
Easternmost to westernmost · 13 states · on foot
Walking 8,000 miles across America for public lands.
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Sep 7, 2026
E108 — Walk for the Wild: ME to NY, 1,300 Miles Hiked (Part 2)
Yeti Walks Into Basecamp
Aug 31, 2026
E107 — Walk for the Wild: ME to NY, 1,300 Miles Hiked (Part 1)
Yeti Walks Into Basecamp
Aug 28, 2026
The Route Makers, Ep. 2 — “The Proving Ground”
Hiker Trash Radio
Jul 6, 2026
The Full Traverse — Hike or Die
Hiker Trash Radio
May 25, 2026
E93 — The Trek Begins
Yeti Walks Into Basecamp
Sep 22, 2025
Fighting a Grizzly Bear and Leaving the Mormon Church
Backpacker Radio
Aug 16, 2025
Feeling Bold, Part I
Hiker Trash Radio
Aug 16, 2025
Feeling Bold, Part II
Hiker Trash Radio
Aug 6, 2025
The Last 10
Hiker Trash Radio
Dec 2, 2024
The Runaway Missionary
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Apr 18, 2024
The Runaway Missionary (written)
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Oct 14, 2023
A Heroic Dose of Wilderness Experience
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Conservation along the route
The walk crosses lands stewarded by these organizations, from Maine to the Pacific coast.
Maine
- Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Nonprofit steward of the Appalachian Trail, protecting the footpath and the lands around it from Georgia to Maine.
- Maine Coast Heritage Trust
Conserves and cares for Maine's coastal lands and islands, including working waterfronts and public access.
- Baxter State Park
Forever-wild park around Katahdin, donated by Percival Baxter and managed for remote, low-impact recreation.
New Hampshire
- Appalachian Mountain Club
Protects the Northeast's mountains, trails, and rivers, and maintains much of the White Mountain trail network.
- Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests
Land trust conserving New Hampshire's forests, farms, and shorelines for recreation and wildlife.
Vermont
- Green Mountain Club
Builds, maintains, and protects the Long Trail and its side trails through the Green Mountains.
- Vermont Land Trust
Conserves working lands, forests, and natural areas across Vermont.
New York
- Adirondack Council
Advocacy organization defending the Adirondack Park's wild character and public lands.
- Adirondack Mountain Club
Stewards trails and protects the Adirondack and Catskill forest preserves.
- Finger Lakes Land Trust
Conserves the forests, farms, gorges, and shorelines of the Finger Lakes region.
Pennsylvania
- Western Pennsylvania Conservancy
Protects water, land, and life across western Pennsylvania and operates Fallingwater.
- Keystone Trails Association
Statewide trail advocacy group building and maintaining hiking trails across Pennsylvania.
Ohio
- Buckeye Trail Association
Volunteer group building, maintaining, and promoting the roughly 1,450-mile Buckeye Trail loop through Ohio.
Michigan
- North Country Trail Association
Volunteer steward of the 4,800-mile North Country National Scenic Trail across eight states.
- Little Traverse Conservancy
Protects northern Michigan's natural lands and shorelines in the Little Traverse Bay region.
- Michigan Nature Association
Owns and manages nature sanctuaries protecting rare species and habitats statewide.
Wisconsin
- Ice Age Trail Alliance
Builds and maintains the Ice Age National Scenic Trail across Wisconsin.
Minnesota
- The Nature Conservancy in Minnesota
Conserves Minnesota's forests, prairies, and waters, including the North Woods.
North Dakota
- Badlands Conservation Alliance
Advocates for the ecological integrity of the North Dakota Badlands and surrounding grasslands.
- The Nature Conservancy in North Dakota
Protects native prairie, badlands, and wetland habitat across North Dakota.
Montana
- Wild Montana
Protects Montana's wildlands and rivers and works to keep public lands public.
- Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation
Supports trail stewardship in the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex.
- Glacier National Park Conservancy
Philanthropic partner funding Glacier National Park's trails, wildlife, and education.
- Pacific Northwest Trail Association
Builds, maintains, and protects the 1,200-mile Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail.
Idaho
- Idaho Conservation League
Idaho's largest conservation nonprofit, protecting clean water, wildlands, and wildlife.
- Kaniksu Land Trust
Conserves the forests, waterways, and working lands of the Idaho Panhandle.
Washington
- Washington Trails Association
Mobilizes volunteers to build and maintain trails across Washington.
- Olympic Park Associates
Advocacy group protecting Olympic National Park's wilderness and ecosystems.
- North Cascades Institute
Connects people to the North Cascades through education and stewardship.