Hiker Trash Radio

Triple Crowner Ryan "Constantine" Bunting drops in to talk with Doc about some of the 20,000+ miles under his trail runners.  Along the way, they cover a lot of ground, including the challenges of ha…

In this classic episode that first aired on 4/4/20, Doc and Chopper continue to dissect the John Muir Trail one section at a time, starting with the 21 miles from Muir Trail Ranch to Muir Pass, which…

In this classic episode that first aired on 5/16/20, Doc and the guys share stories, insights, and shenanigans from these 41 miles of bliss on the JMT.  Included are tales of BA the Marmot Whisperer,…

Captain Caveman visits the studio to talk all things thru hiking and endurance, including past mistakes, thru hiker therapy, the appropriate climb per view ratio, and disaster style. Oh yeah, and he'…

In this classic episode that first aired on 4/25/20, Doc and the crew continue their march along the JMT, this time through a 30-mile stretch that saw hail, stink in the pizzeria, Chafe the Naked Hik…

Astro and Streep from Adventure On Us sit down with Doc to share their incredible journey of addiction and recovery, and the love story that blooms with the help from outdoor adventuring together.  T…

In this classic episode that originally aired on 4/18/20, Doc and his lively cast of characters take listeners through an in-depth look at a 28-mile stretch of the trail from MTR to Tully Hole.  Tune…

First-time JMT thru hikers Kayla and Stephanie join Doc for a romp through our favorite trail.  Tune in to hear their discussion of trail prep, meals, gear, false summits, and the highs and lows they…

Trail legend Jupiter returns to the pod to talk trail, gear, and philosophy with Doc. Tune in to hear about the AZT, the TRT, the Long Trail, and what's in store next for Jupiter.  Hint:  It's 2,600 …

Phranque, from Speaking Quite Frankly, sits down with Doc to cover a variety of topics, including Forrest Fenn's Treasure, balancing at the equator, vanlife, mistakes on the trail, fear of commitment…

In this special Season 3 bonus episode, Doc reconnects with Triple Crowners Ben "Ginger Ballz" Vaughan and Garret "Scrapbook" Hernandez to talk about their recent adventure on Vermont's Long Trail. T…

After becoming just the 11th and 12th people to ever complete the Calendar Year Triple Crown, and the youngest to ever do it, Stanford students Sammy "Buzz" Potter and Jackson "Woody" Parell sit down…

In this special Season 3 bonus episode, newly minted Triple Crowner and thru hiking icon Jeff "IB TAT" Oliver returns to the John Freakin' Muir studio to talk trail and gear with Doc.  An epic episod…

In this special Season 3 bonus episode, newly minted Triple Crowner and thru hiking icon Jeff "IB TAT" Oliver returns to the John Freakin' Muir studio to talk trail and gear with Doc.  An epic episod…

Left wondering if she could do it on her own after her relationship soured, Kamrin "Pinecone" Peterson dug in, did her research, and continued to hike, mountaineer, and live a life of outdoor adventu…

Mountaineer and thru hiker Melany "Sonic Boom" Boivin joins Doc from Quebec to discuss a variety of important topics, including thru hiking luxury items, poutine, stress fractures, flip flopping, the…

Fresh off the CDT to complete his Triple Crown, Elliot "Beats" Pacheco sits down for some serious discussion with Doc.  Topics include diversity on the trail, pet peeves, shaking hands with the Devil…

Lulu TARS Aguiniga, having just completed the PCT, sits down to talk about rugby, mountaineering, toe socks, the struggle to be comfortable being uncomfortable, letting it flow, and the importance of…

Grant "Detour" Breidenbach sits down with Doc to detail one of the most epic weather-filled JMT thru hikes you will ever hear about.  Detour, the son of a meteorologist, shares some stormy tales, as …

Fresh off his 3,100-mile thru hike of the CDT, Triple Crowner Justin "2taps" Helmkamp sits down with Doc to discuss gear, trail life, trail family, hiker support groups on Zoom, and the joys of post-…