Best Lori Prima Podcasts (2025)

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North Carolina Mountain Hikes with Pippa Hoover 48:18

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4d ago48:18

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Pippa chats with Hike about her first big backpacking trip on the John Muir Trail and how that experience started her on the path that led her to hike in the North Carolina mountains. Pippa is also a singer-songwriter who gets a lot of inspiration from hiking in the outdoors. We specifically touch on the Roan Highlands and the AT from Carver Gap to…

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Explore Virginia - a new podcast from Hike 1:10

12d ago1:10

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Explore Virginia is a new podcast coming Summer 2025 brought to you by the creator of Hike. Virginia has 43 state parks with more than 700 miles of trails, 24 wilderness areas, 22 national park sites and over 100,000 miles of streams and rivers. Whether you hike, bike, camp, paddle or are looking for a day trip itinerary, this podcast will highligh…

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Hudson Bay Girls 26:44

18d ago26:44

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Emma of the Hudson Bay Girls chats with Lori about their Boundary Waters expedition. Abby, Olivia, Emma, and Helena will be paddling the Boundary Waters from Grand Portage on Lake Superior to York Factory on Hudson Bay over the summer. They hope to call attention to women and girls in paddling and also the protection of the Boundary Waters. In this…

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Lessons Learned on the Sheltowee Trace Trail with Chris Powers 56:42

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Chris Powers hiked from the Northern Terminus to the Natural Bridge area as part of attempting a longer thru hike of the Sheltowee Trace Trail. We talk about what led to him deciding to leave the trail and lessons he learned along the way. We get into planning and logistics (gear, camping, food and water), the hard reality of road walking and its i…

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An Introduction to Hiking with Philip Werner 37:10

2M ago37:10

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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 grea…

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Shenandoah 500 update: Halfway There 16:09

3M ago16:09

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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.…

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Casey "Vegas" Huffman 52:06

3M ago52:06

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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 - includi…

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Shenandoah National Park Trust 31:11

4M ago31:11

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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 …

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Strider's International Appalachian Trail Thru Hike and C2C Completion 1:02:22

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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 Co…

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Catching Up with Keep Virginia Cozy 48:10

5M ago48:10

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Brian of Keep Virginia Cozy comes back on the podcast to share updates on what's they've been up to, including corporate & community cleanups and being able to clean up 1,000,000 pounds of trash thus far. We also talk about trail! We cover hiking trails in Shenandoah National Park, The Great Outdoors Challenge in Scotland, Trans-Catalina Trail, and…

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Lauralee Bliss on A.T. Thru-hiking, Ridgerunning and Finding Inspiration on the Trail 37:31

6M ago37:31

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Best selling Author and Long Distance Hiker, Lauralee Bliss, comes on the show to talk about her experiences in the outdoors. She is a 2x AT Thru-hiker and is currently working on her 3rd hike of the Appalachian Trail as a section hike. With over 10,000 miles of hiking, she has many experiences to share with listeners about her time in the outdoors…

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Cori Strathmeyer: Hiking all of the Trails in Shenandoah National Park 1:02:21

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Cori is hiking all of the trails in Shenandoah National Park and shares her favorite trail stories as well as some useful tips for those who are looking to recreate in the park. We touch on: Research and Prep Water Crossings Hiking in the dark Wildlife encounters Boundary trailhead access Favorite trails Park's seasonal amenities and closures Cori …

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Rosalie Haizlett: Tiny Worlds of the Appalachian Mountains 31:49

7M ago31:49

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Artist Rosalie Haizlett shares her Tiny Worlds journey in the Appalachian Mountains. We discuss how she started drawing and painting, the healing power of nature and how she finds inspiration on the trail. Rosalie’s illustration inspired me to pick up painting again when I saw her work in West Virginia. Check out and purchase her work at https://ro…

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Hiking All of the Trails in Shenandoah National Park 1:38

7M ago1:38

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Follow Lori as she takes on the Shenandoah 500 Hiking Challenge of completing all of the trails in Shenandoah National Park. There are over 500 miles of trails in Shenandoah and Lori is attempting to hike them all. She'll bring you along on hikes to historic landmarks and the remnents of settler homesteads. There will be hikes to the popular and fa…

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Iron Tazz 25:27

8M ago25:27

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Iron comes on to talk about his new book, "Hike It: An Introduction to Camping, Hiking and Backpacking in the U.S.A." Taken from book publisher details: This fully illustrated book is the perfect introduction to enjoying America's great outdoors. Explore 20 National Parks with incredible trails that take you past snow-capped mountains, along stunni…

