With 500 miles apiece under their belts, we check in with Kimchi and Saina to see what life is like as a thru-hiker. This episode is a snapshot of some ups and downs, both for our hikers and for our producer. First you go up, then you go down. And then back up again.

This is part 1 of 2 for A Day in the Life.

Thanks for all the positive feedback we’ve received this week. It’s been super rewarding (and maybe a little intimidating) to know that we really have people out there listening to this podcast.

Music provided by Baby Gramps.

-Gizmo