Episode Details

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by legendary Appalachian Trail trail angel, Miss Janet.

We learn about how cute boys was her gateway back to the trail in the 70s, the history of how people learned about and communicated around the trail, and why she's dedicated so much of her life to helping AT hikers. We also touch on some hot button issues surrounding the trail, including when trail magic crosses the line, the impact of partying on the trail, and what she sees as a solution to the abundance of trash in some of the more popular areas.

We wrap the show with a triple crown of bad farts, Chaunce and I answer some listener questions, and who do you think you are? I am!

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Interview with Miss Janet

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QOTD: What has been your best trail magic experience? Are fish worth it?

00:16:21 - Pop Quiz - what year did Miss Janet and Badger meet?

00:17:05 - Can you tell me about your upbringing and the confluence of getting involved with the AT? 00:18:22 - Why were you afraid of the first hiker you saw on the AT?

00:19:55 - Do you remember what year it was the first time you met an AT hiker?

00:22:50 - What interesting things happened on the AT in 1985?

00:26:38 - Is your mom still in Erwin today? Is she still part of the AT experience?

00:29:36 - What happens in between you being introduced to the AT and you opening your own hostel?

00:32:30 - So you were surprised by the sheer amount of hikers when you moved back to Erwin?

00:36:14 - When you started your hostel were there enough hikers to support two hostels?

00:40:35 - What year did you start your hostel?

00:41:08 - How did people know which hostel to go to in the late 90's?

00:42:48 - Why were you banned from the email list?

00:47:56 - How many people drop out by the time they hit Mountain Crossing?

00:50:58 - What are people's reasoning for not registering with the ATC?

00:54:55 - How do you calculate how many people are vlogging their AT hike?

00:55:41 - Have you noticed that people are sta