In this episode we welcome Tyler "Mac" Fox: Thru-hiker and creator of the very-popular thru-hiking resource Halfway Anywhere ! This online resource includes hiker surveys for the Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, & John Muir Trail as well as a ton of information for backpackers. In this episode, Mac goes into: His experiences on thru-hikes around the world Pro tips on gear and trail preparation The ONLY thing he cooks on trail The beginnings and progression of Halfway Anywhere, & so much more! Connect with Mac & Halfway Anywhere: Halfway Anywhere Mac's Instagram Help fellow hikers find the show by following, rating, and reviewing the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts ! Connect With THRU-r & Cheer: Join The Trail Family THRU-r Website THRU-r Instagram THRU-r Facebook THRU-r Youtube THRU-r Threads Cheer's YouTube Cheer's Instagram Thank you to the sponsor of this episode, Oboz Footwear . Born of Bozeman, Montana, Oboz designs hiking footwear to deepen the human-nature connection and inspire happiness through the love of hiking. Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis