Every thru-hike finds its own social rhythm—tramily, shelter mates, or long solo stretches. Our 2026 Trail Correspondents reflect on the people who've shaped their hikes, the friendships that formed faster than expected, and the solitude that proved just as meaningful. These stories from the AT, PCT, and CDT show the social side of the trail is as unpredictable as the miles themselves. Correspondent Roster In this episode, we hear from: Logan "Pipsqueek" Hannah - Instagram Parrish "Quip" McWhorter - Instagram Jessica "Hellman" Bagnell - Instagram Scott "Steady" Anderson - Facebook Sorrel "Big Dawg" Perka- Instagram Danny "NoCo" Nelson - Instagram MacKenzie "Wilt" Wieder - Instagram TJ "Gimli" McQuiston - Instagram Chris "Vibes" Becraft - Instagram Sponsor Trail Correspondents is presented by Altra. Use code "TREK10" for 10% off at checkout at altrarunning.com Connect Questions, comments, or just want to say hi? Email us at podcast@thetrek.co. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review. Subscribe on Spotify and leave us a review. Follow on Instagram: Trail Correspondents · The Trek Sign up for The Trek newsletter: thetrek.co/newsletter Credits Hosted, produced, and edited by Andrew "Shanty" Baldwin (Instagram). Trail Correspondents is a production of The Trek.
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