#101 - My Honest Advice to Thru Hikers

In this episode of 'Peanut Butter and Mountains' podcast , we tackle the common fears surrounding thru hiking, especially for beginners. Whether you're aiming for the John Muir Trail, the Colorado Trail, or any other long-distance trek, this episode offers crucial advice to help you embark on your hiking adventure with confidence.
💥 Free Itinerary Download NOTE: the example in the itinerary is for the Uinta Highline Trail - you can delete and put in your info for the trail you're doing!
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 00:22 Overcoming Fear of Through Hiking 01:13 The Importance of Shakedown Hikes 03:38 Creating a Motivational List 05:36 Planning an Itinerary 07:22 Preventing and Handling Injuries 09:06 Staying Safe on the Trail 11:30 Building Confidence Through Community 14:02 Starting Small and Building Up 15:30 Embracing Uncertainty and Problem Solving 17:24 Conclusion and Call to Action --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chad-lubinski6/support