In this episode, we welcome experienced PCT hiker "Boonie" (or Keith Cain) to the podcast! Here, he gives us his take on cold-soaking, the importance of stretching, money saving tips to prepare for trail, details on the matrix move that saved his life, and more! Boonie will be hiking the CDT in 2021 and will also be a THRU-r Trail Correspondent as he hikes North. See the links below to follow along!

Experienced Hiker Questions:

1. Do you have a trail name? How did you get it?
2. What drew you to long distance hiking?
3. What were your favorite and least favorite pieces of gear? Any changes for your future hikes?
4. What is your favorite and worst memory from trail?
5. Scariest moment on trail?
6. Where and what was your best town meal?
7. Favorite on-trail food?
8. What was the nicest thing someone did for you on trail or in town?
9. What was the greatest lesson you learned while hiking?
10. Do you have any advice for aspiring thru-hikers?

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You can follow Boonie's CDT adventures using the links below:

Boonie's Instagram

Boonie's YouTube

THRU-r YouTube (Boonie's Playlist)

The Limit Situation Facebook Page

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Episode Music: "Communicator" by Reed Mathis

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