Thru hiker and author Jared "Snackbox" Champion joins Doc in the Hiker Trash Radio studio to talk some trail and Type II Fun. Settle in and buckle up as Snackbox discusses his experience on the Colorado Trail; his nonprofit, Backcountry Champions; and his book, More Than Hope, Lessons on the Colorado Trail. During the wide-ranging discussion, Snackbox covers old man territory, bear encounters, redneck transformations, passes and storms, dumbo ears, the Narnia Zone, Details, poor man's pad thai, rage quitting, outside vs. inside, trail proposals, and a thru hike of the Colorado Trail using only gear from 1974. An instant classic. (This is Part I. Be sure to listen to Part II.)

Show Notes

In this episode of Hiker Trash Radio, host Doc welcomes thru hiker and author Jared 'Snackbox' Champion. They discuss the essentials for aspiring 'hiker trash,' including favorite gear, hiking hacks, and unique trail experiences, such as Jared's amusing bear encounter. Jared shares his passion for the Colorado Trail, offers tips on ultralight backpacking, and recounts both challenging and joyous moments from his adventures. The episode also delves into Jared's personal journey, from coping with a breakup through exploring national parks, to meeting his wife on the trail and planning future hikes with his children.


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