
An experienced Appalachian Trail thru hiker shares advice and stories with her trail-dreaming co-host slash sister. Hear about gear from backpacks to footwear, get firsthand accounts of trail magic, and learn crucial hiker slang to help you understand your fellow trail bums. Fun and helpful tips and information for any backpacker considering a thru-hike.
| Publishes | Infrequently | Episodes | 12 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Categories | SportsWilderness | ||||

Gonzo's in New York and it's the Fourth of July! She tells us all about the lowest elevation section of the trail and what it's like to see the NYC skyline while cowboy camping. Plus, a top-tier movie experience in Warwick.
Also, we'll cover the d... more
New Jersey is the most densely populated section of the AT with humans AND black bears! Who knew? Not Julia.
Gonzo teaches us why ticks are the most dangerous animals on the AT and answers a wildlife quiz. Plus, what risks are posed by venomous s... more
All the details about quilts, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, down, and temperature ratings that didn't make the cut for our main gear episodes! For thru-hikers and weekend backpackers alike, how do you decide which setup will help you get the best res... more
Thru-hikers love to hate the Pennsylvania section of the Appalachian Trail, but not Gonzo! Did she complete the half-gallon challenge? Did she bruise her ankles?
Plus, what the heck is a zero-drop trail runner? And what was the gear MVP of her hi... more
We have made it to the (psychological) halfway point of the trail! This episode covers Harpers Ferry, the C&O Canal, and our home state of Maryland. Plus, it's the first of two main episodes about gear -- backpacks, tents, quilts, sleeping bags, shoe... more
We have finally made it to Northern Virginia, home of the AT Triple Crown, Shenandoah National Park, and some of the hottest weather for Northbound thru-hikers!
Gonzo shares her experience hiking through this surprisingly challenging section and ... more
Does everyone get hairy armpits on the AT? Did Gonzo use a backpacker bidet? What is the best trowel for digging a cathole?
We're back for a short bonus this week to answer everything we missed about bathrooms and body odor. Have another question ... more
We're covering the southern half of the Virginia AT today, which is home to Damascus, Trail Days, Grayson Highlands, and so much more. It's also where Gonzo saw her first snakes and perfected her hitchhiking dances.
There's no better spot to also ... more
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