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Weekly Hiking Tip

Whether you're planning a weekend overnight or a months-long hike of the Appalachian Trail, Weekly Hiking Tip will save you time, money, agony, and facilitate a fun, successful journey into the outdoors. Join Dan Feldman, author of Long Distance Hiking and 2-time thru-hiker, each week as he shares backpacking tips from aches and pains to z-rests.

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Episodes (38)

Episode 18: The PCTA

Episode 18: The PCTA

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 and Mark discuss the PCTA's fundraising efforts and all the work done to protect the PCT. Intro music by Kyle Gervais and Dominic Lavoie.

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enJune 05, 2017

Episode 17: Blister Prevention

Episode 17: Blister Prevention

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.

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enMay 30, 2017

Episode 16: Cravings

Episode 16: Cravings

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.

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enMay 22, 2017

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Episode 15: Missouri

Episode 15: Missouri

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 with Abi Jackson from the Ozark Trail Association. Download Episode

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enMay 15, 2017

Episode 14: Stuff You Can Do Without

Episode 14: Stuff You Can Do Without

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 necessary and what's not?

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enMay 01, 2017

Episode 13: Boredom

Episode 13: Boredom

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.

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enApril 24, 2017

Episode 12: Coffee

Episode 12: Coffee

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

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enApril 17, 2017

Episode 11: Footwear Part 2

Episode 11: Footwear Part 2

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.

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enApril 10, 2017

Episode 10: Footwear

Episode 10: Footwear

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.

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enApril 03, 2017

Episode 9: Physical Preparation

Episode 9: Physical Preparation

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.

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enMarch 20, 2017

Episode 8: Lyme Disease

Episode 8: Lyme Disease

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

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enMarch 13, 2017

Episode 7: Lost Things

Episode 7: Lost Things

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

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enMarch 06, 2017

Episode 6: How Much Does a Hike Cost?

Episode 6: How Much Does a Hike Cost?

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

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enFebruary 25, 2017

Episode 5: Shin Splints

Episode 5: Shin Splints

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

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enFebruary 19, 2017

Episode 4: Guthook

Episode 4: Guthook

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

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enFebruary 05, 2017

Episode 3: The CTF Ratio

Episode 3: The CTF Ratio

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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enJanuary 30, 2017

Episode 2: Calorie Density

Episode 2: Calorie Density

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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enJanuary 23, 2017

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Episode 1: Calorie Load

Episode 1: Calorie Load

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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enJanuary 15, 2017

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