Podcasts by Weekly Hiking Tip

Episode 38: Appalachian Trail Mailbag from 2018-10-06T01:53

Dan and Guthook open up the mailbag and tackle a list of questions about hiking the AT by a listener from Down Under. Also, an important announcement about the show...

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Episode 37: Hiking with Small Children from 2018-08-31T04:01:19

Hiking with a toddler or preschooler can be a really fun experience and can foster a positive attitude...if done right! In this week's show, Dan reveals five tips for helping your next hiking trip ...

Episode 36: Matt and Julie Urbanski from 2018-08-08T04:01:50

Matt and Julie Urbanski join the show his week to talk about completing the triple crown, founding a successful running coaching business, and parenting a todd...

Episode 35 Leave No Trace (we really mean it!) from 2018-08-03T04:01

Dan and Guthook explore the wide world of Leave No Trace wilderness ethics and talk about some of the LNT challenges hikers often face: unattended trail magic, water caches, camp chores, and cat ho...

Episode 34: Carey Kish from 2018-07-18T04:01:17

Carey Kish, a Maine-based outdoor writer, joins Dan this week and talks about what it takes to put together a solid guidebook and compile the impressive, newly-released 11th edition of the Maine Mo...

Episode 33: Hot Weather Hiking, Skyline Lodge, Ultralighting from 2018-07-13T04:01:25

The hot weather is back and so is Weekly Hiking Tip!  Dan and Guthook talk about staving off heat exhaustion during the height of summer, the Skyline Lodge controversy on Mt. Washington, and tips f...

Episode 32: Thru Hike Budgeting Redux from 2018-04-23T04:01:44

Dan takes another look at what it costs to hike a long distance trail. This time around, both explicit and implicit (opportunity) costs are considered and used to answer the question: Should I do t...

Episode 31: Camping on AT in NY, PCT Section Hike Start Points from 2018-04-16T04:01:52

In this week's episode, Dan pulls a few backpacking questions from the AT and PCT Facebook pages. He talks about where to camp and how to plan a thru-hike of the NY AT and where a good starting poi...

Episode 30: Stoves from 2018-03-19T23:32:38

Smell something burning? That's because Dan and Guthook are all about camp stoves in Episode 30! The guys discuss all major backpacking stove technologies, reviewing the pros and cons of canister, ...

Episode 29: Budgeting for Time from 2018-03-13T18:37:14

How much time should you budget for a long distance hike? In this week's show, using data from 2013-14 AT and PCT thru hikers, Dan talks about all the factors that influence how much time you might...

Episode 28: Hiking with a Partner from 2018-02-17T18:41:01

A long distance hike with a dedicated partner can put a strain on any relationship. This week on the show, Dan and guest April Robinson discuss tips for keeping partnerships fulfilling, drawing fro...

Episode 27: Is Water Treatment (really) Necessary? from 2018-02-07T03:55:58

Treating water obtained in the backcountry has long been considered a common sense, level-headed thing to do. Biology Ph.D. candidate Ethan Linck joins Dan to talk about a February 2018 Slate artic...

Episode 26: Vermont, the Solo Shelter Experience, Mailbag from 2018-01-29T02:27:40

Guthook talks about his winter hike in southern Vermont and we break open the mailbag!  

Episode 25: Your Knee from 2018-01-20T19:12:39

In this week's show, Dan dusts off his physical therapy degree and dives into knee injuries! If you're wondering why knee injuries happen to hikers and what can be done about knee injuries on the t...

Episode 24: Choosing a Shelter from 2018-01-01T05:30:06

If you're gearing up for a long distance hike this year, you may be in the market for a shelter. In this episode, Dan breaks downs the pros and cons of four different popular shelter types: tents, ...

Episode 23: Yankee Swap, 2018 Thru-Hike Prep from 2017-12-23T18:10:39

If you're long distance hiking in 2018, you're getting really excited as 2017 draws to a close! Dan and Guthook talk about pitfalls of over-preparation and big picture things to think about 3 month...

Episode 22: Guthook, Coast to Coast Walk, Holiday Gifts from 2017-12-01T01:53:39

Weekly Hiking Tip is back with return guest, Guthook!  Guthook shares stories from his recent hike across Northern England via the Coast to Coast Walk. Buckle...

Episode 21: SteriPEN from 2017-07-03T10:26:02

Since 1999, SteriPEN has helped travelers and backpackers worldwide make wilderness water safe for drinking. Dan talks to Miles Maiden, the inventor of SteriPEN,...

