Episode #8, Trailside Chats #1, Amanda Calkins - Wild Willow Farm and Herbals

Episode #8, Trailside Chats #1, Amanda Calkins - Wild Willow Farm and Herbals

In this first Trailside Chat from the Let’s Hike Podcast, Jeremy sits down with Amanda Clakins to talk about how time in nature can become more than just something you do—it can become something you rely on. This conversation explores Amanda’s relationship with the outdoors, the role nature plays in grounding and healing, and what it looks like to carry those lessons back into everyday life. Support buymeacoffee.com/TheLetsHikePodcast [http://buymeacoffee.com/TheLetsHikePodcast] Merch https://lets-hike-shop.fourthwall.com [https://lets-hike-shop.fourthwall.com]

Episode #7, Gear Review #3, Packs

In this gear-focused episode, Jeremy breaks down how to choose, load, and use your pack as part of a complete hiking system. From real-world pack setups to common mistakes and fit tips, this episode is built to help you move more efficiently and stay prepared on trail. Plus, a look at the history of packboards and how Hut Croo in the White Mountains still carry heavy loads using traditional wooden frames. Support: buymeacoffee.com/TheLetsHikePodcast [http://buymeacoffee.com/TheLetsHikePodcast] Merch: https://lets-hike-shop.fourthwall.com [https://lets-hike-shop.fourthwall.com]

Episode 6, Trail Report #3, The Wildcats

This Wildcats hike started with uncertainty—new people, unknown pace, and pre-hike nerves—and ended with gratitude. In Trail Report #3, I hike from 19 Mile Brook to Carter Notch Hut, traverse Wildcats A–D, and descend Polecat in winter conditions with spikes on all day. We talk views, trail strategy, and the deeper lesson: how stepping into the unknown can turn anxiety into connection, confidence, and a real reset in nature. buymeacoffee.com/TheLetsHikePodcast [http://buymeacoffee.com/TheLetsHikePodcast] https://lets-hike-shop.fourthwall.com [https://lets-hike-shop.fourthwall.com]

Episode 5, Gear Review #2, Footwear

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2590217/fan_mail/new]  Footwear is more than gear—it’s confidence, comfort, and safety on trail. In this episode, Jeremy breaks down how he chooses boots vs shoes by season and conditions, how to avoid common fit mistakes, and how to build a footwear system that supports longer hikes. Includes practical scenarios and Jeremy’s verdict system: Buy it, Buy it if, Borrow, or Skip.  Support this podcast at: buymeacoffee.com/TheLetsHikePodcast You can buy Let's Hike Podcast Merch here: https://lets-hike-shop.fourthwall.com Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2590217/support]

Episode 4, Trial Report #2, Mt. Cabot

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2590217/fan_mail/new]  Mount Cabot wasn’t just a hike — it was a lesson in smart turnarounds, patience, and coming back strong after time off. After two attempts that didn’t happen (including a failed winter brook crossing with my 75-lb dog), I finally summited Cabot on December 28th via Bunnell Notch. In this episode: the full trail story, winter systems lessons (including a frozen hydration tube), Cabot Cabin history, and how hiking meets the six human needs—plus a reminder that the Forest is For Rest.  Support this podcast at: buymeacoffee.com/TheLetsHikePodcast You can buy Let's Hike Podcast Merch here: https://lets-hike-shop.fourthwall.com Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2590217/support]