Thru hiker and wild camper Elli Schneider drops in for some studio time with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as Elli talks about the underrated hiking experiences available in the UK. Along the way, Elli shares her incredible adventures with her rescue dog Otto, including the JoGLE and TGO, as well as the importance of coffee, sketching on trail, the Isle of Skye, how not to hitch, the joy of pasta, frog water, chips, the Right to Roam, and the agony of plantar fasciitis. Epic. (This is Part II. Be sure to listen to Part I.)

Show Notes

In this episode of Hiker Trash Radio, host Doc speaks with thru-hiker and wild camper Elli Schneider. They discuss the concept and legalities of wild camping in the UK, the tradition of the Right to Roam, and Elli's adventures on notable hiking journeys such as the Great Outdoors Challenge (TGO) and her end-to-end hike across the UK known as the JoGLE. Elli shares her transition from a traditional job to a nomadic lifestyle, her experiences hiking with her dog Otto, and the highlights and challenges she faced on the trails. The podcast also touches on the community support and planning involved in such long-distance hikes, and Elli offers practical advice for safe and enjoyable hiking.


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