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.
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  • AT vs. PCT Panel: Gear, Culture, and Logistics with Abby Evans and Hannah Goodman

    AT vs. PCT Panel: Gear, Culture, and Logistics with Abby Evans and Hannah Goodman
    Sep 16 2024
    In today's episode of Backpacker Radio, presented by The Trek and brought to you by Topo Athletic, we are doing a thorough breakdown of the differences and similarities between the Appalachian Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail. We are joined by Trek Bloggers, Abby Evans, aka “Shitwater Fireball: Queer of the Salamanders" and Hannah “Spring” Goodman, who are both 2024 PCT thru-hikers, and had previously thru-hiked the AT as well. We talk about the differences in overall difficulty, including weather, terrain, logistics, and gear, the difference in trail cultures, the various highs and lows, and ultimately, each person gives which of the two trails they prefer overall. The results may surprise you. We wrap the show with some news of a positive update on the new Lyme disease vaccine, who we would trade bodies with and what we would do first, the triple crown of streaming services, and a reader prompts Chaunce into giving us a more detailed breakdown about the time she pooped into a mountain house bag in her tent. Topo Athletic: Use code “THETREK15” for 15% of topoathletic.com. Gossamer Gear: Use code “SNUGGLEBUG” for 20% off shelters at gossamergear.com. LMNT: Get a free sample pack with any order at drinklmnt.com/trek. Katabatic Gear: Use code “BPR15” for 15% off at katabaticgear.com. Duer: Get 20% off at shopduer.com/backpacker. [divider] Panel with Abby Evans aka “Shitwater Fireball” and Hannah “Spring” Goodman Spring's InstagramShitwater's Instagram Time stamps & Questions 00:05:30 - Reminders: Come to our Brooklyn meetup TODAY (September 16)! And support us on Patreon for exclusive bonus content and get your tickets for our live Denver show on December 7! 00:07:50 - Introducing Shitwater & Spring 00:09:03 - Spring, how did you get into the outdoors? 00:10:20 - Shitwater, how did you get into the outdoors? 00:12:57 - What are your trail name origin stories? 00:16:00 - What backpacking trips did you do before the AT? 00:17:08 - How has your PCT experience been? 00:18:27 - Zach & Chaunce’s AT/PCT experience 00:19:10 - AT vs. PCT: Overall difficulty 00:25:00 - Discussion about fire logistics and impacts 00:28:16 - Zach & Chaunce’s difficulty comparison between the trails 00:32:30 - Discussion about hike mindset between the AT and PCT 00:47:22 - What was the hardest part of skipping miles on the PCT? 01:01:00 - AT vs. PCT: Social experience 01:11:35 - Do you think being on trail was a good place to process the breakup? 01:18:00 - Chaunce’s trail social experiences 01:33:25 - AT vs. PCT: Gear differences 01:50:20 - How much rain did you experience on the PCT? 01:54:40 - AT vs. PCT: Highs and lows 02:14:20 - If you could only pick on trail for the rest of your life, which would you pick? 02:17:30 - Where can we keep up with you? Segments Rapid Fire Interviews James “Almost Famous” TownsendRachael “Pack Rat” DavisKatherine “Willy” BaalsSean Durkin aka TreeBeard Trek Propaganda: Lyme Disease Vaccine Passes Stage Three Trials by Kimberly Featherston QOTD: If you could trade bodies with someone for a day who would be and what would you do first? Triple Crown of streaming services Mail Bag 5 Star Review [divider] Check out our sound guy @my_boy_pauly/. Leave us a voicemail! Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)! Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Play. Support us on Patreon to get bonus content. Advertise on Backpacker Radio Follow The Trek, Chaunce, Badger, and Trail Correspondents on Instagram. Follow Backpacker Radio, The Trek and Chaunce on YouTube. Follow Backpacker Radio on Tik Tok. Our theme song is Walking Slow by Animal Years. A super big thank you to our Chuck Norris Award winner(s) from Patreon: Alex and Misty with NavigatorsCrafting, Andrew, Austen McDaniel, Ben Love, Brad & Blair Thirteen Adventures, Brent Stenberg, Bryan Alsop, Christopher Marshburn, Coach from Marion Outdoors, Dayne, Derek Koch, Eric Casper, Erik Hofmann, Gillian Daniels, Greg Knight, Greg McDaniel may he bring honor to his name, Griffin Haywood, Hailey Buckingham, Liz Seger, Patrick Cianciolo, Rebecca Brave, Sawyer Products, SPAM, Timothy Hahn, Tracy ‘Trigger’ Fawns A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: Bonnie Ackerman, David, Dcnerdlet, Emily Galusha, Jeanie, Jeanne Latshaw, Joann Menzer, Katharine Rudzitis, Lauren Cain, Luke Netjes, Merle Watkins, Peter, and Ruth S.
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  • Elina Osborne on “It Is The People”, Her PCT Documentary, Videography, and Storytelling

