Apr 30, 2026
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Weird Space Facts
Trek Propaganda
121 Years of Forest Service Doctrine, Undone. What Comes Next? By Katie Jackson
A Billionaire Game Developer Has Been Buying Up Thousands of Acres in North Carolina. Why? By Katie Jackson
QOTD: Would you rather have every September off — fully paid, no PTO touched,...
Apr 27, 2026
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by Topo Athletic, we are joined by Claire "Marmot" Dumont, a mapmaker, writer at The Trek, and thru-hiker who has completed the AT, Mountains to Sea Trail, Oregon Coast Trail, JMT, and more.
In this one, Marmot walks us through what it's like...
Apr 23, 2026
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Afroman Trial Recap
Trek Propaganda:
Injured Hiker Rescued After Two Days on the Appalachian Trail by Katie Jackson
QOTD: Would you rather get a million guaranteed or flip a coin for a billion?
Triple Crown of Jim Carey movies
Mail Bag
5 Star...
Apr 20, 2026
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by LMNT, we are joined by Megan "Rascal" Wilmarth, a triple crowner who has completed a long trail every year since 2019, including the triple crown, TA, Long Trail, JMT, Tahoe Rim Trail, and Wonderland Trail. Rascal also served as crew chief...
Apr 16, 2026
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Snake Island
Trek Propaganda: Actually No, the Trail Won’t Always Be There: Why You Should Thru-Hike Now by Claire Dumont
QOTD: Fuck marry kill: rain, wind, snow
Triple Crown of potato foods
Mail Bag
5 Star Review
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