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| Virginia Creeper Trail with Scott Little | 06 Sep 2025 | 01:00:23 | |
Scott Little of Green Cove Collective comes on the show to discuss the Virginia Creeper Trail as it exists post-Helene and what the impact the hurricane had on the trail and it's close knit community of shops, restaurants and outdoor enthusiasts. In this episode we chat about how Scott started his online shop and then the brick and mortar store in Green Cove during Covid as a way to both support and be an essential part of the biking and outdoors community that has been created around the Creeper Trail. The Virginia Creeper Trail is a 35-mile (56 km) multi-purpose rail trail. Located in southwestern Virginia, the trail runs from Abingdon to Whitetop, near Mount Rogers National Recreation Area and the North Carolina border. The trail accomodates hikers, cyclists and equestrians on its descent from Abingdon to Damascus. 18 miles of the 34-mile mile Creeper Trail, from Damascus to Whitetop, have been devastated. To date, 18 trestles have been lost – destroyed or washed away. In extended sections, the trail itself no longer exists… reclaimed by the rushing, flooded creeks. Trailheads, access points, amenities and signage have been destroyed as well (Credit: Virginia Creeper Trail Conservancy). To connect with Scott/Green Cove Collective and learn more: Instagram: @virginiacreepertrail, @greencovecollective Music clip credit: Connect with Hike: | |||
| Hike Your Dog's Hike with Maria Wishart | 28 Aug 2025 | 00:50:20 | |
Maria Wishart aka Wheezy-Pee chats with Lori about hiking with your dog and as a hiker how to interact with dogs on trail. Some of the things we chat about:
Companies mentioned: Connect with Maria: Instagram: @hike_woof_wiggle_repeat Facebook: Maria Wishart Connect with Hike: | |||
| Explore Virginia: Blue Ridge Heritage Project | 09 Aug 2025 | 01:12:11 | |
In this premiere episode of the Explore Virginia Podcast, host Lori Prima brings on guest Bill Henry of the Blue Ridge Heritage Project. The project's vision is:
In this informative episode you will learn more about the history of the project, the families who were removed from the land that is now Shenandoah National Park and how the chimney memorials came to be placed in eight counties where families called the mountains home. You can learn more by visiting: https://www.blueridgeheritageproject.com/ List of recommended books and other resources can be found here Reach out to the podcast: Loriprima@explorevirginiapodcast.com Subscribe to the podcast at: https://explorevirginia.buzzsprout.com/ Connect with Hike: | |||
| Shenandoah AT Section Hike with Jen and Jess | 20 Jul 2025 | 01:05:06 | |
Jen and Jess went on a Spring section hike on the Appalachian Trail in Shenandoah National Park with their friend Ziplock. In this episode we cover each day in the park. We discuss hiking amongst the wildflowers, camping at the huts/shelters/campgrounds and resupply advice. We cover shuttles, meeting thru hikers on trail and some of their favorite views and moments together. The waysides are a big part of the AT experience in Shenandoah. Jess highly recommends the Shenandoah turkey gobbler sandwich at the Big Meadows wayside and I can't help but recommend getting one of the famous blackberry shakes. If you find yourself hiking in Shenandoah National Park, give me a shout and I'll treat you to one. Follow Jen: @Jennythetrailhead & @trashcantableclub (Disney/Universal) Follow Jess: Connect with Hike: | |||
| Three Short Thru-Hikes with Tomcat | 06 Jul 2025 | 01:09:08 | |
Tomcat shares three shorter thru-hikes that you can do in about 2 or 3 weeks. We chat about the Ouachita, Benton MacKaye and Allegheny Trails. He goes over trail logistics, camp sites and set up, gear, resupply options, water carries, trail angels and trail magic and favorite parts of each thru-hike. Listeners can find out more about these trails and more by visiting Tomcat's blog and Facebook page You can also check out our episode on The Colorado Trail here and our interview about completing the Northeast 115 here. Trail Info/Trail Associations: Connect with Hike: | |||
| North Carolina Mountain Hikes with Pippa Hoover | 22 Jun 2025 | 00:48:18 | |
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 Route 19e, Black Mountain Crest Trail / Mt. Mitchell and her upcoming Art Loeb thru-hike. It's important to note that the Black Mountain Crest Trail has some closures due to being impacted by Hurricane Helene last year. Make sure to check out the most recent information by visiting the state park and forest service info and you can also learn more about North Carolina peaks via the High Peaks Trail Association: https://nchighpeaks.org/ You can find out more about her upcoming shows and follow her hikes by checking out the links below: Connect with Pippa: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pippahoover Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pippahoovermusic/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Z7Qs2TAekHLIZ3D02XT35?si=8aa8xZScRqyOtObiZqHZBQ Pippa’s band's Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1opTfiIaSKLhG2v6BM5kUq?si=w0kyyqD7QTKvirN0BNhCiQ Her band's 10-year anniversary show: https://catscradle.com/event/honey-magpie-2/cats-cradle-back-room/carrboro-north-carolina/ Connect with Hike: | |||
| Explore Virginia - a new podcast from Hike | 13 Jun 2025 | 00:01:10 | |
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 highlight the best of what Virginia has to offer the outdoor adventure seeker. Subscribe here Follow on Instagram or Facebook Music clip credit: Connect with Hike: | |||
