20 Best Thru-Hiking Podcasts
Thru-Hiking Podcasts
Here are 20 Best Thru-Hiking Podcasts worth listening to in 2024
1. Backpacker Radio
Denver, Colorado, US
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-hikin...g 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.more
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3.4K 1.6K 1 episode / week Avg Length 158 min Apr 2018
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2. Trail Tales | A Thru-Hiking and Backpacking Podcast
Vermont, US
Trail Tales is a hiking podcast dedicated to those who thrive in the outdoors. Host and thru-hiker Kyle O'Grady, who has completed every last step... of the Appalachian Trail, interviews other thru-hikers, peak-baggers, and backpackers who are almost as crazy as him.more
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998 390 3.5K 4 episodes / month Avg Length 65 min Nov 2018
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3. Outside In
A podcast for outdoors people covering, hillwalking, climbing, mountaineering, mountain bothies, thru-hiking and all aspects of enjoying the outdoors.... Introduced by John D Burnsmore
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444 4.6K 1 episode / month Oct 2020
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4. Hiking Thru Life
Coon Rapids, Minnesota, US
We've all been gifted a journey called 'Life'. Hiking Thru Life aims to inspire people from all walks of life to live a more meaningful li...fe. The outdoors is a place we find meaning and connection. This podcast is a collection of stories and connections with people we encounter along our journey. We also provide some helpful tips for outdoor adventures. Where will your journey take you? Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hiking-thru-life/supporthttps://hikingthrulife.net/podcast/more
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528 29 1.1K 2 episodes / year Avg Length 52 min Jun 2019
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5. The Hiker Podcast
Medford, Oregon, US
Each week new hiker Andy Neal takes you on a journey to demystify hiking. Andy sits down with voices in the outdoor and hiking community, getting to k...now the hikers behind the trekking poles. Hikers tell stories of how hiking has inspired them to grow, create, and better the environment, getting past the how and to the why of hiking. A show for those who are starting out on the trail and for experienced thru-hikers!more
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1.4K 5 episodes / year Avg Length 56 min Jul 2020
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6. Walking and Talking: An Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike
In 2020, I got to live out my thru-hiking dream, but I am only one of the thousands of people who hike on the Appalachian Trail - what are their stori...es? That is what I hope to find out! Join me every-other Wednesday for interviews with other hikers and recounts of my own thru-hike!more
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411 1 episode / week Avg Length 41 min Feb 2020
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7. Out and Back
Berkeley, California, US
In the Out and Back Podcast presented by Gaia GPS, host and Appalachian Trail thru-hiker Andrew Shanty Baldwin dives deep into conversation with long-...distance hikers, record-breaking athletes, offroad travelers who sold everything to live full-time on the dusty backroads, and other awesome guests who have mastered their backcountry craft. In every show, Shanty goes one-on-one, tapping into each backcountry expert superpower so you can take their experience and knowledge with you on your next adventure.more
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16.7K 3.4K 33.2K May 2020
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8. The Attempt
The Attempt, brought to you by The Trek and Bad Cat Media, follows Benjamin Drachman during his attempted southbound (SOBO) thru-hike of the Pacific C...rest Trail in 2019.more
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19.2K 3.8K 87.5K Jan 2020
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9. Scooter Hikes
New York City, New York, US
My life my journey, to the beginning, primarily we will be talking about hiking, and I will journal my thru-hike experiences. With that said we will t...alk about everything else too, business, relationships, friends, family, anxiety and depression and more this is life it is unpredictable and ever-changing.more
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Dec 2020
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10. Section Hiking the Appalachian Trail
Fairfax, Virginia, US
Hey, I'm a guy who can't get away for 6 months to a year to do a thru-hike on a long trail. But I do have time to take a week here or there to... do a section hike. So I'm going to section hike the Appalachian Trail. Let's talk about what it takes to plan a great hike, then go out and hit the trail. We are sponsored by the Committee to Restore America's National Parks, a campaign aimed at fixing the $ 11.9 billion backlog under our National Park System.more
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2 episodes / year Avg Length 22 min Dec 2019
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11. Ramdino Hiking and The Appalachian Trail
US
This podcast is about hiking, the Appalachian Trail, thru-hikers on the Appalachian Trail, the hiking community, building up the hiking community, and... supporting the thru-hikers. Each week we will have updates on how the thru-hikers are doing, my section hikes, guest interviews from the hiking community, hiking gear reviews, and basically all things trail.more
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2.4K 2K Dec 2020
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12. In a tent with a French man : A Thru hiking Via Adriatica journal
Hi, I am Cartapouille, a french guy in a middle of a life crisis who thru-hiked the Via Adriatica in 2020 (should have been Appalachian Trail but coro...navirus canceled it). This was a daily short log to reassure my friends and family that I didn't die eaten by a bear or got blown up by a landmine.more
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1.4K Mar 2020
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13. REALLY HIKING AND BACKPACKING with Rhonda
Day Hiking, Section Hiking, Backpacking, and all the things, including a Thru-Hiker, wannabe. We will talk about locations of some of the most favoure...d trails and gear used. I would love to hear from you about your favourite trails and gear.more
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Apr 2020
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14. I Just Wanna Be Hiker Trash
What the hell is 'Hiker Trash?' Some wear the term as a badge of honor, others use it in disgust, but Hiker Trash is more than a mere adjective for a ...dirty thru-hiker. Hiker Trash is a philosophy, a way of life, potentially even a catalyst for finding meaning. Thru-hiker, Scott 'Hell Ya Jesus' Hughes, shares and explores what it really means to be Hiker Trash through personal anecdotes and interviews with hikers, adventurers and all those who challenge the status quo in Hiker Trash fashionmore
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32 Dec 2020
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15. Hiking Thru
Dive in with us as we ask experienced thru-hikers all about thru-hiking gear recommendations, technique, strategy, food for the trail, trail angels an...d also gain some of their wisdom and insights for hiking trails all over the world including The Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, John Muir Trail, Pacific Northwest Trail and more. New episodes available weekly.more
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1.8K 11K Dec 2018
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16. JR Hikes the Appalachian Trail
Ryan Hopkins records his Appalachian Trail thru-hike.
