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)
8 Tips for 2025 Appalachian Trail Hikers (BPR #295)
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Mar 3, 20252:11:05pending
Dog Mushing, 20+ Years in the Navy, and the Triple Crown with Ben "Ginger Ballz"...
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Feb 24, 20252:27:46pending
Managing Relationships while Thru-Hiking with Michele Weiner-Davis, aka Zach's M...
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Feb 17, 20252:30:04pending
Viking Q&A: First Aid Kits, Electronics, Socks, and a Beard Update
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Feb 10, 20252:51:29pending
The Rise and Fall of GoLite and Balancing Federal Budgets with Demetri "Coup" Co...
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Feb 3, 20253:43:24pending
Making Gear for People with Boobs with Symbiosis Gear Founder Sarah Berkeley
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Jan 27, 20252:17:09pending
Thru-Hiking with 50-Year-Old Gear with Jared "Snackbox" Champion
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Jan 20, 20251:43:08pending
Triple Crowning as a Family of 6, Parenting Teenagers on Trail, and Life Lessons...
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Jan 13, 20252:48:46pending
Backpacker Radio LIVE with Kyle Hates Hiking: A New Trail Mystery, Shaving Jabba...
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Jan 6, 20252:27:02pending
Thru-Hiking, Running an AT Hostel, and Living in a 300 Sq Ft Alaskan Cabin with...
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Dec 30, 20242:42:04pending
Hiking the Calendar Year Triple Crown, Crashing a Motorcycle, and Cycling the So...
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Dec 23, 20242:23:09pending
Birds 101 with Alison Kondler: Bird Calls, Birding Tips, Bird Feeders, Myths, an...
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Dec 16, 20242:16:39pending
Madison "Peg Leg" Blagden on the Eastern Continental Trail and the Pros and Cons...
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Dec 9, 20242:57:41pending
Andrew Skurka 5.0: Smartphone Satellite Messaging, Assessing Skill Level for Gui...
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Dec 2, 20243:12:14pending
Katie "Double Dip" Jackson on Hiking the CDT as Her First Triple Crown Trail
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Nov 25, 20242:51:08pending
Bennett "Jolly" Fisher, Founder of Jolly Gear, on Triple Crowning and the Evolut...
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Nov 18, 20242:26:31pending
Poop in the Backcountry: Wag Bags, Cat Holes, and Statistics with Shari Edelson
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Nov 11, 20241:27:21pending
Tara Dower on Her Appalachian Trail FKT, Falling 200+ Times, and Her Crew
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Nov 4, 20242:10:07pending
The Real Hiking Viking & Lt. Cookoo Bird on Bikepacking Across Iceland, Patagoni...
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Oct 28, 20242:49:27pending
Northville Placid Trail: 138 miles Through New York's Adirondack Park
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Oct 21, 20242:30:13pending
James Appleton on Hiking and Peakbagging in the Adirondacks
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Oct 14, 20242:03:59pending
Allmansright Founders Jen Jacobsson-Melo & Livio Melo on Making Ultralight Gear...
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Oct 5, 20241:33:21pending
Ian Mangiardi on Youtube Hit "As It Happens," Getting Dumped on Trail (Twice), a...
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Sep 30, 20241:54:04pending
John Z on Making Gear, Not Filtering Water, and 50-Mile Days
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Sep 23, 20241:56:39pending
AT vs. PCT Panel: Gear, Culture, and Logistics with Abby Evans and Hannah Goodma...
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Sep 16, 20243:59:30pending
Elina Osborne on "It Is The People", Her PCT Documentary, Videography, and Story...
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Sep 9, 20242:47:04pending
Cam Bostock on Amassing 600K+ Instagram Followers, Adventuring in Australia vs....
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Sep 2, 20242:14:46pending
Jeffrey James Binney on Being a Plus-Sized Ultrarunner, TikTok Fame, and the PCT
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Aug 26, 20242:20:57pending
Zach Hiked the Weminuchoo Choo Loop (and His Biggest Backpacking Blunder Yet)
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Aug 19, 20241:41:22pending
Justin Simoni, the Long Ranger, on Creating Ridge Routes and Hiking the Highest...
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Aug 12, 20242:30:13pending
The Teton Crest Trail with Chaunce & Elise
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Aug 5, 20242:38:41pending
Stuart Howe on Backpacking with His Twin Daughters across Canadian National Park...
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Jul 29, 20242:02:23pending
Foot Strength, Injury Prevention, Footwear Recommendations, and Gait Mechanics w...
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Jul 22, 20242:24:37pending
Mary "Badass" Anderson an AT Winter SOBO in the 80s and Hiking the National Scen...
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Jul 15, 20243:07:43pending
Adam Cramer, CEO of Outdoor Alliance, on the EXPLORE Act and Conservation Advoca...
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Jul 8, 20241:43:27pending
John Mackey, Whole Foods Co-Founder, on His Thru-Hiking Experience, Co-Owning Go...
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Jul 1, 20242:27:59pending
Skin Protection on Trail: Sunscreen, Clothing, and Supplements with Dr. Katie Ma...
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Jun 24, 20241:47:22pending
Katie "Oats" Houston on the Appalachian High Route, Lone Star Trail, and Breakin...
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Jun 17, 20242:02:41pending
Taylor the Nahamsha Hiker on Hiking the AT Twice, Youtube Fame, and Running a Gi...
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Jun 10, 20242:26:01pending
Brandon "Horsepower" Weis on the Calendar Year Triple Crown and Arizona Trail
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Jun 3, 20242:19:01pending
Quoc "Double Magic" Nguyen on the Alaska Traverse, Norge pa Langs, and Brooks Tr...
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May 27, 20242:36:57pending
Q&A with Hiking Viking: Underrated Gear, Favorite Hikes, & Go-To Backpacking Foo...
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May 20, 20242:42:22pending
Backpacker Radio LIVE with Ryan "Dirtmonger" Sylva
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May 13, 20242:42:13pending
Audrey "Glowstick" Payne on the Patagonia O Circuit, Tramily Breakups, and Balan...
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May 6, 20243:17:08pending
Bethany "Fidgit" Hughes on Hiking, Biking, and Paddling 20,000+ Miles Across the...
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Apr 29, 20242:58:03pending
The Real Hiking Viking on Why He Disappeared, His CDT Flip-Flop, and Reality TV...
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Apr 22, 20242:24:25pending
Henry "Moose Juice" Lewis on Shaking Down AT Hikers, the Teton Crest Trail, and...
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Apr 15, 20242:26:02pending
Eeland Stribling aka the "Black Steve Irwin" on Fly Fishing, Stand Up Comedy, an...
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Apr 8, 20242:13:39pending
How to Hike the Colorado Trail with David Fanning: Seasons, Trail Towns, and Ext...
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Apr 1, 20242:46:09pending
Girl Stuff 3.0: Hiking as a New Mom, Pink Blazing, and Fear Mongering
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Mar 25, 20243:45:35pending
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