Doc sits down with thru hiker and the founder of AlpenGlow Gear, Tom "Gadget" Liggett. Settle in and buckle up as Gadget talks about his 2023 PCT hike and the AlpenGlow story, including discussions of deep thoughts, bowel trowels, bidet drinking bottles, what rhymes with glow, top secret hitches, highs and lows, and finding the sweet spot. Epic. (This is Part I. Be sure to listen to Part II.)
Show Notes
In this episode of Hiker Trash Radio, Doc talks with the guest, Tom Liggett, also known by his trail name 'Gadget', who shares his experiences hiking sections of the PCT. Gadget discusses his journey into the through-hiking community, his start at Philmont Scout Ranch, and his memorable moments from the PCT including his best and worst trail decisions, gear insights, and favorite trail towns. Additionally, Gadget introduces his company Alpenglow Gear, the inspiration behind it, and his transition from a tech job at Tesla to being an entrepreneur in the outdoor gear industry.
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