Kris and Lori each provide some of their must have winter hiking gear and tips for having a great outdoors experience during the colder months. Kris is a 3 time completer of the National Scenic Ice Age Trail and has written a book about her section hiking experience. Topics Covered: Keeping hands and feet warmClothing LayersMicrospikesSnow Baskets on Trekking PolesSnowshoesProtecting your lips and faceGloves vs MittensCar Essentials for getting safely to the trail Bookmark this Winter 10 Essentials list by Green Mountain ClubConnect with Kris Van Handel:Check out her book: Hiking with Hair Tie Hike Episode: Section Hiking the Ice Age TrailInstagram: @kris_vanhandelConnect with Lori:Instagram: @thehikepodcastTwitter: @thehikepodcastBlog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.comFacebook: @thehikepodcastEmail: hikepodcast@gmail.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/thehikepodcastSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/thehikepodcast)

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Winter Hiking Essentials with Kris Van Handel

Hear what your hosts Lori, Julie (Jester), Benny and Johnny have been up to in the almost 2 year hiatus since we last got together as Base Camp Chat. In this reunion hear us chat about responsible stewardship, hiker safety, trail etiquette and leave no trace. We also answer a listener question from @man_shoots_snapsQ. Lockdowns encouraged a great many more people to the get outdoors and in particular, get hiking. Who bears most responsibility in educating them on LNT and hiker etiquette… ??Catch up on previous Base Camp Chat episodesIntroducing Base Camp Chat: Fear on the TrailBase Camp Chat: First Night Solo on TrailBase Camp Chat: Trail EtiquetteConnect with Lori:Instagram: @thehikepodcastTwitter: @thehikepodcastBlog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.comFacebook: @thehikepodcastEmail: hikepodcast@gmail.com Connect with Julie "Jester" Gayheart:Instagram: @jestersectionhiker and @hikersafetyFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/jestersectionhiker/Podcast - https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/jester-section-hiker/Connect with Benny Braden:Instagram: @therealbennybraden and @responsiblestewardshipWebsite: responsiblestewardship.orgFacebook: Responsible StewardshipConnect with Johnny:Facebook: @johnnyonthetrail, Hiking the SmokiesInstagram: @johnnyonthetrailYouTube: Johnny on the Trail Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thehikepodcast)

Base Camp Chat 2.0

Leisel and Dave catch up with Hike&apos;s Lori Prima on their 2021 hikes of the Arizona Trail and Continental Divide Trail and the completion of their Triple Crown goal.Leisel and Dave cover a lot of ground about their 6 months on both trails and share a lot of stories about what it&apos;s really like to be out there. - Highlights and Challenges of the AZT and CDT- Handling pain and being injured while on trail - Water Resupply and Filtering - The wildness of the CDT- Moose sightings!- When a road walk isn&apos;t so bad- What their favorite trail sections were - Trail towns and hostels- The challenges of the Glacier permit system- Setting new goals post Triple CrownListen to Leisel and Dave&apos;s Season 3 episode: Thru-Hiking Tips and Blue Ridge Mountain Hikes with Leisel and Dave BaileyListen to Leisel&apos;s Season 2 episodes: On The Trail: Leisel Bailey (CDT Class of 2020) on Grief, Grace and Plan B during COVID-19Evolution of a Thru-Hiker: Leisel Bailey on Growth, Confidence, and Hard DecisionsConnect with Leisel:Instagram: @leiselbConnect with Lori:Instagram: @thehikepodcastTwitter: @thehikepodcastBlog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.comFacebook: @thehikepodcastEmail: hikepodcast@gmail.com Special thank you to my show patrons who help keep this show hosted, ad-free and 100% independent!Outro music track clip by Thorn & Shout off of the album Thorn & Shout used under the Creative Commons license. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thehikepodcast)

Hiking the AZT and CDT with Triple Crowners Leisel and Dave Bailey

Paul shares his adventures of hiking four routes in the Sierra over five weeks in 2019:Kings Canyon Hike Basin Route High Sierra TrailSouthern Sierra High RouteSierra High RouteHe and friends pieced together these high routes to create their own 400+ mile adventure. We chat about the beauty of the Sierra range, respecting the land, tips on taking on this type of endeavor and what&apos;s next as he puts together a film based on the hike. We also touch on his 2015 AT and 2017 CDT thru hikes. Connect with PaulInstagram: @pieonthetrailWeb: Pie On The TrailYouTube: pieonthetrailFacebook: Pie On The TrailLink to Trip Reports & Gear Lists  (Including the Sierra routes) Connect with Lori:Instagram: @thehikepodcastTwitter: @thehikepodcastBlog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.comFacebook: @thehikepodcastEmail: hikepodcast@gmail.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thehikepodcast)

