Hiking Unfiltered

This episode, we revisit Courtney's very first podcast interview with Theresa Ebert or "Halo".  They talk about being a mother of four, a hiker, and a true trail angel! Halo shares with us some of the great strategies she and her husband, Disciple, have used for memorable hikes with their kids in tow.

She also gets real with about how she manages to get in her own "me time" on solo local hikes. By the way, Halo also provided support for her husband, Disciple, who thru hiked the AT in 2017 and is legally blind. Wow! 

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This is a very special bonus leftovers episode! We often keep talking after the "official interview" is done for the show, so this time Courtney talks to John "No Worries" and Missy "Hot Buns" Baatz, Keith "Fozzie" Foskett and Stephanie "Georgie" Quarles.
These are pretty random! We talk about the danger of random falling animals in the tropics, our pre-historic connection to living outside and trails, and finally, the way in which our stories can help inspire others.

Bonus guests original episodes:
John and Missy Baatz 

Keith Foskett 

Stephanie Quarles 

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In this episode, Courtney talks with Michelle Samson, a local hiker on the Illinois trails. They talk about what it is like for an extrovert to hike alone, why she prefers cold weather hiking and how hiking as allowed her to celebrate her sobriety and "recover out loud". She answers the question: "How has hiking helped you discover your strength?"

Michelle describes herself as "Just a woman on a mission to better her life one hike at a time." She is now celebrating two years of sobriety and continues to grow as a hiker and share her experience, strength and hope with others.
Follow her adventures on Instagram here: https://instagram.com/yakka_girl

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In this episode, Courtney talks with Michelle "Beck" Cofer, the owner/operator of White Blaze Shuttle. They discuss how Michelle's interest in hiking got fired up, why she loves most about starting her business and she answers the question " What do trail shuttle drivers do?"
Michelle is an Atlanta native, a married, mother of 2 girls and 2 boy cats now residing in the North Georgia mountains. She has always had an active lifestyle and played competitive soccer for 25 years. She has been the owner and operator of White Blaze Shuttle Services since 2020. She has backpacked 241.5 miles of the AT from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Standing Bear Farm/Hostel in Tennessee. She enjoys hitting local less-frequented and remote waterfalls in her free time.
Find Michelle and her services here:
White Blaze Instagram

White Blaze Facebook

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In this episode, Courtney talks with Derick Lugo, Mr Fabulous. This is Derick's second appearance on the podcast. They talk about how having an audience might influence your hike, night hiking on the CDT versus the AT, running from mountaintop storms and he answers the question "Why take on the hardest trail 10 years later?"

Listen to Derick's first episode here.

Storytelling is Derick Lugo’s forte; he’s the author of the popular book, The Unlikely Thru-Hiker, a humorous memoir of his 6-month thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. He has written several pieces for outdoor magazines, short stories for various books and is currently working on two new books, including a children’s picture book, and a second memoir detailing his 5-month thru-hike of the Continental Divide Trail.

He’s a sought-after keynote speaker, adventurer, and host of the Unlikely Stories Podcast.

To learn more about Derick Lugo, his new writing projects, and his next adventure, follow him on Instagram @dericklugo, Facebook @TheUnlikelyThruHiker, and at www.dericklugo.com

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In this episode, Courtney talks with Andrew Forestell "Reptar", for a repeat spot on the show. They talk about what it feels like to fell like you MUST finish what you start, finding your way past excuses to live an adventurous life and they answer the question: "What's it like to go beach backpacking?"

Andrew "Reptar" Forestell is an entrepreneur, photographer, and explorer on a journey to pursue sheer adventure and keep nature clean. After completing a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail (AT) in 2015, Reptar realized he can do more than just share his journey; he can inspire a movement. Reptar self-released The AT Experience, which soared through community theaters and inspired many to take chances and live their lives to the fullest.

Listen to Andrew's first interview here:
Episode #14 - "How is being miserable fun?"

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In this episode, Courtney talks with Patrick "Dosu Kinuta" French, a hiker with over 20,000 miles under his boots. They talk about the variety of trails to be found here in the United States and abroad, how he came to "walk the earth" for so many miles and they answer the question: "Why do you answer the SAME hiking questions over and over again?"

As a New Hampshire native Patrick has taken the State's motto of "Live Free or Die" to heart, abandoning material posessions to live life out of a backpack. Most of his life he felt out of place in a society that measured how successful you were by the things you owned. He found his true home and calling within a community of nomads called Thru-Hikers who welcomed him and filled his heart with love. He consistently pushes his limits and what is thought possible for the human body and mind to endure while helping with innovations by putting gear to the test in the worst of conditions for the betterment of the community.
Follow Dosu's adventures here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedosukinuta/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDosuKinuta

YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/DosuKinuta

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In this episode, Courtney talks with repeat guest, Jamila "Turtle" Minnifield. Turtle is a Wilderness Therapist. They discuss the way that kids numb with screen time, how we can help them reconnect to others face-to-face and together they answer the question "How can Wilderness heal this disconnection?"

