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Trail Correspondents

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by The Trek

4.7(9 reviews)

59 episodes

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Podcast Overview

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.

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June 17, 2026

Expectations vs Reality | S5 E5

Trail Correspondents Logan Hannah, Parrish "Quip" McWhorter, and TJ McQuiston share their real-world hiking experiences, contrasting initial expectations with the surprising joys and hardships encountered on the trail.

June 3, 2026

Wildcard: A Raw $24k Budget Breakdown & Escaping 'Joyless Urgency' | S5 E4

<p><strong data-start="67" data-end="91">Wild Card time!</strong> No prompts, no script, and no rules! <br /> <br /> 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 cemetery, a chaotic mid-day standoff between a coyote and a turkey, and the pure joy of a trail angel loaning out a truck packed with ice cream.</p> <p>But it's not all crazy stories; the crew gets incredibly vulnerable about the logistics and psychology of thru-hiking, tackling everything from heavy pack weights and physical conditioning to the therapeutic escape from corporate "joyless urgency," the beauty of forming an all-female "girl band" trail family, and a completely transparent financial breakdown of a $24,000 thru-hiking budget. </p> <h2>Correspondent Roster</h2> <p>In this episode, we hear from:</p> <ul> <li>Logan Hannah - <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/claynemoat2026/">Instagram</a></li> <li>Parrish "Quip" McWhorter - <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/theparrishm/">Instagram</a></li> <li>TJ McQuiston - <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/earthchildadventures/">Instagram</a></li> <li>Chris Becraft - <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/chris.becraft.12/">Instagram</a></li> <li>Jessica "Hellman" Bagnell - <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/jcababy814/">Instagram</a></li> <li>J Michael Shaw, II - <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/bshike26/">Instagram</a></li> <li>Scott Anderson - <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/sja008?mibextid=wwXIfr&rdid=KcAqkheVImGi0QZ2&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F1ZsaVqhkmZ%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr">Facebook</a></li> <li>Sorrel "Team Ultraheavy" Perka- <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/i_am_the_voodoo_ranger/">Instagram</a></li> <li>Danny Nelson - <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/dannypnelson/">Instagram</a></li> <li>MacKenzie "Wilt" Wieder - <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/wieder_walks/">Instagram</a></li> </ul> <h2>Sponsor</h2> <p>Trail Correspondents is presented by Altra. Use code "<strong>TREK10</strong>" for 10% off at checkout at <a href= "https://altrarunning.pxf.io/X44V9a">altrarunning.com</a></p> <h2>Connect</h2> <p><strong>Questions, comments, or just want to say hi?</strong> Email us at <a href= "mailto:podcast@thetrek.co">podcast@thetrek.co</a>.</p> <p><a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trail-correspondents/id1451863637"> <strong>Subscribe on Apple Podcasts</strong></a> and leave us a review.</p> <p><a href= "https://open.spotify.com/show/39yDOvb3wTx8MkdR04c205"><strong>Subscribe on Spotify</strong></a> and leave us a review.</p> <p><strong>Follow on Instagram</strong>: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/trailcorrespondents/">Trail Correspondents</a> · <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/thetrek.co/">The Trek</a></p> <p>Sign up for The Trek newsletter: <a href= "https://thetrek.us1.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=a390119c39d0193a621329ae5&id=e17c3c8d7e">thetrek.co/newsletter</a></p> <h2>Credits</h2> <p>Hosted, produced, and edited by Andrew "Shanty" Baldwin (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/shantyhikes/">Instagram</a>). Trail Correspondents is a production of The Trek.</p>

May 20, 2026

The Trail Begins | S5 E3

<p>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 surprises, and the early signs of who's settling into trail life… and who's wondering what they've gotten themselves into.</p> <h2>Correspondent Roster</h2> <p>In this episode, we hear from:</p> <ul> <li>Logan Hannah - <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/claynemoat2026/">Instagram</a></li> <li>Parrish "Quip" McWhorter - <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/theparrishm/">Instagram</a></li> <li>TJ McQuiston - <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/earthchildadventures/">Instagram</a></li> <li>Chris Becraft - <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/chris.becraft.12/">Instagram</a></li> <li>Jessica "Hellman" Bagnell - <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/jcababy814/">Instagram</a></li> <li>J Michael Shaw, II - <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/bshike26/">Instagram</a></li> <li>Scott Anderson - <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/sja008?mibextid=wwXIfr&rdid=KcAqkheVImGi0QZ2&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F1ZsaVqhkmZ%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr"> Facebook</a></li> <li>Sorrel "Team Ultraheavy" Perka- <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/i_am_the_voodoo_ranger/">Instagram</a></li> <li>Danny Nelson - <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/dannypnelson/">Instagram</a></li> <li>MacKenzie "Wilt" Wieder - <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/wieder_walks/">Instagram</a></li> </ul> <h2>Sponsor</h2> <p>Trail Correspondents is presented by Altra. Use code "<strong>TREK10</strong>" for 10% off at checkout at <a href= "https://altrarunning.pxf.io/X44V9a">altrarunning.com</a></p> <h2>Connect</h2> <p><strong>Questions, comments, or just want to say hi?</strong> Email us at <a href= "mailto:podcast@thetrek.co">podcast@thetrek.co</a>.</p> <p><a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trail-correspondents/id1451863637"> <strong>Subscribe on Apple Podcasts</strong></a> and leave us a review.</p> <p><a href= "https://open.spotify.com/show/39yDOvb3wTx8MkdR04c205"><strong>Subscribe on Spotify</strong></a> and leave us a review.</p> <p><strong>Follow on Instagram</strong>: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/trailcorrespondents/">Trail Correspondents</a> · <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/thetrek.co/">The Trek</a></p> <p>Sign up for The Trek newsletter: <a href= "https://thetrek.us1.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=a390119c39d0193a621329ae5&id=e17c3c8d7e"> thetrek.co/newsletter</a></p> <h2>Credits</h2> <p>Hosted, produced, and edited by Andrew "Shanty" Baldwin (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/shantyhikes/">Instagram</a>). Trail Correspondents is a production of The Trek.</p>

59 total episodes available with 2 transcripts

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What is Trail Correspondents?: 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.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates inactive.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 2 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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