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Solo hiking the Great Divide Trail with Bronwyn Preece 1:05:46

8M ago1:05:46

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Bronwyn comes back on Hike to share her 2023 and 2024 solo hikes on the Great Divide Trail. While injuries and wildfires affected her thru-hike attempts, Bronwyn discusses the rehabilitation and meaning she found on trail. Her positivity in the face of adverse moments and challenges faced both on trail and in life is inspiring. She shares some of h…

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The Colorado Trail with Tomcat 47:00

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Troy, trail name Tomcat, shares his thru hike of the Colorado Trail with listeners. We go over hike planning logistics, camp sites, water carries, equipment, and much more. We'll also cover the differences between Collegiate East and Collegiate West and why Troy thinks doing the Collegiate loop would also be a great backpacking trip. Find Tomcat: h…

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Woody Walks 32:49

9M ago32:49

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Woody Ellis comes on the show to discuss his long walk to help raise awareness and funds for mental health issues. Woody kicked off his walk by crossing the iconic span of the Mackinaw Bridge this Labor Day. His route will be mostly dictated by those he will meet and by supporters who host him along the way. In this episode we chat about the goals …

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Sightseeing with Sandy 27:53

10M ago27:53

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Shambrekia Wise shares the origin story of how she co-created Sightseeing with Sandy with her daughter. After receiving a Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis, Shambrekia made a decision to live life more intentionally and to create lasting memories with her daughter, Sandy. Sandy observed that she didn’t see a lot of kids that looked like her when they tr…

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Colorado Adventures with Erik Schlimmer 47:48

10M ago47:48

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Erik gives Hike an introduction into Colorado adventures. As someone who moved from Upstate NY to Colorado, Erik gives some comparisons and contrasts between Adirondack and Rocky Mountain hiking. Erik touches on both the more adventurous backpacking peak bagging and route finding and also gives some recommendations for the more casual day hiker. Li…

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Sheltowee Trace Trail with Misty Bischoff 54:27

11M ago54:27

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Misty comes back on the show to chat about her recent thru-hike of the Sheltowee Trace Trail. We also talk about hiking with dogs, getting hitches in Kentucky and Tennessee, and close out with some favorite Michigan hiking trails. Misty's been on the show a few times so I've also included some links below so you can catch up on our conversations. T…

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American Perimeter Trail Conservancy with Rue McKenrick 51:55

11M ago51:55

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Rue McKenrick shares his most recent updates for the American Perimeter Trail Conservancy. He has also put out a new book that features the first part of his scouting route of what is now the American Perimeter Trail. Hike first had Rue come on in March 2020, just days after much of the United States had shut down and when into social distancing mo…

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Hut to Hut Treks with Gail Perry 54:07

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Gail Perry shares hut to hut hiking with Hike. She covers both international and U.S. based hikes that can be done with overnight stays in rustic lodges, huts or even hotels. Gail has also designed a page a day calendar for 2025 that covers 25 treks from around the world! Here are some of the treks we discuss: Laugavegur Trail, Iceland Milford Trac…

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Going to Maine with Sally Chaffin Brooks 37:07

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Sally Chaffin Brooks is a comedian and podcaster who also authored an upcoming memoir, "Going to Maine". In this episode, Hike chats with Sally about going back in time to 2003 when she thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail and her process of writing the book. Hike got a pre-release copy of the book and highly recommends you check it out. It's due out i…

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Trees & Vitamin D - Havasu Falls and West Coast Hiking Adventures 40:05

1y ago40:05

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Manny of Trees & Vitamin D chats with Hike about creating a hiking brand that brings people together via adventures. Connect with Trees & Vitamin D Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/treesandvitamind/ All Social Links: https://linktr.ee/TreesandVitaminD Some of the hikes we mentioned: Havasu Falls https://destinations.rei.com/local-tips/hiking-th…

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Boots on the Trail 49:39

1y ago49:39

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Lee "Boots on the Trail" Fortune comes back to the podcast to share exciting updates about this year's Hike for Healing. "Hike for Healing is an annual event that encourages self-reflection and open, honest, and meaningful conversation to ignite healing of racial and cultural divides… Healing begins with a conversation. There are number of things t…

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Foothills Trail with Zach and Corin 1:04:35

1+ y ago1:04:35

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Zach and Corin share their Fall 2023 hike on the Foothills Trail. We chat about their 5 days on trail and touch on food carry, water, campsites, wildlife on trail and so much more. Both Zach and Corin have previously been on Hike to share their individual hiking stories and adventures, so I'm excited to be able to have them on together for the firs…

