Backpacker Radio

A Wilderness podcast by Zach Davis

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From the Appalachian Trail to the Pacific Crest and everything in between. Backpacker Radio is a show all about the wonderful world that is thru-hiking and long distance backpacking. Co-hosts, Zach "Badger" Davis and Juliana "Chaunce" Chauncey muse on the backpacking life and the latest from the trail every other week. Topics include but are not limited to news, trail culture, interviews, gear, advice, and all you can eat buffets.

Recent Episodes

Liz "Handstand" Kidder: Scary Moments in the Sierra, Skydiving Near Miss, and Donating a Kidney (BPR #322)
Published: September 8, 2025
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Dan Durston 2.0: Durston Gear's Cult Following, Gear Innovations, and Design Philosophy (BPR #321)
Published: September 1, 2025
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The Wonderland Trail with Sassafras: Permits, Campsites, and Gear (BPR #320)
Published: August 25, 2025
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Top National Park After Dark Stories: Night of the Grizzlies, Grandma Gatewood, and Cocaine Bear (BPR #319)
Published: August 18, 2025
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Quitting a Thru-Hike, Living Nomadically, and Working as a Chef with Juliette "Scorpion Queen" Kerven (BPR #318)
Published: August 11, 2025
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The Pinhoti Trail with Nathan "Switchback" Wright (BPR #317)
Published: August 4, 2025
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The Northern Colorado Trail with Kevin "Sunshine" Silvernale (BPR #316)
Published: July 28, 2025
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Impacts of Climate Change on the Colorado Trail with Triple Crowner and Scientist Karl Ford (BPR #315)
Published: July 21, 2025
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Fascinating Colorado Outdoor Recreation Stories with OutThere Colorado's Spencer McKee (BPR #314)
Published: July 14, 2025
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20,000+ Miles in under 10 Years, a Desert Hike from Tucson to San Diego, and Life as a Mariner with Leah "Twig" Harman (BPR #313)
Published: July 7, 2025
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