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Trail Correspondents

The Trek
Trail Correspondents
Appalachian Trail
Pacific Crest Trail
Continental Divide Trail
Altra Running
Through-Hiking
Gear
Resupply
Mental Preparation

Trail Correspondents is a teleportation machine to the trail- in audio form. Every other week, a select handful of thru-hikers on the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, and the American Discovery Trail, give us a glimpse into the world of long distance backpacking. Through their eyes and vocal cords, we learn all about the highs, lows, and nitty gritty details that g... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes57Founded7 years ago
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Latest Episodes

One week down, and the honeymoon phase now officially collides with reality. Our 2026 Trail Correspondents check in from the AT, PCT, and CDT after their first week on trail, sharing sore bodies, emotional highs and lows, unexpected surprises, and th... more

Every thru-hike starts long before the first step. Our 2026 Trail Correspondents share how they've been preparing for their AT, PCT, and CDT thru-hikes, physically, logistically, mentally, and emotionally. From deliberate zero-prep approaches to 123-... more

Every thru-hike starts with a "why." In our Season 5 premiere, ten Trail Correspondents introduce themselves before stepping onto the AT, PCT, and CDT. A retired cop. A stand-up comic. A welder down 180 pounds. A guy chasing his trail buddy onto the ... more

Welcome back to Trail Correspondents!

This is the final episode of season 4: an interview with your former self.

Traditionally, this episode is formatted such that we pan back and forth between the present and the past as the Correspondents ask ... more

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TJ McQuiston
The Trek Trail Correspondent for the 2026 class
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Episode: The Trail Begins | S5 E3
Vibes Becraft
Trail correspondent on the PCT
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Episode: The Trail Begins | S5 E3
J Michael
Through-hiker preparing for the PCT
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Episode: Preparing for the AT, PCT, and CDT | S5 E2
Scott A.
Through-hiker preparing for the PCT
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Episode: Preparing for the AT, PCT, and CDT | S5 E2

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 216 ratings
  • LOVE!

    I love everything about this podcast and can’t wait to listen when each episode comes out. It is inspiring, informative and fun! I love listening to each person’s perspective while they’re on the journey. It makes me feel like I’m on the trail with them! I have been listening since the first season, and I am thrilled that it is back. Thanks to all who contributed to this wonderful podcast! The only thing that would make it better is having more episodes to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PCT Someday
    United States3 years ago
  • Used to be really good.

    It needs more variety. Different trails. Bikepacking. Something. All the stories and comments are redundant from years prior. If you’ve heard one season, you’ve heard them all.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    bretimus
    United States3 years ago
  • Love it

    It’s so cool to listen to others that enjoys the wilds!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Traveler from Norway
    Norway4 years ago
  • Great resource for aspiring thru hikers

    I hope one day I’ll be able to embark on a long distance thru hike. In the meantime I’m enjoying my short stints outside and doing a lot of research. This pod is a great resource to hear a wide variety of experiences. It’s quelling some of my fears (ie. town resupplies, hitching) and giving great gear tips on what works and what doesn’t. Helpful as I build up my systems. Hope it gets revived!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A B-O
    United States4 years ago
  • More!!!

    More please! Love the stories!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kris_tara
    United States4 years ago

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Apple Podcasts
#125
United States/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#250
Canada/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#106
Italy/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#208
France/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#50
Norway/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#61
South Africa/Sports/Wilderness

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1. Backpacker Radio
2. Mighty Blue On The Appalachian Trail: The Ultimate Mid-Life Crisis
3. Backpacking Light Podcast
4. Wild Ideas Worth Living
5. Outside Podcast

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Trail Correspondents launched 7 years ago and published 57 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. TJ McQuiston
2. Vibes Becraft
3. J Michael
4. Scott A.

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