Listen to my original episode with Turtle about wilderness therapy here:
Episode #21 - What is Wilderness Therapy?

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In this episode, Courtney talks with Garrett "Jive Turkey" Tandy for a check in after his most recent thru hike on the Pacific Crest Trail. They talk about the different experiences of forest and desert hiking, the challenges of a hiking season full of fires and trail closures and he answers the question: What is it like to re-enter the Matrix?"

Garrett Tandy, Jive Turkey, is an accomplished hiker. He completed his 2021 thru hike of the AT in October of that year. Jive Turkey completed his thru hike of the PCT September of 2022. You can follow Jive Turkey on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jive_turkey_hikes/ and check back here for some on the trail check ins along the way!

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In this episode, Courtney talks with Steve "Mighty Blue" Adams, the host of "Mighty Blue on the Appalachian Trail - The Ultimate Mid-Life Crises". They discuss the amazing trail community, what it's like to settle in and feel at home in the woods and they answer the question: "Why would you hike the entire Appalachian Trail, twice?!"

Steve's Bio: "I hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2014, at the age of 62, as a complete hiking novice. Vowing never to hike again, I wrote a couple of books about my journey, and started podcasting, initially as a method of publicizing my books. Yet the podcast grew far beyond my books and kept me engaged with the hiking community. Since then, I have attempted (and failed) three times on the John Muir Trail, completed the Camino de Santiago (Les Francés), the West Highland Way in Scotland, and a second Appalachian Trail thru-hike. Then, in August / September 2022, I was able to successfully complete the TSX Challenge in California, when I summited Mt Whitney, to erase the memories of my unsuccessful JMT attempts.
Going forward into my 70s, I have little doubt that new adventures will tempt me once more. I'm still up for a challenge!"

Listen to Steve's show here: Mighty Blue on the Appalachian Trail - The Ultimate Mid-Life Crises

Contact Steve:
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Happy Anniversary! In this special bonus episode Courtney talks with three fantastic guests in some "after party" conversations:
1. Grant "Detour" Breidenbach talks about keeping the wilderness wild and they swap stories about bears and alligators (oh my!). Original Interview in Episode #17 

2. Emily "In Tune" Janecek keeps it real with talk about "feminine" challenges on trail during her 2022 Appalachian Trail thru hike. Original Interview in Episode #18 

3. Andrew "Reptar" Forestell asks Courtney to tell the full "unfiltered" adventure story that she alluded to in his original interview in Episode #14 

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In this episode, Courtney talks with Andrew Verlezza Jr., a former chef and future Appalachian Trail thru-hiker. They discuss what it's like to try keto and intermittent fasting on the trail, recovering from injury while prepping for a big hike and they answer the question - What's it like to countdown to a thru hike?

Andrew is a Navy submarine veteran who is passionate about ultralight backpacking. He lives in New Haven, CT.

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In this episode, Courtney has stitched together three bonus reels never heard on her show. She riffs in an "after party" conversation with Gary "Green Giant" Sizer, Anna "Mudbutt" Huthmaker and Christine "Lady Unicorn" Reed. She answers the question - What is a Frankenstein Hiking show?

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In this special episode, Courtney talks with her husband, Travis “Sir Plansalot” Miller. Just days after Hurricane Ian left a swathe of destruction through their neighborhood, they sit down to talk about what it’s like to evacuate, coming home again, and they answer the question - “How does hiking prepare you for a hurricane?”

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In this episode, Courtney talks with Dr. Natalie Bonthius, wilderness first aid specialist and founder of Survival Med. They talk about what intrigued Dr. Bonthius about this field, how medicine in the wild can be so different and they answer the question: "How can I be prepared so I won't need first aid?"

Natalie Bonthius, MD is an Emergency Medicine physician and the founder of Survival Med, an organization that teaches wilderness medical and survival skills to the public. She combines her love for the outdoors with her love of medicine, and her courses have reached the farthest corners of the globe. Dr. Bonthius now works with the National Park Service, National Association of Search and Rescue, US Military, universities and medical schools across the world. Her most popular courses are Wilderness First Aid and Survival Psychology.

