Settle in and buckle up as Doc welcomes Casey "Vegas" Huffman back to the Hiker Trash Radio studio. Fresh off the PCT AND the Long Trail, Vegas dishes all the dirt from the last 3,000 miles, including desert rescues with IBTAT, gnarly water, heat stroke, the shenanigan-factor, Forester glissades, Scrodo and Ballsack, and his evolution as a thru hiker. An instant classic.

Show Notes

In this bonus episode of Hiker Trash Radio, host Doc welcomes back thru hiker Casey 'Vegas' Huffman. The episode begins with the duo adjusting the usual format to cover significant ground on Vegas’s recent adventures. They discuss Vegas's transition from the Appalachian Trail (AT) to the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), covering differences in trail culture and terrain, memorable challenges in both the desert and the Sierras, and the emotional high points of his journey. Following his PCT triumph, Vegas didn't take a break and tackled Vermont's challenging Long Trail, providing fresh insights from switching coasts. The conversation also delves into long trail culture, how Vegas's hiking philosophy has evolved, and his future hiking plans, including work as a hiking guide and ambitions to earn a Triple Crown by completing the Continental Divide Trail (CDT). Vegas shares his thoughtful reflections, comparing the bonds and atmospheres of various trails, and highlights the sense of accomplishment and solemn joy experienced upon completion.


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