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Winter Hiking Tips from U.S. Army Mountain Warfare Soldiers 41:34

1+ y ago41:34

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Staff Sgt. Andrea Okrasinski and Staff Sgt. Ema Donlagic are U.S. Army Soldiers and Instructors with the Army Mountain Warfare School in Vermont, specializing in missions with extreme weather and mountainous terrain. They share their best tips for winter hiking based on their cold weather experiences in Vermont and elsewhere. We cover: Smart layeri…

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The Hexatrek with Lauren Roerick 47:02

1+ y ago47:02

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Lauren hiked France's thru hiking trail called the Hexatrek over the summer. She was the first North American woman to thru hike the trail. In this episode she shares some of her on trail experiences and we chat a little bit about the PCT and some of her other backpacking adventures. "The HexaTrek is a 3034 km trail, linking 14 of the most beautifu…

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A Thousand Miles on the Appalachian Trail with Nick Wheatley 55:43

1+ y ago55:43

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Nick shares his summer hiking from Springer to Harper's Ferry. He hiked 1000 miles also wearing one of my Hike hats. We chat about what it is really like on trail and the lessons he took back afterwards. This conversation inspired me and I know it will inspire you. On trail or off trail, Nick's story will resonate with you. Connect with Nick "Show …

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Backpacking the Art Loeb Trail with Dane Schuckman 57:41

1+ y ago57:41

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Dane shares all the information about his and his hiking partner's summer thru hike of the Art Loeb Trail. We break down each day and chat about the planning and reality of this hike. Dane has lots of tips and resources that everyone can use whether they are looking at a day hike or thru hike of this trail. If you have questions about the trail, re…

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Northeast 115 with Troy Zohner 45:16

1+ y ago45:16

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Troy Zohner has hiked all of the 115 designated high peaks in the Northeast. These include the high peaks of the Adirondacks, Catskills, Green Mountains and White Mountains. In this episode he shares some of the highlights of hiking in the Adirondacks, including his recent hike of Lake George’s Tongue Mountain Range. Troy is also an avid blogger of…

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Lake Superior Circle Tour with Jessica and Jen 49:37

2y ago49:37

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Jessica and Jen share their summer road trip around Lake Superior. The Lake Superior Circle tour covers 1,300-miles around the world’s largest freshwater lake. In this episode you'll find their pro tips on Camping Visiting essential beaches Navigating currency exchange Being prepared Winging it! They also touch on their upcoming Maryland A.T. secti…

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Hike Essentials 23:13

2y ago23:13

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Lori gets asked some hiking related questions from her daughter. She graciously agreed to be put on the spot and behind the mic. Thank you, C! Links to some of the items mentioned Favorite Areas to hike: GSMNP Clingman's Dome Bypass Trail, Jump Off Trail, Charlie's Bunion Central Cascades Bachelor Mountain & Coffin Mountain, Battle Ax Hike's Season…

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Hiker Resupply with Backcountry Foodie 35:45

2y ago35:45

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Aaron of Backcountry Foodie shares how she's expanded her business to include a Hiker Resupply service. This hiking season was a success and she is going to move forward with more options in 2024, including working to certify her kitchen as commercial. During our chat, we talk about the benefits of having someone else do hiker resupply, her methods…

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Best of Hike: Finding Your Katahdin with Stacia Bennett 53:07

2y ago53:07

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Original episode aired February 13th, 2019 Stacia shares her personal experiences of being on the Appalachian Trail and how it helped her grow and find purpose in life. Anyone who is planning a section or thru hike or has done one will find that listening to her story gives a candid and honest perspective that gets to the heart of why we hike. Stac…

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Boots on the Trail - Hike for Healing 38:21

2y ago38:21

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Lee, trail name Boots, shares information about his annual Hike for Healing. This year the hike will be on June 19th on Segment 1 of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail. Listen in to learn how you can bring awareness to this issue and be an ally by supporting the hike. "Hike for Healing is an annual hike promoting ongoing awareness to strive towards healing…

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Trailkeepers of Oregon 34:34

2y ago34:34

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Lori chats with Nat of the Trailkeepers of Oregon. Trailkeepers of Oregon is a people powered non profit based out of Portland, Oregon. They partner with land agencies and owners on trail maintenance and stewardship projects that preserve current trails. They also find ways to encourage and renew public agency interest in trails. Some of their proj…

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The Smoky Mountains Hiker 47:40

