Katie "Oats" Houston On The Pinhoti Trail, Hiking With A Dog, & Why Thru-Hiking Is Beneficial For Mental Health
Note - This podcast was originally published under Thru-R: The Thru-Hiking Podcast and can found at the link here.
Backpack the Pinhoti Trail and get into the history! Appalachian Trail & Pinhoti Trail thru-hiker Katie "Oats" Houston tells about her experiences while hiking this amazing trail (part solo, and part with her dog "Thru"!).
Here, we go into her many tips and tricks for trekking along the Pinhoti, history of the trail, hiking with a dog, and we also touch on the benefits of hiking for mental health.
In this episode, you'll learn about:
How NOT to get stranded at the Northern Terminus
Tips on how to extend your hike, the best places to stay, and the animal encounters you may experience
Hiking with a dog and how to ensure they thrive on trail & so much more!
Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.