Thru hiker Chris "Mouse" DiFranco joins Doc in the studio to talk about the 4,000 trail miles he put under his feet in 2025. Settle in and buckle up as Mouse tells it like it is, including his childhood in Medford, Massachusetts, the PCT, two Caminos, Seven, Wind, two days of tacos, partial kidnappings, murderous hitches, Ugly Stick, Stealth, the Madeira Crossing, Greenhorn, Tardy, leaf peeping, filtering water on the Florida Trail, Havasupai, and how to hike 4,000 miles on two continents in 270 days. 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 interviews thru hiker Chris 'Mouse' DiFranco, who shares his experiences on the trail, his trail name origin story, worst gear mistakes, and more. Chris recounts his high school athletic achievements, adventures on the PCT, including treacherous conditions and memorable trail towns. The discussion also highlights Chris's background, how he got into thru hiking, and the challenges of balancing an engineering career with his passion for the outdoors.
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