background, her path to the Barkley, learning from her mistakes, training, camaraderie on the cour…
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No Regrets - Hilde Dosogne (Part II)
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29:51Belgian ultrarunner stops running just long enough to talk to Doc about her incredible 2024, where she ran a marathon every day for 366 consecutive days. Settle in and buckle up as Hilde covers some serious ground, including her late start to running (in her 40s!), her favorite distance, expanding feet, Julius Caesar's thoughts on the Belgians, how…
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No Regrets - Hilde Dosogne (Part I)
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33:02Belgian ultrarunner stops running just long enough to talk to Doc about her incredible 2024, where she ran a marathon every day for 366 consecutive days. Settle in and buckle up as Hilde covers some serious ground, including her late start to running (in her 40s!), her favorite distance, expanding feet, Julius Caesar's thoughts on the Belgians, how…
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Trail Talk with Rocket and Stump - Teddy Roosevelt and the River of Doubt
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17:27Rocket and Stump deliver another amazing story from the annals of history. Settle in and buckle up as the dynamic duo share the story of former President Teddy Roosevelt, fresh off an election loss, who decides to go on one last adventure to map an uncharted river in the middle of the Amazon jungle.Par Bleav + Doc
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The Last 10 - Guinevere Drabik
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10:10Tune 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 semi professional dirt bag, Guinevere Drabik!Par Bleav + Doc
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The Full Experience - Christine Reed (Part II)
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38:06Thru hiker and author Christine Reed sits down with Doc to catch him up with her latest shenanigans. Settle in and buckle up as Lady Unicorn discusses her Long Trail hike, her FKT adventures, flames on the trail, flipped maps, the full Arkansas experience, deep don't throw up breathing, battling her body, and grinding it out when it matters. This i…
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The Full Experience - Christine Reed (Part I)
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34:58Thru hiker and author Christine Reed sits down with Doc to catch him up with her latest shenanigans. Settle in and buckle up as Lady Unicorn discusses her Long Trail hike, her FKT adventures, flames on the trail, flipped maps, the full Arkansas experience, deep don't throw up breathing, battling her body, and grinding it out when it matters. This i…
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Walking Through Doors - Derick "Fab" Lugo
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1:12:13Author and thru hiker Derick "Fab" Lugo sits down with Doc in the Hiker Trash Radio studio to talk trail, life, and writing. Settle in and buckle up as Fab covers some serious ground, including his thoughts on catholes, the New Mexico desert, listening to the Universe, Long Trail thoughts, the art of storytelling, twists and turns, the power of pos…
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Trail Talk with Rocket and Stump - The Last Voyage of Donald Crowhurst
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19:44Rocket and Stump (and a couple of unnamed friends) head off trail and into the ocean as they share the strange, sad tale of Donald Crowhurst and an around-the-world sailing race.Par Bleav + Doc
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Join Doc and his guests on Hiker Trash Radio, the outdoor adventure podcast that takes you on a myriad of trails. With interviews from thru hikers, skydivers, adventure athletes, big wall climbers, and more, each episode is packed with trail talk, gear tips, and hilarious misadventures. And if you thought the great outdoors was all sunshine and rai…
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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 Anna McKinney Smith!Par Bleav + Doc
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Upward Bound - Babsi Zangerl
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1:10:59National Geographic 2019 Adventurer of the Year and perhaps the best all-around female climber in the world, Babsi Zangerl comes down from the heights to talk about her specialty. Settle in and buckle up as Babsi takes Doc to school on all things climbing, including discussion of portaledge suffering, solving the puzzles, pitches, beta, high balls,…
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Repeat Customer - Carl "Prof" Stanfield
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1:07:53Calendar Year Triple Crowner Carl "Prof" Stanfield sits down with Doc in the Hiker Trash Radio catch up and talk some trail. Settle in and buckle up as the Professor takes us all to school, including segments on hitches gone wrong/right, Hot Springs, long-distance relationships, the Arizona Trail, making the adjustment from 11.5 months on the trail…
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Trail Talk with Rocket and Stump - The High Trips
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16:06Rocket and Stump give listeners a look in the High Trips - monthlong outings into the mountains organized by the Sierra Club starting in 1901.Par Bleav + Doc
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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 trail runner Connor "Jackrabbit" Chapdelaine!Par Doc
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458 Miles in 110 Hours - Merijn Geerts
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1:16:32Belgian ultra runner, Backyard Ultra Team Champion, and world record holder Merijn Geerts takes a breather and sits down with Doc to talk about the incredible world of ultra running. Settle in and buckle up as Merijn takes the long way around as the two discuss his late start to running (age 37!!), his incredulity at learning about 275 km races, th…
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Relentless Forward Progress - Dean Karnazes
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1:04:31Ultra runner, author, and the Ambassador of Greek Tourism Dean Karnazes takes a breather to talk ultra running and Type II Fun with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as Dean shares his journey from a 15-year running drought to becoming one of the most accomplished and discussed long-distance runners ever. Settle in and buckle up as Dean discusses life, …
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Trail Talk with Rocket and Stump - Climbing Rivals Royal Robbins and Warren Harding
