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Hiking Unfiltered

Feb 27, 2023

In this episode, Courtney talks with Tara “BAM” Atkinson. They talk about the huge differences between the Florida trail and any other trail in the US, what it’s like to finally be an empty nester and they answer the question: “Why not hike now?”

BAM- Bad Ass Mom. Adventurer, lover of life and the...


Feb 20, 2023

In this episode, Courtney talks with Miss Janet, the legendary trail angel of the AT. They talk about her family tradition of helping hikers, what it is like to meet hikers from all over the world and they answer the question: “What is real trail magic?”

Miss Janet’s Bio:

“I'm a 60 year old grandmother who was...


Feb 13, 2023

In this episode, Courtney talks with Outdoor Jamaican, They dive into a fascinating look at how history still effects the hiking culture, the talk about hiking in Jamaica compared to the US, his exploration of the river valleys in Missouri and they answer the question: “How can BIPOC people embrace the outdoor living...


Feb 6, 2023

In this episode, Courtney talks with Aaron "Sling" Owens Mayhew, owner/founder of Back Country Foodie. They talk about special foodie hacks to making tasty on-trail smoothies, the challenges of hiking the very back country Condor Trail, balancing being a business owner and a hiking and they answer the question: "How...