Hiking the Sierra with Paul "PIE" Ingram

Kym takes listeners through the benefits of training for your hikes and shares her own personal story. She shares several  tips and other advice that anyone can apply to their own hiking journeys. Read about Kym&apos;s Wind River trip hereConnect with Kym:Instagram: @zest_ed_athletics Facebook: Zest EdBlog: Midwest with ZestWeb Links: Listed here Connect with Lori:Instagram: @thehikepodcastTwitter: @thehikepodcastBlog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.comFacebook: @thehikepodcastEmail: hikepodcast@gmail.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thehikepodcast)

On The Trail: Training for your Hiking Adventures with Kym Zest

Bronwyn takes listeners on her adventures in solo backpacking the Tonquin Valley Trail. She chats about terrain, an emergency SOS from her Garmin In Reach Mini, the challenges and beauty of the trail over the course of 3 nights and 4 days in the backcountry. The Tonquin Valley is located in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada, next to the border of the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia, an area which is also the continental divide, running along the peaks of the South Jasper Range (including The Ramparts subrange) which rise above Amethyst Lake. Tonquin Creek drains Moat Lake and flows west into Mount Robson Provincial Park in British Columbia, and empties into the Fraser River. The Astoria River drains south and east into the Athabasca River.rse of 3 nights and 4 days in the backcountry. The main Tonquin Valley route is a 27 mile (44 km) relocation hike, taking you from the Astoria Creek Trailhead to the Portal Creek Trailhead, or vice-versa. Learn more about the trail via Parks Canada.Listen to my previous episode (Season 3, ep 6) with Brownyn here.Connect with Bronwyn:Instagram: @poetichikerConnect with Lori:Instagram: @thehikepodcastTwitter: @thehikepodcastBlog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.comFacebook: @thehikepodcastEmail: hikepodcast@gmail.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thehikepodcast)

Backpacking Jasper National Park's Tonquin Valley Trail with Bronwyn Preece

Tawnya and Curt Finney have been caretakers of the Appalachian Trail&apos;s Tumbling Run Shelter for 30 years now. They speak to Lori about what it has been like to adopt this shelter in the Pennsylvania&apos;s Michaux State Forest,  a few miles north of the Mason-Dixon Line.  It&apos;s located near Mile 1075, near the half way point of the Appalachian Trail.Tawnya and Curt, along with Curt&apos;s 85 year old father George, have dedicated over 3 decades to maintaining and improving the Tumbling Run Shelter. In this conversation they also discuss: Trail etiquette tipsLeave No TraceHow the AT has changed Ways to get involvedWhy they volunteerLearn more by visiting the below links:Potomac Appalachian Trail Clubhttps://www.patc.nethttps://www.facebook.com/groups/PotomacAppalachianTrailClubNorth Chapter:https://www.patcnorth.nethttps://www.facebook.com/PATCNorthConnect with Lori:Instagram: @thehikepodcastTwitter: @thehikepodcastBlog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.comFacebook: @thehikepodcastEmail: hikepodcast@gmail.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thehikepodcast)

On The Trail: Tawnya and Curt Finney on 30 Years of being A.T. Shelter Caretakers

Michelle shares what inspired her to begin a backpacking journey which includes hiking the Te Araroa and some of the Great Walks. Michelle talks candidly about dealing with Graves Disease, mental health struggles and how that impacted her hike on the Te Araroa. We talk about pushing through fear and how she hopes that sharing her hiking adventures (and misadventures) can help others who want to get out on the trail. We cover highlights from the Te Araroa and also what it is like to hike some of the Great Walks.  Learn more about the trails:Te AraroaThe 10 Great WalksConnect with Michelle:Web: Long White GypsyInstagram: @longwhitegypsyYouTube: Long White GypsyConnect with Lori:Instagram: @thehikepodcastTwitter: @thehikepodcastBlog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.comFacebook: @thehikepodcastEmail: hikepodcast@gmail.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thehikepodcast)

