{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Preparing for the AT, PCT, and CDT | S5 E2","description":"Every thru-hike starts long before the first step. Our 2026 Trail Correspondents share how they've been preparing for their AT, PCT, and CDT thru-hikes, physically, logistically, mentally, and emotionally. From deliberate zero-prep approaches to 123-sheet resupply spreadsheets, the range of strategies is as diverse as the trails themselves. One thing they all have in common: the trail has a way of humbling even the most prepared hiker. Correspondent Roster In this episode, we hear from:  Logan Hannah -&amp;nbsp;Instagram Parrish &quot;Quip&quot; McWhorter -&amp;nbsp;Instagram TJ McQuiston -&amp;nbsp;Instagram Chris Becraft - Instagram Jessica &quot;Hellman&quot; Bagnell -&amp;nbsp;Instagram J Michael Shaw, II Scott Anderson -&amp;nbsp;Facebook Sorrel &quot;Team Ultraheavy&quot; Perka-&amp;nbsp;Instagram Danny Nelson -&amp;nbsp;Instagram MacKenzie &quot;Wilt&quot; Wieder -&amp;nbsp;Instagram  Sponsor Trail Correspondents is presented by Altra. Use code \u201cTREK10\u201d for 10% off at checkout at&amp;nbsp;altrarunning.com Connect Questions, comments, or just want to say hi?&amp;nbsp;Email us at&amp;nbsp;podcast@thetrek.co.  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts&amp;nbsp;and leave us a review. Subscribe on Spotify&amp;nbsp;and leave us a review. Follow on Instagram:&amp;nbsp;Trail Correspondents&amp;nbsp;\u00b7&amp;nbsp;The Trek Sign up for The Trek newsletter:&amp;nbsp;thetrek.co\/newsletter Credits Hosted, produced, and edited by Andrew \u201cShanty\u201d Baldwin (Instagram). Trail Correspondents is a production of The Trek. ","author_name":"Trail Correspondents","author_url":"http:\/\/trailcorrespondents.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41165510\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/41165510"}