Apr 24, 2017
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 what you can do to avoid being bored on your next hike.
Apr 17, 2017
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-effective. Download Episode
Apr 10, 2017
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 buying footwear for long distance hiking.
Apr 3, 2017
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 suited for long distance hiking.
Mar 20, 2017
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.
Mar 13, 2017
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. Download Episode
Mar 6, 2017
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? Download Episode
Feb 25, 2017
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 long distance hike and offers some quick tips for budgeting. Download Episode 
Feb 19, 2017
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-listen for all thru-hikers! Download Episode
Feb 5, 2017
This week, Guthook, co-founder of Guthook's Guides and Atlas Guides, joins Dan in a discussion about maps, apps, and trail navigation.
Jan 30, 2017
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.
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Jan 23, 2017
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.
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Jan 15, 2017
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 planning.
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