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 II. Be sure to listen to Part I.)

Show Notes

In this episode of Hiker Trash Radio, host Doc talks with Luke 'Bus' Pearsall, founder of Trail Goods Company. Luke shares his journey from working in Hollywood to leading treks in South America at the age of 25, despite having never left the country before. He discusses the challenges and adventures that shaped him, leading to his eventual founding of Trail Goods Co., a company specializing in premium freeze-dried camping meals. Luke elaborates on his passion for the culinary arts, driven by family influences and a background in photography and film production. The episode also covers the hurdles of launching a food business, his love for the outdoor community, and the intricacies of crafting high-quality trail meals that evoke memorable outdoor experiences.


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