    Elina Osborne on “It Is The People”, Her PCT Documentary, Videography, and Storytelling
    Sep 9 2024
    In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by Topo Athletic, we are joined by Elina Osborne. Elina is a thru-hiker, filmmaker, adventurer, and storyteller. Four years ago, Elina released a 15-minute documentary about her PCT thru-hike, titled "It Is The People", which has since accumulated nearly three-quarters of a million views on YouTube. We learn all about Elina's entry into film and storytelling, her process, equipment, and advice she has for future documentarians. She also gives us a preview of a new film currently in the works about her hike of The Hayduke alongside a past guest of Backpacker Radio. We wrap the show with some rapid fire conversations with Trek bloggers we met at PCT Trail Days, the Triple Crown of things we document during a thru-hike, and the maximum number of times we can conceivably enjoy getting dressed up over the course of a year, and much more. Topo Athletic: Use code “THETREK15” for 15% of topoathletic.com. Gossamer Gear: Use code “SNUGGLEBUG” for 20% off shelters at gossamergear.com. Katabatic Gear: Use code “BPR15” for 15% off at katabaticgear.com. Zoleo: Use code “BACKPACKERRADIO” for free device activation at zoleo.com. [divider] Interview with Elina Osborne Elina's WebsiteElina's Instagram Time stamps & Questions 00:04:30 - Reminders: Join us in Brooklyn on September 16 and support us on Patreon for exclusive bonus content! 00:06:41 - Introducing Elina 00:08:30 - What’s your trail name story? 00:09:28 - What was your entry into the outdoors? 00:11:27 - What is the hiking and backpacking culture like in New Zealand? 00:15:40 - How did you get into storytelling? 00:18:35 - How do you realize you’re in a cult? 00:21:22 - Was there backlash when you left? 00:23:19 - How did your first documentary inform your future hiking projects? 00:25:15 - How would you describe It Is The People? 00:27:19 - What was your PCT hike like socially? 00:31:00 - Discussion about offiating weddings 00:33:40 - Did you go into the hike planning to focus on people in your documentary? 00:37:02 - Did you intend to make it a series? 00:38:56 - Is it hard to get the camera out when you’re having a fun moment on trail? 00:40:15 - How do you find a balance between filming a hike and hiking in order to film? 00:42:23 - How do you plan who needs to film what? 00:43:25 - Do you look back at the PCT film and see things you would want to change? 00:45:17 - Do you still use the same approach for current film projects? 00:48:44 - Tell us about working for the New Zealand police department 00:52:07 - What was your wildest day on the job? 00:54:30 - Is it challenging to collaborate with other filmmakers while hiking? 00:57:10 - Did you butt heads on the Hayduke? 01:02:30 - Do you have an idea of where the Hayduke documentary will land? 01:05:34 - How do you make editing work on a team project? 01:10:30 - What are your next hiking adventures? 01:15:40 - What is your process for deciding what the story will be? 01:18:10 - Are there any storytellers you’re inspired by right now? 01:21:27 - Do you have advice for others who want to document their hiking experience? 01:23:10 - Who is your primary audience? 01:24:01 - Kumo Question: What is your dream vacation destination? 01:27:50 - What is the highlights tour of New Zealand? 01:32:00 - Where can people go to keep up with you? Segments Rapid Fire Interviews Angie aka “The Little Mermaid”Elizabeth aka “Bags Bunny”Sakari aka “Paw Patrol”Christopher Smiley Triple Crown of the things you document on a long trail QOTD: What’s the maximum number of times in the year you can enjoy getting dressed up? Mail Bag 5 Star Review [divider] Check out our sound guy @my_boy_pauly/. Leave us a voicemail! Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)! Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Play. Support us on Patreon to get bonus content. Advertise on Backpacker Radio Follow The Trek, Chaunce, Badger, and Trail Correspondents on Instagram. Follow Backpacker Radio, The Trek and Chaunce on YouTube. Follow Backpacker Radio on Tik Tok. Our theme song is Walking Slow by Animal Years. A super big thank you to our Chuck Norris Award winner(s) from Patreon: Alex and Misty with NavigatorsCrafting, Andrew, Austen McDaniel, Austin Ford, Brad & Blair Thirteen Adventures, Brent Stenberg, Bryan Alsop, Christopher Marshburn, Coach from Marion Outdoors, Dayne, Derek Koch, Eric Casper, Erik Hofmann, Following Water Ohio, Gillian Daniels, Greg Knight, Greg McDaniel may he bring honor to his name, Hailey Buckingham, Liz Seger, Patrick Cianciolo, Rebecca Brave, Sawyer Products, SPAM, Timothy Hahn, Tracy ‘Trigger’ Fawns, and Griffin Haywood A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: Bonnie Ackerman, David, Dcnerdlet, Emily Galusha, Jeanie, Jeanne Latshaw, Joann Menzer, Katharine Rudzitis, Keith Dobie Jr, Lauren Cain, Luke Netjes, Matthew Kesterson, Merle Watkins, ...
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    2 hrs and 47 mins
  • Cam Bostock on Amassing 600K+ Instagram Followers, Adventuring in Australia vs. the USA, and Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail

