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.

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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.

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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.

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