This is the end of this adventure (for now). Thank you for supporting the podcast. Thank you for giving me an excuse to talk to so many of you about hiking, growing and living an extraordinary life. Go out and find your adventure! Happy Trails! XOXO Unfiltered ..read more

In this episode, Courtney talks with Alison Gerrard and Lance Orechovesky. They are married and discovering the joys and benefits of hiking as newbies. They talk about bringing their 3 year old along on hikes, acclimating to tougher trails and they answer the question: What are you doing to become hikers? Lance and Alison live in the Charlotte, NC area. They have been hiking for just over a year and look forward to expanding their hiking resume. Remember, I'd love to hear from you on any topic that comes up in the show or if you know someone that would be a great guest for the show. Email me a ..read more

To promote and support Breast Cancer Awareness Month, this is a rebroadcast of a show recorded in 2022. Mus Ox is currently battling breast cancer, please reach out to her and send your love and light! In this episode Courtney talks with Carisa Oxendine or Mus Ox. Mus is in the Appalachian Trail Class of 2022 and plans to start at Springer Mountain on February 22, 2022. This is her second attempt at a thru hike, but that's not the most important thing to know. Mus is a Native American Navy veteran, a survivor of PTSD, a wife and a mother. She has used hiking to help her cope with trauma, anxie ..read more

In this episode, Courtney talks with Jerry “Edison” Glover. They talk about bike packing (not backpacking), finding his feet in civilian life after 29 years serving in the US Air Force, and they answer the question: How do you choose your own adventure? About Jerry: “50 yr old retired US Air Force veteran taking every adventure that comes along. I’m married and I have 3 adult children. I live in the Land of Enchantment, New Mexico just 20 miles from the CDT. My guide in life is my faith in Jesus Christ.” Remember, I'd love to hear from you on any topic that comes up in the show or if you know ..read more

ICYMI Episode! In this episode Unfiltered talks to Derick Lugo, Author of The Unlikely Thru-Hiker, Host of The Unlikely Stories Podcast, aka Mr. Fabulous. He opens up about how his unexpected thru hike of the Appalachian Trail changed the trajectory of his career and life. He experienced a transformation so complete that he felt he had to take his message to people all over the world, especially young kids that might not experience the outdoors very much. He answers the question: How can we stay fabulous on the trail and in the world ..read more

In this episode, Courtney talks with Kathy Elkind, author of To Walk It Is To See It. They talk about the luxuries of hiking in Europe, how the “walking culture” is so unique and they answer the question: What is wise strength? More about Kathy: Kathy Elkind is a long-distance walker, writer, and eater. Along with her husband she has walked the GR5, the Anda¬lusian Coast to Coast Walk in Southern Spain, and parts of the Cammino Mater-ano in Italy. She can be reached at http://www.kathyelkind.com . Kathy lives in the Mad River Valley of Vermont. TO WALK IT IS TO SEE IT is her first book. https ..read more

In this episode, Courtney talks with a group of PCT hikers in Chester, CA. Not only did she get to bring some fresh food for hungry hikers, she also got to hear some amazing stories. Listen in as Unfiltered answers the question - What’s it like to do trail magic? Remember, I'd love to hear from you on any topic that comes up in the show or if you know someone that would be a great guest for the show. Email me at hikingunfiltered@gmail.com. Enjoying the show? Leave us a review wherever you listen to the podcast. It really helps the show! You can also leave a voicemail for me on through the webs ..read more

In this episode, Courtney talks with Terry Repak, journalist and author of "Circling Home: What I Learned By Living Elsewhere." They talk about the advent of trail names, her experiences hiking in Africa and Switzerland, and she answers the question: How has hiking made you a global citizen ..read more

In this episode, Courtney talks with author and hiker, Linda Magoon. They talk about how hiking has helped Linda find unmined depths of strength, the crazy and unpredictable weather of the Whites Mountains and she answers the question: “How old is too old?” More about Linda: Linda Magoon is an environmentalist and outdoor enthusiast. She reconnected with her love of hiking after ending a difficult marriage and set out to climb all 48 of New Hampshire’s 4,000-foot peaks. Now Linda writes and empowers others on the mental and physical health benefits of the outdoors. Her outdoor essays have been ..read more

In this episode, Courtney talks with Suzanne Roberts, who was on the Camino Del Santiago during the interview. They talk about what it’s like to walk to the “end of the earth”, how this journey has helped her process her grief for her mother’s death, the joys of lemon drops on trail, and they answer the question: Why did you set an intention for this hike? More about Suzanne: Suzanne Roberts is the author of the lyrical essay collection Animal Bodies: On Death, Desire, and Other Difficulties (Longlisted for the 2023 PEN/Diamonstein-Spielvogel Award for the Art of the Essay),​ the award-winning ..read more