New Zealand's Te Araroa Trail and Great Walks with Michelle Green

Magpie and Constantine share their hike of the North Country Trail, which was also the fastest known time for a self-supported hike. Constantine also celebrated a milestone of now completing all 11 National Scenic Trails. Listen as they both share a candid and reflective conversation. Just some of the topics covered:Planning for the NCT Managing resupplies and such on a 4800 mile trailThe highs and lows of thru-hiking the NCTTrail Magic as part of the experience Hiking as a coupleConnect with Magpie and Constantine:Web: Adventurous Magpie and Elevenskys Instagram: @adventurousmagpie and @elevenskysYouTube: HikingAmericaConnect with Lori:Instagram: @thehikepodcastTwitter: @thehikepodcastBlog: thehikepodcast.wordpress.comFacebook: @thehikepodcastEmail: hikepodcast@gmail.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thehikepodcast)

Fastest Known Time on the North Country Trail with Magpie and Constantine

Amy and Dan Lopata section hiked the Finger Lakes Trail over 2020 and 2021. With over 60 different hikes, they traversed the trail from West to East from the Allegheny Mountains to the Catskills. In this episode, they share:Things learned along the wayTransformation to lighter gearUnique perspective coming from trail running to hiking Challenges of hiking this trail Highlights of the FLT Sections they recommendTips for new hikers to the trailTips for being a good hiker and advocate for the landListen to Christy Post give an overview of the Finger Lakes Trail in Season 5, episode 11Connect Amy and Dan LopataInstagram: @amylopataFacebook Group for Hiking Posts: Finger Lakes Trail Hikers & FriendsConnect with/Learn about the Finger Lakes Trail Conference:Instagram: @fingerlakestrailAbout the Trail: Finger Lakes TrailTrail Maps: Interactive Trail MapsFacebook: Finger Lakes Trail ConferenceConnect with Lori:Instagram: @thehikepodcastTwitter: @thehikepodcastFacebook: @thehikepodcastEmail: hikepodcast@gmail.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thehikepodcast)

Section Hiking the Finger Lakes Trail with Amy and Dan Lopata

Christy Post of the Finger Lakes Trail Conference shares how the FLTC supports the growth, maintenance and organization of New York State&apos;s Finger Lakes Trail.  We go over trail basics, trail events, volunteer and member opportunities and some of the reasons you should explore the Finger Lakes Trail.The Finger Lakes Trail System includes the main Finger Lakes Trail (FLT) from the Pennsylvania-New York border in Allegany State Park to the Long Path and the summit of Slide Mountainin the Catskill Forest Preserve. The main FLT is 580 miles long. There are six branch trails and 29 loop trails and spur trails that extend from the main FLT. These branch, loop and spur trails currently total 412 miles. Including the Main Trail and all branch, loop, and side trails, the Finger Lakes Trail System offers 1,000 miles of hiking.The Finger Lakes Trail Conference, Inc. (FLTC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization comprised of dues paying members and governed by a Board of Managers duly elected by its membership in accordance with its written Bylaws.Mission – The mission of the FLTC is “… to build, protect, enhance, and promote a continuous footpath across New York State for the enjoyment and health of residents and visitors. Forever!” The FLTC was founded in 1962. It works in cooperation with its members and various organizations to develop and maintain a premier hiking trail system in New York.Membership – More than 1,400 individual and family memberships currently support the FLTC through annual dues ranging from $15 to $60 and through donations. Approximately one fourth of these members actively volunteer to operate the organization and its programs, and to build and maintain the trail system. You can join the FLTC, renew your membership, and make a donation here.Connect with/Learn about the Finger Lakes Trail Conference:Instagram: @fingerlakestrailAbout the Trail: Finger Lakes TrailTrail Maps: Interactive Trail MapsFacebook: Finger Lakes Trail ConferenceConnect with Lori:Instagram: @thehikepodcastTwitter: @thehikepodcastFacebook: @thehikepodcastEmail: hikepodcast@gmail.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thehikepodcast)

On The Trail: The Finger Lakes Trail Conference

Jeffy and Bridget Geer share their thru hike of Michigan&apos;s Shore to Shore Trail. The Michigan Shore-to-Shore Trail (also known as the Michigan Riding and Hiking Trail) is a 220-mile-long (350 km) trail that runs between Empire on Lake Michigan and Oscoda on Lake Huron across the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. It is open to horseback riders and hikers but not bicycles. The trail&apos;s western end is located within the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The trail, going from west to east, travels through the Boardman River valley and follows the Au Sable River for about 50 miles (80 km). The trail was developed by trail riders in 1962 and travels through mixed hardwood and conifer forests. Public campgrounds are located throughout the route. (taken from Wikipedia)More Trail Info: Huron-Manistee National Forest pageMichigan Trail Riders Association MapsConnect with Jeffy and Bridget:Instagram: @roguefootFacebook: Rogue FootConnect with Lori:Instagram: @thehikepodcastTwitter: @thehikepodcastFacebook: @thehikepodcastEmail: hikepodcast@gmail.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thehikepodcast)

