16 Sep 2024 01:42
AT vs. PCT Panel: Gear, Culture, and Logistics with Abby Evans and Hannah Goodman
In today's episode of Backpacker Radio, presented by The Trek and brought to you by Topo Athletic, we are doing a thorough breakdown of the differences and similarities between the Appalachian Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail. We are joined by Trek Bloggers, Abby Evans, aka “Shitwater Fireball: Queer of the Salamanders" and Hannah “Spring” Goodman, who are both 2024 PCT thru-hikers, and had previously thru-hiked the AT as well. We talk about the differences in overall difficulty, including weather, terrain, logistics, and gear, the difference in trail cultures, the various highs and lows, and ultimately, each person gives which of the two trails they prefer overall. The results may surprise you.
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Panel with Abby Evans aka “Shitwater Fireball” and Hannah “Spring” Goodman
Time stamps & Questions
00:05:30 - Reminders: Come to our Brooklyn meetup TODAY (September 16)! And support us on Patreon for exclusive bonus content and get your tickets for our live Denver show on December 7!
00:07:50 - Introducing Shitwater & Spring
00:09:03 - Spring, how did you get into the outdoors?
00:10:20 - Shitwater, how did you get into the outdoors?
00:12:57 - What are your trail name origin stories?
00:16:00 - Wha
