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Trail Correspondents

Trail Correspondents

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Trail Correspondents is a teleportation machine to the trail- in audio form. Every other week, a select handful of thru-hikers on the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, and the American Discovery Trail, give us a glimpse into the world of long distance backpacking. Through their eyes and vocal cords, we learn all about the highs, lows, and nitty gritty details that go into a half-year, cross-country trek. Trail Correspondents is the next best thing to being on trail yourself.
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  • Expectations vs Reality | S5 E5

    Expectations vs Reality | S5 E5
    Jun 17 2026

    Every hike begins with a story we tell ourselves about what the trail will be. Now several weeks into their journeys, our 2026 Trail Correspondents reflect on where expectation has collided with reality. From romanticized visions and unexpected hardships to surprising joys and perspective-shifting moments, these stories from the AT, PCT, and CDT reveal what the trail is really like once the dream meets the dirt.

    Correspondent Roster

    In this episode, we hear from:

    • Logan Hannah - Instagram
    • Parrish "Quip" McWhorter - Instagram
    • TJ McQuiston - Instagram
    • Chris Becraft - Instagram
    • Jessica "Hellman" Bagnell - Instagram
    • J Michael Shaw, II - Instagram
    • Scott Anderson - Facebook
    • Sorrel "Team Ultraheavy" Perka- Instagram
    • Danny Nelson - Instagram
    • MacKenzie "Wilt" Wieder - Instagram
    Sponsor

    Trail Correspondents is presented by Altra. Use code "TREK10" for 10% off at checkout at altrarunning.com

    Connect

    Questions, comments, or just want to say hi? Email us at podcast@thetrek.co.

    Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review.

    Subscribe on Spotify and leave us a review.

    Follow on Instagram: Trail Correspondents · The Trek

    Sign up for The Trek newsletter: thetrek.co/newsletter

    Credits

    Hosted, produced, and edited by Andrew "Shanty" Baldwin (Instagram). Trail Correspondents is a production of The Trek.
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    1 h et 14 min
  • Wildcard: A Raw $24k Budget Breakdown & Escaping 'Joyless Urgency' | S5 E4

    Wildcard: A Raw $24k Budget Breakdown & Escaping 'Joyless Urgency' | S5 E4
    Jun 3 2026

    Wild Card time! No prompts, no script, and no rules!

    Expect the unexpected as this jam-packed episode swings from the bizarre to the profound. You'll hear wild field updates featuring a 1:37 AM wake-up call by sheriff deputies in a cemetery, a chaotic mid-day standoff between a coyote and a turkey, and the pure joy of a trail angel loaning out a truck packed with ice cream.

    But it's not all crazy stories; the crew gets incredibly vulnerable about the logistics and psychology of thru-hiking, tackling everything from heavy pack weights and physical conditioning to the therapeutic escape from corporate "joyless urgency," the beauty of forming an all-female "girl band" trail family, and a completely transparent financial breakdown of a $24,000 thru-hiking budget.

    Correspondent Roster

    In this episode, we hear from:

    • Logan Hannah - Instagram
    • Parrish "Quip" McWhorter - Instagram
    • TJ McQuiston - Instagram
    • Chris Becraft - Instagram
    • Jessica "Hellman" Bagnell - Instagram
    • J Michael Shaw, II - Instagram
    • Scott Anderson - Facebook
    • Sorrel "Team Ultraheavy" Perka- Instagram
    • Danny Nelson - Instagram
    • MacKenzie "Wilt" Wieder - Instagram
    Sponsor

    Trail Correspondents is presented by Altra. Use code "TREK10" for 10% off at checkout at altrarunning.com

    Connect

    Questions, comments, or just want to say hi? Email us at podcast@thetrek.co.

    Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review.

    Subscribe on Spotify and leave us a review.

    Follow on Instagram: Trail Correspondents · The Trek

    Sign up for The Trek newsletter: thetrek.co/newsletter

    Credits

    Hosted, produced, and edited by Andrew "Shanty" Baldwin (Instagram). Trail Correspondents is a production of The Trek.
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    1 h et 13 min
  • The Trail Begins | S5 E3

    The Trail Begins | S5 E3
    May 20 2026

    One week down, and the honeymoon phase now officially collides with reality. Our 2026 Trail Correspondents check in from the AT, PCT, and CDT after their first week on trail, sharing sore bodies, emotional highs and lows, unexpected surprises, and the early signs of who's settling into trail life… and who's wondering what they've gotten themselves into.

    Correspondent Roster

    In this episode, we hear from:

    • Logan Hannah - Instagram
    • Parrish "Quip" McWhorter - Instagram
    • TJ McQuiston - Instagram
    • Chris Becraft - Instagram
    • Jessica "Hellman" Bagnell - Instagram
    • J Michael Shaw, II - Instagram
    • Scott Anderson - Facebook
    • Sorrel "Team Ultraheavy" Perka- Instagram
    • Danny Nelson - Instagram
    • MacKenzie "Wilt" Wieder - Instagram
    Sponsor

    Trail Correspondents is presented by Altra. Use code "TREK10" for 10% off at checkout at altrarunning.com

    Connect

    Questions, comments, or just want to say hi? Email us at podcast@thetrek.co.

    Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review.

    Subscribe on Spotify and leave us a review.

    Follow on Instagram: Trail Correspondents · The Trek

    Sign up for The Trek newsletter: thetrek.co/newsletter

    Credits

    Hosted, produced, and edited by Andrew "Shanty" Baldwin (Instagram). Trail Correspondents is a production of The Trek.
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    1 h et 7 min
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