Episode 20: New Hampshire from 2017-06-26T01:45:21

If you're thinking about heading to the Granite State to hike, but you wanna get off the beaten path, the Cohos Trail might be just the ticket! I...

Episode 19: Blister Treatment from 2017-06-13T02:28:29

Woe is thee who suffers the blister!  Listen to Dan this week and learn what you can do to take care of your next blister problem on the trail. Listen

Episode 18: The PCTA from 2017-06-05T02:23:24

This week, Dan talks to Mark Larabee of the Pacific Crest Trail Association about raising funds through the PCTA's annual appropriations request to Congress.  Dan...

Episode 17: Blister Prevention from 2017-05-30T00:43:50

Blisters are unavoidable on a long hike....or are they??  This week, Dan talks about how frequently hikers get blisters, what causes them, and shares 10 time-tested tips for prevention.  

Episode 16: Cravings from 2017-05-22T03:41:51

On this week's show, Dan talks about at the top three foods long distance hikers crave the most, and the differences in cravings between men and women.  

Episode 15: Missouri from 2017-05-15T20:14:15

Dan is back to kick off a series of episodes featuring short interviews with a trail agency or clubs in all 50 states.  Missouri is the inaugural state in the series, so this week Dan sits down wit...

Episode 14: Stuff You Can Do Without from 2017-05-01T04:09:47

This week, Dan reviews the top 5 things that thru-hikers said they carried in their packs most of the way, but in looking back on their hikes, thought they could have done without.  What's necessar...

Episode 13: Boredom from 2017-04-24T02:04:18

Boredom isn't a fun thing to experience on a long trail.  Nor is it an exciting title for a podcast!  Nearly 30% of long distance hikers cope with boredom at some point.  This week, Dan talks about...

Episode 12: Coffee from 2017-04-17T02:25:28

Not enough sleep and a long day's drive has Dan getting through this episode thanks to coffee!  He shares a few tips for packing coffee on the trail in a way that's lightweight, tasty, and cost-eff...

Episode 11: Footwear Part 2 from 2017-04-10T01:08:09

Dan picks up the topic of footwear once again.  This time he talks about what hikers who were unhappy with their footwear had the most to be unhappy about.  Listen this week for a few solid tips on...

Episode 10: Footwear from 2017-04-03T00:40:58

Footwear choice is one of many important decisions to be made when preparing for a long distance hike.  This week, Dan talks about boots vs. trail runners and whether one style is actually better s...

Episode 9: Physical Preparation from 2017-03-20T01:30:28

This week, Dan goes over some important tips for how to physically prepare for a long distance hike, and how this is different than physical preparation for other sports.  

Episode 8: Lyme Disease from 2017-03-13T00:33:38

Lyme disease impacts scores of hikers each year.  In this week's episode, Dan talks about prevention and treatment of Lyme and shares tips for how to avoid getting Lyme on the trail.

Episode 7: Lost Things from 2017-03-06T03:41:54

Dan's computer dies and he reflects on losing things on the trail.  What would you do if you lost your phone or wallet while hiking? What would you do if you found something valuable?

Episode 6: How Much Does a Hike Cost? from 2017-02-25T20:45:40

It's a total buzzkill to talk about money when planning the hike of a lifetime, but failing to consider cost can take you off the trail before you're ready. This week, Dan breaks down the cost of a...

Episode 5: Shin Splints from 2017-02-19T23:14:37

Shin splints can ruin a hike.  In this week's episode, Dan talks about to prevent shin splints and, if experiencing symptoms of shin splints on a hike, how to take care of them.  This is a must-lis...

Episode 4: Guthook from 2017-02-05T19:57:21

This week, Guthook, co-founder of Guthook's Guides and Atlas Guides, joins Dan in a discussion about maps, apps, and trail navigation.

Episode 3: The CTF Ratio from 2017-01-30T02:48:08

Hiking food is composed of carbohydrates, fat, and protein. This week, Dan talks about which nutrients are most important for multi-day hiking trips and how to keep track of them.

Episode 2: Calorie Density from 2017-01-23T01:22:25

Calorie density tells you how much energy you're getting for what your food weighs.  In this week's episode, Dan explains how this all fits into a good strategy for planning trail diet.

Episode 1: Calorie Load from 2017-01-15T17:12:25

Making sure you're getting enough food to eat every day on the trail is really important.  In this first episode of Weekly Hiking Tip, Dan explains calorie load, a key concept for trail food planni...