As PCT and other long-distance hikers begin their 2023 ventures, we wanted to dedicate this podcast to them and the experiences they will have on their trail.

Following a two-part article written by Yeti Legs titled, “Uphill Battles: Mental and Emotional Challenges of a PCT Thru-Hiker”, this podcast reviews those articles as we give personal experiences we had throughout our PCT hike in 2022.

To read both full articles on The Trek, please follow the links below:

Uphill Battles: Mental and Emotional Challenges of a PCT Thru-Hiker, Part 1 of 2

Uphill Battles: Mental and Emotional Challenges of a PCT Thru-Hiker, Part 2 of 2

Topics: This two-part podcast covers the mental and emotional challenges we faced along those 2653 miles of the PCT and how we coped with them. The four areas covered are the physical, the environmental, the social, and the intrapersonal (or within) aspects of a thru-hike. We discuss the hardships and the wonderful moments we experienced along the way, the burdens or blessings they placed on us, and what we recommend for upcoming hikers to “equip” themselves with before and during their hikes.

Created and hosted by Yeti Legs and Basecamp (aka Wesley and Marie Black)

Intro track created by Ryan Gee

Outro track created by Bradley Black

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