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Trail Correspondents

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The Home Stretch | S5 E14

October 21, 2026 · 1 hr 10 min

The finish line is finally in sight—and then, suddenly, it's behind you. Our 2026 Trail Correspondents share two sides of the final stretch on the AT, PCT, and CDT: the anticipation, mixed emotions, and countdown to the end, followed by…
Lessons Learned | S5 E13

October 7, 2026 · 40 min

Months on trail have a way of teaching lessons that no guidebook can prepare you for. Our 2026 Trail Correspondents reflect on the moments, mistakes, surprises, and hard-earned wisdom that have changed how they see the AT, PCT, and CDT—and…
The Mental Game | S5 E12

September 23, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

The miles can wear down your legs, but sometimes it's your mind that takes the biggest hit. Our 2026 Trail Correspondents open up about the mental side of life on the AT, PCT, and CDT, from stretches of doubt and thoughts of quitting to…
Your Diet | S5 E11

September 9, 2026 · 1 hr 5 min

Hiker hunger has officially entered the chat. Our 2026 Trail Correspondents dig into the realities of eating their way along the AT, PCT, and CDT, from relentless cravings and questionable trail snacks to discovering exactly what keeps…
The Physical Adjustment | S5 E10

August 26, 2026 · 56 min

By now, the trail has changed our 2026 Trail Correspondents—and their bodies are starting to tell the story. In this episode, hikers from the AT, PCT, and CDT reflect on what's gotten stronger, what's gotten sorer, and the aches…

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Wildcard II | S5 E9

August 12, 2026 · 60 min

Another Wild Card, another chance for anything to happen. With the prompts set aside once again, our 2026 Trail Correspondents share the stories they feel need telling most at this point in their journeys. These unscripted, unfiltered…
The Social Experience | S5 E8

July 29, 2026 · 1 hr 13 min

Every thru-hike finds its own social rhythm—tramily, shelter mates, or long solo stretches. Our 2026 Trail Correspondents reflect on the people who've shaped their hikes, the friendships that formed faster than expected, and the solitude…
My Worst Day on Trail | S5 E7

July 15, 2026 · 1 hr 3 min

Every thru-hike has a breaking point. In this episode, our 2026 Trail Correspondents revisit the toughest day they've faced so far, sharing the moments that pushed them to their physical and emotional limits. From relentless weather…
What's Working, What's Not | S5 E6

July 1, 2026 · 1 hr 13 min

Every thru-hike becomes a gear test sooner or later. Our 2026 Trail Correspondents take stock of what's earned a permanent place in their packs, what's headed for the next post office, and which pieces of gear have surprised them—for…
Expectations vs Reality | S5 E5

June 17, 2026 · 1 hr 14 min

Every hike begins with a story we tell ourselves about what the trail will be. Now several weeks into their journeys, our 2026 Trail Correspondents reflect on where expectation has collided with reality. From romanticized visions and…
Wildcard | S5 E4

June 3, 2026 · 1 hr 13 min

Wild Card time! No prompts, no script, and no rules! Expect the unexpected as this jam-packed episode swings from the bizarre to the profound. You'll hear wild field updates featuring a 1:37 AM wake-up call by sheriff deputies in a…
The Trail Begins | S5 E3

May 20, 2026 · 1 hr 7 min

One week down, and the honeymoon phase now officially collides with reality. Our 2026 Trail Correspondents check in from the AT, PCT, and CDT after their first week on trail, sharing sore bodies, emotional highs and lows, unexpected…

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About the show

Trail Correspondents is a teleportation machine to the trail- in audio form. Every other week, a select handful of thru-hikers on the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, and the American Discovery Trail, give us a glimpse into the world of long distance backpacking. Through their eyes and vocal cords, we learn all about the highs, lows, and nitty gritty details that go into a half-year, cross-country trek. Trail Correspondents is the next best thing to being on trail yourself.