Talk Trashy BLog

The first 100 miles of a thru-hike are where dreams meet reality—and where most hikers decide whether to keep going or call it quits. In this podcast, we dive into the raw, unfiltered experiences of starting a long trail: the gear regrets, mental battles, unexpected joys, and hard-earned lessons. Whether you're planning your first hike or reliving your own, this is where the journey truly begins.

In this episode, Speedgoat sits down with a fellow Tramily member who jumped into the world of thru-hiking with zero prior backpacking experience. We talk about what inspired her to take on such a huge challenge, the learning curve on trail, and the unexpected highs and lows along the way. Whether you're a total beginner or just curious, her story proves you don’t need to be an expert to take the first step.

In this episode, Speedgoat and Riveter tackle GEAR! We dive into our gear faux pas, gear we differ on, and what exactly is a luxury item?!?

In this episode we sit down with tramily member Sarah Powers to hear her experience thru hiking and most recently setting an FKT (fastest known time). In October of 2024, Sarah set the women's unsupported FKT on the Centennial Trail in South Dakota. This trail is 125 miles long in the black hills on the western side of the state.

This episode is all about tales from the trail! We share some of our best and worsts from both the AT and the PCT!

Welcome back for episode two of the Talk Trashy podcast! This episode features SpeedGoat and Riveter's tips for leaving a partner behind while on trail thru hiking. Includes exclusive pictures of a large pinecone that SpeedGoat carried for multiple days.