Backpacker Radio

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Sleeping in an Outhouse on Christmas, 5.5-Pound AT Baseweight, and the Arkansas Triple Crown with Austen McDaniel (BPR #378)

October 12, 2026

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by Topo Athletic, we are joined by our longtime pal Austin McDaniel, aka P.I., a Triple Crowner, Ultralight masochist, and full-time tennis instructor.  In this one, we dive into Austin hiking the Ouachita Trail in ten days while recovering from COVID, navigating the Ozark Highlands Trail through freezing January temps, and surviving record-breaking 18-degree winter freezes on the Florida Trail.  We also cover his pi...

Thru-Hiker Death at Katahdin, Hobbies You Continue to be Bad At, Trail Magic Cravings, and the Triple Crown of "Back In My Day's"

October 08, 2026

Segments Trail News: Hiker Found Dead on Katahdin Was Reportedly an AT Thru-Hiker by Katie Jackson Trek Propaganda: Ultralight Is Taking Over Thru-Hiking … Or Is It? by Kelly QOTD:  What's one hobby you wish you were good at and have actively tried but you continue to be bad? Question Thing of the Week Triple Crown of 'Back in my day's' - things that existed in your youth that no longer do 5 Star Review [divider] Check out our sound guy @my_boy_pauly/ and his coffee. Sign up for the Trek's ...

Thru-Hiking the AT on a $2,000 Budget with Livvy "Stumbles" Weld (BPR #377)

October 05, 2026

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by LMNT, we are joined by Livvy "Stumbles" Weld, a Triple Crown thru-hiker, Trek Writer, and budding ultrarunner.  In this one, Livvy breaks down how a tub of frosting earned her the trail name "Sugar Mitts," how her own thru-hikes accidentally talked her dad into becoming a thru-hiker himself, and how a kitten she found under a car turned into her cat back home. Livvy goes deep on how she was able to thru-hike the A...

The Backpacking Podcast · Low booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners

How do I get in touch with Backpacker Radio?

Backpacker Radio is hosted by Zach Davis and Juliana Chauncey. Its publicly listed email is zach@thetrek.co. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Backpacker Radio?

The publicly listed email for Backpacker Radio: zach@thetrek.co.

How many listeners does Backpacker Radio have?

Podseeker estimates Backpacker Radio reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Backpacker Radio?

Backpacker Radio typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Firsthand experience with long-distance hiking or backpacking, meaningful outdoor-industry expertise, distinctive trail accomplishments, or an established outdoor content platform. Common among recent guests: Completed or attempted major long-distance hikes; Held leadership or professional roles in the outdoor industry; Built an audience through outdoor writing, video, or social media. Recent guests include Michael Grant, Whitney La Ruffa, and Bee Corrado.

How hard is it to get booked on Backpacker Radio?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Backpacker Radio cover?

Recent episodes cover Outdoors, Backpacking, Thru Hiking, Hiking Gear, and Trail Culture. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.