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Jan 2020
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17. THE POX and PUSS PODCAST : An Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Experience
The Pox and Puss Podcast is a not-so-serious exploration of the Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker experience. We interview hikers and adventurers from all ...walks of life.more
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Oct 2012
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18. Trail and Errors Podcast
Along the west coast of America lies a 2,650-mile continuous path connecting the states of California, Oregon, and Washington - the Pacific Crest Trai...l (PCT). Every year thousands of thru-hikers from across the world pack their bags and set off, hoping to complete a daunting Mexico to Canada hike. This year, Ethan Wrigglesworth and Molly Meadows are among that crowd and invite you to join them in experiencing the trail and many errors along the way.more
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156 18 Mar 2019
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Thru-Hiking Podcasters
Podcaster Name | Podcast Link | Total Episodes | |
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The Trek | thetrek.co | 22 | |
Kyle O’Grady | trailtalespod.com | 8 | |
Kyle Hates Hiking | trailtalespod.com | 7 | |
John D Burns | johndburns.com | 6 | |
Ryan Schlosser | walkingtalkingpod.libsyn.com | 1 | |
Hiking Thru Life | podcasters.spotify.com | 1 | |
The Adventure Is Out There Podcast | hikerpodcast.com | 1 | |
Scooter Hikes | podcasters.spotify.com | 1 | |
Mason Gravley | adventuresportspodcast.com | 8 | |
Kyle O’grady | trailtalespod.com/episodes | 6 | |
Will Collins | buffaloroamer.com/podcast | 5 | |
Trail Correspondents | thetrek.co | 4 | |
10adventures | adventuretravel.podbean.com | 3 | |
Devin Ashby | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebackpackingexperience | 2 | |
Emory R. Wanger | byland.co/podcast | 2 | |
The Ultra Running Guys | theultrarunningguys.com/podcast | 2 | |
Vermont Public | vermontpublic.org/podcast/the-frequency-daily-vermont-news | 2 | |
Abigail Hannah | abigailhannah.nz/category/podcast | 1 | |
Daisy Brackenhall | ketowomanpodcast.com/category/podcasts | 1 | |
Hannah Rheaume + Bradee Felton | womenandthewilderness.libsyn.com | 1 | |
John Kelley | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/backpackingpodcast | 1 | |
Lindsey Elizabeth Cortes | riseupnutritionrun.com/podcast | 1 | |
Matt Payne | mattpaynephotography.com/page/f-stop-collaborate-and-listen | 1 | |
Misti Little | orangeblaze.thegardenpathpodcast.com | 1 | |
Sarah Williams | toughgirlchallenges.libsyn.com | 1 | |
Slasr Podcast | slasrpodcast.com | 1 | |
Virginia Outdoor Adventures Podcast | feeds.buzzsprout.com/1810645 | 1 | |
Papa Bear Hikes | buzzsprout.com/1467697 | 10 | |
The Hiker Podcast | hikerpodcast.com/podcast | 5 | |
Emory Wanger | byland.co/by-land-podcast | 4 | |
Hiiker | spreaker.com/podcast/the-hiiker-podcast--4561292 | 4 | |
Holly Worton | Into The Woods | hollyworton.com/podcast | 4 | |
Big Pond Podcasts | gogetoutside.com/podcast-2 | 3 | |
Anna Huthmaker | hikingradionetwork.com/show/the-trail-dames-podcast/episodes | 2 | |
Another Mother Runner | anothermotherrunner.com/category/another-mother-runner-podcast | 2 | |
Carol "cheer" Coyne | thru-r.com/the-thru-r-podcast | 2 | |
Jon Eskelsen | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sectionhiker | 2 | |
Scott "hell Ya Jesus" Hughes | feeds.buzzsprout.com/1560791 | 2 | |
Terri M. Rae | mixingupmidlife.libsyn.com | 2 | |
Adam James Cohen | buzzsprout.com/1907419 | 1 | |
Bronwyn Saglimbeni | twentyminuteswithbronwyn.podbean.com | 1 | |
Dylan Bowman | freetrail.com/podcasts | 1 | |
Guides Gone Wild | guidesgonewild.buzzsprout.com | 1 | |
Gustavus Adolphus College | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gustavus--adolphus-college | 1 | |
Jason Atnip | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetrailtrashcast | 1 | |
Jerome Rand | sailingintooblivion.podbean.com | 1 | |
Justin "justroc" Rimon | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justtrek | 1 | |
Lori Prima | buzzsprout.com/225790 | 1 | |
Melissa Goodwin / Kelley Blosser / Lauren De La Vega | girlgottahike.com/podcast | 1 | |
Ryan Ellis | buzzsprout.com/1757465 | 1 |