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• An Introduction to Hiking with Philip Werner

  Philip Werner comes on the show to discuss his new book, "Hiking over 60: A modern guide to Hiking Gear and Techniques for Active Adults". Philip's website SectionHiker.com has been sharing gear and trail advice for almost two decades. It's a great resource whether you are new to hiking or at the intermediate or expert level. This episode is a great introduction for those new to hiking and we talk about how this new book is meant for both those new to hiking and those who are reintroducing themselves to the hiking world after some time away. We cover topics - Finding Local Trail Systems - Essential Gear and Being Safe- Hiking over 60 considerations- Leave No Trace- Some of Philip's hikes in the White Mountains and beyondBuy the book (Amazon)Hike Giveaway AlertEnter the Hike Celebrates 250k Giveaway here (open through 5/9/25)5 Random winners will be chosen to receive either a Sticker, Yeti Tumbler, Button or HatStay tuned for how you can purchase your own Hike merchandise or send me an email/DM to inquireSupport the showConnect with Hike:Instagram: @thehikepodcast @shenandoahexplorerFacebook: @thehikepodcastEmail: [email protected]

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• Shenandoah 500 update: Halfway There

  Lori gives an update on her Shenandoah 500 progress after officially making it halfway through the challenge. She chats about:Winter hiking and favorite trails for the winter season, getting acclimated to elevation after life as a flatlander, navigating water crossings and blowdowns, memorable moments on trail Some of the trail links:https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/blackrock-summit.htmhttps://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/hawksbill-summit.htmhttps://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/hawksbill-summit.htmhttps://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/dark-hollow-falls.htmhttps://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/lower-whiteoak-falls.htmhttps://www.hikingupward.com/SNP/BrownMountain/images/Map.pdfhttps://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/upload/SHEN_BCTrip-Big_Run_Loop_and_Big_Run_Portal_B008-508.pdfPATC Store: https://potomactrailclub.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/potomactrailclub/giftstore.jspMusic Credit: https://thornandshout.bandcamp.com/album/thorn-shoutSupport the showConnect with Hike:Instagram: @thehikepodcast @shenandoahexplorerFacebook: @thehikepodcastEmail: [email protected]

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• Casey "Vegas" Huffman

  Vegas comes on to chat about his 2023 thru hike of the Appalachian Trail and how those experiences shaped his current life as guide and started his quest for completing the triple crown in long distance hiking. We talk about trail magic, tramily life, gear, and a lot of lessons learned. We touch on other long distance hikes and thru hikes - including his Sheltowee Trace completion and international hike of the West Highland Way in Scotland. Vegas also shares his prep for tackling the PCT this year and what he's looking forward to as part of his trek. Go give Vegas a follow:InstagramYouTubeSupport the showConnect with Hike:Instagram: @thehikepodcast @shenandoahexplorerFacebook: @thehikepodcastEmail: [email protected]

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• Shenandoah National Park Trust

  Jessica Cocciolone is the Executive Director of the Shenandoah National Park Trust. She has helped nonprofits raise millions of dollars and establish sustainable organizations. Jessica comes on Hike to share some of the projects that the Shenandoah National Park Trust help fund for Shenandoah National Park. SNP Trust projects are wide reaching and touch on every aspect of the park operations and visitor experience. Whether it's supporting the  clearing of overlooks or a scientist in residence who is performing archaeological digs, they are behind many of the programs that make an everyday difference. Find out more:www.snptrust.orgYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SNPTrustInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/snptrust/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snptrustSupport the showConnect with Hike:Instagram: @thehikepodcast @shenandoahexplorerFacebook: @thehikepodcastEmail: [email protected]

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• Strider's International Appalachian Trail Thru Hike and C2C Completion

  Strider comes back on Hike to discuss completing his 2024 thru hike on the International Appalachian Trail (IAT). He started on the Pinhoti Trail and went all the way up to the tip of Newfoundland, though his hike was not always linear. We learn more about that in this interview, including how this hike led to his completion of the C2C (Coast to Coast) trail. We chat about some of the logistics of hiking across the Northern border including: border crossings, hitching a ride, camp sites, hiking during hunting season and resupplies. Connect with Strider:[email protected] - StriderC2CListen to our previous episode about the North Country Trail (2020)Support the showConnect with Hike:Instagram: @thehikepodcast @shenandoahexplorerFacebook: @thehikepodcastEmail: [email protected]

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