Episode Details

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by CDT thru-hikers and TikTok celebrities, Renee and Tim. The duo gives us a rundown on their recent CDT trek, the trail and backpacking scene around Germany, where they currently reside, and we go in-depth about their rise to fame on TikTok, including how the platform's culture differs from Instagram, their methodology in posting catchy content, and how their fame impacted their CDT thru-hike.

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Interview with Renee & Tim

Time stamps & Questions

00:03:38 - QOTD: What's the most cringey pick-up line?

00:06:34 - Introducing Renee & Tim

00:07:06 - What is your hiking resume?

00:07:56 - How did you land in Germany?

00:08:35 - Were you intentionally searching for international jobs?

00:09:28 - Is the university system in Germany fee?

00:10:06 - Are there any other stark differences between universities?

00:10:53 - Were you avid hikers before the PCT?

00:11:48 - Where in the Chicago area are you from?

00:12:11 - How long have you been together?

00:12:22 - Where did you go to school?

00:13:18 - Why the CDT and not the AT?

00:14:30 - Can you share about the alternates of the CDT?

00:15:53 - Are there areas where the alternates are considered better than others?

00:17:04 - Did you have to battle any snow?

00:18:39 - Would you recommend staying off the Facebook pages?

00:19:13 - What were you using for Beta?

00:21:25 - Were you fairly comfortable with the snow on the CDT?

00:22:13 - Do you know the backstory of the "Dirty Money" name?

00:22:57 - Where in Wisconsin are you from, Renee?

00:23:19 - Did you encounter any life-threatening weather?

00:25:11 - How do the extremes compare between PCT to CDT?

00:26:52 - Tell us the story about your water story!

00:28:47 - What was your water carrying strategy?