Hiking Unfiltered

Nov 13 2023 84 ep. 18
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A show that explores the why, wherefores, and hows of hiking and backpacking. Real, unfiltered talk about trail life.

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Thank you and goodbye!

Nov 13 2023 4 mins  
This is the end of this adventure (for now). Thank you for supporting the podcast. Thank you for giving me an excuse to talk to so many of you about hiking, growing and living an extraordinary life. Go out and find your adventure! Happy Trails! XOXO Unfiltered

Episode #79 - Akehia H2O Jerkins "What kind of healing does hiking provide?"

Nov 06 2023 37 mins  
In this episode, Courtney talks with Akehia “H2O” Jerkins, mother of two young kids and avid hiker. They talk about the variety of trails in North Carolina, how she keeps her kids engaged during hikes and she answers a personal question - What kind of healing does hiking provide? More about Akehia: Akehia is a waterfall-chasing adventure seeker. As an unconventional homeschooli

Breast Cancer Awareness ICYMI - Mus Ox - "What does the trail provide?"

Oct 30 2023 44 mins  
To promote and support Breast Cancer Awareness Month, this is a rebroadcast of a show recorded in 2022. Mus Ox is currently battling breast cancer, please reach out to her and send your love and light! In this episode Courtney talks with Carisa Oxendine or Mus Ox. Mus is in the Appalachian Trail Class of 2022 and plans to start at Springer Mountain on February 22, 2022. This is her

ICYMI Episode! Mr. Fabulous - What does it take to be fabulous on and off trail?

Oct 23 2023 44 mins  
ICYMI Episode! In this episode Unfiltered talks to Derick Lugo, Author of The Unlikely Thru-Hiker, Host of The Unlikely Stories Podcast, aka Mr. Fabulous. He opens up about how his unexpected thru hike of the Appalachian Trail changed the trajectory of his career and life. He experienced a transformation so complete that he felt he had to take his message to people all over the wor

Episode #76 - Kathy Elkind "What is wise strength?"

Oct 16 2023 38 mins  
In this episode, Courtney talks with Kathy Elkind, author of To Walk It Is To See It. They talk about the luxuries of hiking in Europe, how the “walking culture” is so unique and they answer the question: What is wise strength? More about Kathy: Kathy Elkind is a long-distance walker, writer, and eater. Along with her husband she has walked the GR5, the Anda¬lusian Coast to Co

Episode #75 - Alison and Lance "What are you doing to become hikers?"

Oct 09 2023 43 mins  
In this episode, Courtney talks with Alison Gerrard and Lance Orechovesky. They are married and discovering the joys and benefits of hiking as newbies. They talk about bringing their 3 year old along on hikes, acclimating to tougher trails and they answer the question: What are you doing to become hikers? Lance and Alison live in the Charlotte, NC area. They have been hiking for ju

Episode #74 - Terry Repak "How has hiking made you a global citizen?"

Oct 02 2023 43 mins  
In this episode, Courtney talks with Terry Repak, journalist and author of "Circling Home: What I Learned By Living Elsewhere." They talk about the advent of trail names, her experiences hiking in Africa and Switzerland, and she answers the question: How has hiking made you a global citizen?

Episode #73 - Jerry "Edison" Glover - How do you choose your own adventure?

Sep 25 2023 57 mins  
In this episode, Courtney talks with Jerry “Edison” Glover. They talk about bike packing (not backpacking), finding his feet in civilian life after 29 years serving in the US Air Force, and they answer the question: How do you choose your own adventure? About Jerry: “50 yr old retired US Air Force veteran taking every adventure that comes along. I’m married and I have 3 adu

Episode #72 Lyla "Sugar" Harrod - How has hiking helped you become YOU?

Sep 18 2023 48 mins  
In this episode, Courtney talks with Lyla “Sugar” Harrod. They talk about the challenges and magic of desert hiking, Sugar’s choice to life life out loud and together they answer the question - How has hiking helped you become YOU? Lyla “Sugar” Harrod is a sober, queer, poly, trans woman, Sugar has over 10,000 miles of long distance hiking experience. You can follow her h

Episode #71 - What's it like to do trail magic?

Sep 11 2023 37 mins  
In this episode, Courtney talks with a group of PCT hikers in Chester, CA. Not only did she get to bring some fresh food for hungry hikers, she also got to hear some amazing stories. Listen in as Unfiltered answers the question - What’s it like to do trail magic? Remember, I'd love to hear from you on any topic that comes up in the show or if you know someone that would be a grea