Thru hiker and CPTSD survivor Jocelyn "PBS" Smith joins Doc in the studio to cover some crisis moments on the trail as well as announce her next big project. Settle in and buckle up as PBS discusses 116-degree rescues in the Grand Canyon, cold soaking trials, rare squirrels, multi-use wipes, baguettes with cheese, cop poaches, Sparkle, Pegleg, 1,700 miles of hiking on torn ligaments, grandioso life conclusions, and her 2026 border-to-border Calendar Year Triple Crown attempt. Epic. (This is Part I. Be sure to listen to Part II.)
Show Notes
In this episode of Hiker Trash Radio, host Doc welcomes back thru hiker and repeat guest Jocelyn 'PBS' Smith. They discuss everything from cold soaking on the AT to life-saving moments on the Arizona Trail, share stories of favorite trail segments, and reveal Jocelyn’s quirky trail name evolution. This engaging conversation covers gear preferences, best and worst hiking decisions, and memorable hitchhiking experiences. Not to be missed is her latest bartender story and the unique blend of ultralight hiking gear tips with fun anecdotes from the trail.
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