Decorated long-distance backpacker & author Liz "Snorkel" Thomas joins us on the podcast to talk about her latest book, the elite gear review company she co-founded (Treeline Review), & all of her backpacking experience! She's hiked 20,000+ miles and counting, including the coveted Triple Crown (Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, & Continental Divide Trail). In this episode, you'll hear about her: 1. Top tips to thrive on a long-distance hike 2. Run in with mama mountain lion (& how it prepared her for anything, including business ownership) 3. Method of "defensive calendaring" & so much more. Treeline Review Giveaway: Enter the Treeline Review "I'm Ready To Thru-Hike" Giveaway Connect & follow along with Snorkel: "Liz Thomas Hiking" Website Snorkel's Instagram Treeline Review Treeline Review Instagram Buy "Long Trails: Mastering The Art Of The Thru-Hike" on Amazon Cheer's Trail Tip Links: "To Buff Or Not To Buff" Instagram Post YouTube Buff Video Buff Example You can watch this episode video in our Trail Family membership! For free access, apply on our website at thru-r.com Did you love this episode? If so, please help fellow hikers find the show by following, rating, and reviewing the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts ! Connect With Us: Join The Trail Family THRU-r Website THRU-r Instagram THRU-r TikTok THRU-r Facebook THRU-r Youtube THRU-r Threads Cheer's YouTube Cheer's Instagram Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis
