Hiking Unfiltered

Special edition episode This show is a departure from Unfiltered’s interview style. Instead, she takes the show on the trail! Part 1 follows Unfiltered and Mr. Agenda’s progress on the Florida Trail …

In this episode, Courtney talks with friend of the show, Christine “Lady Unicorn” Reed. They talk about learning to truly hear your body’s needs while hiking (or doing anything), how a diagnosis of …

In this episode, Courtney talks with Jen Loofbourrow, the founder and owner of Alpine Fit Clothing. They talk about what it is like to “pack raft” and how backpacking in the wilds of Alaska helped Je…

In this episode, Courtney talks with Le Boatwood, a conservationist and hiker from Australia. They talk about her work in the brush to help the indigenous species thrive, her goal to hike long hikes …

In this episode, Courtney talks with long distance hiker, Chris “ChickenFat” LeBlanc. They talk about the logistics of hiking with his hound dog, Moose, his efforts to set FKTs, how to “hotdog hop” a…

In this episode, Courtney talks with Jason “Mav” Brocar, a retired veteran and aspirational triple crown and international hiker. They talk about his hikes in Spain and Scotland, upgrading from milit…

In this episode, Courtney talks with Brittany “Puddin” McDonald. They talk about finding yourself in Nature, the amazing support in the hiking community, the hiking addiction and they answer the ques…

In this episode, Courtney talks with Maren “Wizard” Wahle. They talk about the challenges of hiking in the sun, whether social media documentation is a great idea and they answer the question: What i…

In this episode, Courtney talks with Lee “Boots” Fortune. They discuss the efforts Lee is making to help spread the message that the outdoors is for everyone, his controversial snack choice and they …

In this episode, Courtney talks with Chris “Roll Tide” Marshburn, a newly minted Ridge Runner for the ATC in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. They talk about how Chris came to crave a change …

In this episode, Courtney talks with author of new book, Feral, Emily Pennington. They discuss life on the road, how traveling in nature has specifically affected Emily’s "type A personality" and the…

In this episode, Courtney talks with Andrew “Tetanus” Black, They talk about the rabbit holes of research that suck hikers in, how to successfully complete the PCT in a high fire season and they answ…

In this episode, Courtney talks with Tara “BAM” Atkinson. They talk about the huge differences between the Florida trail and any other trail in the US, what it’s like to finally be an empty nester an…

In this episode, Courtney talks with Miss Janet, the legendary trail angel of the AT. They talk about her family tradition of helping hikers, what it is like to meet hikers from all over the world an…

In this episode, Courtney talks with Outdoor Jamaican, They dive into a fascinating look at how history still effects the hiking culture, the talk about hiking in Jamaica compared to the US, his expl…

In this episode, Courtney talks with Aaron "Sling" Owens Mayhew, owner/founder of Back Country Foodie. They talk about special foodie hacks to making tasty on-trail smoothies, the challenges of hikin…

In this episode, Courtney talks with Pesto. Pesto has completed the Pinhoti Trail, the Foothills trail, the Appalachian Trail and a host of others. They talk about how she got started hiking alone, w…

In this episode, Courtney talks with Olivia "Rainbow" Neal and Johnny "Lost Johnny" William, owners of the newly established Hidden Pond Hostel. Theirs is a unique story! They met on trail on their 2…

In this episode, Courtney talks with author and hiker, Andrea "Hey Mom" Lani. They talk about taking hot food for granted (especially when you are cold and wet), seeing the playfulness bloom in her k…

In this episode, Courtney talks with Claire Dal Nogare, thru hiker and soon to be Alaskan pilot. They discuss the fear mongering that can spring up on trail, what it is like to use a thru hike as phy…