Fresh off 10,000 miles and the Border to Border Calendar Year Triple Crown in 2025, Philip "Slide" Witmer takes a breather and joins Doc in the studio to talk some trail. Settle in and buckle up as Slide discusses his Jan. 3 to Dec. 31 experience and criss crossing the country three times. Along the way, you'll hear about Frisbee, snowshoeing hell, the depths of loneliness, Seal Skins, questionable routes, the many varieties of mac and cheese, bloody noses, ridiculous miles, where not to pitch your tent, and the interesting phenomenon of becoming unsocialized. Epic. (This is Part II. Be sure to listen to Part I.)

Show Notes

In this episode of Hiker Trash Radio, host Doc interviews Philip 'Slide' Witmer, who has achieved the remarkable feat of completing the Calendar Year Triple Crown. Slide shares his journey from his early hiking experiences to becoming a highly experienced thru-hiker. He talks about his adventures on the Appalachian Trail (AT), the Continental Divide Trail (CDT), and the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), as well as the challenges and rewards he faced along the way. Slide offers insights into trail life, the importance of listening to the trail, and his plan to hike more trails in the future. The episode also touches on his experience with other hikers, trail entitlement issues, and the costs associated with such an extensive hiking endeavor.


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