    Cam Bostock on Amassing 600K+ Instagram Followers, Adventuring in Australia vs. the USA, and Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail
    Sep 2 2024
    In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Cam Bostock. With more than 600K Followers, Cam is a bonafide Instagram hiking celebrity. Cam teaches us all about his home, the great country of Australia, including his adventures on the Bibbulmun Track and Munda Biddi Trail, in addition to how often someone needs to fistfight a kangaroo, the frequency of deadly snake encounters, and other stereotypically dumb American questions. We also learn all about Cam's PCT trek, including all that goes into creating a polished Instagram Reel for every day of his hike, his favorite moments from the trail, and the biggest cultural differences between hiking in the US and Australia. We wrap the show with an overview of our time at PCT Trail Days, hint: we were dangerously close to Thunder Island Brewing, if Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays are odd or even, and the triple crown of meat. Gossamer Gear: Use code “SNUGGLEBUG” for 20% off shelters at gossamergear.com. Katabatic Gear: Use code “BPR15” for 15% off at katabaticgear.com. Zoleo: Use code “BACKPACKERRADIO” for free device activation at zoleo.com. LMNT: Get a free sample pack with any order at drinklmnt.com/trek. [divider] Interview with Cam Bostock Cam's InstagramCam's Youtube Time stamps & Questions 00:02:30 - PCT Days Recap 00:24:40 - Reminders: Join us in Brooklyn on September 16 and support us on Patreon for bonus content! 00:28:00 - Introducing Cam 00:30:43 - Do you have a trail name? 00:31:45 - What was your intro into long distance backpacking? 00:32:23 - What are the basics of the Bibbulmun Track? 00:34:00 - Discussion about Australian wildlife 00:40:04 - What’s the ideal season for the Bibbulmun Track? 00:42:15 - How popular is the Bibbulmun Track? 00:42:53 - How does the culture of long distance hiking in Australia compare to the US? 00:45:20 - Discussion about vegemite 00:46:30 - What other cultural differences have you noticed in the US? 00:47:35 - How did you choose the PCT? 00:48:16 - Tell us about the Munda Biddi Trail 00:50:28 - What other Australian trails are you interested in? 00:53:10 - Tell us about stand up paddleboard touring 00:56:04 - What’s the culture around outdoor sports in Australia? 01:01:50 - Do you have standout stories from the Te Araroa? 01:05:28 - Who’s the biggest Australian celebrity? 01:06:50 - FMK: stand up paddleboarding, backpacking, and mountain biking 01:07:45 - How did you get so many Instagram followers? 01:10:10 - What do you think attributes to that many followers? 01:11:20 - How do you manage your content creation while hiking every day? 01:13:00 - What apps do you use? 01:14:35 - Do you think content creation adds or takes away from your hike? 01:16:50 - Discussion about monetizing content 01:18:00 - How long have you been with your tramily? 01:22:00 - What’s the strangest outreach you’ve gotten while on the PCT? 01:25:07 - What do you miss most about your wife? 01:27:05 - How have you been dealing with the fire situation on the PCT? 01:31:00 - Have you thought about hiking the Oregon Coast Trail? 01:34:02 - What is your approach to social media content? 