Discover the world of long-distance hiking
Do you wish you could get expert thru-hiking advice from those who have done it? Or maybe you want to hear stories from trail? Join Triple Crowner & THRU-r hiking community founder, Carol “Cheer” Coyne, as she deep dives into the world of long-distance hiking with her guests! Here, you’ll learn from thru-hikers who recount their adventures in the wilderness. You’ll also get the latest tips & tricks to help you up-level your backpacking game & prepare for trail.
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- 176. Mountain Lion, Bear, & Animal Encounter Stories, Strategies, & Safety Tipsby A THRU-r Production With Carol "Cheer" Coyne on December 16, 2024 at 11:00 am
Thru-hikers Cheer & the THRU-r Ambassadors talk about their animal encounters on trail! This is a great episode to listen to if you're planning […]
- 175. Triple Crowner J.C. "Catmando" Van Etten On Being Charged By Four Grizzlies, Thru-Hiking, & The Best Food Stops On The Continental Divide Trailby A THRU-r Production With Carol "Cheer" Coyne on December 9, 2024 at 11:00 am
Triple crowner and Pacific Crest Trail, Appalachian Trail, & Continental Divide Trail thru-hiker & backpacker J.C. "Catmando" Van Etten joins […]
- 174. Self-Arresting (Or Not), Injury, & Taking Things In Stride With Walker's Haute Route Thru-Hiker Stevie Teranby A THRU-r Production With Carol "Cheer" Coyne on December 7, 2024 at 11:00 am
Walker's Haute Route thru-hiker and THRU-r Trail Team member Stevie Teran checks in from his drama-filled Days 5 & 6 of […]
- 173. Unpopular Opinions About The Triple Crown Trails With Liz "Chuckles" Archibaldby A THRU-r Production With Carol "Cheer" Coyne on December 2, 2024 at 11:00 am
In this episode, Triple Crowner & thru-hiker Liz "Chuckles" Archibald returns to the podcast to discuss her experiences on the Pacific Crest […]
- 172. Stunning Scenery on the Walker's Haute Route, The Real-Deal On Swiss Food Prices, & Much Needed Trail Magic With Thru-Hiker Stevie Teranby A THRU-r Production With Carol "Cheer" Coyne on November 25, 2024 at 11:00 am
Walker's Haute Route thru-hiker and THRU-r Trail Team member Stevie Teran checks in from Switzerland on Day 3 & 4 of his […]
- 171. The American Perimeter Trail & What It Takes To Hike 14,000 Miles With Rue McKenrickby A THRU-r Production With Carol "Cheer" Coyne on November 18, 2024 at 11:00 am
American Perimeter Trail creator & founder Rue McKenrick joins us on the podcast to talk about the creation of this amazing trail - & the […]
- 170. The Pros & Cons Of Group Hiking Versus Solo Hiking With Thru-Hiker Erica "Rookie" Washkwichby A THRU-r Production With Carol "Cheer" Coyne on November 11, 2024 at 11:00 am
Appalachian Trail thru-hiker Erica "Rookie" Washkwich and host Carol "Cheer" Coyne talk about group hiking in "Trail Families" versus solo hiking on […]
- 169. Walker's Haute Route Thru-Hiker Stevie Teran On International Trail Families, Quick Snow Travel, & His Drug Of Choiceby A THRU-r Production With Carol "Cheer" Coyne on November 4, 2024 at 11:00 am
Walker's Haute Route thru-hiker and THRU-r Trail Team member Stevie Teran checks in from France on Day 1 & 2 of his Pacific Crest […]
- 168. Triple Crowner Liz "Chuckles" Archibald On Bear Can Punch, Hiking In A High Snow Year, & A Rundown Of The Triple Crown Trails (Including Her Favorite!)by A THRU-r Production With Carol "Cheer" Coyne on October 28, 2024 at 10:00 am
In this episode, Triple Crowner & thru-hiker Liz "Chuckles" Archibald discusses her experiences on the Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide […]
