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Dad | Author | Founder @thetrek.co | Co-host @backpackerradio | Hiker | Badger | As seen on the Northwest Herald and NY Times

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Eliza "Swerve" Sweeney made *almost* ALL of her own gear for the CDT this year. Check out episode 379 for a deep dive into why, how, and how long it took!

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An FBI sting at Appalachian Trail Days! Were you there? Did you meet Bismark?

Hear more on episode 378 of Backpacker Radio!

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What's the strangest thing you've ever carried on trail?

Hear more of the shenannigans in episode 378 of Backpacker Radio! Available wherever you listen to podcasts.

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Do you think Santa Claus would come down the chimney of a pit toilet?

Hear more of Austen McDaniel's stories on episode 378 of Backpacker Radio — wherever you listen to podcasts!

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The average Appalachian Trail thru-hike cost $7,680 in 2025. @livvyweld did it for less than $2,000. Find out how on episode 377 of Backpacker Radio.

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Someone call HR! Check out episode 377, featuring @livvyweld, wherever you listen to podcasts.

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Who’s not allowed in your road trip van?

@onxbackcountry

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Get electrolytes for the rest of your hiking season (and start stocking up for winter activities). And get a FREE sample pack when you go to drinklmnt.com/trek.

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Probably the last time @k80.trail doesn’t bring tent stakes on a backpacking trip.

Check out episode 376, “Hiking the Loowit Trail with Zach, Katie, and Jabba”, wherever you listen to podcasts.

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another late august photo dump.
birthday donut on a mountain

a tiny guy

lando and an airplane

herdy boys

p and hank doing their thing

it’s true i’m a cookie slut

you don’t pack out pizza for a hike?

seen one waterfall you seen them all

trail days sunset

f35 leaving some vape trails

this kid!

blue angels!

donuts duh

last minute decision to drive to seattle for the backpacker radio meet was hella fun

premier league is back! COYG!

hawk photo bombed my shot but also made the shot!

nothing like a good sunset

golden hour

wildfire make good sunsets

getting rained on on my birthday ruuuude

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Saddle sores are real y’all. @michaelinstagrant

@onxbackcountry

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Topos can take you up some pretttttttty sweet places. Use code Trek15Hike for 15% off a pair of your own!

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