| Hudson Bay Girls | 07 Jun 2025 | 00:26:44 | |
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 episode Emma describes how the trip came about, the planning that went into it, and how friends, family and the outdoor community are supporting their journey. Go follow their journey: Find out how to Save the Boundary Waters Connect with Hike: | |||
| Lessons Learned on the Sheltowee Trace Trail with Chris Powers | 20 May 2025 | 00:56:42 | |
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 impact on his hike, and the joy found in photography along the trail. We also discuss some of the ways being a climber can help with both planning and executing a hike. Connect with Chris: Find Hike at the Virginia Black Bear Festival on June 7th; come say hi and pick up free stickers and I'll have a few new and exclusive Hike items for purchase. Connect with Hike: | |||
| An Introduction to Hiking with Philip Werner | 24 Apr 2025 | 00:37:10 | |
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 beyond Hike Giveaway Alert Enter 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 Hat Stay tuned for how you can purchase your own Hike merchandise or send me an email/DM to inquire Connect with Hike: | |||
| Shenandoah 500 update: Halfway There | 28 Mar 2025 | 00:16:09 | |
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.htm https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/hawksbill-summit.htm https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/hawksbill-summit.htm https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/dark-hollow-falls.htm https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/lower-whiteoak-falls.htm https://www.hikingupward.com/SNP/BrownMountain/images/Map.pdf PATC Store: https://potomactrailclub.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/potomactrailclub/giftstore.jsp Music Credit: https://thornandshout.bandcamp.com/album/thorn-shout Connect with Hike: | |||
| Casey "Vegas" Huffman | 14 Mar 2025 | 00:52:06 | |
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: Connect with Hike: | |||
| Shenandoah National Park Trust | 28 Feb 2025 | 00:31:11 | |
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.org YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SNPTrust Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snptrust/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snptrust Connect with Hike: | |||
| Strider's International Appalachian Trail Thru Hike and C2C Completion | 06 Feb 2025 | 01:02:22 | |
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: Facebook - StriderC2C Listen to our previous episode about the North Country Trail (2020) Connect with Hike: | |||
| Catching Up with Keep Virginia Cozy | 23 Jan 2025 | 00:48:10 | |
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. Connect with Hike: | |||
| Lauralee Bliss on A.T. Thru-hiking, Ridgerunning and Finding Inspiration on the Trail | 09 Jan 2025 | 00:37:31 | |
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 | 27 Dec 2024 | 01:02:21 | |
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.
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| Rosalie Haizlett: Tiny Worlds of the Appalachian Mountains | 12 Dec 2024 | 00:31:49 | |
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. Connect with Hike: | |||
| Hiking All of the Trails in Shenandoah National Park | 17 Nov 2024 | 00:01:38 | |
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. Connect with Hike: | |||
| Iron Tazz | 30 Oct 2024 | 00:25:27 | |
Iron comes on to talk about his new book, "Hike It: An Introduction to Camping, Hiking and Backpacking in the U.S.A." Connect with Hike: | |||
| Solo hiking the Great Divide Trail with Bronwyn Preece | 21 Oct 2024 | 01:05:46 | |
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. Connect with Hike: | |||
| The Colorado Trail with Tomcat | 05 Oct 2024 | 00:47:00 | |
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. Connect with Hike: | |||
| Woody Walks | 18 Sep 2024 | 00:32:49 | |
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. https://www.instagram.com/woodywalksproject/ https://www.facebook.com/theonlywoodywood https://www.youtube.com/@woodywalks https://www.tiktok.com/@woodywalksproject Connect with Hike: | |||
| Sightseeing with Sandy | 03 Sep 2024 | 00:27:53 | |
Shambrekia Wise shares the origin story of how she co-created Sightseeing with Sandy with her daughter. Connect with Hike: | |||
| Colorado Adventures with Erik Schlimmer | 27 Aug 2024 | 00:47:48 | |
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. Connect with Hike: | |||
| Sheltowee Trace Trail with Misty Bischoff | 06 Aug 2024 | 00:54:27 | |
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. The Sheltowee Trace trail runs 343 miles from the northern boundary of the Daniel Boone National Forest in Rowan County, Kentucky to the southern boundary of Big South Fork NRRA in Scott County, Tennessee. (sheltoweetrace.org) Connect with Misty: Instagram: @dantedirtstash Best place to find out the latest trail info for Sheltowee Trace: Sheltowee Trace Association Listen to some of our previous episodes: Hike's 4 Year Anniversary Episode: Misty Bischoff, Zach Kuss, and Tim Smith Appalachia: The Trail Magic that Inspires Us Five Michigan Backpacking Adventures with Misty Bischoff Connect with Hike: | |||
| American Perimeter Trail Conservancy with Rue McKenrick | 23 Jul 2024 | 00:51:55 | |
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. Connect with Hike: | |||
| Hut to Hut Treks with Gail Perry | 16 Jul 2024 | 00:54:07 | |
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!
