How to Thru-Hike - Gonzo and Julia

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NY and CT: What is Hiker Trash

Season 1 · Episode 9

Friday, March 29, 2024 • Duration 45:41

Gonzo's in New York and it's the Fourth of July! She tells us all about the lowest elevation section of the trail and what it's like to see the NYC skyline while cowboy camping. Plus, a top-tier movie experience in Warwick.

Also, we'll cover the dirty bubble, thru-hiker demographics, and the many popular challenges on the AT.

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New Jersey: Bears, Ticks, and Beavers, Oh My!

Season 1 · Episode 8

Friday, March 8, 2024 • Duration 39:28

New Jersey is the most densely populated section of the AT with humans AND black bears! Who knew? Not Julia.

Gonzo teaches us why ticks are the most dangerous animals on the AT and answers a wildlife quiz. Plus, what risks are posed by venomous snakes? And what do you do if you see a bear?

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BONUS: Sleep Systems for Backpacking

Tuesday, October 3, 2023 • Duration 40:13

All the details about quilts, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, down, and temperature ratings that didn't make the cut for our main gear episodes! For thru-hikers and weekend backpackers alike, how do you decide which setup will help you get the best rest possible on the trail?

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Pennsylvania (ROCKS): Gear Talk Part 2

Season 1 · Episode 7

Wednesday, September 13, 2023 • Duration 48:42

Thru-hikers love to hate the Pennsylvania section of the Appalachian Trail, but not Gonzo! Did she complete the half-gallon challenge? Did she bruise her ankles?

Plus, what the heck is a zero-drop trail runner? And what was the gear MVP of her hike? Also, why you shouldn't trust deet around your gear.

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WV and MD: Gear Talk Part 1

Season 1 · Episode 6

Wednesday, August 23, 2023 • Duration 39:44

We have made it to the (psychological) halfway point of the trail! This episode covers Harpers Ferry, the C&O Canal, and our home state of Maryland. Plus, it's the first of two main episodes about gear -- backpacks, tents, quilts, sleeping bags, shoes, and even a George Foreman grill (maybe).

Who's taking on the Four-State Challenge? And who's down to share their vestibule with a skunk?

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VA Part 2: Blazing Along

Season 1 · Episode 5

Wednesday, August 9, 2023 • Duration 38:10

We have finally made it to Northern Virginia, home of the AT Triple Crown, Shenandoah National Park, and some of the hottest weather for Northbound thru-hikers!

Gonzo shares her experience hiking through this surprisingly challenging section and talks us through different ways to get off trail or follow the trail but "blaze" in different ways. Plus a surprise canoe trip on the Shenandoah River and a fishing mishap.

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BONUS: More Hygiene Questions

Wednesday, August 2, 2023 • Duration 14:00

Does everyone get hairy armpits on the AT? Did Gonzo use a backpacker bidet? What is the best trowel for digging a cathole?

We're back for a short bonus this week to answer everything we missed about bathrooms and body odor. Have another question that we didn't get to? DM us on Instagram or send us an email to howtothruhikepodcast@gmail.com

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VA Part 1: It's a Culture

Season 1 · Episode 1

Wednesday, July 26, 2023 • Duration 44:28

We're covering the southern half of the Virginia AT today, which is home to Damascus, Trail Days, Grayson Highlands, and so much more. It's also where Gonzo saw her first snakes and perfected her hitchhiking dances.

There's no better spot to also talk about thru-hiker and trail town culture, trail magic (finally), and town days. Hostels, resupply, and trail angels are all discussed in depth.

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NC and TN: No Pooping in the Smokies

Season 1 · Episode 3

Wednesday, July 12, 2023 • Duration 53:06

What's the bathroom situation like on the trail? How often can you shower during a thru-hike? Does deodorant help the smell?

The North Carolina and Tennessee sections of the AT feature stunning balds, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and the highest point on the whole trail at Clingman's Dome. Plus, they make a great backdrop to talk about all things hygiene, from toilets to toothpaste.

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Georgia: April (Snow) Showers

Season 1 · Episode 2

Wednesday, June 28, 2023 • Duration 34:53

Ever woken up to frozen hiking shoes? Visited a Bavarian town in the rural South? Or maybe braved freezing temps with just rain pants and shorts?

In this episode, Gonzo shares some of her favorite (and least favorite) moments from Georgia, and Julia gets answers to all her weather-related questions. Plus, we talk a lot about socks.

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