Thru hiker and founder/owner of Symbiosis Gear Sarah "Mellow" Berkeley joins Doc for some studio time to talk trail and Type II Fun. Settle in and buckle up as Mellow discusses the Long Trail, breakups on the PCT, getting an 80-pound dog up a 12-foot ladder, wearing her tent on laundry day, the Aspen, ice bridge breakthroughs, self reliance, the hiking community, Butterfly in a Blizzard, and what any sensible thru hiking woman would do after changing out three packs because of a poor fit: start Symbiosis Gear, a backpack company building packs specifically for women! Epic. (This is Part I. Be sure to listen to Part II.)

Show Notes

In this episode of Hiker Trash Radio, host Doc interviews Sarah 'Mellow' Berkeley, an experienced thru hiker and the owner and founder of Symbiosis Gear. Mellow shares her diverse travel experiences, insights into ultralight backpacking, and her journey in creating women-specific outdoor gear. She also discusses the challenges and rewards of thru-hiking, the vibrant hiking community, and her personal connection to nature. Tune in for Mellow's stories from the trail, her best and worst gear decisions, and her contributions to the hiking community through her innovative backpack designs.


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