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18:12Rocket and Stump take us back to the early days of climbing and the huge rivalry that helped define the sport - Royal Robbins and Warren Harding and the battle to get to the top of El Capitan!Par Doc
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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 runner, hiker, and race director Lazarus Lake!Par Doc
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The Next Challenge - Renee Miller and Tim Beissinger
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1:13:41Thru hikers, trail runners, and authors Renee Miller and Tim Beissinger drop into the Hiker Trash Radio to talk trail with Doc. After completing thousands of miles together as a couple, both Renee and Tim had some trail time to themselves this year. Settle in and buckle up as they share Renee's new FKT on the PCT Oregon section, Tim's solo hike of …
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Pushing Boundaries - Madison "Pegleg" Blagden
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1:24:43Triple Crowner Madison "Pegleg" Blagden drops into the Hiker Trash Radio to talk trail with Doc and share her thoughts after finishing the CDT. Settle in and buckle up as Pegleg covers some serious ground, including discussion of billion dollar ideas, proper toothpaste etiquette, Hiker Trash moments among high class tourists, Front Royal, the first…
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Trail Talk with Rocket and Stump - Grandma Gatewood's Long Walk
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16:45Rocket and Stump share one of the greatest thru hikes ever: Grandma Gatewood's incredible solo thru hike of the Appalachian Trail in 1955 at the age of 67!Par Doc
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The Last 10 - Emily "Squishy" Schrick!
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10:38Tune 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 Emily "Squishy" Schrick!Par Doc
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Be the Light - Kaleb Stephens
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1:11:32Ultra runner and coach Kaleb Stephens stops moving just long enough to talk ultra running and motivation with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as this previous non-runner shares his incredible, inspiring journey. You do not want to miss this incredible story, as Kaleb covers some serious ground in this episode, including discussions of the right footwe…
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To Ventilate or Not - Brice Sokolowski and the Vaucluse Story
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1:05:53Hiker and expert in ventilation and sweat, Brice Sokolowki drops into the studio with Doc to talk trail and Vaucluse Backpack Ventilation Gear. Settle in and buckle up as Brice shares his journey from the corporate world to taking a leap of faith and starting his own gear company. Along the way, you'll hear about boxed wine on the trail, stinky che…
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Trail Talk with Rocket and Stump - The Creation of the CDT
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27:52Wrapping up their three-episode of the creation of the American long trails, Rocket and Stump take on the youngest of the three trails, the Continental Divide Trail. Settle in and buckle up as the Hiker Trash duo tell you about the incredible story behind the CDT.Par Doc
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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 creator Kelly "Nine Lives" Hays!Par Doc
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Unlimited Fuel - Frank "The Tank" Gielen
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1:25:23Fresh off his domination of the Backyard Ultra Team World Championships, Frank "The Tank" Gielen drops into the studio to talk all things Backyard Ultra. Settle in and buckle up as Tank shares his thoughts on three-legged cats, serving the watch, soup to potato efforts, pacing strategies, shared hallucinations, peer pressure, the upper limits of wh…
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Better Parenting Thru Hiking - Nick "Desert Jesus" Fowler
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57:52Thru hiker and author Nick "Desert Jesus" Fowler takes a well deserved break following his recent FKT on the Arizona Trail and joins Doc for some trail talk and parenting insights. Settle in and buckle up as DJ shares the rollercoaster of emotions that comes with covering 800 miles and 110,000 feet of elevation change in less than 13 days. DJ tells…
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Trail Talk with Rocket and Stump - The Creation of the AT
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14:25Rocket and Stump share the history and creation of the Appalachian Trail on the latest episode of Trail Talk. Settle in and buckle up as the dynamic duo share some facts you might not know!Par Doc
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The Last 10 - Casey "Vegas" Huffman
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12:03Tune 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 Casey "Vegas" Huffman!Par Doc
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Classic Doc: The Last Season - Eric Blehm
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1:28:23Eric 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 i…
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Checking Boxes - Nicholas "Chezwick" Gagnon
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1:22:19Thru 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…
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Trail Talk with Rocket and Stump - The Creation of the PCT
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17:26Rocket 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.Par Doc
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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!Par Doc
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Classic Doc: The Unlikely Thru-Hiker: Derick "Mr. Fabulous" Lugo
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1:28:31AT 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 hik…
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Adventures with a Purpose - Wells Jones
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1:18:08Outdoor 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 motorcycl…
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Trail Talk with Rocket and Stump - Ang Rita Sherpa
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19:46Welcome 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.Par Doc
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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!Par Doc
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Classic Doc: Alone in Wonderland - Christine Reed
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1:36:01Christine 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/…
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