Backpacker Radio
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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 (461)
Valentine's Day 2026: Pistol and Lobo's Appalachian Trail Love Story, McAfee Kno...
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Feb 16, 20262:04:22pending
The Santa Fe to Taos Trail, Backpacking with Your Dad + Brother, and the Transca...
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Feb 9, 20262:31:16pending
Hookups, Trail Grooming, and Chafing: Guy Stuff with The Real Hiking Viking and...
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Feb 2, 20264:26:18pending
Fancy Feast 2.0: Drinking "Pig Water", Hiking Through Poodle-Dog Bush, and Trail...
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Jan 26, 20263:28:03pending
Andrew Skurka & Katie Gerber: Vapor Barrier Layers, Beginner Backpacking Mistake...
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Jan 19, 20262:54:52pending
How to Start Off-Trail Hiking and Routes with Eric Volk (BPR #340)
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Jan 12, 20263:38:13pending
8 Epic Shorter Thru-Hikes: the Long Trail, Teton Crest Trail, and More (BPR #339...
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Jan 5, 20262:41:13pending
Adventure Alan on High Routes, the Evolution of Ultralight, and Maintaining Heal...
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Dec 29, 20253:02:18pending
Girl Stuff 4.0: Disordered Eating, Chronic Illness, PCOS, and Waxing (BPR #337)
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Dec 22, 20253:27:45pending
Jess "Stitches" Guo, the First Woman to Connect the CDT and GDT in a Calendar Ye...
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Dec 15, 20253:10:05pending
Walking the Length of the Americas: Culture Shocks, Risk Mitigation, and Her Sec...
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Dec 8, 20253:09:33pending
A Marine Corps Veteran on Hiking to Heal from PTSD and Reclaim His Peace, ft. Ga...
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Dec 1, 20253:06:31pending
Wander Women Kristy and Annette on Retiring to Thru-Hike, RV, and Adventure Full...
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Nov 24, 20252:40:40pending
Casey "Vegas" Huffman on His WILD Trail Name Origin Story, Reinventing Himself t...
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Nov 17, 20252:47:53pending
Triple Crowning with a Trombone, Working as a Hiking Guide, and the South Dakota...
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Nov 10, 20252:17:29pending
Triple Crowning with Stage 4 Cancer with Jeff "Long Strides" Vonvai (BPR #330)
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Nov 3, 20252:01:36pending
Musings on AI, Bikepacking, Past Girlfriends, Horse Facts, and Living Forever wi...
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Oct 27, 20252:40:13pending
The First Female Hotshot Firefighters, Culture in the 1980s, and the Bigfoot Tra...
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Oct 20, 20252:35:32pending
Zach Hiked the Tour du Mont Blanc and Chaunce Got Married! (BPR #327)
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Oct 13, 20253:22:47pending
Thru-Hiking 11,000+ Miles Together with Chris and Sara, aka Endless and QB (BPR...
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Oct 6, 20252:32:32pending
Vancouver Island Trails, PCT Pie Record, and Canadian Culture with Spencer "Boil...
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Sep 29, 20252:29:22pending
Fighting a Grizzly Bear and Leaving the Mormon Church with Wesley "Megaman" Tils...
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Sep 22, 20252:18:58pending
Jeff Oliver aka IBTAT on Sober Triple Crowning, The Scottish National Trail, and...
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Sep 15, 20252:18:07pending
Liz "Handstand" Kidder: Scary Moments in the Sierra, Skydiving Near Miss, and Do...
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Sep 8, 20252:19:39pending
Dan Durston 2.0: Durston Gear's Cult Following, Gear Innovations, and Design Phi...
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Sep 1, 20252:30:39pending
The Wonderland Trail with Sassafras: Permits, Campsites, and Gear (BPR #320)
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Aug 25, 20252:21:36pending
Top National Park After Dark Stories: Night of the Grizzlies, Grandma Gatewood,...
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Aug 18, 20252:18:54pending
Quitting a Thru-Hike, Living Nomadically, and Working as a Chef with Juliette "S...
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Aug 11, 20253:15:08pending
The Pinhoti Trail with Nathan "Switchback" Wright (BPR #317)
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Aug 4, 20252:13:41pending
The Northern Colorado Trail with Kevin "Sunshine" Silvernale (BPR #316)
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Jul 28, 20252:02:15pending
Impacts of Climate Change on the Colorado Trail with Triple Crowner and Scientis...
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Jul 21, 20252:22:44pending
Fascinating Colorado Outdoor Recreation Stories with OutThere Colorado's Spencer...
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Jul 14, 20253:22:13pending
20,000+ Miles in under 10 Years, a Desert Hike from Tucson to San Diego, and Lif...
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Jul 7, 20253:02:27pending
Thru-Hiking for 30 Years, Working for ALDHA-West, Six Moon Designs, & FarOut, an...
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Jun 30, 20252:06:25pending
Julia "Rocket" Sheehan on Her Social Media Fall from Grace, Quitting on a Thru-H...
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Jun 23, 20251:54:31pending
A Lifetime of Trail Maintenance: the Blackburn Trail Center, Building the AT Rol...
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Jun 16, 20251:40:25pending
Thru-Hiking with Your Sister, Triple Crowning without a Trail Name, and Tour du...
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Jun 9, 20252:00:01pending
Lightning Safety and Myth Busting with NOAA Meteorologist Charlie Woodrum (BPR #...
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Jun 2, 20252:04:25pending
Making Custom Packs, Setting FKTs, Escaping Death, and Starting an Outfitter wit...
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May 26, 20253:24:37pending
Working as a Death Doula and Managing Death Anxiety with Niki DiGaetano (BPR #30...
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May 19, 20251:36:56pending
Live from Austin: Paul Magnanti, aka "PMags," on Hot Gear Takes, Public Lands, &...
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May 12, 20252:38:04pending
Beginner Backpacking Mistakes 3.0 (BPR #304)
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May 5, 20252:22:56pending
Graduating Army Ranger School and Thru-Hiking After 30+ Years in the Military wi...
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Apr 28, 20252:30:47pending
Hiking with a Tote Bag, Ultramarathons in a Roundabout, and Creative Trail Shena...
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Apr 21, 20252:19:37pending
The Camino de Costa Rica with Maytal "Carrot Top" Agasi (BPR #301)
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Apr 14, 20252:22:50pending
Mike Clelland 2.0: Owls, UFOs, Alien Encounters, Hypnosis, and More (BPR #300)
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Apr 7, 20253:43:38pending
A 3,600 Mile Triathlon, International Kidnapping, and A Truck-Pulling Marathon w...
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Mar 30, 20254:17:42pending
Budget Backpacking Gear: Saving Money on Tents, Backpacks, Clothing for Thru-Hik...
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Mar 24, 20252:45:00pending
Triple Crowning in Three Years, Ultralight Tips, and Cold Soaking with Austen Mc...
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Mar 17, 20252:32:55pending
10+ International Hikes and a Continuous Yo-Yo of the AT and Long Trail with Cur...
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Mar 10, 20252:33:34pending
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