Thru hiker and founder of Trail Goods Co. Luke "Bus" Pearsall drops in for studio time with Doc to talk trail and the highs and lows of getting his company off the ground. Settle in and buckle up as Bus engages in a wide-ranging discussion of his eclectic past and the trail he followed to his current camp spot. Bus shares his thoughts on poor trail names, twice-tasted garlic pizza, backcountry charcuterie, South American kidnappings, Hiker Trash adjacency, signature meals, sauce guys, and his passion for food and feeding Hiker Trash. Epic. (This is Part I. Be sure to listen to Part II.)

Show Notes

In this episode of Hiker Trash Radio, host Doc converses with Luke 'Bus' Pearsall, a thru hiker and the founder of Trail Goods Company. Luke shares his experiences on various trails, how he earned his trail name, and the story behind starting his trail food company. The discussion includes his adventures on the Colorado Trail, his worst gear mistake, and how his upbringing influenced his love for the outdoors. Luke also recounts his unique career journey from working on popular TV shows like Lost and Entourage to guiding tours in South America, including a harrowing kidnapping experience in Chile.


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