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Expectations vs Reality | S5 E5
Every hike begins with a story we tell ourselves about what the trail will be. Now several weeks into their journeys, our 2026 Trail Correspondents reflect on where expectation has collided with reality. From romanticized visions and unexpected hardships to surprising joys and perspective-shifting moments, these stories from the AT, PCT, and CDT reveal what the trail is really like once the dream meets the dirt. Correspondent Roster In this episode, we hear from: Logan Hannah - Instagram Parrish "Quip" McWhorter - Instagram TJ McQuiston - Instagram Chris Becraft - Instagram Jessica "Hellman" Bagnell - Instagram J Michael Shaw, II - Instagram Scott Anderson - Facebook Sorrel "Team Ultraheavy" Perka- Instagram Danny Nelson - Instagram MacKenzie "Wilt" Wieder - 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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