For Laugavegur Trail, here's the tour company Gail used: https://adventures.is Link for more information on the GAP: https://gaptrail.org Link for the company Gail used for self-guided Caminos: https://n.followthecamino.com/en/ Connect with Gail: Connect with Hike: | |||
| Going to Maine with Sally Chaffin Brooks | 09 Jul 2024 | 00:37:07 | |
Sally Chaffin Brooks is a comedian and podcaster who also authored an upcoming memoir, "Going to Maine". Find out more info at: www.sallychaffinbrooks.com Connect with Hike: | |||
| Trees & Vitamin D - Havasu Falls and West Coast Hiking Adventures | 17 Jun 2024 | 00:40:05 | |
Manny of Trees & Vitamin D chats with Hike about creating a hiking brand that brings people together via adventures.
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| Boots on the Trail | 08 Jun 2024 | 00:49:39 | |
Lee "Boots on the Trail" Fortune comes back to the podcast to share exciting updates about this year's Hike for Healing.
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| Foothills Trail with Zach and Corin | 21 Mar 2024 | 01:04:35 | |
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. Connect with Hike: | |||
| Winter Hiking Tips from U.S. Army Mountain Warfare Soldiers | 05 Jan 2024 | 00:41:34 | |
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.
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| The Hexatrek with Lauren Roerick | 05 Nov 2023 | 00:47:02 | |
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. Connect with Hike: | |||
| A Thousand Miles on the Appalachian Trail with Nick Wheatley | 29 Oct 2023 | 00:55:43 | |
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 Hike: | |||
| Backpacking the Art Loeb Trail with Dane Schuckman | 22 Oct 2023 | 00:57:41 | |
Dane shares all the information about his and his hiking partner's summer thru hike of the Art Loeb Trail.
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| Northeast 115 with Troy Zohner | 26 Sep 2023 | 00:45:16 | |
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. Connect with Hike: | |||
| Lake Superior Circle Tour with Jessica and Jen | 16 Sep 2023 | 00:49:37 | |
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.
They also touch on their upcoming Maryland A.T. section hike and a few of their other fun and not-so-fun adventures. https://lakesuperiorcircletour.info https://lakesuperiorcircletour.info/location/little-girls-point-county-park-beach/ https://www.fortsuperiorcampground.com https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/pancakebay https://lakesuperiorcircletour.info/location/wawa/ https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/rainbowfalls https://lakesuperiorcircletour.info/location/sleeping-giant-provincial-park/ https://www.theoutbound.com/canada/hiking/hike-to-the-sea-lion-of-sleeping-giant-provincial-park Plan your Lake Superior Circle Tour here! Connect with Hike: | |||
| Hike Essentials | 06 Sep 2023 | 00:23:13 | |
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! Connect with Hike: | |||
| Hiker Resupply with Backcountry Foodie | 29 Aug 2023 | 00:35:45 | |
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. Connect with Hike: | |||
| Best of Hike: Finding Your Katahdin with Stacia Bennett | 01 Jul 2023 | 00:53:07 | |
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| Boots on the Trail - Hike for Healing | 02 Jun 2023 | 00:38:21 | |
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. Instagram: @bootsonthetrail Connect with Hike: | |||
| Trailkeepers of Oregon | 03 May 2023 | 00:34:34 | |
Lori chats with Nat of the Trailkeepers of Oregon. Find them here: https://trailkeepersoforegon.org/challenge/ Learn more about Oregon Trails and find trip reports: Connect with Hike: | |||
| The Smoky Mountains Hiker | 26 Apr 2023 | 00:47:40 | |
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 disappearance. Connect with Hike: | |||
| Cori Strathmeyer | 19 Apr 2023 | 00:38:39 | |
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.
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| Jessica Chenard | 12 Apr 2023 | 00:31:47 | |
Jessica Chenard îs author of the book Her Hike and founder of Her Hike Collective. Whiteoak canyon Jones Run Falls Hazel Falls Bearfence Mountain Old Rag Mary’s Rock Summit
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| Renee Patrick | 05 Apr 2023 | 00:34:07 | |
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. Oregon Desert Trail Connect with Hike: | |||
| Anna McKinney | 29 Mar 2023 | 00:55:44 | |
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. Instagram profile: https://www.instagram.com/annamckinney22/ Connect with Hike: | |||
| The Girls Trip Adventure Co | 12 Mar 2023 | 00:34:07 | |
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. Connect with Hike: | |||
| Episode 200: She Opts Out and the MAD Hippies | 20 Nov 2022 | 01:23:57 | |
Hike celebrates 200 episodes with interviews featuring Mandi of She Opts Out and Miller and Debbie (aka the MAD Hippies). Listen to my previous episode with Miller and Debbie here. Connect with Hike: | |||