01:37:02 - What are your top 2 or 3 stories from the PCT? 01:40:20 - What has been your best day on the PCT so far? 01:42:42 - What has been your scariest day on trail? 01:44:30 - What would your advice be for someone who wants to hike the PCT from abroad? 01:47:50 - How much would you tell someone to budget for the PCT? 01:50:15 - What’s next? 01:51:07 - Kumo Question: What is your spirit animal and why? Segments Trek Propaganda: Black Bear That Mauled 3-Year-Old Girl Near Yellowstone Has Been Euthanized by Kelly Floro QOTD: Are Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays even days and Tuesdays, Thursdays odd days or vice versa? Triple Crown of meat Mail Bag 5 Star Review [divider] Check out our sound guy @my_boy_pauly/. Leave us a voicemail! Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes (and please leave us a review)! Find us on Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Play. Support us on Patreon to get bonus content. Advertise on Backpacker Radio Follow The Trek, Chaunce, Badger, and Trail Correspondents on Instagram. Follow Backpacker Radio, The Trek and Chaunce on YouTube. Follow Backpacker Radio on Tik Tok. Our theme song is Walking Slow by Animal Years. A super big thank you to our Chuck Norris Award winner(s) from Patreon: Alex and Misty with NavigatorsCrafting, Andrew, Austen McDaniel, Austin Ford, Brad & Blair Thirteen Adventures, Brent Stenberg, Bryan Alsop, Christopher Marshburn, Coach from Marion Outdoors, Dayne, Derek Koch, Eric Casper, Erik Hofmann, Gillian Daniels, Greg Knight, Greg McDaniel may he bring honor to his name, Hailey Buckingham, Liz Seger, Patrick Cianciolo, Sawyer Products, SPAM, Timothy Hahn, Tracy ‘Trigger’ Fawns, and Griffin Haywood A big thank you to our Cinnamon Connection Champions from Patreon: Bonnie Ackerman, David, Dcnerdlet, Emily Galusha, Jeanie, Jeanne Latshaw, Joann Menzer, ...
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this podcast stinks

Zach is chauvinistic and rude, Chaunce is smarter but she has to submit. The guests (mostly) are the best. Five stars because they asked nicely. is it April 1st yet?

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The Honorable 1st 5 ⭐ Audible Review

Wow what an honor to be the 1st five star review on Audible. I would like to thank my Mom and Dad for making me into the person I am today, but most of all I want to thank the astonishing Zach "Badger" Davis and the dazzling Juliana "Chaunce" Chauncey for hosting such an inspiring podcast. The duo have palpable charisma and carry on witty banter on everything backpacking related. From stories from the trail, gear reviews, and eclectic humor Backpacker Radio has it all. The guests are top notch with names like Jabba, Legend, Ballflap, Twerk in the dirt, and Pretzel to name a few. If you are a fan of anything hiking, backpacking, or thru hiking related this is the podcast for you. If you are interested in getting started in any of these hobbies this is the podcast for you. If you just want to listen to and mock people that like walking really far and sleeping outside for fun this is the podcast for you. Bottom line give this podcast a shot Badger and Chaunce will not disappoint.

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