Episode Details

In today's episode of Backpacker Radio, presented by The Trek, we sit down to chat with, record holder, trail legend, author, and Backpacker Radio repeat offender, Heather "Anish" Anderson. We go into depth on her new book, Thirst, which chronicles her 2013 Fastest Known Time on the Pacific Crest Trail, including her lowest moments from the hike, mountain lion encounters, and dealing with extreme heat in the southern california desert. Also, per your request from our last chat, we talk gear. We have a trek propaganda featuring the impact of vloggers in thru-hiking, a brand new Cinnamon Court, and a mailbag.

Subjects discussed in the episode include:

• Use code "ATDrink15" at GossamerGear.com to save 15%
  • Gossamer Gear The One
  • Gossamer Gear Gorilla
  • Gossamer Gear Liteflex Umbrella
• Sawyer Picaridin Packets
• Use code "Trek10" at Greenbelly.co
• Apply to be a Vlogger / Blogger for The Trek!
• Backpacker Radio Intern Application
  • Already have filled our 2019 intern role, still taking applicants for 2020!
• Thirst: 2600 Miles to Home
• Get a signed copy here!
• Anish's website
• Anish on Instagram
• Anish's diet on the PCT
• Her tips for eating gluten free on a thru-hike
• Lessons learned during her FKT
• Anish's Big 3 during her Calendar Triple
  • Backpack: Gossamer Gear Mariposa / Gossamer Gear Gorilla
  • Sleeping bag:

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