very thru-hike starts with a “why.” In our Season 5 premiere, ten Trail Correspondents introduce themselves before stepping onto the AT, PCT, and CDT. A retired cop. A stand-up comic. A welder down 180 pounds. A guy chasing his trail buddy onto the PCT. Ten people, ten origin stories, and the trail hasn’t even started yet.
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Correspondent Roster
In this episode, we hear from:
Logan Hannah – Instagram
Parrish “Quip” McWhorter – Instagram
TJ McQuiston – Instagram
Chris Becraft
Jessica “Hellman” Bagnell – Instagram
J Michael Shaw, …
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