- 167. Ethan "Po" Gallogly On The John Muir Trail, The Theodore Solomons Trail, Sierra Trail History, & His Award Winning Book "The Trail"by A THRU-r Production With Carol "Cheer" Coyne on October 21, 2024 at 10:00 am
In this episode we welcome veteran Sierra thru-hiker and author Ethan "Po" Gallogly. Here, he dives into his award winning book "The Trail" and talks […]
- 166. Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Erica "Rookie" Washkwich On The Scariest Mountain In The Whites, Injury Recovery, & The Disgusting Trail Food To Avoidby A THRU-r Production With Carol "Cheer" Coyne on October 14, 2024 at 10:00 am
Appalachian Trail thru-hiker Erica "Rookie" Washkwich dives deep into her long-distance trek with us. She talks about the downpours, the beautiful […]
- 165. Appalachian Trail Devastation From Hurricane Helene & How We Can Help As A Community With J.C. "Catmando" Van Ettenby A THRU-r Production With Carol "Cheer" Coyne on October 7, 2024 at 10:00 am
As Hurricane Helene swept across the Southeast, its effects have rippled through the Appalachian region - particularly impacting several trail towns […]
- 164. Stevie Teran On The End Of His Corfu Trail Thru-Hike & What He Would Do Differently If He Could Hike It Againby A THRU-r Production With Carol "Cheer" Coyne on September 30, 2024 at 10:00 am
Corfu Trail thru-hiker and THRU-r Trail Team member Stevie Teran checks in from Greece on Day 6 of his Corfu Trail trek. In this episode, […]
- 163. How To Feel Better & Increase Energy Levels While Hiking With Carol "Cheer" Coyneby A THRU-r Production With Carol "Cheer" Coyne on September 23, 2024 at 10:00 am
Triple Crowner (Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, and Appalachian Trail thru-hiker) Carol "Cheer" Coyne describes 3 tried and true […]
- 162. A Day In The Life Of Thru-Hiking The Corfu Trail, Indiana Jones Vibes, & Nature's Symphony With Stevie Teranby A THRU-r Production With Carol "Cheer" Coyne on September 16, 2024 at 11:00 am
Corfu Trail thru-hiker and THRU-r Trail Team member Stevie Teran checks in from Greece on Day 5 of his Corfu Trail trek. In this episode, you'll: […]
- 161. Top 5 Ways You Can Give Back To Trail Angels With Carol "Cheer" Coyneby A THRU-r Production With Carol "Cheer" Coyne on September 9, 2024 at 10:00 am
Triple Crowner (Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, and Appalachian Trail thru-hiker) Carol "Cheer" Coyne describes 5 ways hikers can give […]
- 160. Thruhikers Renee Miller & Tim Beissinger On Trail Life, Social Media Success, & Top Tips From Their New Book "Thruhikers: A Guide To Life On Trail"by A THRU-r Production With Carol "Cheer" Coyne on September 2, 2024 at 12:00 pm
In this episode, decorated thru-hikers Renee Miller and Tim Beissinger deep dive into the world of long-distance hiking, their unexpected social […]
- 159. Everything You Need To Know About The Foothills Trail With J.C. "Catmando" Van Ettenby A THRU-r Production With Carol "Cheer" Coyne on August 26, 2024 at 7:00 am
Thinking about thru-hiking the Foothills Trail? This small but mighty 77-mile trail - which spans from South Carolina to North Carolina (or visa […]
- 158. Ray "Geared Up" Reynoso On Returning To The Appalachian Trail, Navigation Tips, & Hiker Box Loveby A THRU-r Production With Carol "Cheer" Coyne on August 19, 2024 at 7:00 am
Appalachian Trail thru-hiker and experienced hiker all around - Ray "Geared Up" Reynoso - gets detailed on his trail start. Here, he gives great […]
- 157. Greek Snakes, Beautiful Towns, & Confusing Corfu Trail Alternates With Stevie Teranby A THRU-r Production With Carol "Cheer" Coyne on August 15, 2024 at 7:00 am
Corfu Trail thru-hiker and THRU-r Trail Team member Stevie Teran checks in from Greece on Day 4 of his Corfu Trail hike. In this episode, he reports […]