Backpacking & thru-hiking legend Chris Townsend joins us on the podcast to talk about his best tips for trail photography and for writing in the outdoor space. He's hiked 30,000+ miles around the world on the Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, Pacific Northwest Trail, Arizona Trail, and more. You can learn more about Chris in Episode #180 and Episode #195 of this podcast. Chris has 30,000 miles of hiking experience, has written 30+ books on the subject, & is also an outdoor photographer (just take a look at his website !). This jam-packed episode is perfect for new and experienced hikers alike, as well as aspiring authors and outdoor photographers. In this episode, you'll learn about: 1. His best tips for on-trail photography 2. The top lightweight and effective equipment he uses 3. Tips on writing in the outdoor space, thoughts for first time authors, and much more! Connect & follow along with Chris Townsend: Chris Townsend Outdoors Website Amazon Shop Great Outdoors Magazine Instagram Facebook Threads Follow along with Cheer on the Trans Catalina Trail: @carollcoyne @thru_r If you love what we're doing here on the podcast and over at THRU-r, you can become a Virtual Trail Angel via our PayPal Donation Page . As a grassroots thru-hiker run organization, we really appreciate the support! Did you love this episode? 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