You can follow Dr. Bonthius on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliebonthius/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SurvivalMedUniversity/

Find her wilderness first aid classes here: https://survivalmedonline.org/

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In this episode, Courtney talks with Josh and Cassie Sutton about their recent trip with their 6 year old son, Harvey and about their 2021 thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. Listen in as Cassie and Josh explain why they made the choice to embrace adventure, how they do not take their time for granted and they answer the question:

"How can you adventure as a family?"

Josh, Cassie, and Harvey Sutton live in Lynchburg, VA. After realizing that a healthy retirement wasn't guaranteed, they decided to restructure their life to one filled with extraordinary stories by taking mini retirements throughout their life. After having their son Harvey in 2016, they began saving for their first mini retirement in 2021, to hike the entire Appalachian Trail as a family. Harvey would be 4 years old when they began in January 2021 and finished at 5 years 4 months old. After thru hiking the East Coast, they have gone on to hike the John Muir Trail in California and continue to plan more adventures as a family.

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In this episode, Courtney talks with Paul "Skunkape" Collins, of the Hammock Hangers podcast, and Thom "Dutch" Ressler, founder of Dutchware. They talk about thru-hiking the AT with a hammock, what it is like to innovate how we hike and they answer the question: Why should you try hammock camping?

Paul "Skunkape" Collins discovered hammocks back in 2011 when he was planning for a 2012 thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. His first hammock was the Clark North American. He currently owns 11 hammocks from different cottage vendors, and loves each one of them. A few years ago, in 2020 he became one of the organizers of HangCon, which is the largest annual hammock gathering event in the country, held near Tampa, FL. Paul now has a podcast on the Hiking Radio Network.
Paul's show:
Hammock Hangers Podcast
HangCon:
https://hangcon.com/

Thom "Dutch" Ressler thru-hiked the AT in 2003 with a homegrown hammock. His hobby has now become Dutchware, a wildly popular resource for all things hammock!
https://dutchwaregear.com/

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In this episode, Courtney talks with Sierra "Lucky Charm" Peters-Buckland as she attempts her thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail. They discuss how her adventurous spirit was awakened, what it's like traveling in the Sierra Nevadas and they answer the question: "Can a change of scenery really change you?"

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In this episode, Courtney gets unfiltered with Chelsea McCurdy. They talk about what it is like to notice yourself slipping into a depressed state and how hiking can be whatever we need it to be.

They answer the question: "What does it mean to move joyfully?"

Chelsea McCurdy is a plus-size, queer, autistic hiker who loves to move her body joyfully outside in nature while healing her heart at the same time. A self-proclaimed beginner hiker, she wants to teach everyone who joins her that our bodies are capable of doing hard things and that we are able to go on adventures no matter our size or fitness levels. We deserve to feel the sunshine on our bodies.

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In this episode, Courtney talks with Joseph "Whiskey Joe" Ryan. Joseph completed his Appalachian Trail thru hike in 2021 with his best friend, Travis/Roosta. They talk about what life is like before and after a thru hike, Joey's signature "Whiskey Joe" drink and answer the question: "Is it hard to hike with your best friend?"

About Joey Ryan:
He started backpacking at age 11 through his boy scout troop and received inspiration from his uncle to thru hike the AT. He went on his first AT section hike at age 15 and realized that the trail life is where true freedom lies. Since then, a lot has changed, but his love for the outdoors has not. On May 9th 2021, Joey and his lifelong friend Travis/Roosta set out to thru hike the AT. He had taught Travis most of his outdoor skills and shared his dream of being a thru hiker. They stuck together for the entire trail and completed the goal they had originally set, together.

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Remember, I'd love to hear from you on any topic that comes up in the show or if you know someone that would be a great guest for the show. Email me at hikingunfiltered@gmail.com. Enjoying the show? Leave us a review wherever you listen to the podcast. It really helps the show! You can also leave a voicemail for me on through the website. I may even share it on the show! Click here: https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/hiking-unfiltered/

You can join the Unfiltered community on Facebook to share your questions and show ideas. https://www.facebook.com/HikingUnfiltered

You also find me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hikingunfiltered/

Get your Myaderm CBD pain relief products here: https://www.myaderm.com/. Use the code HIKING at checkout to get 20% off your first order!

Thank you for listening. If you feel this show helps add a smile to your day and inspires you to get out there, consider helping us grow. Become a Patreon supporter here and get a chance to get exclusive content.
https://www.patreon.com/user?u=69585282

If you enjoy my Unfiltered banter, you will love the conversations I have with my son Jacob (plus his candid take on the world).
Check out my book: Jacob Talks: Precocious Wit and Wisdom From A Preschooler https://www.amazon.com/Jacob-Talks-Precocious-Wisdom-Pre-Schooler/dp/B096TLBPN6

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