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Backpacker Radio

The Trek

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Weekly podcast. Next episode any day now.

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-hiking 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.

345 episodes • 0 archived •

9 Tips for Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in 2026 (BPR #348)

March 9

March 9

2h 15m

The San Diego Trans County Trail with Jabba, Jolly, Zach, and Jess (BPR #347)

March 2

March 2

4h 42m

9 Tips for Hiking the Appalachian Trail in 2026 (BPR #346)

February 23

February 23

2h 9m

Valentine's Day 2026: Pistol and Lobo's Appalachian Trail Love Story, McAfee Knob Engagement, and Advice for Courting on Trail (BPR #345)

February 16

February 16

2h 4m

The Santa Fe to Taos Trail, Backpacking with Your Dad + Brother, and the Transcaucasian Trail with Lauren Roerick 2.0 (BPR #244)

February 9

February 9

2h 31m

Hookups, Trail Grooming, and Chafing: Guy Stuff with The Real Hiking Viking and Lt Cookoo Bird (BPR #343)

February 2

February 2

4h 26m

Fancy Feast 2.0: Drinking "Pig Water", Hiking Through Poodle-Dog Bush, and Trail Work with the PNTA (BPR #342)

January 26

January 26

3h 28m

Andrew Skurka & Katie Gerber: Vapor Barrier Layers, Beginner Backpacking Mistakes, and Off-Trail Route Ethics (BPR #341)

January 19

January 19

2h 54m

How to Start Off-Trail Hiking and Routes with Eric Volk (BPR #340)

January 12

January 12

3h 38m

8 Epic Shorter Thru-Hikes: the Long Trail, Teton Crest Trail, and More (BPR #339)

January 5

January 5

2h 41m

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