2y ago47:40

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The Smoky Mountains Hiker is a Smoky Mountain enthusiast and hiker who with her husband manages a cabin on the Peaceful Side of the Smokies. While hiking the trails, she became interested in learning more about the park’s history. Through a conversation with a friend after hiking Andrew’s Bald she discovered the story of Trenny Gibson’s disappearan…

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Cori Strathmeyer 38:39

2y ago38:39

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Cori Strathmeyer is a hiker, blogger and nature and park conservancy founder and advocate. Listen to her discuss how she found solace and healing in hiking after going through cancer treatments and how her passion for the outdoors led her to help found the York City Park Conservancy in Pennsylvania. Connect with Cori/Learn More: Instagram: @spacebe…

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Jessica Chenard 31:47

2y ago31:47

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Jessica Chenard îs author of the book Her Hike and founder of Her Hike Collective. In this interview, Jessica shares how she wrote her memoir after spending the prior decade healing from grief after the tragic and unexpected passing of her brother. She processed and healed from grief through hiking in nature. She also was inspired to found Her Hike…

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Renee Patrick 34:07

2y ago34:07

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Renee Patrick has a conversation with Hike about her new Long-Distance Trail Consulting business and how it will benefit both hikers, local communities and trail organizations. Renee guides long-distance trail organizations and developers to improve the hiking experience and inspire action on behalf of the environment. Renee has been writing, speak…

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Anna McKinney 55:44

2y ago55:44

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Anna McKinney shares her journey from being an Appalachian Trail thru hiker to Backpacking Guide in the Great Smoky Mountains. She provides her insightful experiences and advice for those newer to long distance hiking. Anna is currently hiking the AZT with her partner. She also is blogging her hike for The Trek. Follow her and find out more! Connec…

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The Girls Trip Adventure Co 34:07

2+ y ago34:07

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Jackie shares why she created her guiding company The Girls Trip Adventure Co. We cover her journey from being the ambassador of the Hiker Babes Georgia chapter to thru hiking the A.T. and how her experiences have inspired her to get women into the outdoors. Learn about the trips she offers and so much more during this conversation. From her days i…

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Episode 200: She Opts Out and the MAD Hippies 1:23:57

2+ y ago1:23:57

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Hike celebrates 200 episodes with interviews featuring Mandi of She Opts Out and Miller and Debbie (aka the MAD Hippies). She Opts Out is an inclusive Women Only/Femme Identifying Community founded to connect & empower the Wiser Adventurer Connect with She Opts Out Instagram: @sheoptsout Facebook: She Opts Out Connect with MAD (Miller and Debbie) W…

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Hike's 4 Year Anniversary Episode: Misty Bischoff, Zach Kuss, and Tim Smith 1:12:19

2+ y ago1:12:19

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Hike talks trail with two former guests and one long time listener in three back to back interviews. In the special episode we cover hiking tips, getting the next generation involved in trail maintenance, and many trails (North Country, Black Mountain Crest, Linville Gorge, Art Loeb, Colorado 14ers, Mt. Whitney, Cumberland Plateau and even the Smok…

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Trail Days with Amanda "Forward" Koumariotis 45:16

2+ y ago45:16

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Amanda shares her stories from 2022 Trail Days with Lori and the listeners. From logistics to the fun stories about trail angels, events, vendors and personal favorites - this episode will inspire you to seek out a trip to this legendary celebration held yearly in Damascus, Virginia. Read a recap from the ATC on 2022 events here. Connect with Amand…

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Growing Up Appalachian with Brandon Cox 23:21

2+ y ago23:21

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Brandon shares his thoughts on growing up in Appalachia. We chat about family history, music, country cooking and what connects him so deeply to his roots. In this episode, Lori also shares her father talking about his favorite down home meals and passing those moments and recipes along to his family. Connect with Brandon: Instagram: @himalayanhone…

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I Am Appalachia with Brendle Wolfe 32:00

2+ y ago32:00

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Brendle Wolfe wears many hats, but all connect her to the outdoors. Whether it's as a student, landowner, hiking guide or working professional, there is a common thread of the mountains that makes her whole. Brendle shares her Appalachia with listeners as she touches on what sets this region apart: the hardiness and grit of the people who love and …

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Our Appalachia: Jim Tabor “The Barefoot Carver” (2/20/2019) 36:30

3y ago36:30

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Go back to Hike Season 1 with Lori as she revisits Appalachian Trail Magic with Jim Tabor. Support the show Connect with Hike: Instagram: @thehikepodcast @shenandoahexplorer Facebook: @thehikepodcast Email: [email protected] Lori Prima