Michigan Shore-to-Shore Trail Thru Hike with Jeffy and Bridget Geer

Corin shares her journey of falling in love with hiking. She leads us through her story of  going on day hikes, her first backpacking trip of the Art Loeb and how it led her to a 22 mile point to point hike through Washington&apos;s Enchantments in one day. We chat about hiking in Pisgah National Forest, pushing beyond your comfort zone, hiking partnerships with your spouse/significant other, and how all that culminated in her day long adventure in Washington&apos;s Cascade Mountains earlier this Fall. The Trails and Useful Links:Art Loeb Trail https://www.hikewnc.info/trailheads/pisgah-national-forest/long-distance/art-loeb-trail/https://www.romanticasheville.com/art_loeb_trail.htmLooking Glass Mountainhttps://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/nfsnc/recarea/?recid=48142Cat Gap Loop https://www.hikewnc.info/trails/davidson-river/cat-gap-loophttps://www.romanticasheville.com/john_rock.htmPisgah National Foresthttps://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/nfsnc/recarea/?recid=48114Dupont State Foresthttps://www.dupontforest.com/visit/Black Balsamhttps://ashevilletrails.com/blue-ridge-parkway/black-balsam-knob-art-loeb-trail-hiking/https://ashevilletrails.com/blue-ridge-parkway/black-balsam-knob-tennent-mountain-loop/Davison River Campground https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/north-carolina/davidson-river-recreation-area-trailEnchantment Area Wildernesshttps://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/okawen/passes-permits/recreation/?cid=fsbdev3_053607https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/enchantment-lakesSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/thehikepodcast)

The Journey to Hiking Washington's Enchantments in 1 day with Corin Kuss

Aaron Owens Mayhew, MS, RDN founder of Backcountry Foodie gives Hike listeners some tips and advice on how we can have better nutrition on trail. Hiker hunger doesn&apos;t have to give way to bad nutrition, and Aaron&apos;s recipes are created with essential nutrition in mind while keeping things ultralight.Founded in 2017 by Aaron Owens Mayhew, Backcountry Foodie is the leading source for ultralight backpacking recipes and meal planning resources. As a registered dietitian and ultralight long-distance backpacker, Aaron created Backcountry Foodie while preparing homemade, lightweight meals for her thru-hike attempt of the Pacific Crest Trail in 2017 and subsequent thru-hike of the Oregon Coast Trail in 2018. (source: Backcountry Foodie)Use code hikepodcast for 20% off a Backcountry Foodie membershipConnect with Aaron and Backcountry Foodie:Web site: Backcountry Foodie Instagram: @backcountry_foodieFacebook: Backcountry FoodieConnect with Lori:Instagram: @thehikepodcastTwitter: @thehikepodcastFacebook: @thehikepodcastEmail: hikepodcast@gmail.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thehikepodcast)

On The Trail: Hiker Nutrition with Backcountry Foodie

Zach shares his 3 day thru hike of the Foothills Trail, starting in Oconee and ending in Table Rock.  The Foothills trail is located in Upstate South Carolina and Western North Carolina and is 77 miles long. Normally thru hikes can plan to spend 5-10 days on the trail, while weekend backpackers and day-hikers can utilize numerous trailheads for shorter trips. Major trailheads are located at:Table Rock State ParkUS 178SC 130SC 107Oconee State Park (source: Foothills Trail Conservancy)Connect with Zach:Instagram: @zach_kussFacebook: zach.kussConnect with Lori:Instagram: @thehikepodcastTwitter: @thehikepodcastFacebook: @thehikepodcastEmail: hikepodcast@gmail.com The Trail:The Foothills Trail - https://foothillstrail.org/trail-overview/Maps and Coordinates - https://foothillstrail.org/maps-coordinates-2/Listen to Zach&apos;s episode on the Art Loeb here.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thehikepodcast)

The Foothills Trail in 3 days with Zach Kuss

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